Cornflower Witch

Chapter 420 Restoration of Stability
After returning Anali and the Dragon Eye Treasure, Hilti and Four Fingers reported the incident to the police station. Then, officials and members of the 'Bionics School' came to review and confirm the details. Various miscellaneous matters continued until late at night before finally coming to an end.

In the following days, Hilti continued to visit the police station and communicate with representatives of the 'Bionics School'.

"So, you're Master Knox's student." The hook-nosed man sat in his chair, recalling and pondering the name.

Although Knox's achievements were considerable, he was not well-known within the 'Bionics School'. Firstly, he joined the Bionics School halfway through and did not have many familiar friends from the same cohort as other members.

Secondly, when he advanced to the sixth rank, he rarely returned to the school, and not many people within the school knew about it.

Finally, due to the setbacks and failures in his research, Knox was greatly discouraged and became less interested in participating in the school's ceremonies and activities, until he eventually left and returned to the South to live in seclusion.

Although he was once a master of the 'bionics school', Knox had little contact with the mainstream circle of the school due to his background and experience, which is why few people remember his name.

"It's a real pity. I only knew Master Knox's name because I was organizing the school's internal technical data," the other person said, recounting some past events.

"So, Master Knox's health is poor, and it's difficult for him to return to the Mage Alliance?"

“Yes, the teacher is currently living in seclusion by Meteor Lake and rarely goes out anymore,” Hiltiya replied.

After listening, the other party sighed for a while, and then asked in detail about how Hiltiya had studied under Master Nox, and tested her with many questions. He was very satisfied with Hiltiya's solid foundation.

He then increased the difficulty of the questions, and was even more delighted to see that Hilti still answered fluently.

"It seems you have a very good grasp of the rune techniques of the 'Bionic School'. Considering you have only been studying for less than two years, this achievement is already quite remarkable."

"I wish you could come to our school," he said with great regret.

"I'm sorry," Hiltiya said, bowing slightly in apology.

"It's nothing, just some reflections." The other person knew that the current bionics school was indeed not as attractive as the number one school in the Mage Alliance.

"Now that we're descendants of an old friend, there's no need to be so formal. As for the ringleader who planned the theft, I'll leave that to you." The treasure had been recovered, and he was too lazy to worry about such trivial matters.

"Although you can't join the 'Bionics School,' I still hope you'll come over often to exchange and learn. This isn't something that's forbidden."

"Here, take this badge. With it, you can directly enter 'Elimor Academy'." After saying that, he handed a badge with a three-headed monster pattern to Sylvia.

The monster on the badge has three heads: a lion, a goat, and a snake. It is fierce and powerful, representing the 'Chimera', a monster from the 'Bionic School'.

"Thank you."

The two talked for a while longer, and as it grew dark, Hilti said goodbye and left.

Recruitment activities in the Asura District are proceeding as normal. The top ten academies that recently arrived have attracted the attention of many students, and the case of the theft of the 'Dragon Eye' treasure has quickly been forgotten.

Thanks to the efforts of 'Four Fingers', the underworld of Asura District has barely returned to stability. However, with the loss of three leaders in succession, power vacuums have emerged in many districts, and some minor leaders are trying to control their respective areas and become the new leaders.

At this time, the 'Fire Pig', which had been in a coma for many days, slowly woke up.

'I actually survived again.'

This time, the Fire Pig's feelings upon waking up were completely different. If before it was a dead end, now it was a narrow escape, and it felt an indescribable sense of relief and joy.

"Oh, our Fire Pig Lord has finally woken up." A somewhat unfamiliar doctor entered the room, came to the large stone bed, and examined the Fire Pig's body again.

"You may not know me, but I know you." After checking, the other person took off their glasses and wiped them.

“I usually serve Lord Four Fingers. I was the one who saved him when he was poisoned. In a sense, I saved you too.” “Thank you.” Perhaps having experienced a life-or-death situation, Fire Pig no longer cared about saving face. He felt that lying comfortably in bed was the happiest thing.

"Oh, you actually said thank you, tsk tsk, that's much more polite than that Four Fingers guy." The other person stroked his beard.

"But there's no need to thank me. The one who truly saved your life was Lord Hedra." He told the fire pig something.

"The treasure and the report have already been sent over. Under normal circumstances, you will surely die. No official in the Asura District will protect you."

"But what's truly astonishing is that Miss Hedra persuaded the mage representative of the 'Bionic School,' and that lord miraculously agreed to Miss Hedra's request, handing over the power to dispose of you to her and no longer interfering."

"That's why you're lying here perfectly intact; otherwise, you would have been skewered and roasted long ago." The other person spoke without any politeness.

"So that's how it is." Only now did he understand why he was able to wake up again.

"Get some rest first. Lord Hedra is busy with his studies lately. He will come to see you when he has time."

"Oh, right, we'll carry you back to Xiangcong Street in a few days so you can show your face. Otherwise, there's been a lot of trouble there lately, and we can't handle it all."

"Can I go back to Scallion Street?" Fire Pig had thought he would be imprisoned and made into a slave or something.

"Of course, you still have to work. You can't expect to live off others for the rest of your life."

"I see."

The doctor chatted on and on for a while, then brought a pot of water for the fire pig to drink.

"Go back to sleep after you finish drinking. The toilet is next door, and someone will bring you food tonight." After giving these instructions, the other person left.

Three days later, Fire Pig was carried onto a carriage and returned to Scallion Street. There, he was welcomed by many people. After all, he had been operating there for many years and his influence was still there. Now, having survived a near-death experience, many residents believed that Fire Pig had extraordinary connections and was able to return safely after committing such a serious crime.

"Lord Fire Pig, Lord Fire Pig!" An old man wearing a scarf and headcloth squeezed through the crowd to approach.

As he approached, he pulled off his scarf, revealing a worn and smooth bird's beak. It turned out that this was the old man with the bird's beak who had given the fire pig advice before.

"You're back, you're back!" He said, his voice trembling with joy, as if he himself had come back to life.

The fire pig sat on the carriage and used its only strong arm to lift him up and place him at the back of the carriage.

"Yes, I'm back, hehe." Fire Pig looked at the people around him and suddenly found a new meaning in life.

So, there are still people who care about me.
Even if they just want to use my reputation to live a peaceful and prosperous life.

It's really nice to feel needed and relied upon, haha.

The separation of just a few days felt like a lifetime. Huozhu felt as if he had walked through decades of life's journey, and many of his thoughts and ideas had changed in those few days.

The neighborhood, which had been embroiled in a power struggle after Fire Pig left, returned to stability. Many smaller factions in the underworld were also surprised by the sudden reconciliation between Fire Pig and Four Fingers and began working together.

The power vacuum that had previously existed has been filled again, and has become exceptionally stable and solid because the two leaders have turned to cooperation.

At this time, the three strongest academic schools of the Mage Alliance also arrived in the Asura District to set up exhibition halls.

The annual admissions assessment has officially begun.

(End of this chapter)