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At the same time, the main door of the hall opened again, as if to signal that the group of candidates could leave, or to begin the formal final examination.
They will have 24 hours to select and investigate their opponents, and to set up, implement and complete their plans.
"..."
Inside the hall, the candles on the candlesticks flickered, casting the examinees' shadows onto the cold stone wall murals, forming twisted black shadows, as if the devil was about to break free.
Every crystal in the iron ceiling reflects a faint light, illuminating their different expressions.
While savoring Caius' words.
Gradually, the candidates began to look at each other. There was no communication between them, but a clear understanding was revealed in their eyes.
After understanding the rules, they soon realized the most crucial thing -
Compared with the competitive relationship, candidates can cooperate with each other.
Together they can take on one elite priest, and then move on to another elite priest.
Perhaps this is also what Caius wanted to convey, that the Silent Branch is an organization that emphasizes collaboration in hunting down enemies.
however.
As one of the more popular candidates, Lanqi stood up, stretched hard, then turned around and walked out of the hall door leisurely.
It seems that he has no intention of cooperating with anyone at all.
“Is this guy so proud?”
"I originally wanted to call him over to see if we could deal with a high priest with a few more people."
As the voice was whispered, Lanqi's back slowly disappeared at the end of the corridor.
The only one who was the same as him was Sid. She didn't take anyone seriously and left the hall alone.
……
The temple of the Knights of Annihilation is majestic and mysterious, with towering spires and frosted walls shining brightly in the sun.
Lanqi walked out of the main entrance of the Knights of Annihilation, and in front of him was a deserted town street.
The cold wind still blew in gusts.
He walked to the center of the road, and the sunlight just happened to shine obliquely from his left side, making his shadow extend straight to the right of the road.
The town's cobblestone road gradually extends from the gate of the Temple of the Knights of Annihilation, and the low buildings on both sides of the road are covered with white frost.
After leisurely turning a few street corners, the little black cat in Lanqi's shadow jumped out again and crawled into his arms.
"Meow meow meow! Lanqi! You can't get rid of the Nirvana Branch now!"
Boss Cat was so scared in the examination room that he almost couldn't get out.
This organization will destroy people even if they are not allowed to pass!
Having come to this point, Ranchi had to complete the third round no matter what.
"Since we are here, we must finish the exam."
Lanqi didn't stop and gently touched the little black cat's head and said.
His posture seemed calm and his steps were like walking on a soft carpet. In the wind, the ends of his hair gently touched his white shirt, making the trim of his vest faintly visible. He left the Knights of Annihilation just like when he came, as if he had emerged from the mud without being stained.
He has a clear goal and seems confident in facing the upcoming assessment.
"You... then which elite priest are you going to deal with? What are you going to do in the final assessment?"
In Boss Cat's opinion, Lanqi is not the type who would harm others secretly.
He has always been upright and open in his actions. In fact, if you have to say it, his style of doing things is more like that of the priests of the Tyrant branch.
It was not difficult for the two of them to work together to subdue an elite priest by force, but when it came to setting up a trap and assassinating him, it was completely unimaginable what Lanqi would do.
"It's over."
Lan Qi said with a smile.
Cat boss: "???"
……
That night, the Protos Empire received a report under real name - the Archpriest Caius of the Nirvana Branch privately collected an artistic statue of the Goddess of Fate. The amount involved was extremely large, and he was suspected to be a cultist of the Church of the Goddess of Fate who had infiltrated the upper echelons of the Church of Resurrection, and his faith was not firm and correct.
Although the Silent Branch held a press conference to clarify the matter immediately, the Tyrant Branch and the Mourning Branch seized the opportunity to unanimously condemn and suppress it, so the Silent Branch was forced to thoroughly investigate the matter and dismissed Archbishop Caius.
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Chapter 267 Lanqi's Leisurely Life in the Imperial Capital
On a Saturday morning in late February, the imperial capital of Helrom was awakened by the cold wind and the first rays of morning light. Every corner of the street was glowing with a faint white glow. Although the air was filled with bitter cold, the pulse of the city had already begun to beat.
In the center of the crossroads in the downtown area, magical vehicles began to operate at full capacity on the street like a tide. Indicator lights flickered at the intersection, guiding the vehicles and pedestrians to move forward in an orderly manner. The crowds of people were like tiny lines weaving into the texture of the city. Street performers stationed on the pedestrian street showed their talents, attracting the attention of citizens and tourists. The shopping malls and high-rise buildings on the roadside complemented the sunlight.
Every few meters, there is an entrance to an underground magic rail station, with the humming sound of machines and the chatting voices of passengers entering the station.
In the southern part of the imperial capital near the Protoss Royal School of Magic, there are more young people in the bustling commercial district every weekend.
In the coffee shop on the upper floors of the shopping mall building, the sound of coffee beans being ground could be heard, along with the sweet aroma of caramel. Inside, the window glass was covered with frost, which the shop assistant in a black apron carefully wiped off with a towel. A number of customers were already sitting on dark brown high chairs, holding a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee in their hands, with bursts of white mist rising from them.
On one side of the store, a low wooden round table quietly placed two cups of hot drinks and several stacked books.
Two people were sitting on the single sofas on both sides, talking. They seemed to be alone in this noisy environment.
The young man's emerald eyes were focused, and he pointed to the books on the table from time to time and explained things to the girl in a simple way. Every time he mentioned a key point or answered a question, he would ask the girl for feedback to make sure she understood it well enough.
The girl had long dark hair, and what was special was her dragon horns that looked like sharp metallic blades and her vertical pupils. She was still wearing the uniform of the Protoss Royal School of Magic. She listened to the lecture carefully, nodding from time to time, frowning in thought, and sometimes making a few marks on her book.
Although she didn't like this knowledge very much, she always remained focused, which was also a respect for the teacher in front of her whom she recognized.
Their conversations were not always serious. Sometimes they would put down their books and talk about something light-hearted. Zestila would sometimes mention things at school or her own confusions, and Lanqi would share his own experiences and give her some advice. There was not only the sharing of knowledge, but also bits of life. This way of communication made them seem more like friends.
Originally, they had agreed that Lanci would come to the Protoss Royal School of Magic to find Zestira on Saturday.
But Lanqi told her that if she stayed at home all day or only stayed near home, she would become a moldy old woman over time. He knew a woman who was like this. She was very old and still couldn't get married.
Although Zestila didn't have much idea about life, she didn't want to become a moldy old woman.
Finally she decided to go out for a walk.
Anyway, there are far more half-demons in the imperial capital than in a small place like Lilom City, so walking on the street is not a big deal.
The key is that Lanqi doesn't mind staying with a demon, so she has no objection.
"How is life in the imperial capital?"
Zestila pressed her brows tiredly, and changed the subject when Lanqi put down the book. She was ready to end her study for the day.
At school, she simply couldn't concentrate on the courses on magic engineering and magic genealogy. She would read her own books during class, just to keep company.
She could only understand a lot of the demon magic text spoken by Lanqi.
On the upcoming monthly assessment day, although she can copy a lot of Lanqi's answers, if she doesn't understand some basic knowledge at all, she may copy them incorrectly.
"It's pretty good. Most of the time, it doesn't feel like a foreign country at all."
Lanqi also closed the book. He felt that Zestira had reached her limit today.
He understood that Zestira's tone of voice when asking questions was very similar to Talia's, and she would turn interrogative sentences into declarative sentences, so he could understand that she was asking questions.
For the human classmates in Ikerita Academy who seek extreme breakthroughs and power from him, he will mostly use his original demon teaching method to help them learn quickly. But for demon students like Zestira who are so strict with themselves that it makes people feel distressed, he can only use Dean Loren's method of combining education with entertainment, hoping that she can combine work and rest and grow up healthily.
"Besides being my tutor, you should be preparing for other jobs."
Seeing that Lanqi started to put away the book, Zestila finally relaxed a little and asked.
She knew that her father paid Lanqi a generous salary, and that he could live comfortably even in the imperial capital. This young man had a strange and strong adaptability, and it seemed that he could integrate perfectly into any place within half a day.
But his talents go far beyond that, and he will definitely not be content with living a mediocre life.
"Yes, I am studying for the bar exam and will be able to try it next month."
Lanqi answered while arranging the books on the table.
"..."
Zestilah was silent for a while.
I heard from my father that this young man was studying the latest revised version of the bill on Viscount Francis' ship before he even reached the coast of the northern continent.
At first she thought he just had a little knowledge of the slightly absurd new amendment to the empire, but she didn't expect that he had really studied it all.
Although most people can only pass the judicial examination so quickly by cheating.
But this young man might just tell her, is it necessary to cheat for such a simple thing?
"It is said that you reported the archpriest of the Resurrection Church by real name the night before yesterday."
Zestila picked up the coffee, took a sip, and spoke slowly.
She only found out about this yesterday when she heard her classmates at the Protoss Royal School of Magic talking about it.
People have been talking about her since yesterday, saying that her follower did something that confused her.
If he becomes a lawyer, and there are more real-name reports like this in the future, I'm afraid he will be well-known in the industry.
"Zestila, it is our right to use legal means to protect our rights and interests. We can also take the initiative to advocate for justice when we can. Zestila, if you are bullied or threatened in school, don't be afraid. If you encounter problems, report them. The newly transformed empire is actually at the center of the storm. You can accuse anyone who dares to cause trouble. As long as you get the chance, you will report them."
Lanqi leaned on the sofa, talking and teaching Zestilara.
"The more powerful a family is, the more enemies they will make. If you just open a gap, even if you do nothing, people will come to help you deal with your enemies. This is what they call 'the righteous will have many supporters, the unrighteous will have few supporters.'"
"..."
Zestira didn't dare to respond to him for a moment. She felt that "The righteous will have many supporters, while the unrighteous will have few" didn't seem to mean this.
And it seems that she cannot learn this skill. No humans can learn it, no demons can learn it, only dogs can learn it.
Chapter 268: Lanqi's daily mission will not end in the northern continent
Zestila listened silently to Lanqi's legal guidance.