Every winter, according to tradition, the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force would host a competition between schools. The winners would receive generous prizes to motivate the students to study even harder.
This was the time when the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force was at its busiest. The competition between the various majors was no longer just for the prizes, but also concerned the reputation of a major and the teachers' faces. Even the future of the teachers of each major was tightly linked to this competition.
Therefore, at this time every year, all the faculties would send out their strongest students to participate in this competition. On one hand, it was for the sake of the students themselves, and on the other hand, it was for the sake of the teachers of each faculty and their future status in the academy.
The dark major and light major had always been sworn enemies, and had fought openly and covertly with each other for many years. The competition between the dark major and light major this time was for the sake of obtaining the title of first major. This was why so many spectators had come.
An enormous magical barrier enveloped the entire plaza. With the premise that no lives would be lost, the dark major and light major had each sent five people to participate. A good show was currently playing out in the plaza.
Han Shuo's gaze roamed all around, finally spotting Fanny sitting in the back corner amidst the row of teachers at the front desk. The stands had been raised a bit higher, and there were teachers of each major, including the dean. It looked like they were paying a great deal of attention to this time's competition.
"Is there anyone from our necromancy major participating?" Lisa explained the situation to Han Shuo. Han Shuo was startled for a moment and then asked Lisa.
Shaking her head, Lisa said, "Our necromancy major is a branch of the dark major. Because the dark major teachers and students are afraid that we'll drag them down, they didn't even count us in this time's competition. Therefore, it's been the dark major students fighting from beginning to end, and our necromancy major doesn't seem to have anything to do with it."
"So that's how it is. Who do you think will win this time, light major or dark major?" Han Shuo stared at the two people in the center of the plaza and asked casually.
"I don't know. The dark major and light major have always been the two strongest majors in the Academy. For so many years, the two departments had taken turns to obtain the title of the number one department in the academy, and no department had been able to keep winning. The dark major obtained victory last year, but the team leader of the dark major has already graduated and left, while the person from the light major is still here. I think the dark major is in a bit of danger this time. "Lisa observed the situation in the plaza and explained to Han Shuo.
"Ai, it's a pity that there's nothing about our necromancy major. For so many years, the dark major has always excluded us in every competition. Although Master Fanny and Master Gene have worked very hard, because of this, their status in the Academy has been deteriorating day by day. Look, Master Fanny can only sit in the last row, and Master Gene doesn't even dare appear here because he's afraid that others will laugh at him. Our necromancy major has really failed. "Amy said dejectedly, shaking her head.
"There's nothing we can do about it. The dark creatures that our necromancy major summons are naturally countered by light magic. Without the help of summoned creatures, it's very difficult for necromancers to gain the upper hand against light major attacks. It's no wonder that Master Fanny can only helplessly accept the dark major's arrangements and not let us participate, because that's just asking for trouble. "Athena was similarly dejected as she chatted idly with Amy.
The plaza wasn't completely flat and unobstructed. On the contrary, there were all sorts of fake mountains and trees placed in the spacious plaza, and uneven ravines had been added to the ground. Because they wanted the students to get used to the real environment, the battlefield was a bit more complicated.
At this moment, the five dark major and light major students were in the plaza, using fake trees and strange rocks to conceal their bodies. They would occasionally take the opportunity to attack each other and then use the terrain to retreat or regroup with their teammates. The plaza that was protected by an enormous magical barrier appeared to be dimly lit. It looked like this effect was also purposefully made to facilitate better teamwork.
Both sides were testing each other out at this moment and hadn't truly clashed yet. Suddenly, a member of the dark major suddenly clutched his stomach and collapsed. Cold sweat seeped out of his forehead and his face was deathly white.
Dark archmage Deo's face abruptly changed when he saw this happen. He immediately said to Dean Emma, "Dean, Phillide seems to be feeling unwell. I'd like to pause the match and take a look at the situation."
Space grand magus Emma also looked with a bit of astonishment at Phillide who'd fallen to the ground. She seemed to find it strange that Phillide would suddenly collapse before the true battle had even begun. She nodded when she heard Deo's words, "Let's pause for a moment and see what's going on with Deo?"
Emma then waved her hand and the enormous magical barrier suddenly lit up. The other dark major students brought the pained Phillide in front of Deo. Dark archmage Deo and a few other dark major teachers surrounded Phillide and examined him. In the end, Deo's face darkened as he said to Emma, "Dean, Phillide ate some food that he shouldn't have. I don't think he can participate in the competition this time."
"Oh my gosh, what's going on? Apparently, Phillide is about to graduate as well and is about to become an adept mage in the dark major. He's currently the captain of the dark major and has the highest strength. If he suddenly can't compete, then the dark major has even less hope this time. "Athena looked at Phillide's pale face from afar and said with some worry.
Lisa nodded and said, "Yes, the light major's Keelung was the captain of the light major last year. It's said that Keelung already has the strength of an adept mage, but he's purposefully delayed his advancement for this time's match. Originally, Phillide would've been able to put up a fight, but now that something like this has happened, it looks like the dark major has no hope at all. "
Han Shuo's ears were sharp as he watched Emma and the others in the distance. He could clearly hear Emma and Deo's conversation. Because of Phillide's problem, Deo tried to convince Dean Emma to postpone the match for a few days. However, Emma used the academy's rules as a reason and refused Deo's suggestion. She only agreed to have Deo send out another dark major student to fight in Phillide's place.
An enraged Deo argued with Emma in a shrill voice, saying that this was a conspiracy and insisting that Emma change the schedule of the match. It was a pity that archmage Deo was only a dark major teacher after all and naturally couldn't compare to Dean Emma.
Deo, who was unable to convince Emma, said furiously, "Since this is the case, then we won't compete. Others can say whatever they want this time."
"Master Deo, please be mindful of your status. Although a bit of an accident has occurred, I hope you don't want to change the academy's traditions. Please find a replacement for this time's match and smoothly finish it. "Emma, who had always had a kind expression, was obviously a bit angry as she stared at Deo and said solemnly.
Emma was able to sit in the position of dean of the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force not only because she herself was a space grand magus, but also because she also possessed an unquestionable dignity. Deo was immediately dumbfounded when such a serious warning left her mouth.
Thinking for a moment with a darkened face, Deo turned to look at Fanny in the corner and said, "Master Fanny, the necromancy major has never participated in so many years of matches. I'm thinking that the necromancy major should also send out someone to take Phillide's place and continue the match this time."
Fanny, who had been sitting in the back row and looking expressionlessly at the surrounding situation, immediately started when she heard Deo's words. She then suddenly reacted and her charming face changed color, full of anger as she said, "Master Deo, what do you mean by this?"
Anyone who understood could see that Deo was purposefully saying this to Fanny because Phillide had left and he knew that he had no way of winning. Adding to that his anger towards Dean Emma, Deo had purposefully said this to her.
Even if he lost this way, those with discerning eyes could see that Deo's actions were completely because he was in a bad mood. After all, the necromancy major was famed for being weak. If Deo wanted to fight, he wouldn't choose the necromancy major. Deo's actions were obviously looking down on the necromancy major, and could even be said to be an insult.
"Master Fanny, as a part of the dark major, the necromancy major should also put in some effort for the dark major, don't you think so?" A dark major teacher on the side naturally understood Deo's meaning and spoke up after thinking for a moment.
Some of the teachers next to Fanny looked at Fanny, rejoicing in her misfortune. Of course, there were also some who revealed looks of sympathy. However, the necromancy major was famed for being weak, so no one expressed anything. Most of them looked like they were watching a good show.
"Why didn't you think of the necromancy major normally? You've found someone to be your shield at this time, yet you've thought of our major. I don't agree with this! " Without the necromancy major students participating, Fanny's face had already lost all light. She had only hoped that the match would end quickly, so that she wouldn't have to endure the ridicule and sympathy of others. Who would've thought that she would be insulted by Deo in the end? This immediately triggered Fanny's temper.
Han Shuo was well aware that Fanny was soft on the outside but hard on the inside. Under normal circumstances, Fanny would treat others with a smile and wouldn't argue with others. However, once someone crossed her bottom line, Fanny wouldn't show any weakness and would resist. This time, Deo had obviously crossed Fanny's bottom line.
The conversations of the teachers in the stands weren't able to be transmitted to this side. Lisa and the others were all baffled and didn't know why Fanny had suddenly stood up in anger. When they heard Han Shuo explain with a dark face, they were all enraged and cursed Deo for his shamelessness.
His strong body was put to good use at this moment, pushing aside anyone who stood in his way. Han Shuo walked to the stands amidst the students' curses and suddenly said in a loud voice, "Master Fanny, I wish to fight in Phillide's place. I hope you will allow me."
Seeing Fanny being insulted, Han Shuo could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He shouted with a serious face, his voice loud and clear, traveling far and wide from the stands.
The surroundings of the plaza were silent for a moment, and then immediately exploded into a huge hubbub. Everyone's gazes instantly gathered on Han Shuo's side, brimming with curiosity and excitement, as if they wanted to figure out what was going on.
"Who is this person? He's got some guts!"
"Humph, he's overestimating himself. Even Phillide knows that he's no match for our major and pretended to be sick to withdraw. To think that someone would invite humiliation."
"Eh? Isn't that our major's Brian? When did he return?"
"… …"
Chatter and chatter immediately rang through the entire plaza. All the teachers, students, and teachers looked curiously at Han Shuo, and inquired about Han Shuo's background and identity from the people around them.
Fanny started and her eyes sparkled when she saw Han Shuo appear. A beautiful smile blossomed on her enraged face as she said softly to Han Shuo, "Forget it. Can't you see that someone is purposefully using us as a shield?"
Nodding, Han Shuo looked at the nonchalant Deo with a dark face and said to Fanny, "I know, but I still want to give it a try. Our necromancy major has been quiet for so long, it's time for us to appear in everyone's eyes."
The competition this time concerned the status of the teachers in the future. As a teacher of the necromancy major, Fanny was now being framed by Deo and the others. Han Shuo naturally wouldn't allow this to continue.
Han Shuo's resolute gaze seemed to reveal some sort of message. Fanny looked dazedly at Han Shuo for a few seconds and finally nodded. She said to Deo, "Alright, I agree to your request. Let him fight in Phillide's place."
After a while, Han Shuo's identity was quickly revealed through the necromancy major students. His experiences from his life as an errand boy to the Dark Forest were known to all the teachers and students in the plaza in a short amount of time.
In particular, the old witch Camilla's mouth revealed the anecdotes of Fanny and Han Shuo being in the same room late at night, and Han Shuo being in Fanny's bed. This filled everyone's imaginations with endless fanciful thoughts. The sounds of discussion grew louder and louder, and everyone's gazes on Han Shuo became more and more heated.
"It's decided then. He'll replace Phillide and immediately fight the light major. Mm, go up and make a gesture. It won't take too much time if it ends early. "Deo nodded and said to Fanny.
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