Chapter 184
Chapter 184
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 184 – Lan Qi’s Yan Kingdom Map is Too Short
Adams walked through the courtyard of the Sage Institute’s main building and soon saw a familiar figure at the far end.
Teacher Teresa, who had agreed to meet him, was already waiting at the Sage Institute.
“Adams, please follow me. Lan Qi is already in the meeting room.”
Her tone was gentle as always.
Before Dean Loren left on his business trip, he had entrusted the affairs of the academic visiting team from the Kingdom of Yaloran to Teresa, who was usually not too busy and extremely reliable.
Moreover, Teresa had interacted with Lan Qi several times since the entrance exam, and Lan Qi only attended her “Magic Genealogy and Fundamentals” class seriously.
Although Loren was uneasy, he felt Teresa was the best choice to oversee matters—and perhaps keep Lan Qi somewhat in check.
“Thank you, Teacher Teresa.”
Adams greeted her politely and followed.
Since arriving at Ikerite Academy, he noticed that Sage Institute students were remarkably well-mannered.
When he proposed a duel, the senior third-year students didn’t show any competitiveness, instead deferring politely, which made Adams feel slightly embarrassed.
Still, they didn’t want his trip to be wasted—they understood what kind of opponent Adams sought and told him about “Lan Qi.”
Out of chivalry, Adams hadn’t investigated Lan Qi in advance, only gathering basic information from higher-year Sage Institute students.
Judging from Dean Loren’s extreme disapproval, this first-year student named Lan Qi must be the hidden ace of the Sage Institute.
There was no doubt about it.
A few minutes later, Adams and Teresa arrived at a heavy door on the top floor of the Sage Institute.
This was usually the main meeting room for faculty gatherings, but today it had been vacated.
“We’re here.”
Teresa smiled and pushed the door open.
Adams saw a spacious room dominated by white tones, a blend of office and reception area. Bright yet soft light created a harmonious atmosphere. More than ten round tables encircled a central circular magical screen.
At one side of the room, a figure sat casually at a chair by a round table, back to the desk, seemingly admiring the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Even in this simple posture, Adams recognized him immediately.
That person was the center of the room, the legendary secret weapon cultivated by Dean Loren—Lan Qi Wilfort.
The young man in the chair soon turned as Adams arrived, a gesture of respect and courtesy.
“Adams, you’re here.”
Lan Qi smiled, seated gracefully, gently stroking a small black cat.
The warm, breezy impression left Adams momentarily stunned.
He had never expected his opponent to be such an innocent, harmless-looking youth, radiating pure-heartedness, without a trace of hostility even toward an opponent.
The pure-hearted aura reminded Adams of their genius card-making junior, Kalen.
If Lan Qi was similarly late to mature, Adams didn’t know how to assert dominance in this duel.
“You two discuss the duel’s details. We will provide certification.”
Teresa guided Adams to the round table in front of Lan Qi, then took a seat beside it.
Although this wasn’t an official Sage Institute meeting time, several faculty and senior students were already in the room, ready to witness and provide technical support for the duel.
More than Adams expected.
Perhaps many were simply here to watch.
Teresa observed Lan Qi for a moment.
She had noticed since this morning that Lan Qi seemed a bit different from usual, though she couldn’t immediately say why.
Right.
Teresa suddenly recalled—Huperion had taken leave recently, so Lan Qi was acting alone for once.
Of course, Lan Qi now had a small black cat, sometimes perched on his hand, shoulder, or head.
Because the cat was so lively and cute, many curious female students from the Sage Institute wanted to touch it.
But seeing it was on Lan Qi, they wisely kept their distance.
According to Teresa, although many female students had been interested in Lan Qi’s appearance, aura, and talent when he first enrolled, none dared approach him.
It wasn’t that Lan Qi lacked popularity now—it was that he was untouchable.
Like any student with a “love-brain,” one would rarely see the principal as a romantic target.
But now, what was different about this Lan Qi…
“Wait… Huperion isn’t here…”
Teresa’s face turned pale.
Without the only normal companion by his side, Lan Qi, free from any external conscience, might act entirely at will!
Realizing the seriousness, Teresa quickly averted her gaze. Escaping might be shameful, but she feared being implicated.
“Adams, welcome to Ikerite Academy.”
Lan Qi stood, extending his hand steadily toward Adams.
“Thank you for your warm hospitality.”
Adams shook Lan Qi’s hand seriously.
His first impression of Lan Qi was excellent—he showed no arrogance of a prodigy, only humility and approachability.
The only oddity was Lan Qi’s demeanor, which seemed unusually mature, giving Adams the strange impression that he was facing a representative of the Academy itself.
“I’m glad to receive your invitation. But I should clarify first: this is a friendly exchange. I won’t treat you as an enemy or act unscrupulously to win.”
Lan Qi spoke sincerely.
Adams paused briefly.
He understood Lan Qi’s intention.
Although Lan Qi was proper and measured, if neither side gave their all, it would defeat the purpose of the duel—his hope to restore Knight Juliana’s honor.
“I think we need to raise the stakes to make this duel more exciting, not dull.”
Adams suggested.
He believed the spectators wouldn’t want to watch a duel without tension.
“For example?”
Lan Qi’s expression showed hesitation, yet out of respect, he asked.
“If I win, can I make Dean Loren personally apologize to Knight Juliana in the Kingdom of Yaloran?”
Adams stated bluntly.
Whether Lan Qi agreed or not, he presented the maximum goal first.
If impossible, they could negotiate later.
Just when Adams thought Lan Qi would never agree to such a ridiculous request—
“Sure. I’ll decide for Loren.”
Lan Qi clasped his hands behind his back, exuding the aura of a principal, nodding in agreement.
The meeting room erupted immediately.
Especially the students here to watch—they loved seeing Lan Qi pull off something big!