Night World Players

Chapter 44: The Institute for Fantastic Creatures

It seems that the members of Star University have more personality than I expected.

However, I do have a rough idea of why Ishtar is so feared and revered.

Rast couldn't help but glance at Ishtar who was playing with her golden hair beside him.

Just as "All Roads" is the embodiment of the mental image of the conductor Rodrigo, who is always looking for opportunities to escape, it is natural to imagine what the mental image reflected by Ishtar's Eye of Prying Eyes is.

It is no surprise that other students would fear a girl who could easily expose your secrets at any time and anywhere.

"Every night traveler is a madman in the eyes of outsiders." The value of Hiltina's words is still increasing.

The two separated from Rodri, who had a look of regret on his face, and walked into the carriage of the Silver Gear.

"You've been able to get a special train from the academy to pick you up. It seems like you really have a close relationship with Vice President Hiltina."

Ishta continued the topic that was interrupted by Rodri.

"But..." She glanced at Rast and said hesitantly, "Being too close to Hiltina is definitely not a good thing."

"This is not my personal prejudice against her, but a fact recognized by the entire Star University."

"Oh why?"

Luster paused for a moment.

"'Strategy Ghost'... This title of Vice President Hiltina is definitely not a compliment."

Ishtar hesitated for a moment. "Given the danger level of the Night World Reverberation, anyone with a bit of common sense should know that teaming up to clear the level is the best option compared to entering alone."

"There are too many dangers and variables in the night world. If you always act alone, sooner or later you will encounter unexpected accidents that you can't deal with... The simplest example is that in a dangerous environment, team members can take turns to keep watch, while lone walkers must always be on guard and cannot even have a moment of peace of mind."

"And if Night Travelers of different sequences and with different Night Blades team up to attack the Reverberation, then the complementarity between their abilities will greatly increase their tolerance and chances of survival in the Reverberation."

"But, Xiltina has always been a rare loner."

Ishtar said softly: "In fact, she has joined a team before—"

"However, even the strongest team in the same grade has difficulty adapting to the intensity of Hiltina's Night World Resonance and her paranoia."

"After a fatality so serious that it alerted the school board, the team fell apart completely."

"Since then, Vice President Xiltina has been a loner."

"People say that Hiltina's obsession with conquering the Night World Reverberation has reached the point of obsession. Sooner or later, she will die in the Night World... and the people who travel with her will only become victims of her morbid obsession."

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The Silver Gear train blew its whistle.

Then, accompanied by a slight vibration in the car, the scenery outside the window began to flow faster.

Last's eyes moved slightly: "Isn't the purpose of Starry University to conquer the remnant of the night world and prevent the dusk disaster from falling into reality?"

"In that case, shouldn't Hiltina's persistence be a role model for you?"

"That's true in theory, but in reality, every night traveler has his own thoughts, so how can they really do that?" Ishtar led Last through the carriage of the Silver Gear: "The reason why students join the Starry University is that some want to become stronger through the night world, and some want to stand out and gain higher status and wealth..."

"Even for those students who really have ideals and want to prevent the Twilight Disaster from happening... it would be fine if the Twilight Disaster happened in their hometown, but if it happened in other nobles or other countries, how many people would be willing to risk their lives and stop the disaster at all costs?"

"The great nobles in the capital have also secretly cultivated many high-level extraordinary people, but unless the dusk disaster really descends on their territory and infringes on their vital interests, how many people would be willing to invest the forces they have cultivated into the night world?"

"Most people are selfish. People like Vice President Hiltina are only a minority after all."

Ishtar looked at the rapidly changing scenery outside the train window and said, "Even I don't think I can do it like Vice President Hiltina."

"By the way, since you are about to enroll, let me introduce you to the internal situation of Star University."

As if she noticed that the atmosphere of the conversation between the two was a bit heavy, Ishtar began to change the subject.

"Although Starry University is a violent organization that exists only to target the Night World and the Dusk Disaster, in actual operation, there are still many different divisions of labor."

"The Academy of the Key to the Ruins, full name Academy of the Key to the Ruins, is a department dedicated to studying the night world and its lost history, culture, language, and customs."

"They provided all the intelligence support for the Night Traveler's strategy for the Night World. Most of the confidential files and intelligence about the Night World were stored in the "Mystery Tower" by the Ruins Institute and divided into different confidentiality levels according to the students' different levels of authority."

"The Ashes Court, also known as the Forge Court, is responsible for providing weapons and equipment support, such as the forging and repair of heraldic ceremonial uniforms... If the Dusk Disaster really comes to reality, the technological weapons they deploy at the base will be the first line of defense. The people who were busy at the base before were the people of the Ashes Court."

"Lionheart Court is the purest violent organization. Their duties are also the simplest - to serve as a strategy team and clear the night world."

"The Clockwork House is the logistics department. They are responsible for the dispatch of logistics materials, the travel arrangements of night travelers, etc. Rodri is one of them."

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Ishta quickly explained to Rast the internal structure of Star University.

"Of course, in addition to these four core departments, there are also some departments that are not as important."

"For example, the Arts Department is responsible for organizing on-campus events and celebrations, and the Spiritual Academy is responsible for assessing the mental state of the Night Travelers and providing psychological counseling. I am a member of it."

"Oh, yes, there is also the most marginal and outdated department in the University of Stars...the Institute for Magical Creatures."

"The Institute for Magical Creatures?"

Luster repeated the name.

"Well, the original intention of building this academy seems to be that not only humans, but also some special animals and plants can obtain the power of Sequence Long and Night Blade. Therefore, it is necessary to study these magical animals that have obtained extraordinary powers."

"But as far as I know, there are still only a few members in the Institute for Magical Creatures."

"If you ask me, this is a place where you can eat for free and get paid for nothing."

"If more of the funds and resources from the Institute for Magical Creatures could be allocated to the Seancetary, then I wouldn't have to work so hard, traveling all over the continent to conduct psychological measurements..."

Ishtar's words suddenly stopped and she looked ahead with a stiff expression.

Luster followed Ishtar's gaze.

Inside the carriage, where there should have been seats for two people, there was a furry white creature lying there, staring at Ishtar with its ruby-like eyes.

(End of this chapter)