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Chapter 211 City Boy
After the party performance, you took Caster for a walk around the other areas.
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Night had fallen. Neon lights replaced the starry night sky, radiating an unchanging, cold glow.
Li Shuwen, the gatekeeper of the dormitory building, still insists on exercising every night, a perseverance that truly puts young people to shame. Under his influence, the number of men exercising together in the dormitory has indeed increased significantly.
For example, the infamous Dormitory 514.
Finis Academy, track and field stadium.
Mandicardo sat in the stands reading comics, while Charlemagne, Karna, and Mochizuki Oboro were doing their usual group night run in the audience.
The whistling wind is a rare sight. Although it dispels the heat and makes your hair messy, it's still quite comfortable.
The story on the black and white pages had reached its climax, causing Mandicardo to hold his breath slightly as he read intently.
Good evening. I knew I'd run into you here.
Lanling Wang interrupted Mandicardo's leisurely moment, saying, "The requests the guild leader made have all been completed."
Mandecardo snapped the comic book shut: "That's good."
Based on his understanding, Lanling Wang would definitely not come here specifically to talk about something that could be said at any time; there must be other things he wanted to discuss in person.
Lanling Wang casually dusted himself off and sat down next to Mandicardo.
"And then? What's the Service Department's new request?"
"It was a task directly assigned to us by the principal. He said that it might be a bit unrealistic to delegate this task to the student council or class committee."
"What I mean is that I want to hear the students' true thoughts. Please speak."
"According to school practice, a study tour is arranged after the final exams in June. Principal Goldruff has shortlisted three locations and wants to find out the students' preferences. Here is the document."
"Let me see... Japan happens to be the study tour destination this June."
Mandicardo nodded: "A bustling metropolis with its bright lights, an artificial island with a gentle sea breeze, and a tranquil town that focuses on natural and cultural landscapes. I'd rather go to the third Inaba City."
“We’re in agreement,” Lanling Wang said with a smile. “I also prefer to go to the third study tour location.”
Tokyo's landscape isn't much different from Academy City; both are bustling, modern metropolises. And the artificial islands situated in the harbor are even more striking—Chaldea, as a floating city, is arguably the ultimate, upgraded version.
Having grown accustomed to the fast pace of modern society, most students would likely prefer a peaceful and tranquil rural town if they were to choose a study tour.
“But the investigation still needs to be done,” Mandicardo said. “The principal has directly assigned the task to us, so we certainly can’t let him down.”
"Those participating in this study tour are from the first and second years of high school. Principal Goldruff gave the third-year students a choice of Hawaii, Dubai, or London." Lanling Wang stretched.
Goldruff's study tour program lasts ten days. The first two days are for visiting and learning from other schools, the next three days are for guided tours, and the last day is for free time.
The three partner schools are Shujin Academy, Gekkokan Academy, and Yasogami High School. The specific choice depends on where the students want to go.
……
Phineas Academy has recently become famous as the "Servant Academy," but before the development of superpowers began, there were other schools on the same level as Phineas, all of which were excellent high schools.
For example, Tokiwadai Middle School. Nicknamed "The Academy of Noble Ladies," it admits only female students. It is also located in the 7th School District.
Ryougi Shiki, Asagami Fujino, Anastasia, Krimhild, and others all studied here.
The elegant and luxurious school uniforms and outstanding temperament make the students of this academy stand out.
"Based on everyone's opinions, we have tentatively decided on Inaba City as the location for the study tour."
Listening to her homeroom teacher's words, Ryougi Shiki yawned listlessly.
Her deskmate, Asagami Fujino, was full of anticipation, humming a cheerful tune and looking very excited.
"There aren't many advantages to living in the countryside. People go to bed early at night, and there are mosquitoes everywhere. Only people who have lived in big cities for a long time would have unrealistic fantasies about rural life." Ryougi Shiki gave a heads-up in advance.
Asagami Fujino gave a mysterious smile: "We're going to stay at the Amagi Hotel."
"What's wrong?"
"A series of bizarre deaths occurred in that small town, and it all started at the Amagi Hotel."
"Shouldn't you..."
"Intermittent weeping at midnight, blood-red handprints on the wall, a message suddenly sent by a long-dead person... Hehehe..."
This one has completely entered a bloodthirsty state.
For some reason, despite being a quiet and elegant young lady, Asagami Fujino has an extraordinary interest in blood, violence, and horror.
These real-life deaths are far more interesting than anything in the movies.
“I think you’re more like a female ghost. You can snap things in half with a snap of your Mystic Eyes.” Ryougi Shiki rested her chin on her hand.
Asagami Fujino became more and more excited as she spoke: "There was a fog over there that almost blotted out the sky, and there were many supernatural rumors at that time: residents who lost their will to fight, strange black shadows..."
"It sounds like an unreliable urban legend." Ryougi Shiki scoffed. "I've heard there are similar incidents in Tokyo, it must be made up."
“Let’s go and visit them in person,” Asagami Fujino said firmly.
After thinking for a moment, Ryougi Shiki nodded: "Okay. Anyway, I don't have anything else to do."
The paranormal events that Asagami Fujino found online occurred around 2012, which is quite some time ago. It remains to be seen whether she can find any evidence to corroborate her claims.
And so, the self-proclaimed Special Investigation Team was officially established. It currently has two members, with Asagami Fujino as the captain.
"Have you forgotten something?" Anastasia, who was sitting at the table in front of me, turned around: "The study tour is at the end of next month, there's still more than a month to go."
Asagami Fujino immediately lowered her head helplessly.
It's so hard to get through.
Especially after the day has come to look forward to.
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Several days later, the Service Department.
"90% of the students agreed to go to Inaba City, the remaining 8% preferred Tokyo, and only 2% wanted to go to the artificial island."
Wang Yuelong reads out the data.
Lanling Wang nodded: "That's pretty much what we expected. After all, when it comes to artificial islands, Chaldea is the most famous example."
“There are still many people who are tired of big cities.” Mandicardo said as he organized the data.
Mochizuki Oboro glanced at the notification on her phone: "The midterm exam results are out."
The test was conducted in mid-May, and about nine days have passed since then.
Mandicardo lay there, dead, and passed away.
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Chapter 212 Arrest on the Spot
Exam results—the source of suffering for countless students, the culprit behind disputes and discord.
Those who witnessed it wept, and those who heard it were heartbroken. Beyond the small group of students in high spirits, there were many more whose hearts were heavy.
"So-so." Lanling Wang glanced at his score, then put his phone away.
Finis Academy does not publish specific scores, but rather a general ranking system, divided into five categories: A, B, C, D, and E. A grade of C is considered passing, an A grade is excellent, and an E grade requires remedial study for the failed subjects.
Lanling Wang got Bs in all six subjects; a well-rounded individual.
Mochizuki Oboro counted: "A, A, D, C, B, B."
2A showcases strength, 2B highlights personality.
The pragmatist Mandicardo didn't put much effort into his subjects, which led to him frequently falling flat on his face, making him a true tightrope walker.
However, he failed this time.
“C, C, C, C, D, E…” Mandicardo’s eyes were lifeless.
Isn't this a kind of D4C?
[I achieved fairly good results. After that, progress was much easier when pursuing potential partners in the school's online community.]
Meanwhile, at the women's dormitory building.
After a grueling and intensive cram school experience, Typhon achieved the same excellent results as his roommate Arcueid: failing four out of six subjects, and getting C's in the remaining two.
At this moment, Typhon lay helplessly on the bed, his eyes unfocused.
Not all efforts pay off, especially this kind of blitz.
Tifeng was extremely exhausted in the period leading up to the exam, but cramming at the last minute can only have limited effect. This test focused more on the basic skills accumulated over time.
What made Typhon even more devastated was that his roommate Arcueid played from beginning to end without suffering a single hardship.
Wouldn't that make her look like a fool? Even with tutoring, she's still the same as Arcueid...
Lilith opened the dormitory door with a big smile, raising her hands high: "None of them passed!"
"At least you usually have a lot of fun." Typhon didn't know what else to say.
Arcueid blinked her eyes, which remained as serene as ever, and looked at Kuonji Yuusu beside her: "How are you?"
"Passed." Kuonji Yuju replied vaguely.
The actual grades were 5A1B, but Miss Witch felt that announcing them directly would be too insensitive to the atmosphere.
According to the rules and regulations of Finis Academy, if Typhon, Arcueid, and Lilith fail the next final exam, they will have to spend their summer vacation taking extra classes.
The thought of that bleak future made Ti Fong lose all enthusiasm for his study tours.
"Let's all go play VR together~" Arcueid smiled innocently: "We should relax after the results come out."
“You’re right.” Typhon nimbly rolled out of bed and got dressed. “We can’t think about upsetting things right now.”
Lilith automatically increments the value by one: "GO~"
"I won't go. I have things to do." Kuonji Yuju shook her head and refused.
If she remembered correctly, Arcueid had used a very similar excuse right after the exam...
And weren't Typhon and Lilith rivals? How did their relationship improve so quickly?
I cannot understand the beads at Kuonji Temple.
Arcueid: "The VR gaming arcade nearby is having a promotion, wanna go there?"
Typhon: "No. I'm a bit disgusted by those public ones. I'll just go to my future boyfriend's place, the Camelot Entertainment Center in District 15. I can get in by scanning my face."
Lilith: "Your future boyfriend? You're not even together yet and you're already treating that place like your own home?"
"Trying to cause trouble?" Typhon's voice suddenly rose several octaves.
Miss Witch retracts her previous statement.
……
Camelot Entertainment Center, in the suite of Mochizuki Oboro.
There are actually quite a few people with the authority to enter this room. Typhon, Erise, Sajō Aika, Epsilon, Artoria, Lilith, Mary... It can be said that as long as you are familiar with Mochizuki Oboro, you can basically register your biometrics and open the door at any time.
"Wow, it's huge!" Arcueid's eyes lit up. "The decorations are so luxurious too. Mochizuki-kun, are you really that rich?"
Even though it wasn't his property, Typhon straightened his back and replied, "He works part-time in Camelot, and this is a high-class staff suite."
Lilith pointed at him: "Typhon, you've already confirmed it with him, haven't you?"
“Of course, there’s nobody here right now.” Typhon said, puzzled.
"What's the light in the bedroom?"
Suddenly, all was silent. You could hear a pin drop.
Typhon and Lilith locked eyes, both seeing surprise and confusion in each other's gazes.
The silly Arcueid tilted her head: "What's wrong?"
"That's the sound of a vacuum cleaner; they must be cleaning." Lilith twitched her ears.
“Sajyou Aika? No one else would go out of their way to get here without his permission.” Typhon had his answer in a fraction of a second.