Chapter 171: Dome Academy
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 171: Dome Academy
Thwack!
The book in the girl’s hand flew out instantly, scoring a direct hit on the man’s face.
"That... that... Nimo! When did you get here?!"
Seeing the girl’s panicked state, Nimo removed the book from his face and let out a helpless sigh.
"Professor Ivy, I’ve been here since you were reading the part about the 'turmoil of royal power'..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Don't say another word, not one more word..."
The tips of Ivy’s ears turned a deep crimson as she buried her face as low as it could go.
Seeing this, Nimo gently placed the book back on the desk.
"Professor Ivy, I’ve come to ask for your help."
At those words, Ivy’s small face snapped up.
"W-what is it... is it about you and Kairos?"
Nimo nodded slightly.
"Yes. When I tried to contact him just now, I found his communication crystal dropped in the grass. He himself is nowhere to be found in the entire academy."
Hearing this, Ivy turned her face away, her eyes darting toward Nimo as she asked tentatively, "Did you... have a falling out with him?"
Bang!
Nimo slammed his hand onto the desk and said irritably, "Professor... if you keep spreading rumors about my relationship with Kairos, I’m going to have to consider reporting to the Dean that you’re the one who wrote The Overbearing Dean and His Green Knight."
Ivy immediately waved her hands in a frantic gesture.
"Don't, don't, don't! I’ll apologize, okay? If that Golden Lion finds out about this, my career is over..."
As she spoke, Ivy’s body gradually curled inward.
Watching the girl shrink into a little grayish-blue ball of fabric, Nimo’s fist slowly relaxed.
"Alright, Professor, back to business. I suspect Kairos’s disappearance is linked to those people from the Shadow Faction."
"Hmm? Them?" Ivy nodded thoughtfully. "True... they’ve done plenty of kidnappings, ambushes, and assassinations. Well... as it happens, I don't get along with their professors either. How do you want me to help?"
Seeing Ivy agree, Nimo laid out his plan.
"Rumor has it that the Holy Church has been wiped out by the Aodu Empire. Right now, the entire Eastern Alliance is keeping a very close eye on Heavenly Mountain. There are bound to be people from the Shadow Faction among them."
He paused.
"Professor, your Fate Faction abilities are very strong. I want to rely on you to track down any Shadow Faction members who are operating alone out there."
After hearing Nimo’s explanation, Ivy nodded in agreement.
"Fine. Once we leave the grounds, we won't have to worry about the academy’s regulations."
She shot Nimo a pointed look.
Nimo understood immediately. "I’ll reimburse all travel expenses for this trip."
"It’s a deal!"
*
At the foot of Heavenly Mountain.
Xie Bai had already arrived with the two little ones.
For some reason, the foot of the mountain was exceptionally quiet; not a soul could be seen for miles.
Gamie followed behind Xie Bai, shaking a bag in her hand.
"Sister Xiaobai, can I open this and look inside?"
Xie Bai replied casually, "Hmm... it doesn't matter if you want to open it. But I suggest you ask its owner first."
"Okay, Sister Xiaobai."
Having received an answer, Gamie turned to the other side.
"Um, Brother Kairos, can I open this bag and look?"
Facing Gamie’s question, the bound Kairos swallowed hard before nodding.
"Y-yes, you can. If you want it, you can just keep it."
With his permission, Gamie said with a smile, "Thank you, Brother Kairos!"
She pulled Little Gamie over to her side, opened the bag, and began rummaging through it carefully.
"Let’s see... student ID, keys, little cards..."
"Huh? What’s this?"
Little Gamie suddenly pulled a book out of the bag.
"The Overbearing Dean and His Green Knight? What is this?"
Kairos was struck with sudden shock.
Wait, why is Professor Ivy’s stuff in my storage bag?!
He wanted to say something to defend himself, but the moment he looked at the white-haired girl in the distance, he swallowed his words...
He would likely never forget the scene of her wiping out over thirty assassins in a single strike.
If I’d known, I would have checked in with Professor Ivy before leaving. It’s been so long now, I wonder if Nimo has noticed...
Thinking of this, Kairos stole a glance at Xie Bai.
Just who are they? Did they come from the Aodu Empire?
The thought had barely surfaced before Kairos shook his head, dismissing it.
The Aodu Empire was famous for its fleets and trade, but it didn't possess many truly powerful individuals. As far as he knew, the only top-tier powerhouses the Empire had were the late Emperor Atoris and the recently emerged Sword of the Empire.
If the Aodu Empire had other powerhouses, they wouldn't have waited until they allied with the North to attack Heavenly Mountain.
But then again, even with the North involved, their chances of defeating the Holy Church shouldn't have been high, right? After all, the Angel Race is no joke...
Kairos withdrew his gaze from Xie Bai.
Judging by the results, the Holy Church—which logically shouldn't have been defeated—really had fallen. No one knew what the Angel Race had gone through, but they had failed to save the Church.
This outcome, which defied everyone’s expectations, had naturally drawn the attention of every faction in the Eastern Alliance.
After all, the Eastern Alliance directly bordered Heavenly Mountain. Now that Heavenly Mountain had fallen, they were the first line of defense against the Aodu Empire’s expansion.
Kairos had happened to receive a secret mission to scout for intelligence here. Given the current situation, he had accepted without much thought.
As a result, he had accidentally walked into an ambush by the Shadow Faction.
Then he was pursued by over thirty assassins.
And after that...
Kairos looked up at Xie Bai, a trace of complexity in his eyes.
If she’s not from the Aodu Empire... could she be from the North? She couldn't have slipped down from the Holy Church, could she...
As if sensing his speculation, Xie Bai suddenly turned her head and looked at him.
"!!!"
Kairos instantly jerked his head away.
Seeing Kairos’s avoidant behavior, Xie Bai pondered for a moment.
If I’m not mistaken, this guy is probably a protagonist-type character for that side. Too bad he’s not a Child of Fate.
Through the panel description on Kairos, Xie Bai had a rough idea of his identity.
A once-in-a-century magic warrior genius from Dome Academy, he held the top spot on both the physical and magic rankings. Then, he was victimized by some conspiracy within the academy and became embroiled in a conflict with evil forces...
And then Xie Bai had intercepted him.
The moment she saved Kairos, Xie Bai had received a quest prompt. To be precise, this was the first quest she had received since coming to this world.
[- When the Dome Falls -]
[Hidden Quest Series]
[Description: Kairos, a once-in-a-century genius of Dome Academy, has been forced into a certain conspiracy. As his savior, you have inevitably drawn the attention of the mastermind. Ultimately, you decide to enter the fray and resolve this conspiracy personally. During this time, "Kairos" will support you with all his might.]
[Current Objective: Arrive at "Dome Academy" (Incomplete)]
[Quest Reward: Eastern Alliance Reputation +100]