The shuttle in the second dimension

　As the commentator announced the result of the game, there was a wave of excitement in the audience. In one part of the audience, Lin Xuan and the chairman were sitting.

　"Is this what you said, [One Sword Shura] is too long?" Looking at Lin Xuan lying on the railing, Shinguji Kurono raised his eyebrows and asked.

　"I didn't expect him to understand it so quickly. I thought he wouldn't understand it until the last critical moment. He is indeed a man who can reach this point today with his F-level talent. It is really admirable. I'm looking forward to seeing what he will look like after he really breaks free from the shackles." Looking at the Black Iron Ikki on the field, who was barely supporting himself with [Yin Iron], Lin Xuan raised the corner of his mouth and said expectantly.

　"Really break free from the shackles--!!" When hearing Lin Xuan's last words, the expressions of Shinguji Kurono, Saikyo Ningyin and Nango Torajiro changed slightly.

　Although Lin Xuan did not say what the shackles were, the three of them more or less guessed what they were.

　"It seems that you know a lot, young man~~~~" Nanxiang Torajiro squinted his eyes and looked at Lin Xuan thoughtfully and said.

　"Not bad..." Lin Xuan turned around, and at the same time reached out to push up his glasses that had slid down a bit, and continued with a smile, "After all, I like to know more."

　As the time for the establishment of the National Akatsuki Academy draws closer, Lin Xuan's attitude towards this task becomes more and more casual. Now he no longer cares whether some of his actions will arouse the suspicion of Shinguji Kurono and others.

　However, at this moment, a disappointing voice suddenly rang out, "Damn it!! How could that kid possibly win!! How could he possibly win in that state!!"

　Following the direction of the sound, Lin Xuan and his companions were able to clearly see Akaza Mamoru's angry and embarrassed look.

　"No! I can't let him succeed." As he said that, Akaza Mamoru was about to walk towards the training ground, but at this moment, the ground next to Akaza Mamoru's feet suddenly cracked, and black thorns as black as ink sprang out from the ground, intertwining with each other and trapping Akaza Mamoru in the middle, making him unable to move.

　"Chairman Akaza, why are you in such a hurry to leave~~~~Are you in a hurry to congratulate the second young master of your Kurogane family for obtaining the qualification to participate in the [Seven Star Sword Dance Festival]?" Glancing at Akaza Mamoru who was trapped by the black thorn and unable to move, Lin Xuan grinned slightly and said with a playful look on his face.

　"You guy, do you know what you are doing? Hurry up and put these things away for me and let me go!!!" Akaza Mamoru stared at Lin Xuan angrily and shouted angrily.

　However, no matter how angry he was, Akaza Mamoru still didn't dare to touch the black thorns that were intertwined and trapped him in the middle, because he could clearly feel the dangerous aura from them.

　"Well~~~~Don't be so angry~~~~How about calming down a little." As he said that, an icy breath overflowed from Lin Xuan's body and slowly surrounded Akaza Mamoru.

　"Hiss--" Feeling the cold breath wrapped around him, Akaza Mamoru took a breath of cold air. At this time, Akaza Mamoru realized that the man standing in front of him, who was a gentle boy wearing glasses, was actually a killing god who was indifferent to life.

　"That's right~~~~" Looking at Akaza-nobu who stopped shouting and calmed down, Lin Xuan nodded with satisfaction.

　"Don't worry, these black thorns will dissipate on their own in half an hour due to insufficient magic supply. As long as you don't move around, these black thorns will not hurt you." Looking at Akaza Mamoru's face that became a little ugly, Lin Xuan said with a smile.

　When Akaza Mamoru heard Lin Xuan's words, his heart sank even more, and his face turned gloomy...

　"You have no right to do such a thing, let me go!! Do you want to cause an international dispute?!" Although he was afraid of the aura emanating from Lin Xuan, Chi Morizao was still not discouraged. He wanted to use such a huge issue as an international dispute to put pressure on Lin Xuan, so that Lin Xuan would appear to be causing trouble and back off.

　"Huh? An international dispute?" Lin Xuan curled his lips and looked at Akaza Mamoru with disdain. "Do you think I'm a three-year-old kid? Trying to scare me with this? Don't overestimate yourself. You're not qualified to cause an international dispute. Besides—" Lin Xuan looked at Akaza Mamoru with amusement and sneered.

　"Before that, you should think about how to deal with King Farmiraon's anger. Slandering a princess of a country, tsk tsk tsk, this will cause international disputes."

　After saying that, Lin Xuan said something to Shinguji Kurono and the other two and left.

　After Lin Xuan left, Xijing Ningyin glanced at Akaza-no-Mori who was trapped and unable to move, raised her eyebrows and smiled, "I have to say, this guy is really to my taste~~~~ He really does things that make people happy~~~"

　"Oh~~~~ Could it be that my disciple has finally found the person he likes? Well - although he is a little young, his talent is worthy of my disciple." As if he would not miss any opportunity to stimulate his disciple, Nanxiang Torajiro said with a smile.

　"Old man!! If you say anything nonsense again, I will definitely tear your old bones apart!"

　……

　On the other side, after leaving the audience seats, Lin Xuan walked towards the school's infirmary. Of course, he was not going to see Kurogane Ikki who was tortured badly by Akaza-no-mori, but to see Daohua who fell into a coma after his inherent spiritual equipment was shattered by Kurogane Ikki.

　When Lin Xuan walked to the outside of Dao Hua's ward, he saw Pao Pao and Guideyuan Bifang sitting inside the ward.

　"Yo-bubble, Guidehara."

　"You're here, Lin Xuan." Looking at the arriving Lin Xuan, Paopao responded enthusiastically.

　"This girl is in this state, how can I not come?" As he said, Lin Xuan walked to the bed where Dao Hua was. Looking at the girl who fell into deep sleep on the bed, Lin Xuan slightly raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile.

Chapter 141

　In the evening, a young girl with beautiful chestnut hair lay quietly on the bed in the ward, like the Sleeping Beauty in a fairy tale, so lovable. But at this moment, the tightly closed eyelids of this "Sleeping Beauty" suddenly trembled. It looked like...

　"Hmm~~~~" A slight moan came from the girl's mouth. Immediately afterwards, the girl opened her eyes and looked at the pure white ceiling in confusion.

　"How do you feel? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" At this time, a gentle voice sounded from the girl's ear.

　Looking in the direction of the sound, the girl saw a young man sitting next to her bed, looking at her with a smile on his face.

　"——Lin Xuan" Although the girl named Dongtang Daohua was still a little confused because she had just woken up, she recognized the boy's identity at a glance.

　As time passed, the confusion in Dao Hua's mind gradually dissipated, and the memories before he fell into a coma also came flooding back.

　"I lost~~~~ It's really as you said, Junior Brother Heitie is an incredible person, Lin Xuan." Although he had accepted the news of his defeat, Dao Hua could not hide the bitterness in his words.

　"Are you regretting it?" Lin Xuan asked, looking at Dao Hua's bitter expression.

　"A little bit indeed, and I'm sorry to disappoint everyone. You all had prepared banners for me in advance, and everyone wanted me to win so much. Look at 'Mao.yahoo.com'" As Dao Hua spoke, there was a hint of tears in his voice, and his eyes began to moisten.

　"It's okay, everyone knows you tried your best, and you didn't let anyone down." Lin Xuan said softly, hugging Dao Hua and patting her back gently.

　"But..." Dao Hua seemed to want to say something, but Lin Xuan didn't give her any chance and interrupted her directly.

　"It's okay, there's nothing to worry about. You didn't disappoint anyone. Even your teacher, Nanxiang Torajiro, was extremely satisfied with your sword strike without any hesitation. He praised it as the most beautiful and praiseworthy sword strike he had ever seen, so don't feel guilty..."

　"You have been doing very well, and everyone is proud of you. This time, you should stop and take a rest." While speaking, Lin Xuan consciously glanced at the door of the ward. He felt that someone was approaching the ward.

　"vc——Yeah." Dao Hua responded softly, stretched out her arms to hug Lin Xuan, and leaned quietly in his arms.

　At this moment, the girl named Toudou Daohua finally sorted out the feelings in her heart that had been lingering for a long time. Why could she not help but feel the guilt in front of him, even though she could clearly suppress it? Because - she liked the boy who was holding her, the boy who had entered her heart a long time ago. In front of him, she could not control her emotions.

　"Hey, Lin Xuan——" Dao Hua, whose face was as red as a ripe apple, spoke as if he had decided something.

　However, at this moment, an untimely cough sounded from the door of the ward, interrupting Dao Hua's words.

　The person who coughed was none other than the chairman of the school, Kurono Shinguji. Of course, he was not the only one who came, there were also Touka's master and senior sister, Torajiro Nango and Ningyin Saikyo.

　When Lin Xuan saw the three of Shinguji Kurono, he didn't care much, but Dao Hua was different. He left Lin Xuan's arms in an instant like a frightened little animal, and looked at the quilt on the hospital bed with a red face, as if there was something good on it.

　"Chairman, Teacher Xijing, Senior Nanxiang." Lin Xuan did not feel strange about the appearance of the few people. After all, he had just felt that someone was coming, and judging by the relationship between these three people and Dao Hua, Dao Hua's appearance was not something that people could not understand.

　"Hoo~~~ Ning Yin, the little man that suits your taste is about to be snatched away by your junior sister——"

　"You old bastard!! Do you really want me to loosen up your muscles!" As if she couldn't stand her master's teasing, Xijing Ningyin waited for Nanxiang Torajiro fiercely, as if she was going to take action.

　Lin Xuan: “???” Looking at Nango Torajiro and Saikyo Ningyin with a confused look on his face, Lin Xuan blinked in confusion.

　"Don't worry about those two masters and disciples." Looking at the two masters and disciples who were about to quarrel again, Shinguji Kurono shook his head helplessly.

　"Toudou, I'm sorry that you didn't get the chance to participate this time." Looking at Toudou Touka lying on the hospital bed, Shinguji Kurono's tone was a little regretful.

　"There's nothing we can do about it—" After Lin Xuan's comfort, Dao Hua was no longer as upset as before, and his fear was much calmer.

　"It seems that my disciple has grown up~~~~I thought you would feel guilty for a while and feel that you have disappointed everyone." At this time, Nanxiang Torajiro no longer teased Xijing Ningyin, but looked at Daohua with a face full of satisfaction.

　Hearing Nango Torajiro's words, Daohua lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly and whispered, "I did think so just now, but..." At this point, Daohua carefully glanced at Lin Xuan. Daohua's action was very secretive, but none of the people present were weaker than Daohua, so his action was seen by everyone in the ward.

　"Hmm~~~~" All of a sudden, three pairs of eyes fell on Lin Xuan.

　Feeling the gazes falling on him, Lin Xuan pulled the corners of his mouth helplessly. However, just when Lin Xuan wanted to say something, the cell phone in his pocket rang.

　After seeing that it was a cell phone ringing instead of the student handbook, Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

　The student handbook of Pojun Academy can be used as a mobile phone with its call and Internet access functions. After entering Pojun Academy, Lin Xuan used the student handbook in his daily life and almost never used his own mobile phone. Moreover, not many people knew his mobile phone number, so whenever his phone rang, it was almost always about the [Liberation Corps].

　"I'll go answer a phone call first." Lin Xuan said apologetically and walked out of the ward.

　After leaving the ward, Lin Xuan found a place where there was no one. After releasing his perception, Lin Xuan picked up the phone.

　"Hey--"

Chapter 142

　"Hey--"

　"See you at school tomorrow night at 7 o'clock. Look. Mao Xian, Chinese website." A processed voice came over the phone, and after the words were finished, the other party hung up.

　beep - beep - beep -

　"Tomorrow night~~~~" After putting away the phone, Lin Xuan murmured with his eyes half closed.

　"Is it about to begin~~~ It seems that my time at [Pojun Academy] is short~~~"

　"Third year at the National Akatsuki Academy? Humph..." With a light snort, Lin Xuan withdrew his perception, composed himself a little, and walked towards the ward where Dao Hua was.

　"I wonder what their expressions will be when they find out who I am—"

　-

　The next night, Lin Xuan came to a place, a place that would become the [National Akatsuki Academy]. This time, only Lin Xuan came, and Alice did not receive any notification.

　After realizing that Alice did not have any street notification, Lin Xuan realized that this gathering was not a gathering of members of the [National Akatsuki Academy], but the main person in charge of this mission - [One-Armed Swordsman] Wallenstein looking for him.

　Although he didn't know what the man meant by asking him to come, Wallenstein was the one who brought Lin Xuan into the [Liberation Corps], and now he was also his nominal superior, so Lin Xuan still went there on time.

　As soon as he arrived, Lin Xuan saw Wallenstein already sitting there waiting for him.

　"Hey~~~ Uncle, I haven't seen you for several years, and you haven't changed much~~~~~" Lin Xuan greeted him with half-closed eyes.

　"Haha, I haven't changed much, but you have changed a lot~~~~I can't see your depth anymore." Looking at the young man in front of him who was brought into the [Liberation Corps] by him since childhood, Wallenstein smiled lightly.

　"Really? It seems my practice in the past few years has been quite effective." Not caring at all about the difference in status between himself and Wallenstein, Lin Xuan found a place and sat down.

　"If you spend more time in the organization, with your strength and your efforts over the past ten years, you can become one of the Twelve Apostles like me." Looking at Lin Xuan's casual look, Wallenstein said helplessly.

　"Forget it. Compared to power, I still think strength is more real. And like I said at the beginning, I joined the organization just to become stronger, not to climb to a high position." Lin Xuan said indifferently, crossing his legs.

　"Forget it. You won't listen even if I tell you. Now let's get down to business. Regarding Akatsuki National Academy's qualification for the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, although our plan is very comprehensive, I want you to join us in preparation for the worst. I don't need you to take any action, just get the plan back on track if anything goes wrong."

　"So you mean you treat me as insurance~~~Okay, that was the original plan, wasn't it? Anyway, as long as the plan can be carried out according to the original steps, the result will not change, right?" While agreeing, Lin Xuan asked Wallenstein.

　After hearing Lin Xuan's words, Wallenstein frowned slightly, but finally responded, "As long as the result remains unchanged, it's fine, but you don't want to cause any trouble for me."

　"Don't worry - as long as the plan goes well, I won't take any action -"

　"Okay, then let's discuss this plan in detail..."

　……

　Lin Xuan left after talking with Wallenstein for nearly an hour.

　Walking on the way back to school, Lin Xuan kept thinking about Wallenstein's words.

　"Testing me?" Lin Xuan murmured, slightly raising the corners of his mouth.

　"It seems I did leave some traces in the Celestial Empire, causing them to have some suspicions, though it's nothing serious. I guess I need to be more careful next time."

　"That's right!" While walking on the road, Lin Xuan seemed to remember something and stopped. At the same time, he looked in a direction according to his feeling.

　"Speaking of which, the time is almost up."