High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 2698: Chapter 919: A Familiar Solution

The news of the invasion of dormitory 403 had a far less impact than the young wizards expected.

Indeed, part of the reason was that Zheng Qing and others signed a Silence Contract - the investigators had just arrived at the dormitory and had the three youths and one cat sign it, making Xin Fat Man’s painstakingly devised loophole already null before he could use it - hence, the news of the male dormitory invasion caused hardly a ripple on campus.

But more significantly, the two staff sent by the school seemed not to believe it was a malicious invasion.

Because the explanation from the young wizards was too bizarre, far exceeding what the two routine investigators could tolerate. Or more precisely, the ’malice’ they could acknowledge did not reach the level of ’black wizard appearing in the school dormitory’.

”Black Wizard? Crow?”

The grey-robed elder wizard repeated these two words sternly, the feather pen in his hand paused in mid-air, hesitant to land on the notepad, he furrowed his brow, looking at Xiao Xiao: ”Do you know what you are talking about? The most secure place of the First University, one of the safest spots on Buji Island, was invaded by a group of nameless people?”

Zheng Qing involuntarily scratched his ear - that ’safest’ and ’most secure’ talk seemed not new to him; whether during the initial enrollment, the school’s inner courtyard, or the subsequent Black Prison, all were boasted to be unbreachable, yet it didn’t stop demons from coming and going as if it were unguarded.

”Not nameless... that crow was very powerful!”

The young cost student patiently argued softly, eagerly laying out all their previous investigation and speculation: ”During the winter break, the black wizard Walter who died in the Silent Forest was one of Crow’s experiment subjects; back then everyone mistakenly thought he was the mastermind behind Crow, but according to my investigation, I believe the Crow Organization hasn’t disappeared, just hidden deeper... The chaos in the North District during the Forbidden Magic Festival was related to Crow, and also recently, the disappearance of that Horseman Tribe in the Silent Forest, called Uteya, was connected to Crow!”

”Your investigation! You believe!” This elder school worker seemed to greatly enjoy repeating what others said, never concealing the skeptical tone in those repetitions.

This tone was particularly vexing.

Especially the mistrustful feeling that came with such a tone, it made Zheng Qing’s face, which had long calmed, flush red again.

Glass - the other investigator present, who was an assistant in the teaching group - vaguely sensed the rising tension in the atmosphere, jovially interjected: ”Although Assistant Zheng Qing is young, he has dealt with black wizards on many occasions, he wouldn’t make groundless assertions, and in the battle against black wizard Walter, he made significant contributions; if he says this, there should be his reasons...”

Saying this, he turned his head to Zheng Qing, slightly emphasizing his tone: ”...but Mr. Aiden’s words are also prudent, you mentioned Crow’s involvement in the North District turmoil, is there any evidence? Do you think that large blue snake was set free by Crow?”

Zheng Qing’s expression stiffened.

The surge of anger seemed like a punctured balloon, deflating rapidly.

Only then did he realize that the happenings in the North District were not known to all the school workers or assistants, and to most people, the biggest accident during the Forbidden Magic Festival in the North District was the enormous nameless serpent crashing through numerous buildings across several blocks.

Noticing the male’s hesitating expression.

The black-robed assistant beamed more kindly, graciously reminded: ”And the Uteya Tribe... the school’s investigation results aren’t out yet, is it not premature to express random opinions outside? To my knowledge, now among the group some believe the Uteya Tribe was actually undertaking ’secret migration’, avoiding interference during the High Priest of Uteya’s advancement... You said Crow attacked the Uteya Tribe, do you have any proof?”

Zheng Qing fell completely silent.

Indeed, he had no evidence for these matters.

”You are not merely a student now; you are a formally employed assistant!” Glass shook his head ever so slightly, raised his hand, gently patting the male student’s shoulder: ”So you can’t express your viewpoints on these matters recklessly like a student... Your every statement may be utilized by those with ulterior motives, misleading the uninformed masses to deem them as the official stance of the assistant group or the school... We’ve suffered greatly from such matters.”

As he spoke, he discreetly glanced at the nearby Fat Wizard.

Then before Fat Wizard could react, he quickly retracted his gaze, softly coughed.

”As for today’s matter,” he glanced at Zheng Qing’s chaotic bed, raising the notepad in his hand: ”We’ve completed the entire process of discerning Fallen Wizards, Black Magic, sinister influences, and curses, and found no anomalies in dormitory 403, including under your bed... Here’s the inspection record; you were watching beside us just now, sign it if there’s no issue.”

Zheng Qing, somewhat bewildered, picked up the Feather Pen and signed on the investigation form.

Glass sighed a small breath of relief, swiftly rolling up the form and tucking it away in his pocket, then leaned in, looking at the report in elder worker Aiden’s hand, curling his lips: ”...Mr. Aiden, I trust Zheng Qing student didn’t mean it like what was just said; he simply wanted to express that casually invading a student dormitory is indeed an act of a black wizard, right?”

He winked at Zheng Qing.

”I did not...”

Zheng Qing clearly sensed Glass’s intention to trivialize the matter, couldn’t help but want to argue again how he wasn’t joking, but Xiao Xiao tugged at his waistband from behind, making him swallow the subsequent words forcefully.

The black-robed assistant appreciatively glanced at the doctor.

”Is that so?”

The elder worker stared at Zheng Qing sternly, handing the investigation report under his nose. Zheng Qing saw the parts regarding ’Black Wizard’ and ’Crow’ had been entirely erased, leaving only ’unknown identity’ and ’uninvited guests,’ more neutral terms.

Zheng Qing had to admit, this report’s description was completely factual.

Regarding the speculations about Black Wizard and Crow, he had no evidence.

He sighed heavily, pinching his nose, signing at the bottom of the investigation report.

”Compared to the Black Wizard claims, I rather believe it’s some student at the school pulling a prank on you.” Required processes completed, Glass amiably patted Zheng Qing’s shoulder, mischievously smiled: ”We’re all aware of your situation; sometimes I even want to slip a few nightmare charms under your pillow...”

Sensing the male student’s worsening expression, he promptly changed his tune, added: ”Of course, regardless of intent, barging into someone else’s dormitory is indeed atrocious behavior; rest assured, later on, the school will send professional staff to dormitory 403 to reinforce the dormitory’s Guardian Magic, ensuring any black wizard approaching falls into an oil pan...”

Zheng Qing scrunched his face into a frown - he had realized those crows weren’t necessarily black wizards, thus the protective spells against black magic might not be effective - this muddling resolution gave him a strong sense of deja vu.

In the dormitory, another face drooping was Tuan Tuan, squatting on the desk using Xin Fat Man’s cup to clean its paws.

Just now, Mr. Egg had shoved the parchment filled with Silence Clauses under the Fat Cat’s nose, forcing it to stamp its paw on the ink; thus, the Fat Cat’s mood was similarly awful.