"Really?" Donnie, Sammy, and Jones stood up at the same time, overjoyed and suspicious.
Karl nodded his head heavily. "Of course. I can't mistake my brother's handwriting and mark."
"What I mean is, is he really confident? Did he mention the reason and who's behind it? " Although Donnie knew that Karl's brother should be a big shot who was equally powerful, he did not know him well enough, and it concerned his own safety. Therefore, he couldn't help but ask again and again, unwilling to believe it easily.
Karl threw the note in his hand to Donnie. "The fact that he said that means that he is more than ninety percent certain. Well, he only said that it was not a normal dream in the field of illusions but involved something more sophisticated. He did not point out who the specific manipulator was. I estimate that he is still investigating the matter and has not reached a conclusion yet. The only thing that we can be sure of is that the enemy is not as strong as we feared. So, let's pretend to forget it and observe and wait in secret …"
Donnie looked at the note in his hand. The content on it was basically the same as what Karl said. Of course, it was certainly not as long-winded as Karl. At the end of the note, there was a mark in the shape of a black top hat. It seemed plain but had a unique vibe.
"But I don't feel safe …" Jones said in a low voice. However, he had no other choice. If he reported it to the academy recklessly, he might be in danger.
Sammy took a breath and patted the ghost that had been lethargic over the past few days on his left shoulder. Then, he yawned and said vaguely, "Since Karl's brother said so, let's not worry too much about it. I'm so sleepy."
Donnie's facial muscles twitched. "Sammy, you seem to be too relaxed. At least for now, the real reason and the manipulator behind the curtain haven't been found out yet. How can we really let go of our worries?"
"So what? What can we do? We can only be careful in our daily life … "Sammy took off his clothes and crawled into bed.
With a smile on his face, Karl's eyes glittered. "With my brother's attention, there's really nothing to be scared of. If such a nightmare happens again, we must explore and take risks …"
He was eager to give it a try again.
Donnie couldn't help but think to himself that he was quite confident in his brother.
… …
The next morning, the four people in Room 202 were busy washing up when suddenly, they heard a knock on the door.
Donnie quickly fastened his magic robe and walked to the door, before he opened it. "Mr. Robert, please?"
The person standing outside the door was none other than the dead-faced Mentor Robert. The needle-like dark red light in his eyes and the clear veins on his sallow face sent a chill down Donnie's spine.
Why did he come here personally?
Although Robert looked terrifying, his voice was warm and gentle. "I happened to pass by the Life Tower, so I came to inform you. I wonder if you are willing to join the Heidler branch of the Heredity Laboratory as apprentice-level assistants?"
"What Heidler branch of the Heredity Laboratory? Was it the research institute that Mr. Felipe and the others had set up in the academy? Does' you 'include Donnie, me, Sammy, and Jones? Or just a few of them? Mr. Robert, I really like studying heredity, and I have a lot of experience in that field … "Holding a toothbrush, Karl rushed out with white foam popping out of his mouth. He blurted out a series of questions and confessions.
At this time, the apprentices who were about to go to the teaching tower noticed Robert's special appearance. They all stopped and looked at Donnie and the rest of them in shock. The Heidler branch of the Heredity Laboratory? Was it real?
Donnie, Sammy, and Jones were all too shocked to say anything. They crowded at the door and looked at Robert eagerly, waiting for his answer.
"Because of the special conditions in the World of Souls, it's convenient for us to carry out some highly demanding experiments. Therefore, Mr. Felipe has been planning to establish the Heidler branch of the Heredity Laboratory. A few days ago, the arrangement of the branch was basically completed, and we began to fill in the staff. I was the first arcanist that Mr. Felipe picked," Robert explained slowly. "Mr. Felipe remembered you because of the questions you asked in the open class, so he asked me when he was looking for apprentice-level assistants. I was very satisfied with your hard work, so I recommended you to him seriously." Lucien paused for a second and said, "Mr. Felipe remembered you a little bit, so he asked me when he was looking for apprentice-level assistants.
After pausing for a moment, he added, "This includes Karl, Donnie, and Jones."
It was not until then that the apprentices around were back to themselves. They all gasped. It was really the Heidler branch of the Heredity Laboratory! They were really learning from Mr. Felipe! Why were they chosen? Why were they not chosen?
In shock, envy, and jealousy, many apprentices secretly regretted that they would've asked questions like Karl did in the public class to leave an impression on Mr. Felipe. Karl's special appearance made him famous in the Life Tower.
"Really?" Donnie and Jones asked again in disbelief. Sammy, on the other hand, lowered his head gloomily. He was an apprentice of the soul after all. How could he be chosen by the Heredity Laboratory?
Robert nodded. "Why would I lie to you about such things? The reason why Mr. Felipe has an impression of you is that an arcanist who doesn't ask why is not a qualified arcanist. "
It was something that President Douglas once said, and all the apprentices on the spot knew it. Now that they heard it again, regret gnawed at their hearts like rats. They should not have been restrained by their shyness and fear to ask questions! They had to be bold enough to ask why in the future!
"That's … That's great! Thank you, Mr. Robert … "Donnie thanked him in excitement. Although Mr. Felipe had asked the reason directly, it was also thanks to his mentor's recommendation.
Jones stood there in a daze with a dull smile on his face, as if he had entered his own 'domain'. The surprise came so suddenly that he was not mentally prepared at all!
Robert nodded and said expressionlessly, "It seems that you are all willing. Then, come to my office later. I'll take you to report to the branch of the laboratory."
"Mr. Robert, as apprentice-level assistants, what are we supposed to do? Help to make experiment materials? Observe and record the creatures that are bred? Feed them? Or directly observe them? Analyze them with the knowledge of magic crystals … "Seeing that there were so many people around, Karl put down his toothbrush and wiped the foam off his mouth. He was an elegant gentleman who paid great attention to his appearance and etiquette!
"Somebody will tell you later." Robert's face twitched. Ignoring Karl's storm-like questions, he turned around and left.
"That's great!" Jones was not back to himself until Robert was far away. He waved his arms hard.
… …
After the elevator descended into the hall, it did not stop. Instead, it emitted a pale light and connected to the teacher's badge on Robert's chest. Then, the elevator continued descending, and the surroundings were all dark.
"Well, the laboratory is underground?" Karl looked around in excitement and curiosity.
Donnie turned around, as if he did not know him. Although Donnie looked like a tranquil lake, in fact, he was more like a ferocious kitten.
Robert did not look at him and turned a deaf ear to Karl's incessant voice.
After a while, the elevator stopped, and the pale light beam opened. A silver-gray metal shuttle-shaped object appeared in front of them. Robert walked on it first.
"Do we have to take an underground shuttle?" Asked Karl in delight.
Donnie and Jones had never seen such an object before and were rather uneasy. Thankfully, Karl was there to introduce it to them.
"Yes." Robert nodded.
The underground shuttle was closed and moved quickly along the tunnel. After a couple of minutes, it slowly stopped. On the left side was a silver metal gate that was cold and indifferent.
Robert took out a strange badge and waved it. The gate moved back, revealing a pathway whose walls looked like orange beehives. It was so unique and shocking that even Karl subconsciously stopped talking.
After passing through the pathway in silence, there were many paths in front of them, each of which had a different metal gate.
"I'll take you to get your badges first," said Robert briefly.
Before he finished his sentence, a metal gate on one of the paths opened, and Felipe walked out with his hands in the pockets of his long black coat.
"Good morning, Mr. Felipe!" Donnie and Jones greeted him in excitement. Karl was a bit hesitant, but he also bowed to Felipe like how he would greet his teacher.
Felipe glanced at them and paused on everyone's face. Then, he said casually, "This is not a place for fun. I hope you remember that."
"Yes, Mr. Felipe." While Donnie and the rest of them were answering, Felipe had already walked past them and walked to the other side.
Suddenly, he stopped and said without turning his head, "Don't ask Karl to do any experiments yet. Let him familiarize himself with the work of the research groups first."
Donnie was secretly amused. Even Mr. Felipe was worried about Karl's reputation as a laboratory destroyer?
Karl pursed his lips, feeling wronged.
At this moment, Donnie's heart suddenly raced, as if something deep inside the laboratory, or even further underground, was summoning him.
What? Donnie looked at the wall next to him in shock. He was not sure if it was his illusion, because the feeling of being summoned was gone in a flash.
He looked at Karl and Jones, who he almost ignored. Seeing that neither of them felt anything, he was even more confused. Was it because he was too worried that he was hallucinating?
"It's not convenient to ask now. We'll talk about it after we return to the dormitory …" Donnie held back his nervousness.
… …
At night, in Dormitory 202 of the Life Tower …
Because Karl, Jones, and Sammy did not have such a feeling, Donnie's feeling did not attract much attention. After all, they believed that somebody was watching them.
In his drowsiness, Donnie's heart raced again, and a spark seemed to appear in his eyes in the darkness.
He opened his eyes abruptly, only to discover that he was lying before a tombstone, and Sammy, Karl, and Jones were nearby, looking around in confusion.
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