High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 1897: Chapter 118: Question Notes

”No, breakfast is still necessary.”

Zheng Qing wouldn’t give up on a longer period of stability just because he got lucky once. He immediately reached out and grabbed the paper bag: ”Drinking water won’t quell hunger, and Old Yao’s class consumes a lot of magic power. I must fill my stomach with something substantial.”

As he spoke, he placed the cup of milk tea on the table, fished out a few copper coins from the grey cloth bag, and stuffed them into Xin Fat Man’s pocket. This was the cost for the buns, eggs, and soy milk in the paper bag.

As he stuffed the copper coins, Zheng Qing caught a glimpse of the notepad and feather pen on the Fat Wizard’s desk, and he showed a knowing smile: ”I knew you would treat today’s questions as an opportunity to interview a legendary wizard... To be honest, I thought you’d take a seat in the front two rows, but you scared me, pulling an all-nighter on your homework last night. I was counting on dozing off during Old Yao’s class today.”

”Couldn’t they have given a bit more hard work pay...” Xin Fat Man muttered as he shook his pocket and listened to the jingle of coins before giving Zheng Qing a displeased look: ”I’d like to sit in the front row too! But who knows what the witches were up to, coming so early to occupy the seats. By the time I arrived, only these seats at the back were left.”

He didn’t expect to hit a nerve with a casual remark.

Zheng Qing chuckled dryly twice and casually picked up the parchment in front of Xin: ”Did you list the questions here, or is it from the campus newspaper editorial team?”

”Both, both.”

The Fat Wizard scratched his chin with the feather pen while absentmindedly watching the people coming and going at the classroom door and replied casually: ”I came up with some questions, the editorial team provided some, and this morning I overheard a few when gathering in the classroom, listening to others summarize questions... gathering all strengths, you know, thoughts only spark the most brilliant ideas when they collide.”

You have to hand it to the brain used to writing reports, he could spout such a beautiful phrase so effortlessly.

The thought flashed through Zheng Qing’s mind, but his eyes kept scanning over the strange questions listed on the parchment:

”How many wizards and how many demons died in the Black Prison battle?”

”Did the headmaster really find the lair of the Demon Ancestor? Did they capture the biggest demon?”

”I heard the depths of the Starry Sky also participated in this battle, is it true?”

”With such powerful magic causing massive damage and wide coverage, how did ordinary wizards survive during the Legendary Rank’s confrontation?”

”Are registered wizards useful in such battles? What about even weaker wizards?”

”Is the Black Prison World still a prison for demons today? Why didn’t we encounter those demons in the trial ground? Where are they confined?”

”It’s said that Councilman Su Shi Jun also participated in the Black Prison battle, did Duke Milton and Prince William clash on the battlefield? What about Su Councilor’s legendary husband? Did he go to the battlefield?”

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The questions at the beginning were quite normal, focusing on the Black Prison battle and the gossip among those high-tier wizards. But gradually, as Zheng Qing’s gaze moved down, he raised his eyebrows:

”... According to reliable sources, the Underground Rat Clan from the First University also participated in the Black Prison World’s battle. It’s rumored that the Rat Immortal’s rise to the Legendary Rank is related to this. Question: Will the school, therefore, deal with the two mouse people in Beta Town? What is the Alliance’s stance on this?”

”When the Black Prison battle broke out, Beta Town, located on the outskirts of Alpha Fortress, was once again attacked by the black tide surging from Silent Forest. This time, a large number of magical creatures not belonging to Silent Forest appeared among the black tide, such as Shatak Birds, Ancient Leather Giants, Ghouls, Demons, Cold Spiders, etc. Question: Is there a relationship between these two? How does the school deal with this incident?”

”Before the Black Prison battle broke out, it was confirmed that there was a small-scale high-intensity conflict at Lin Zhong Lake in Jiuyou Academy. The conflict caused part of the Protect Legal Formation of the First University to collapse. It’s believed that some students were deeply involved in related practices. Question: How does the school view this conflict? Will it deal with the involved students?”

At this point, Zheng Qing could no longer hold back and glanced at the Fat Man: ”Do you think our lives are too peaceful, so you want to create some trouble for everyone?”

”What do you mean?” The Fat Man seemed unaware of the severity of the situation.

”Here!”

The young cost student grabbed the parchment and slapped it in front of the Fat Wizard’s triple chin, questioning in a low but rapid voice: ”We were lucky that Lin Zhong Lake didn’t lead to school punishment, and yet you just had to poke at it again? Do you think the ’school probation’ hanging over me is a joke?”

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced around, as if worried others might hear.

Xin Fat Man glanced at the question his fingers were pointing to and showed a hint of realization, shaking his head: ”That’s where you’re wrong. You think this matter will just pass by closing your mouth? Impossible. It’s like an explosion charm thrown into the water; if we don’t break the spell when the talisman paper dries up, it’ll explode on us when it reactivates.”

At this point, he patted Zheng Qing’s shoulder reassuringly: ”Trust me, while you may excel in flirting or shooting, I’m much more professional in handling public opinion!”

Although Zheng Qing found that the Fat Man’s last sentence sounded a bit odd, it wasn’t the time to dwell on it. He quickly swatted away the pig’s hoof on his shoulder, his attitude slightly anxious: ”You know that shot I fired that day was out of necessity!”

”I know, you know, the Doctor knows, the Elders know.”

The Fat Wizard poked his chest, then pointed around: ”And then? Oh, maybe the Monitor also knows, but who else? No one else... The others only saw someone shatter the school’s Protect Legal Formation, and with so many witnesses, this matter can’t be covered up. We have to provide an explanation.”

”So?”

”So, if the school doesn’t intend to trouble you—which based on my observation, since they let you attend classes for a week without issue, they probably don’t—then it’s better if we reveal this ourselves, keeping the initiative on our side. Your shot, the position of absolution participating in the Black Prison battle, even the two mouse people in our shop, all should get a reliable explanation...”

Just then, the stick figure behind the door suddenly shouted: ”The professor is here!”

The atmosphere in the classroom froze for a moment as everyone looked toward the door.

Zheng Qing took out his pocket watch and checked the time.

”It’s just past eight, half an hour before class starts. Why is Old Yao here so early?” He wiped the pocket watch case with his sleeve, full of suspicion.

”Isn’t it better to come early?” Xin Fat Man said excitedly, slapping the parchment beside him, full of eagerness: ”I was worried earlier that there were too many questions for Old Yao to answer...”

”Why haven’t the Doctor and Elders arrived yet!” Zheng Qing glanced at the empty seats beside them.

Just as he spoke, a slender figure in a black robe appeared at the classroom door. However, it wasn’t the anticipated Old Yao, but Professor Li Qihuang of the Magic Potion Class.