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The melody becomes faster as it descends, and slows down again when it rises again. The brass section, French horn, and trombone overlap, and the bass part is the strongest when the treble part is weakest. After this reciprocating cycle, the brain is deceived, creating an illusion that the pitch is infinitely rising, and it is unknown when it will fall.
The only thing I can't hear is hope and relief.
It was as if the heavy history of the Demon Tribe's holy war had been engraved into their bones, without waiting for the gentle melody and harmonious harmony from beginning to end.
Even now, its essence contains an attitude of rejection towards the demons.
"I think I can see why you might find this music annoying."
Lanqi looked out the glass of the car door, thinking.
"..."
Zestila said nothing.
She knew that Lanqi was a magic scholar, so maybe he might have learned something about the making of artistic magic props, music magic, and the like.
The musical dissonance made her feel a little uncomfortable, but this was not the fundamental reason. Humans who grew up in the peaceful southern continent could not empathize with her.
Until it gradually stopped, the car door slowly opened, a light transparent mist floated out from the interior of the car, and the residual heat released by the stability regulator when working gradually dissipated.
As the music filled the station, Lanqi followed Zestira out of the car. The first thing he saw was a transparent mirror screen, which captured the expressions of the passengers who had just arrived in the imperial capital, retained them for a few seconds, and then disappeared.
"It's a tradition at the station, used to record and verify the identity of every passenger arriving in the imperial capital."
Zestira said from the side, telling him not to worry.
If he had camouflage magic on him, his true form would have been revealed just now, and he would have been immediately arrested by the police officers of the imperial capital.
"What's that down there?"
The two walked on the platform paved with gray stones. The road was lit up from time to time, emitting a deep blue glow, which created small ripples under their feet, as if they were walking on the sea.
Lanqi knew that this was not an offensive technique, so he stepped on it.
"If you don't have a legal document from the Empire, you won't be able to take a single step here."
Zestila explained.
Although she usually wouldn't communicate with anyone unless necessary, she was used to patiently answering Lanqi's questions.
Because this ignorant and fragile young man needs her.
After passing a series of complex security checks and checkpoints, the two passed through the station and arrived at the fortress barrier of the imperial capital.
On the skyline of Helrom, brightly lit skyscrapers, ancient churches and floating architectural structures that seem to be from another dimension coexist. The night sky is not only dark blue, but also occasionally shows golden fireflies, like a mirror reflecting the city.
This is a city full of magical miracles. Due to the catastrophic accident caused by the holy war a hundred years ago, Helrom was left with many changes that went beyond the physical level and even spread to culture, society and law.
In the city of Helrom, humans and all kinds of hybrids live together in a crowded environment, full of uncertainty. You may see floating sky gardens in the gaps between high-rise buildings, or bump into an alchemical beast that has run away out of control on the underground magic track. The shops sell everything from ancient formula potions to advanced magic devices.
Although parts of the city-state, with powerful people and imperial strongmen, are known as absolute order, chaos, crime, and violence often occur away from them.
"When you're with me, hostile looks will become a daily occurrence for you."
Zestila said to Lanqi as they walked towards the Protoss Royal Academy.
The school is not far from the station and can be reached on foot.
"By the way, when we get to school, will there be anyone looking for trouble with you?"
In fact, Lanqi had already discovered that the gazes of people along the way were a bit dazzling, not only the residents but even the guards. Almost no one had good intentions. Zestira looked too much like a pure-blooded demon.
"for example?"
"For example, you are reading a book in school and suddenly a young marquis appears and mocks you."
Lanqi combined reality with the example of the Ikerite wind.
"Then I'll slap him in the face."
Zestila looked up at Lanci as a matter of course and answered.
"Good boy."
Lanci praised.
In terms of demonic culture, this is quite polite.
Since she wants to be a demon, she should not be judged by human standards. Lanqi has always been a teacher who respects students' individuality.
"But that shouldn't happen. The guy who really wants you dead in this school will hardly talk to you. He may even try to become your reliable ally first."
Zestila said.
Although she didn't expect Lanqi to praise her, the nobles Lanqi was talking about were too handsome.
"for example?"
Lanci also needs Zestila to give an example.
"For example, the big assessment for preparatory students at the end of this month and the Shadow World Challenge at the beginning of next month. Most of those who want to team up with me have bad intentions."
Zestila replied indifferently.
"Zestila, how do you know about other people's attitudes?"
Lanqi didn't think that Zestila was suffering from paranoia, her words were very certain.
"I can sense hostility and kindness to a certain extent. You are very special, pure as a blank sheet of paper."
She looked at Lanqi again and said.
Chapter 260 Principal Lanqi is excited again
On the late night road leading to the Protoss Royal Academy of Magic.
Zestila simply told Lanci one of her secrets.
A small number of demons with outstanding talents do not need to be promoted to a very high level, and they are born with a weak degree of innate magic awakened.
Zestira's talent allows her to avoid some dangers, but she will also bear more negative emotions accordingly.
In the past ten years, she had seen people who were more or less kind but also malicious towards her, but she had never seen a guy as pure and flawless as Lanqi.
Between the tall buildings, a sky garden supported by a transparent magic barrier was suspended in the air, with singing plants and glowing ghosts planted in it. The two passed by it without any worry that they would fall down.
This city-state is psychedelic yet has an eerie tone.
"Go that way."
Zestila pointed to the intersection on the left, signaling Lanqi not to go straight to an old neighborhood in front.
This is an old neighborhood that looks a bit twisted in shape. Its spatial structure is actually different from that of the outside world. It is like a multi-dimensional intersection. One step into it and you can reach any location in the imperial capital at any time.
"By the way, are you guys going to fight in the Shadow World too?"
Lanci asked with a little curiosity.
There is no artificial shadow world activation terminal in the northern continent, which is a large-scale magical device that can be regarded as the pinnacle of modern human magic engineering.
So there is no corresponding "practice mode".
Death in the artificial shadow world does not really mean death, but in the real shadow world, once you die, you lose your life.
Zestira, a preparatory student who hadn't even made it to the first grade, had to face the real shadow world right from the start.
However, according to what Lanqi learned from the Silver Armor Priest, the academic rewards of the Protoss Royal School of Magic are also very generous and direct. For example, as long as enough credits are paid, most of the resources that students may need can be exchanged.
The school can even arrange for students to observe the [Original Slate - Light] of the Great Sage of the Empire.
As for the holder of the other piece of [Original Slate - Undead], Duke Morodian currently refuses any viewing requests.
The Great Poet once told Lanqi that if he collected more of his [Fake Slate] series, he might be able to achieve some changes when he put them together later.
Because the [original stone slabs] are actually fragments of murals that can be pieced together, but they have been isolated, and there is absolute repulsion between the two [original stone slabs].
But the [fake slate] made by the poet of great love does not have this kind of exclusion, and one person can tie multiple pieces together.
It just so happens that according to the records of the complete map, [Original Slate - Light] and [Original Slate - Wind] are two adjacent pieces.
If it were possible to observe the [Original Slate-Light], Lanqi would like to experiment with combining the [Fake Slate-Light] and the [Fake Slate-Wind] together.
"I chose a course called 'Shadow World Practical Skills'. It is a course that both preparatory students and first-year students can choose. The credits are very high, and if you want to become stronger, challenging the Shadow World will also speed up the process."
Zestila might disappear from school for half a day to several days. She would tell Lanqi in advance and tell him not to worry and not to run around in school.
"Have you studied the Shadow World in the Southern Continent?"
She heard that the people of the Southern Continent were more accustomed to using mechanisms and wisdom rather than relying on their own strength to pass through the Shadow World. They also had a comprehensive system, teaching, and intelligence knowledge sharing, which greatly increased the overall success rate of passing the Shadow World.
"I've fought twice and have done some research."
Lan Qi nodded.
"Then tell me a little bit about the key points of your challenge to the Shadow World in the Southern Continent."
Zestila said.
This film world will be observed by professors and senior students with the highest credits. In addition to the credits awarded based on the evaluation, it will largely determine whether there is a teacher willing to select her and bring her into the upper house.
"No problem, but if you're not sure about the Shadow World, you can just take me with you."
Lanqi knew that Zestira was only at the second level.
In theory, there should be no problem in attacking the second-level shadow world, but from what Viscount Francis once told him about Zestira's experience in the entrance examination, the real danger may not be the shadow world, but her classmates.
"No need."
Zestilar flatly refused.
She wouldn't take him into such a dangerous place.
The two fell into a natural silence again. Most of the time, Zestira didn't say much and walked along the river of surging energy.
A river in the city of Helrom. It is not ordinary river water, but unprocessed natural magic core liquid mineral spring. Psychedelic ripples appear on the river surface from time to time, which is highly poisonous to people whose magic power is not strong enough.
The Helrom Zoo on the other side of the river is an iconic mechanical building that houses many modified creatures and alchemical creatures from the demon world. However, visitors need to sign a statement acknowledging that the zoo is not responsible if they are swallowed or deformed.
Continue forward, passing the Endless Library and the Star Theater to reach the Protoss Royal Academy of Magic.
There is a library in the city of Helrom with an incalculable number of books, and the administrator is a seventh-level automaton.
Not far above the library, at the end of the suspended steps hundreds of meters high is a theater. It is said that sitting in it will feel like the night sky is the sky and the stars are within reach, but it is not suitable for audiences with acrophobia and heart disease.