Bunker, Eighth Floor.
The specifications for hot towels and tea are already identical to Jabbar's, and Wen Xishu thoroughly enjoys this moment.
The thrill of returning home is fully displayed in this moment.
As if in the next second, he could say: "I should climb the tower now."
Of course, the Academy Spirit didn't allow Wen Xishu to do so:
"Great Dean, congratulations on your successful return from conquering the Deceit Tower. The headmaster wishes to meet with you tomorrow."
"I will brief you about the events that occurred in the past two days."
Wen Xishu likes the Academy Spirit's diligent butler demeanor a lot. Obviously, there has been quite a bit of communication between the Academy Spirit and Jabbar.
"Go ahead."
The Academy Spirit nodded:
"Firstly, something less significant is about Mr. William Hawker, who is quite efficient in handling matters. The beach has been requisitioned to be used as a commercial area."
"About one-third of the beach will become cleaner, quieter, more beautiful, and more convenient, with supporting facilities services."
"Of course, the charges are quite high."
"Because people are reluctant to pay fees, the fee-charging area appears quieter, while the original free area, reduced by one-third, becomes more crowded... looking even more chaotic."
"This has caused some dissatisfaction. But Mr. Hawker said everything is under his arrangement because... the service in the fee-charging area will improve, and corresponding hotel facilities will soon appear."
"The charging facilities are open to nobility, but the prices are high. However, for students of the Deceit Tower Academy, the fee-charging area and facilities are free."
"Mr. Hawker also said that he would widely publicize the uniqueness of the Deceit Tower Academy next."
Wen Xishu nodded; Hawker did a good job with this. He clearly secured full usage rights of the beach here, but still kept two-thirds for the majority.
Of course, this is the clever part.
In the past life, Wen Xishu visited hotel beaches in Sanya. When you look from the hotel beach towards the free beach—seeing the clean, tidy, convenient, and quiet hotel beach compared to the crowded free beach...
You really get a sense of enjoying the world.
"He should have a sense of propriety. Regarding his matters, unless they're too outlandish, you don't need to report them to me. Oh, I need to know one thing; later, help me find out about my friend Zheng Zai."
The Academy Spirit said respectfully:
"Please issue more specific instructions."
Wen Xishu said:
"I need to know about Old Zheng's rewards, all of them."
"As you wish. After the report is completed, I will contact Mr. Zheng as soon as possible." The Academy Spirit seriously noted Wen Xishu's words.
Then it continued the report:
"Another matter, Principal Albert wants to meet with you tomorrow, as I mentioned earlier. The principal has already gone to the Slaughter Tower, attempting to reach the ninety-eighth floor. This takes time, but the principal seems very happy."
"Because his old friend, Mr. Jin, has already gone to the Slaughter Tower together with him."
Wen Xishu immediately realized the crux of the issue:
"He really set out?"
"Of course, he really set out, at the ninety-second floor of the Slaughter Tower. He is still behind the principal, but the principal is very happy."
Wen Xishu displayed an incredulous expression.
Is the principal really happy?
The old man may be insane, but he's not stupid... Tomorrow, he's likely to ask me about the risks of Mr. Jin going to the Slaughter Tower.
Mr. Jin actually climbed the tower?
It's strange to say, he found Mr. Jin's words moving, but still inwardly doubts whether Mr. Jin would actually do it.
He didn't know if it was his own dark mind, always feeling Mr. Jin had a conspiracy.
But all the same, Mr. Jin is the legendary partner whom the old principal had longed for decades, and the Bunker's first hero.
A person like this, if they really have a sudden epiphany and decide to sacrifice themselves to pave the way for successors, it is justifiable.
But everything was too smooth; the old principal waited for decades, and Mr. Jin suddenly understood. Is this witnessing history?
He shook his head:
"I see. This really is a big deal."
The Academy Spirit said:
"Among the Five Elders, Elder Liu Zhizai has also started climbing the tower."
Wen Xishu was slightly surprised; this too involved the Five Elders.
Liu Zhizai is the Miyamoto family's behind-the-scenes backer.
It can be said that "Miyamoto Presents the Sword" was Liu Zhizai's arrangement. Wen Xishu doesn't dislike any of the elders. But objectively, among several elders, Liu Zhizai is the most arrogant.
When the old principal was not intervening in politics, the Miyamoto family under Liu Zhizai's command, as well as the involved departments of the Bunker Civil Affairs Bureau, were extremely corrupt.
But now, it seems everything is improving.
When Mr. Jin began climbing the tower, no longer evading his destiny, the elders once immersed in power also lowered their stances, returning to being "Mr. Jin's subordinates."
The Five Elders also began climbing the tower, which is a good thing.
Everything in the Bunker is getting better.
Wen Xishu felt gratified:
"Just three months, the chaotic Bunker became like this... I deserve much credit, don't I?"
The Academy Spirit smiled:
"Of course. You are the most crucial link."
"There's nothing else. Worth mentioning are Mr. Wenren Mirror and Mr. Xun Hui, who are both striving to climb the tower, with climbing frequency almost matching yours from a month ago."
Wen Xishu understood.
These two are preparing to hit the seventy floors.
Once Mr. Jin resolves the Sagittarius problem on his end, then...
After decades, the Desire Tower and Slaughter Tower of the Bunker will once again produce individuals reaching beyond the seventy floors.