"Alright, I've passed the test, haven't I? Can you tell me the truth now? " Li Xiang returned to his reclining chair, feeling extremely depressed. He had displayed a lot of talent and strength along the way, why was he always being doubted?
"This …" Reah looked at Sofia, troubled. "Should we wait for Lord Night Shadow to come and explain to him personally?"
"No, the Floating Ship will continue to fly to Rose Garden. I'll explain to him, you go and contact the Lord." Sofia shook her head.
"Alright, I'll leave it to you." Reah let out a long sigh. She was good at fighting, but she was not as good as Sofia when it came to communication, especially when she was facing an extremely smart little monster like Li Xiang.
Reah left the hall, leaving only the silver-haired Sofia and Li Xiang.
"Push me to the pool." Sofia waved at him, this was her unique way of showing goodwill, very few people could get her permission to push her wheelchair.
Li Xiang got up and obediently pushed her to the side of the swimming pool. The blue water was clear and transparent. Even though there were many beautiful girls playing in it, the water was still not muddy. It reflected the two people's faces, one in front and one behind.
Sofia raised her hand and chanted a few words softly, the water in the pool slowly rose, condensing into a water screen in mid-air.
"The situation is similar to what you heard. Those increased Gates of the Abyss have seriously affected Lighthouse Academy, although the conditions to open a Gate of the Abyss are very harsh, as long as one is opened, it will be a devastating blow to your school. "Sofia controlled the water screen and explained to him based on the images.
Li Xiang nodded to show his agreement.
Only Monarch Level Calamities had the ability to control the Gates of the Abyss, even if no Calamities came out after it was opened, just the minions under it were enough to kill the students who were not players yet.
No one would be willing to put their children in an extremely dangerous place.
"Didn't you say that after the School Championship, as long as we maintain the Chronometer Tower Consortium's quota, we can apply to move the campus?" Li Xiang asked.
Sofia nodded, then shook her head.
"Moving the campus is indeed the best choice, but without the First Lighthouse, Lighthouse Academy will only exist in name. Besides, things aren't that simple. " Sofia continued to control the water screen, and many terrifying Abyss Gates appeared on it. They had strange shapes, and they represented all sorts of Monarch-ranked calamities that had existed since ancient times.
She then narrowed her field of vision and looked down at all the Abyssal Gates from a vantage point.
These seemingly irregular Abyssal Gates were actually vaguely arranged into the shape of a magic array!
"This … is similar to the magic array I've seen before." Li Xiang was stunned. There were all kinds of strange magic formations, and none of them were similar. However, this feeling of familiarity was clearly very similar to the magic formation that Wessex had used to extract Origin Substance.
It was a homologous magic array.
The magic formation came from Lancelot's Mechanical Heart.
"Really? According to my calculations, this is a perfect, gigantic teleportation array. You could say that it was a product of ancient times. It might even be older than us humans. Magic Particles and Origin Substances originated from the beginning of the world. Humans spent countless years before they could sense them and use them. However, research has shown that things like magic have always existed, even older than our history. "
"In other words, when the Goddess of Calamity descended and gave us the possibility to become players, allowing us to use magic particles and Origin Substances, she only taught us some of the laws that originally existed in this world. Later on, our research and development was ultimately to continuously expand and discover these laws and make use of them. On this basis, we simplified magic, and thus, magic. "
"I see." Li Xiang knew that the origin of the world was Origin Substance Particles, but he did not expect that the existence of players was an objective fact, and not a result of human evolution. "Is this the repeated reincarnation of the human era? Before our civilization, there might have been other human civilizations, but they were destroyed by disasters. However, we continue to inherit the fire of the former, and continue to this day. "
"Your comprehension ability passes." Sofia nodded. "That's the general idea. Therefore, the origin of this ancient magic array is very long, and there's no way to verify it. However, its effects can be confirmed. "
"Teleportation? Where can it go? "Li Xiang asked curiously. They actually wanted to use the Gate of the Abyss as a medium!
"It's not going anywhere, but there's something that needs to be sent over." Sofia muttered to herself for a moment, then said in a shocking tone, "Don't open your mouth so wide. It won't look good from the reflection on the water surface."
"What is it! Just to send something over? "
Li Xiang could not imagine that such a large sum of money was actually used to send something over. The existence that secretly built this magic array was too terrifying.
"I'm guessing that it's space turbulence." Sofia hesitated for a moment, and for the first time, she used the word 'guessing'.
She rarely guessed, and analysis based on data was the most accurate.
However, this time, Li Xiang made her re-examine some things that she had overlooked.
"Send space turbulence over!?"
"That's right. Space turbulence is a type of phenomenon, a super natural disaster. It's usually born in the void, and it can only be reached by passing through spatial cracks. However, this person clearly intends to forcefully transfer next year's space turbulence to the Dead Sea, to the side of your school. "
Sofia looked at him, and said calmly, "Do you understand now? There's a high probability that someone is targeting the Polar Night Mage. If space turbulence is sent over, it means that there will be a large number of void creatures invading. There are so many variables that even my private laboratory cannot predict. It can only be said that the borders will be affected, so someone must go and stop it. "
"Then it can only be the Polar Night Mage." Li Xiang nodded, and everything slowly connected.
"From the current situation, success or failure is another matter, but if it fails, Polar Night, Lighthouse Academy, and everything related will be in trouble. You'll be the first to bear the brunt. The two biggest pillars have already collapsed, and you still want to stay out of it? "
Sofia glanced at him, and nodded in satisfaction. Li Xiang's ability to understand was really good.
She liked to talk to smart people.
"I see. Rather than betting on the unknown, why not choose to give up now? At least you can survive." Li Xiang frowned. She probably thought that once the two pillars collapsed, Li Xiang would be very miserable. Baimiya and the rest would try to persuade him at all costs.
Return to the Bai Family, marry the Yue Family, or hide in a place where no one knew.
"It's good that you understand. In my laboratory calculations, if you choose these, your chances of survival will increase by 50%. Otherwise, there's no chance of survival." Sofia still could not understand how the calculations went wrong.
Hestria made a solemn bet with herself. As long as Li Xiang rejected this tempting condition, Sofia would have to lead the opposing maids to pledge their loyalty to this young master.
She agreed without hesitation.
In her eyes, Hestria's way of making decisions based on emotions and feelings was too childish and laughable, but she lost.
This young man, was he really different?
"Otherwise, there's only one path, which is to survive in the cracks, become a player, and counterattack all enemies." Li Xiang laughed. "Ten deaths? That's too much of an exaggeration. There are very few absolute things in this world."
"I believe in calculations."
"But there's a mistake, isn't there?"
"…" Sofia did not answer.
She looked at Li Xiang with her bright white eyes and suddenly said, "Rose Maid Group member, Sofia Beta, swears loyalty to you, young master."
"It's my honor." Li Xiang returned the salute.
He let out a long breath. Although there were suspicions of cheating, he finally convinced the biggest opposition.
There was no doubt about the strength of Rose Maid Group.
"In the next few days, I will be in charge of introducing Rose Garden and Rose Maid Group to the young master. According to the orders of Lady Night Shadow, you will officially take over Rose Maid Group."
Li Xiang staggered. Why did she suddenly take over?!
"Don't be too surprised. Lady Night Shadow has broken through to Level 7. For a long time in the future, she may go to the Disaster Wall to assist Lord Night King. All the industries and forces under her name, as well as her player group, will be handed over to you in the near future. If you refuse my proposal."
Sofia said calmly.
"I see …" Li Xiang was suddenly touched. Night Shadow knew that he would need a large number of powerful forces in the future. As long as he did not choose to run away, she would do her best to help him through this difficult time.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
An hour later, the floating airship successfully arrived at Rose Garden in a secret place far away. It was the base of Rose Maid Group, an isolated island.
Sofia personally explained to him that Rose Maid Group had a bad reputation among the players. If it were not for Polar night's protection, most of them would have to go to the player's arbitration countless times.
These women were beautiful poisonous snakes. They killed people without hesitation and were bloodthirsty and cruel. However, a contract brought them together. Night Shadow convinced them to be loyal to her until death.
As for the Shadow of the Night and them, that was another story. Sophia did not mention it, but Li Xiang could feel the epic feeling from the few words she had said.
At the same time, the students of Night Shadow were also handed over to Li Xiang, as well as the reserve team of Rose Maid Group. The leader was his senior sister, Zhe Yuan, whom he was familiar with.
Night Shadow had been operating for many years. Her businesses were spread all over the seven continents. Her influence was complex, and many aristocratic families were even her vassals.
It was hard to imagine that she could build such a terrifying underground kingdom in her spare time from training.
"About 19 years ago, My Lady started doing this. My calculation skills were used by her, and I participated in most of the projects. This huge hidden project was named 'Ideal' by her. Only today did I understand the meaning of this name. "
Sofia explained everything to him while sitting in her wheelchair.
Li Xiang was a little stunned. It was as if he had suddenly inherited a billion family assets.
"My Lady said that if your forces are in danger in the future, you can arrange for them to be transferred here at any time. Rose Garden has been built by me for more than ten years. Even Level 9 players cannot find it or attack it. It is very safe. "
"Is this also the place you suggested for retirement?"
"It is a very small place. You are in Rose Garden, but you will not know the full picture here. We will use all our strength to protect you, and let you live happily for the rest of your life without knowing." Sofia raised her head proudly. She looked here as if she was looking at a child she had brought up. "Everything we have is for you. It is just a different way."
"Although many of the maids hate you, since my Lady has given the order, we will do it. We will definitely not resist. But now, I believe that they are willing to try to follow you for once. "
"Thank you."
The three-day vacation ended quickly. Li Xiang had met every member of the maid group. They all had different personalities. Some were easy to get along with while some were difficult to get along with. However, he firmly believed that as long as he was given enough time, one day, they would understand that the successor chosen by Night Shadow would not be worse than her!
Now, most of the people here were still not used to the feeling of rejection from their new master. He could only rely on him to prove himself step by step to gain their favor.
Li Xiang had this confidence.
Three days later, Reah personally drove him back to Lighthouse Academy in the airship. Shadow had been waiting there for a long time. The atmosphere in the school was a little strange.
Li Xiang first met with Director Lei Lin. He was very pleased that he could see the rise of a new master mechanic in just a year. After arranging new classes and tasks, Lei Lin revealed that the Chessboard Academy was researching some new machines and pushed him out.
After that, he went to see Shizuko and Enchantress who had just returned from their training. Sharjah, who had been running around outside, also rushed back. Together with Honey, the Night Legend Society was finally gathered.
The power of a peak Level-3 magician once again dealt a heavy blow to the two girls.
Shizuko and Enchantress had just stabilized at the peak of Level-1. Seeing Li Xiang getting further and further away, they felt a strong sense of defeat. However, they were not discouraged. Instead, they rekindled the desire to catch up.
The atmosphere at the dinner was very good. Sharjah, who represented Li Xiang and the Serpent Machinery Department, had earned a lot and even received the recognition of her family. At this moment, she could not wait to repay him with her body.
However, the atmosphere slowly changed when they talked about the Gate of the Abyss.
"Don't worry too much. If it really comes to that, Sharjah can go back to her family. Shizuko can go back to Dong Ling's house. I have a way to settle Enchantress and Honey." Li Xiang smiled.
"Then can't you settle me and Shizuko down too?" Sharjah poured him a glass of wine and pretended to be angry.
"If you are willing, you are welcome to come to the Crimson Moon," Li Xiang said jokingly.
The few of them chatted for a while longer before leaving.
Li Xiang did not go back. Instead, he went to the last stop — Vice-Principal Jeffree's office.
Even though Sharjah had been joking during the second half of the dinner to liven up the atmosphere, the pressure still lingered.
He went to the vice-principal's office. Jeffree was still working at his desk. He did not look like a Level-7 player at all. Instead, he looked like an old man.
"Sit. Wait for me to finish these documents." Jeffree did not look up.
After about three hours, he finally finished the work on his desk and began teaching. He arranged Li Xiang's upcoming homework and missions.
During this time, there was no mention of the School Championship Competition or the galactic turbulence. It was as if nothing had happened.
Brilliant fireworks sounded outside the window. Jeffree suddenly looked up.
"I forgot. The new students will be admitted in a few days. Here is your form. You will be in charge of the new students' reception this time. Show these new students our school's' rules'." Jeffree smiled faintly. "Do well. They might be the last batch of new students in Beacon Academy."
"Teacher …" Li Xiang's heart clenched slightly. He took the form and wanted to say something, but the first name on the form stopped all his words.
Bai Family, Bai Xintong.
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