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Chapter 56.1 - Why Did You Come Out There (5)
Chapter 56.1 - Why Did You Come Out There (5)
Chapter 56.1 - Why Did You Come Out There (5)
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The next morning.
As soon as daylight broke, a large-scale investigation into the attack by the white wolf began. Ethan, having completed the assessment of damages, promptly delivered the casualty report.
"The total number of injuries from yesterday's attack amounts to 75. Most are minor, but there are about six individuals diagnosed with severe injuries, lasting more than 8 weeks."
The good news was that there were no reported fatalities.
This fact brought a quiet sense of relief to Head Berge.
Subsequently, reports detailing damages to various facilities and buildings unfolded. However, the most unexpected location suffered the greatest damage.
"The library?"
"Yes, half of the reading room was engulfed in flames."
Berge wore a bewildered expression.
Understandably so, given the unexpected nature of the location. Ethan, realizing this, immediately offered supplementary information, "They say wolves broke through the windows and attacked the reading room. Fortunately, there were no casualties during the confrontation."
"Well, that's good to hear, but......."
Still, losing half of the reading room was a significant blow. What kind of fight would that be?
"The damage report ends here."
As Ethan concluded her report, Berge nodded silently and turned his head towards the person standing next to him.
"Then, it's your turn."
Deflyn Chernihiv
If Ethan was in charge of damage assessment, Deflyn was responsible for investigating the incident itself. She was renowned as the most skilled mage among those affiliated with the Arsene Academy.
"How's it going? Any progress on the investigation?"
"Yes, I just finished."
"What? Finished already? So soon?"
"Hehe, I'm quite efficient, you know?"
Deflyn chuckled playfully, throwing her words like a jest.
However, the response was met with silence. She scratched her cheek with a bemused expression and coughed awkwardly.
"Ahem! First, let me explain about the wolves that appeared yesterday. They are involved in a legend believed by heretics, 'The White Wolf Concealed in Mist.'"
As soon as Deflyn finished speaking, the eyes of the three individuals widened.
"What? Heretics?"
"A Desert Order from the South?"
"Why would the creature they believe in appear here?"
It was the word Heretics that caught their attention. Deflyn nodded as if she understood their reaction.
"I found that part somewhat peculiar too, so I delved deeper into the records. It turns out that the White Wolf was sealed approximately a thousand years ago, around the time Arsene Academy was established."
She succinctly summarized the information she had gleaned from ancient documents.
The White Wolf Concealed in Mist.
The one who sealed it was among the founders of the Arsene Academy, also the inaugural Headmaster.
With the help from various kingdoms, he confronted Bai Liang and finally succeeded in subduing him. However, regrettably, he couldn't eliminate it completely.
"Why was that?"
""According to records, the White Wolf's mana core was on the verge of exploding at the time. Retrieving or destroying it was deemed impossible."
Consequently, the decision was made to seal the White Wolf. However, conventional methods wouldn't suffice.
Demonic beasts were beasts that absorbed mana and grew stronger over time. Hence, the inaugural headmaster utilized a unique weapon for the seal.
"A special weapon? What is it?"
"It was a weapon made from the Craving Stone."
As soon as Deflyn finished answering, Stella and Ethan were taken aback.
"What? A weapon made from that?!"
"Well, Craving Stones are minerals twenty times more expensive than gold of the same weight, you know?"
Craving Stone absorbed mana, and this unique quality made it one of the rarest minerals globally. Obtaining it was difficult, and even if you managed to, it was rare enough to be controlled by the state. Therefore, calling it expensive was an understatement.
"Maybe it was cheap a thousand years ago," Deflyn, on the other hand, had a nonchalant reaction, seemingly indifferent.
"Anyway, the first Headmaster, to keep the white wolf from accumulating mana, had this weapon driven into the nape of its neck and sealed."
It was a wise decision. No matter how hard the White Wolf tried to gather mana, it would be absorbed entirely by the Craving Stone.
"Next, eight stakes were used to seal the White Wolf. However, five of them couldn't withstand the test of time and completely deteriorated."
"Then what about the remaining three?"
"That's the important part. I think they were artificially pulled out by someone."
As Deflyn's words came to an end, an eerie silence fell.
"In other words, that means...?"
"It means that there was a person in the academy who was trying to break the seal of the white wolf."
The demonic beast of the heretic order, sealed within the academy.
Based on this fact, Berge, who had been speculating based on the information, suddenly flashed an intense gaze.
"Could it be the heretics?"
"That possibility exists."
It was undeniable. In fact, the probability was high because the name 'Bai Lang' wasn't widely known.
"What about the investigation related to this?"
"The Special Operations Unit is investigating. I told them to report as soon as they find any traces."
Swift action. Berge nodded with his mouth firmly closed, implying that he would leave the investigation of this incident to Deflyn and the Special Operations Unit.
"However, there were no records of why the white wolf appeared here, or what the white wolf's purpose was."
"In conclusion, it's an ancient monster."
A straightforward conclusion was drawn.
The beast's purpose was predictableit would harm people and absorb mana.
"More importantly, was the white wolf truly killed?"
"Yes. We thoroughly searched the entire forest, but not only did we not find traces of the beast, but we also couldn't detect any residual presence."
If Deflyn said so, it would be certain. She possessed a superior ability to sense the remnants of beasts compared to any other being in the academy.
"I understand. Then I'll compile your reports and submit my final report to the Headmaster."
"Wow, really? Phew, thank you."
Deflyn expressed her delight, practically overjoyed.
Berge, with an amused expression, asked, "Aren't you being too obvious?"
"Of course. It's always awkward when talking to him. It feels like he can read my innermost thoughts."
Deflyn shuddered.
With a disgusted expression. Berge burst into laughter and promptly rose from his seat.
"Well then, let's conclude today's meeting here."
"Thank you for your hard work!"
With a resolute response, Deflyn was the first to leave Berges office. Next was Stella, followed by Ethan, who was also preparing to depart.
However, at that moment,
"Professor Arnoff."
Abruptly, Berge called him, "When is the committee going to convene?"
The committee he referred to was the disciplinary committee that would re-discuss Ulan's punishment. Understanding this, Ethan immediately lowered his head.
"The summons itself are over. It is scheduled to start immediately after lunch."
"Have you prepared everything?"
"Yes, we have finished everything."
Unlike the previous committee, all the professors attending this session were loyalists to the Empire, with over half of them being military officers.
"Fortunately, the Surveillance Unit has secured appropriate amounts of evidence, so I think we can almost make the previous punishment a thing of the past."
"Good. I'll leave that to you, then."
"Yes, please entrust it to me."
With a loyal response, the two left the room together. Afterward, they each went their separate ways to attend to their duties.
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