High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 354: Chapter 23 News in the Newspaper_1

Zheng Qing didn’t ultimately provide an accurate answer to the boys’ encirclement.

In fact, he himself was very puzzled about this issue.

It’s not that he is denying his own feelings. On the contrary, deep in his heart, both witches hold very special positions.

Elena is beautiful and enthusiastic, and when Zheng Qing is with her, he always feels suffocated. She is like a fiery rose, when you grasp her, your fingers inevitably feel the thorns on the stem, but that doesn’t prevent everyone from loving her.

Jiang Yu is beautiful and generous, and talking to her always makes Zheng Qing feel very comfortable. She is like a quiet and elegant orchid, when people smell her fragrance, they are also moved by her graceful demeanor.

In Zheng Qing’s limited journey of life, this is not the first time he has a crush on a girl, or has an impression that can’t yet be called ’love’.

But, to choose?

Sorry, it seems that this word has never really touched us public students.

He is more accustomed to facing everything under the arrangement of his family or elders. When he was ill as a child, it was the same; when he grew up and went to school, it was also the same.

People will always have a lot of apprehensions when faced with their first real choice in life.

Zheng Qing is the same.

He doesn’t want to lose either of his good friends, but he also doesn’t want to be labelled as a scumbag in secret by his classmates in the future.

So all he can do is remain silent.

And then cover up this troublesome matter with other topics.

”What did Old Yao say at the class meeting today?” He looked down at the dancing sugar men in his arms, at the sugar flowers fluttering on the glass shell, and asked with an interested tone.

The boys also realized this point, seeing that there is no way to know his specific choice from Zheng Qing’s mouth, they finally gave up on forcing him.

”Most of it is the same old stuff, like safety, safety, and more safety.” Zhang Ji Xin shrugged, twisted his fingers, and showed an indifferent expression:

”Safety of the school hunting party, safety in the campus, safety in magic experiments... It seems the only thing we need to face in school is safety issues.”

”So today’s headline in the ’Beta Town Post’ is really interesting,” Xin Fat Man pulled out a newspaper from his arms, cleared his throat, and read solemnly: ”To continue or stop, which way for the First University Street?”

Zheng Qing raised his eyebrows in surprise, the questioning tone of the newspaper’s title sounded a bit impolite.

But soon, as Xin Fat Man continued reading, Zheng Qing found that describing the attitude of the newspaper as ’impolite’ was too mild.

From a certain perspective, this article is more like a kind of ’denunciation’.

It’s a bombardment of the First University’s existing education system and is an attack on what this school has or hasn’t done in recent years.

”...According to informed sources, a wild demon invasion incident occurred in Jiuyou Academy of the First University yesterday evening... as of press time, there are no reports of any deaths... ”

”... The security department of the First University has not yet confirmed the bloodline of the wild demon that invaded the campus... Professor An of the First University’s Foreign Affairs Committee told reporters that everything is under control, the specific situation is still under investigation, and the school will not tolerate any threat to the personal safety of students...”

”...Reportedly, several members of the school’s Night Patrol Team were patrolling the area when the wild demon appeared. Reliable sources indicate that two First University students were affected by the demon aura during the fight... Some students lost their resistance on the spot... Many parents question whether the school’s actions involve corporal punishment or abuse... On the third page, we invite renowned education expert Professor Ma to interpret this for everyone...”

”...The spokesperson of the Wizard Alliance expressed regret for the occurrence of this incident and strongly urged the First University to strengthen the quality education of its students to prevent similar scandals from recurring...Affected by this, wizard organizations worldwide have expressed varying degrees of concern about current university education...Many Beta Town residents also expressed unease about their own safety...”

”...This is the second campus safety incident that occurred at the First University within a short period of time after the school’s special plane was invaded by demons at the end of August...We can’t help but think, why did this happen? Why are such safety incidents occurring repeatedly in places where many great wizards of the wizard world are stationed and in areas claimed to be the safest by the Alliance... On the fifth page, we will sort out the reforms made by the First University in campus safety, school rules, and disciplines in recent years... We also invited a Counselor from the Dana Tribe’s Embassy in the Wizard Union to make further analysis...”

”Listening to this, it seems like this newspaper has some complaints about the school,” Zheng Qing listened to the news read by Xin Fat Man and couldn’t help but laugh: ”I remember isn’t the First University one of the three major power institutions in the wizarding world? How can they allow such disorganized news to spread everywhere...”

”So just because they said unpleasant things, should the newspaper be banned?” Xiao Xiao looked up from the notebook and glanced at the young scholarship student: ”Then there would be no point in having news or public opinion.”

”Not to ban,” Zheng Qing realized the misunderstanding and hurriedly added: ”I mean, we can’t let them spread such unreliable opinions everywhere... This will affect the authority of the school.”

”The king without a crown has always gained authority by attacking authority.” Xiao Xiao mocked sarcastically: ”Or are you expecting them to find a sense of superiority from the tricksters in the north district of Beta Town?”

”Compared to others, the ’Beta Town Post’ is already more objective.” Zhang Ji Xin interrupted their argument, pulled out a publication from his backpack, and threw it on Zheng Qing’s bed: ”Check this out, ’Gentlemen and Ladies,’ also a popular publication in the wizard world... Not only do they heavily criticise the school without courtesy, but you also make an appearance in their reports.”

Zheng Qing had a bad feeling looking at Zhang’s serious expression.

”... It has been confirmed that the two injured students in this incident are both freshmen of the First University. One is a scholarship student from Jiuyou Academy who has just received the Merlin Medal (Bronze) from the Magic Association Investigation Bureau at the opening ceremony not long ago... It is reported that this student had a fight outside the school when school started, with a previous bad record of injuring his classmates... In addition, his poor performance in this incident is disappointing... While we cannot dispute the ’admission list’ that admitted him to the school, we have reason to suspect this student’s other honors... An anonymous source reported that the student would have a certain stress reaction when facing the stimulation of the demon aura...similar to the precursor of the witch demon’s downfall... Some experts believe that more authoritative organizations should take over the related treatment work... Reliable sources reported that after the incident, the new student had the symptom of ’red eyes,’ which seems to indirectly confirm these conjectures...”

”Nonsense!” Zheng Qing speed-read the article, crumpled the magazine in his hand into a ball, and growled with gritted teeth: ”They’re all liars! They know nothing...all talking nonsense! They’re spouting nonsense!”

The others looked at each other uneasily.

”Don’t you believe what they said?” Zheng Qing asked incredulously.

”Cough,” Xin Fat Man cleared his throat softly, saying, ”Of course, we believe you are not...that. But we cannot stop others from thinking this way...Many people are indeed discussing these rumors.”

”Otherwise, it wouldn’t be just us visiting you today.” Duan Xiao Jian gave a dry laugh.

”And... your eyes are indeed red,” Xiao Xiao reminded.

”That’s bruising!” Zheng Qing’s face flushed with anger, and his voice became unconsciously louder.

”Keep calm, keep calm.” Duan Xiao Jian tried to smooth things over, repeating: ”We’re all on the same side, let’s not get carried away by these rumors...”

He glanced at Zheng Qing, adding: ”Brother Qing was there at the time, he can tell us what happened.”

Zheng Qing faltered, pondering for a while, and finally shook his head dejectedly.

”I also don’t know,” His voice was somewhat weak: ”Did the school release any new announcements? Or, do you guys know how that wild demon got in?”

The others shook their heads in unison.