Academic gathering with Lich colleagues

"It's been a long time, teacher. This is a little gadget I made, it just uses my simulated personality, and it only has a similar voice to me. I seem to have been neglectful to you earlier, I'm very sorry. Welcome back to the Magic Research Club, teacher, let's go in quickly."

Mr. Jing, with a forced smile, led the two into the fog gate.

Behind the door lies a still lake under a clear sky.

The lake surface became a giant mirror, reflecting everything on it.

Without the application of gravity, the three floated lightly on the lake.

Many glowing mirrors spun in the air, and looking into them revealed different rooms. Some people were copying books, some were mixing potions, and some were practicing spells.

Lyle marveled at the wonder and vastness of the world.

"Six locks, Mirror, you've become even stronger."

Mr. Mirror smiled and snapped his fingers, causing countless mirrors to appear around the three of them, reflecting their images.

The mirror and all its reflections bowed to the scholar, saying, "That's all thanks to the teacher's excellent guidance."

The scholar chuckled softly.

"That's because you've found yourself, Mirror."

The teachers and students were all enjoying themselves, without any of the previous awkwardness.

Nia became curious about the lake surface beneath her feet, and a black tentacle reached out towards the water.

In the mirror, Nia's reflection also reached out a hand, but just as the tips were about to touch, Nia's reflection's tentacles emerged from the lake and entangled her own tentacles.

Ripples appeared on the lake's surface, shattering the once flawless mirror and Nia's reflection.

Mr. Jing looked over here, smiling.

"Mirrors reflect another side of us. Please do not try to contact them, or you will be replaced by the mirror demon."

Lyle nodded, and Nia wrapped all her tentacles around Lyle.

"Teacher, are you back this time to take back my position as club president?"

“No, Mirror,” the scholar’s ​​chain swept across the lake and struck Mirror’s head, “Why do you look so expectant? Is the president’s job a burden to you? Aren’t you doing it quite well?”

"Because I was just imitating the teacher. Every time I realized I was going to become the president of the Magic Research Club, I was always worried that I would mess it up. I still miss the days of playing pranks."

"Hmph, then I did do one right thing, you unambitious brat."

Jing smiled nonchalantly, "Teacher, please come back. Everyone in the Magic Research Club will be very happy."

"You think you can defeat Apocalypse?"

The mirror trembled slightly, causing a slight ripple throughout the entire mirror world. The mirror touched the back of its head and said, "It doesn't seem like there's such a rush for you to come back."

Lyle saw the scholar's hand clench and then relax.

"By the way, teacher, is there something you need to tell me?" Jing diverted the scholar's attention before he could get angry.

"I'm looking for the law, is he here now?"

"Yes, yes, I'll have him come over right away."

Mirror stretched out his arm, making a grasping motion towards the rotating mirrors in the air. The mirrors flew towards him like large playing cards. He searched for his target among the numerous images, but finally, he gave up. Mirror clenched his fist and struck the air in front of him, the vibrations spreading to all the mirrors. Lyle watched as the figures in the mirrors swayed from side to side due to the vibrations.

"Law! Law! Come out! Come out!"

Not long after, a burly figure carrying a book splattered with ink stormed out. "Jing, you've really angered me! I spent a year painstakingly compiling this legal code, and look what you've done! You're dead! Let me tell you, no one, not even a god, can save your dog… teacher?!"

Chapter 136 Forbidden Modification

Mr. Law's mask was metal, and his curly, fluffy wig covered the edges of the mask, making the cold metallic sheen resemble the luster of his skin. He was strong and robust, and his every move carried a steady air; his sleeves seemed to be stuffed with blocks of iron.

He curtsied to the scholar and slammed his iron fist into the lake, shattering his reflection into dust.

His voice was deep and resonant, like a judge deliberately using a solemn tone, but it was actually his natural voice.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, teacher."

Law stood up, adjusting the brooch on his collar with the cautious solemnity befitting a first meeting with an important client. He casually tossed the book he had been holding aside, throwing it at Mr. Mirror's face.

"Isn't that the result of a year's worth of work, law?"

“That is merely a worthless vessel, teacher. The true result is here,” Law tapped his fingers lightly on his metal mask, took out a monocle from his breast pocket, and placed it in the eye socket of the metal mask. He reached behind him and took out a brand-new scroll, holding a quill pen in his hand. “I only have two hands. If I delay my teacher’s instructions because of this, it would be a desecration of justice.”

“The law, I need to review the early revisions of the Andrei Law, the Foreign Affairs Administration Act, and the relevant laws concerning the imprisonment of intelligent races.”

The lawyer's movements did not stop; he spoke in detail while his hands wrote at lightning speed, like a typewriter.

"Article 73 of the Diplomatic Management Act stipulates that members of the Andre Academy have the right to independently observe all recognized intelligent beings. Without the approval of the Executive Committee, any actions that alter the body, soul, or spirit of intelligent beings are prohibited, including but not limited to ancient humans, dwarves, elves, mermaids, and humans. This decree is only in effect until the aforementioned intelligent beings have engaged in hostile acts against members of the Andre Academy."

"How is illegal imprisonment and restriction of personal freedom defined?"

"Psychological harm. Punishment is imposed based on the length of imprisonment and the mental state of the detainee."

The scholar's hands clasped together at his waist, and the two moving chains were intertwined in a human-like manner.

"However, I received news that one of our Andrei members, Mr. Arnoin, is imprisoning mermaids and using them for bio-engineering..."

"It's him again!" The parchment in Law's hand was crumpled into a ball due to the sudden force, and the ink that had not yet dried was smeared on Law's palm.

"Arnoin, the sea monster expert, is a repeat offender. This year alone, he has been found to have committed more than 20 cases of illegal harm and bio-modification."

The scholars tightened their clasped hands slightly, causing the tangled chains to scrape and make a sound.

"Did the executive committee not impose any penalties for this?"

"The judge has punished that madman according to the rules. The first time, we engraved the laws he broke into his soul, so that whenever he had a dangerous thought, his soul would burn like fire. But he still did it. We subjected him to a series of punishments, demoting him from a senior professor of necromancy to a teaching assistant, stripping him of his knowledge, and reducing his power to the fourth lock. All these actions were in vain. He continues to commit illegal acts; he seems to have made it his spiritual refuge. This is all the enforcers can do. Article One of the Andrei Law states that enforcers cannot sentence an Andrei member to death for any reason; every member is Andrei's asset. Article Two of the Andrei Law states that the state of madness of an Andrei member is equivalent to death and is also protected by Article One."

“We can no longer punish Arnoin with any soul punishment, because perhaps the next punishment will drive him insane, or he was always crazy.”

The scholar lowered his clasped hands to his sides. "Let's first consider how to resolve the current illegal behavior. Do you have any good negotiation methods or legal advice?"

Law's right fist slammed into his left palm, flattening the crumpled paper. The sound of metal striking metal rang out as their palms collided.

"I led twenty law enforcement officers to break through and forcefully subdue Arnoin, without guaranteeing the safety of the mermaid hostage."

"Rejected. The safety of the mermaid Venus is the top priority of this operation. Is there no safe and peaceful means of negotiation?"

The law sighed helplessly.

"There's no way to negotiate with him, teacher. He's a madman who likes to fight to the bitter end. After a series of battles with the law enforcement team, every time we try to arrest him again, he kills his own experimental creations first, and then stares at us with hatred."

The law and scholars were caught in a dilemma.

"We might be able to make a deal with him."

Lyle's voice drew their attention.

Nia unfolded her body in mid-air as instructed, revealing a black body, slippery tentacles, and eyeballs as the main feature.

“Arnoin can make a deal with me. The deal is to exchange my talent, Nia, for the mermaid Vena. That’s what he wants, more than his obsession with mermaids.”

The scholar patted Lyle on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, Lyle. There are probably no more than ten people who can perceive your talent and potential. Nia is not irreplaceable as a bargaining chip. As long as we find the characteristics that Arnoin wants from your talent.”

“Flesh Aberrations. That’s what Arnoin wants.” Law quickly found the key. “Arnoin is searching for his lost power. Flesh Aberrations can only be created through forbidden modifications using the magic of a master necromancy, which happens to be one of the pieces of knowledge we once took from Arnoin. Having lost this ability, Arnoin wants to relearn it by studying the aberrations.”

"In other words, we only need to create one more flesh-and-blood mutant."

"But that's almost impossible. There are only a handful of people in Andrei who can cast forbidden modification spells. They are extremely powerful and expensive creations. Because of the difficulty of success, they are even used as a threshold for becoming a qualified master in necromancy. Mr. Dragon is a master of necromancy, but he is only proficient in bone magic. According to the intelligence gathered by the Executive Committee, there is only one master of flesh modification in Andrei."

"The former Arnold".

Things seem to have reached a dead end.

"Law, do you have any more information about forbidden modifications?"

"Rare and precious raw materials, superb modification knowledge, and unparalleled imagination. These are the exact words that Mr. Dragon recorded in my collection, all of them."

"This is troublesome. I'll ask the dragon himself for details. However, it seems that the issue of raw materials can be resolved here."

The scholar's gaze shifted to Jing, who was leisurely slacking off to the side.

"Mirror, where is that Miracle kid?"

Chapter 137 The Flesh of "Deception"

Mr. Miracle appeared almost the instant the scholar finished speaking, emerging from his mirror. One couldn't help but suspect that he had been eavesdropping, and that Mr. Inspiration had appeared alongside him.

"Teacher!!!" Miracle shouted, running and jumping towards them, falling several times as he lost his balance. There was a reason for this: Miracle was walking upside down. His hands supported him on the water's surface, his legs flailing in the air like dehydrated scallions. Miraculously, Mr. Miracle maintained this miraculous posture and 'ran' the entire way.

He hung himself on the scholar's chains, clutching the top of the chains that were trying to get away from him, and rubbing them against his face.

"Teacher!!! I miss you so much!!!"

The scholar finally managed to scrape him off his chains.

"Long time no see, Miracle. Why are you like this?"

Even after being freed, the miracle continues to occur as the creature remains upside down. It often falls due to its center of gravity, but then immediately becomes upside down again.

Miracle's voice trembled with tears, and if his face hadn't been completely dry, Lyle might have felt more sorry for him.

“The law has wronged me! Teacher! It has made me like this.”

The scholar didn't question the law; he shook his head, his words tinged with helplessness, "You've committed another offense?"

"No! I'm just an innocent victim! Teacher! You have to stand up for me! Everyone else is blinded by greed, I can only rely on you!"

"Words of Warning: Liars, gravity will be doubled!"

Before Miracle could react, it plunged headfirst into the water due to the sudden pressure.

Miracle's two arms trembled as he pulled his head out of the water. "Law, you just wait! One day, I will...#%#@￥……￥"

The hand of law then lowered, “Gravity is doubled.”

"What has the law and the miracle done this time?"

“The violation of the ritual, teacher, was his punishment, and it lasted for about a month.”

"A month's punishment is enough. The law is what it is anyway, and he has no intention of changing it. You should calm down now."

"Yes, teacher."