High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 513: Chapter 182: Zheng Qing’s Answer _1

Xin Fat Man, or rather any member of the Absolution Hunting Team, didn’t have a great relationship with Matthew Karen — to put it accurately, no student in Astronomy Class 08-1 had a particularly close relationship with this young master of the Karen Family.

Matthew seemed to be steadfastly following the principle of ’a gentleman’s friendships are light like water’ to interact with all the people in Jiuyou Academy. He was always polite to every classmate, every professor, and even every staff member, yet he was always somewhat distant.

Nevertheless, no one expressed any dissatisfaction with his aloofness.

Everyone seemed to accept this self-absorbed attitude of the noble Under the Moon.

Of course, compared with Andrew Taylor, Matthew can be considered as having a ’good’ relationship with people like Zheng Qing. That was what Xin Fat Man was implying in their conversation just now.

Andrew caught the key point of his words effortlessly.

But he didn’t seem to think highly of it.

”Matthew?” The young master of the Taylor family slightly raised the corner of his mouth with a sarcastic smile on his face: ”You’re talking about that little kid from the Karen Family who even took a year of preparatory courses to adjust to university life?”

”He is the first member of the Karen family to enter Jiuyou Academy, so it’s only natural for him to be cautious.” Xin Fat Man corrected Andrew’s statement.

At this moment, he had to stand with Matthew.

Andrew shrugged, seeming not to take it to heart.

He just looked at Zheng Qing curiously.

”I thought amongst all the freshman hunting teams in this university, the only one that couldn’t possibly cooperate with your team would be the Karen Hunting Team.” The young master of the Taylor family spoke with a hint of regret, and a trace of contemplation: ”Or perhaps, you haven’t heard the news yet?”

”What news.” Zheng Qing had a bad feeling.

”The news that Ilyana Jones has joined the Karen Hunting Team!” Andrew, calm and composed, dropped a bombshell that made Zheng Qing extremely angry: ”... The whole circle of international students has heard about it. Miss Jones rejected the Caravan Hunting Team formed by the freshman gypsies, instead choosing to join the Karen-team.”

Xiao Xiao suddenly shut her notebook.

Xin Fat Man took a sharp breath.

The two of them looked at Zheng Qing at the same time.

The young cost student remained expressionless, as if he was still attentively listening to the young master of the Taylor family.

But those who knew him well could tell from his tightly pursed lips, gradually reddened ears, and the strand of hair sticking up on top of his head that this young wizard was not as calm as he seemed.

In fact, it was indeed the case.

As soon as he heard the news revealed by Andrew, Zheng Qing immediately recalled last Monday, after the Curse class, the scene when the vampire from the Karen family approached Ilyana’s seat.

He clenched his teeth and tried his best to maintain an indifferent expression, striving not to lose face in front of this Alpha Wizard.

Andrew seemed completely unaware of the unusual expressions of several Jiuyou wizards, he kept on talking about his gossip.

”...Karen even took her to Sir Friedman’s lounge. Although I have never been in that lounge, I heard that its terrace is modelled after King Solomon’s palace and has the classic ’72 pillars’ structure. It is said that the Karen family sealed many ferocious demons in those pillars...”

”You’re an Alpha Academy student and you never been to Sir Friedman’s lounge?” Seeing Zheng Qing’s face turning worse, Xin Fat Man immediately interrupted Andrew’s endless talk.

Andrew paused for a moment.

But he soon responded: ”Oh, I’m not a Duke’s person... At Alpha Academy, I’m a Slytherin’s person.”

Saying this, he tugged at his own robe, revealing the colorful tattoo on his neck.

The snake-shaped tattoo seemed to be disturbed by the harsh sunlight outside, it fidgeted and moved deeper into his robe.

”...This is a curse Mr. Sepulano cast on me personally,” said the Alpha Academy freshman with pride in his voice: ”If I achieve good results in this year’s freshman hunting competition, Mr. Sepulano has promised to reward me further!”

”We actually knew it!” Zheng Qing finally spoke, answering confidently.

”Ah?” At first, Andrew seemed a bit confused by Zheng Qing’s fast response.

”As for Ilyana joining Matthew’s hunting team, I knew it.” Zheng Qing answered with a straight face, his tone very affirmative: ”...They discussed this matter after the last spell class, and I was there... I just didn’t expect everyone to be so concerned about it.”

Xiao Xiao adjusted her glasses and glanced at Fat Man.

Xin Fat Man looked up at the ceiling, seemingly fascinated by the orbs of light flickering across it.

”Ah? Oh... I mean, yes, everyone is very concerned.” Andrew seemed a bit incoherent, but quickly adjusted his composure, ”So, you have finally chosen to collaborate with the Karen Family, haven’t you?”

”No.” Zheng Qing immediately made his stance clear.

Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance with Xin Fat Man, still remaining silent.

”Oh... that’s really good news.” Andrew’s eyebrows raised slightly, his tone lightening up again, ”Even if we can’t collaborate closely with you, foiling the Karen Hunting Team from getting a powerful ally is a small victory.”

”I didn’t refuse to cooperate with you, did I?” Zheng Qing looked at the wizard from Alpha in surprise.

”No?” Andrew’s calm demeanor crumbled. He paused, looking increasingly confused, ”I mean... you just... refused the Karen Family... but didn’t agree to our side either, did you?”

”Didn’t you say earlier that your hunting team belongs to Sepulano?” Zheng Qing countered.

”Absolutely.” Andrew vigorously nodded.

The state-sponsored student fell silent for a moment.

”Earlier... Sepulano and I made a promise.” Zheng Qing, looking at the young heir of the Taylor Family, drew his words out carefully, ”If he vouches for you, there may still be room for further collaboration between our two hunting teams.”

”His guarantee?” Andrew immediately shook his head, ”Mr. Sepulano shouldn’t bother himself with such matters...he should never make promises for anything.”

”Even if it affects our collaboration?”

”Even if we can’t form an alliance.” Andrew frowned and reluctantly shook his head.

Zheng Qing nodded.

”If that’s the case... let’s discuss it more later.” He clapped hands, returning to a light tone, ”We still have two weeks until the rookie competition, maybe we can find a solution that satisfies everyone... After we get back, we’ll seriously discuss the collaboration with your hunting team.”

Compared to his assertive refusal before, his attitude had noticeably softened.

Andrew looked a bit helpless but showed a very understanding expression.

”Well, I’ll await the good news then.” He nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.

As they were parting, Xiao Xiao suddenly stopped Andrew, who was about to leave.

”Where did you get that information from?” The doctor, holding his notebook, had a serious expression, ”Like which teams are participating in the rookie competition, the composition of each team... and that our team is training under the guidance of the Judgment Hunting Team.”

Zheng Qing was startled, he finally realized what he had ignored earlier.

Andrew only hesitated slightly before answering readily, ”Because of our potential alliance, I can tell you this for free... Our hunting team has a very powerful seer.”

”A seer?” Xin Fat Man couldn’t help but frown, ”Isn’t he afraid of backlash from making so many predictions?”

”That’s why I said it’s a powerful seer,” Andrew chuckled triumphantly, adding, ”Moreover, the participants in the rookie competition are all young people. He can do a bit of minor work.”

”A powerful seer?” Xiao Xiao flipped through his notebook, revealing a realization on his face, ”It’s Amber... so he joined your hunting team.”

Andrew’s face finally changed.

”You’re indeed a doctor, living up to your reputation indeed.” The young heir of the Taylor family gave a wry laugh, then promptly excused himself and left.

Zheng Qing could see that his final composure had faltered.

This made the young state-sponsored student quite satisfied.

”When should we have a meeting to discuss this alliance issue?” He turned to look at his two roommates.

Xiao Xiao adjusted his glasses and glanced at him without making a sound.

Xin Fat Man voiced his surprise, ”I thought you would prioritize finding Ilyana and discussing her joining Matthew’s Hunting Team!”