From MC's perspective:
After having breakfast, we stepped out of the dining hall.
"I'm going to the monster zone. What about you?" I asked Ernest.
Ernest shook his head before replying, "My techniques are a bit lacking. I'm going to focus on improving my skills."
Hearing that, I nodded my head at him.
Then we parted ways. I started walking toward the teleportation tower. Yesterday's improvement in domain physique's improvement brought me a sense of realization.
But it also gave me a sense of urgency. When I reached the teleportation tower. Many gazes fell on me. Vina and Eurice's news has become a hot topic.
I'm the root cause of all of this. But I didn't see people complaining about that. As long as they don't disturb me. I'm fine.
Then I started approaching the circular platform.
Beep~
Suddenly, my communication watch lit up with a notification. Seeing that I stopped my movements and looked at the contact name.
"Laverne" A hint of seriousness appeared in my eyes. Then I saw other warriors around me. Coming and going out from the circular platform.
This is not the appropriate place to take. So after walking farther away from the teleportation tower. I attended the call.
The next moment, an anxious voice reaches my ears.
"Zack, what are you doing?"
Hearing that I furrowed my eyebrows. Her voice seems to be not good.
I asked, "I'm in the academy. Laverne, what happened?"
There was silence for a moment.
Laverne began to share about Azure City's situation.
At first, my expression was calm. But when she told me about her family members' massacre. My heart was in turmoil.
The situation on the ground was beyond my expectations.
A few minutes later,
My expression turned grave. Laverne's family strongly suspects the Blevins Family. Because they are the ones who are holding a grudge against her family.
"Zack, you must help me."
"I don't know what to do right now?"
Laverne's pleading voice reached my ears. I knitted my eyebrows further. This was the dean's idea. She came up with a decision to make them relocate to some other city.
Does the Blevins family want to go against the dean's words?
"Laverne, don't worry. I'll talk to the dean," I replied.
"Alright, make it soon. The situation looks worse here," After saying that Laverne ended the call.
My eyes turned cold. More than Michael I'm pissed off by his father. If it was, the Blevins family was responsible for the act. Then they are going to pay heavily.
Then I turned around and headed to the office building. Don't know whether she is in her cabin or not. But I can't delay the issue any longer.
A few minutes later,
I entered the building and then started walking upstairs. Soon I reached the dean's place. But as I got closer there was no response from the door.
Usually, the door opened automatically upon sensing my presence. But this time it's not working. Which means the dean is yet to come.
"Zack Lockwood"
A beautiful soothing voice reached my ears. Hearing that I was startled.
"Who is it?" A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. When I turned around, I saw a beautiful woman standing in front of me.
But I couldn't feel any presence from her.
"She is powerful," A thought appeared in my mind.
"Who are you?" I asked.
The beautiful woman is none other than Elder Alice. She didn't expect to meet someone interesting here. Then she looked at the dean's office before turning towards Zack.
"You don't know me?"
"I'm the RainWater Faction Head, Alice Brown. It's nice to see you."
"The dean might be late today. Why don't you come to my cabin and wait for her?" Alice asked.
"Uh?" A hint of surprise flashes in my eyes.
Now I remembered the beautiful face. I seemed to have seen her during the duel live streaming.
"Elder Alice, you don't have to do that. I'll come back later," I replied with a smile. She seems to be different from other faction heads.
Her presence alone gives me a calmer feeling.
"Well, I want to hear something from you," She said.
I raised my eyebrows. She seems to have something on her mind. But she is not revealing it. What's bothering her?
Then I agreed to her request. The faction heads cabins are located near the dean's office. After last time's destruction, this time the office walls are built sturdier.
After entering her room, I sat opposite her. I'm keeping an eye on her expression. It's my first time meeting her. So I won't believe her words.
Alice knitted her eyebrows. Eurice's change has bothered her. She didn't expect the situation to turn out like this.
But to uncover the secrets. She can only investigate slowly.
Looking at Zack, she asked, "What do you think about my student?" Her expression was a bit serious.
"Student?" I uttered in confusion. Then suddenly a name struck my mind.
"Are you talking about Eurice Frye?" I asked back.
Seeing that Elder Alice nodded her head. My heart skips a beat. What is going on?
Why is she asking about her? Was she her accomplice or mastermind?
My brain starts to race. This was out of my calculation. What is the purpose of this question? Isn't she the teacher?
She must be aware of Eurice's ugly heart. I remained silent. I don't know whether anything good will happen.
The dean is not here. Otherwise, I would have answered her body. What to do?
Alice Brown frowned. She is trying to have a fruitful conversation. But what's with the kid?
His expression is a bit serious. Did he notice something?
She said, "Don't get me wrong. I'm worried about my student. She is acting a bit weird even since her duel with you."
"She is not responding properly. She is not also engaging in other activities. She seems to be living in her world."
"I don't know what happened?"
"I started to notice her changes after her duel with you," She added further.
"This?" A doubtful glint flashes in my eyes. She doesn't know? How come? I had heard the truth from Jonathan.
Eurice Frye was greedy for resources. She aimed to become stronger and replace her teacher.
That's why she had accepted the resources to kill me. But unfortunately, her plan failed. So it's normal to see the changes in her character.
"Zack Lockwood"
Elder's voice brought my thoughts back to reality.
"Elder, I'm not familiar with her. So I can't help you with this," I answered.
Alice Brown squinted her eyes. She didn't doubt Zack's words. Because there was no encounter between them except the duel.
So Zack's words made some sense. At the same time, it brought some relief to her heart.
If Zack had said something suspicious, then she would have gone deeper to investigate.
"Alright, you can leave if you want, "Alice Brown said.
But something else comes to my mind. Why don't I take this opportunity to ask her about Azure City?
I asked, "Elder, I have something else to ask you?"
Alice showed a thoughtful expression and she said, "Go on"
"Elder, do you know about the Azure City?" I asked.
"The name sounds familiar," She muttered to herself. Then she remembered reading the reports on the leaderless cities under the Academy's jurisdiction.
One of them was Azure City. After recalling that, she replied, "Yes, I know the Azure City. It is one of our leaderless cities. Currently, someone has reached the leader's standard in that city."
Hearing that I nodded at her and asked, "Can the leader candidate break the rules of the academy?"
Normally, I should be asking the dean. But I'm not clear about the faction head's thoughts. Where do they stand?
The dean is following the words of the Supreme Elder. I don't know whether she can take action or not.
Alice's expression turned solemn. The question caught her off guard. No one dares to disobey the rules of the academy.
Especially the cities under their jurisdiction. But looking at Zack's expression, the information seems to be true. Now she understands why Zack has come to see the dean.
After carefully choosing her words, she replied, "If there is such a thing, then only the dean can make some decision."
A hint of disappointment flashes in my eyes. Because her answers are within my expectation. The Faction Heads hold no real power in the academy. Except for taking care of their factions.
"Elder, I'm leaving," After saying that, I stood from the seat
Elder Alice waved her hand. The next moment, the door opened automatically. Then I walked out of the room.
"Looks like the faction heads can't visit the Azure City without the dean's permission," I said in my heart.
The situation seems tricky. What if the dean refuses to help? I can't help but think about the worst-case scenario.
Then I started walking towards the dean's cabin. Elder Alice doesn't seem to be malicious. But her student was not good.
She shouldn't know the truth.