Asura in Arknights

This kind of thing can't be set as a precedent. Once a student is taken away for such an absurd reason, there will definitely be a second and a third.

Faced with several professors from William University, even the Tower Sorcerer dared not go too far. In the end, both sides compromised and temporarily imprisoned Adele in the library.

"The principal is contacting the tower and should be able to give us a reply soon."

Professor Valcke reassured her, "So please don't act rashly. Just wait for the principal's news. Adele will definitely be alright."

The rector of Wilhelm University... to be the rector of a university in a place like Brandenburg, he can't be a simple person. Not to mention contacting the Tower directly, he might even be able to meet the Twin Queens.

With him involved, it seemed that Adele's situation was settled. The principal contacted the tower to confirm the situation, the two sides cleared up the misunderstanding, and Adele was restored to her freedom.

But... will things really go that smoothly?

From Professor Valk's description, Li Ang only saw the two tower sorcerers' fearlessness. Moreover, Adele had previously been attacked by tower sorcerers, which made Li Ang even more uncertain about the future.

Could it be that the Tower has finally lost its patience and is about to make a move against Adele? But why? What is it about Adele that they would want?

I can't just wait here like an idiot. I have to see Adele in person. Is Adele... being held captive in the school library right now?

"I see."

Having made his decision, Li Ang decided not to waste any more time here.

"Thank you very much. I won't bother you any longer, Professor."

After saying that, Li Ang prepared to leave Professor Valcke's office.

"Wait! Don't go yet." Professor Valcke suddenly grabbed Leon's shoulder from behind.

Leon stopped abruptly and calmly asked, "Professor Valcke, is there anything else? If it's not very important, may I leave?"

Professor Valcke was speechless for a moment. After a few seconds, he sighed and said, "Whatever you want to do next, I won't interfere. I just want to tell you that Adele is also one of my students, and I'm on your side."

As he spoke, Professor Valcke took a small box out of his pocket and handed it to Leon. “This is a useless little gadget. As long as you are still within the school’s boundaries, you can contact me through it at any time. If there is any news from the principal, I will also use it to inform you in time.”

Li Ang silently put the box away; he had no reason to refuse Professor Valcke's kindness.

"Oh, and this too. These all belong to Adele. You can take them all back."

Professor Valcke then took out a small package containing Adele's thesis and the igneous rock sample that Dan had been longing for until his death.

“…Go ahead, I have nothing more to say.” Professor Valcke waved his hand, indicating that Leon could leave. “When Taylor and the others come back, if they’re planning to teach you a lesson, I might be able to put in a good word for you.”

Taylor… if I remember correctly, that should be Adele’s father’s name. Speaking of which, they should be returning to Letania soon, right? It’s been a month since Adele last received a letter from them.

Li Ang nodded slightly and left the office without hesitation.

As Professor Valcke watched Li Ang's figure disappear through the office door, his expression showed no sign of relaxation; his brows remained furrowed with unyielding worry.

Professor Valcke's anxiety persisted, and he murmured, "Why can't I put my mind at ease... What's wrong with me?"

"It's time to go find the principal and see what's going on over there..."

……

As Li Ang stepped out of Professor Valcke's office, his gaze seemed to pass through countless teaching buildings within William University, landing directly on the library located in the very center of the campus.

"Speaking of which, the gift I prepared hasn't been delivered to Adele yet."

Chapter Forty-One: The Gift

William University, University Library.

After a whole night of emergency repairs, some functions of the library have been restored to normal. Although the restrooms are still not working properly and you can't stay in the library to study, you can still borrow books without any problem.

However... well... only a day has passed, and the peculiar smell that permeates the library hasn't completely dissipated yet. Even if these students are allowed to study in the library, I'm afraid no one would be willing to stay.

After finding the books they wanted in the library, they ran out of the library as if they were escaping.

Hearing the bustling footsteps of the students downstairs, Adele couldn't calm down at all.

She is currently in an office on the top floor of the library, in an area that is still under repair and is inaccessible to the average person. Adele has been temporarily imprisoned here after being captured by the two sorcerers.

There was an open book on the table in front of Adele, but right now, she couldn't concentrate on reading a single word.

When she saw the two sorcerers act ruthlessly and injure Professor Valk, Adele realized that resistance was futile.

They weren't mindless infected creatures in the wilderness; they were towering sorcerers standing at the very top of this country... Adele didn't possess the same power as Leon, and if she resisted... she might truly die.

Today should have been a day to celebrate my successful graduation from my doctoral program, but why has it turned out like this?

What would she face next? What would become of her? Adele was filled with fear for the future. Her parents hadn't returned, and she really didn't know who she could rely on in this situation.

The room didn't even have a single window, and it was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

"Waaah..." Adele slumped onto the table, looking utterly dejected, and let out a small, mournful groan.

"What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?" Adele suddenly heard someone say in her ear.

"Come on, cheer up, this is a gift for you. Although it's a bit late now, congratulations on your successful graduation."

Then, Adele felt something square stuffed into her arms.

Looking down, Adele realized it was a beautifully packaged book with a line of large, gold-embossed words on it: "Originium and This World".

The book tells the story of how Originium, a substance, has gradually changed the world over thousands of years. Although the book is full of subjective speculation and can only be read as a storybook, it is still one of Adele's favorite books.

What Adele is holding in her hand right now is a hardcover edition of "Originium and This World," a book that is not easy to find on the market.

"Thank you," Adele said instinctively. "I will cherish this gift."

Wait… After saying that, Adele suddenly froze.

She's locked up on the top floor of the library right now, so who would come all the way here to give her a gift under these circumstances?

She looked up and saw Li Ang standing in front of her with a big smile on his face.

"Huh?! Leon? What are you doing here?" Adele exclaimed in surprise.

"Shh, keep your voice down." Li Ang pointed to the open door. "Even though there's no one outside right now, it's still better to be careful."

Adele nodded, then lowered her voice and asked softly, "Leon, what brings you here?"

“After I came back, I waited for a long time and realized you hadn’t returned. I thought something might have happened to you, so I went to Professor Valcke to ask about you. He was the one who told me you were here,” Li Ang explained.

Li Ang slipped into the library without any trouble and found Adele on the top floor.

Perhaps those people were certain that Adele wouldn't dare to resist easily. Along the way, Li Ang didn't even find any trace of surveillance, which meant he could take Adele away from here at any time.

“Professor Valk…” Adele thought of the time he was struck in the head by the tower sorcerer and asked with some concern, “How is the professor? Is he alright?”

"The professor is fine, just a little blood on his head," Li Ang briefly explained the professor's condition, then asked, "Adele, what about you? Are you hurt?"

Adele shook her head. Just as she was about to say something, she saw that Li Ang's expression suddenly became very serious.

Shh, someone's coming.

In Li Ang's perception, a figure completely shrouded in a robe had already ascended the stairs leading to the top floor of the library. This must be the person's destination; if there were no surprises, it should be one of the two tower sorcerers imprisoning Adele.

"Come with me, it's not too late to leave now."

Li Ang immediately grabbed Adele's hand, wanting to take her away from this place.

The sorcerer was still some distance from the top floor. Before he came up, Leon could take Adele out through the window of this corridor and then leave along the roof. He had come in through this route before, so there was plenty of time.

However, when Li Ang pulled hard, he couldn't budge Adele; he felt a very strong resistance in his hand.

Turning around, Li Ang saw Adele shaking her head vigorously, "I can't leave here yet."

Adele then explained, “If they come back and find I’m not here, things will be different, and then… it will be very troublesome, since they are the rulers of this city.”

Adele appeared very determined; it seemed that unless Li Ang knocked her unconscious and forcibly took her away, she would not leave with him.

"...Okay, but be careful."

In the end, Li Ang chose to compromise with Adele.

Thinking about it carefully, what Adele said earlier made some sense. Her situation was not very clear. On the one hand, the Tower's attitude was unknown, and on the other hand, the president of William University was also helping to lobby. If Li Ang took Adele and ran away now, it might bring more trouble later.

Moreover, Li Ang is currently inside this room. Even if that tower sorcerer wanted to harm Adele, he should be able to stop him in time. At this distance, an unsuspecting sorcerer would definitely not be a match for him.

However... attacking them would mean completely breaking ties with them, and this is the last resort.

Li Ang scanned the room, looking for a place to hide. His gaze unconsciously fell on the desk in front of Adele. The space under the desk should be enough for Li Ang, but... hiding there would make it a bit inconvenient to launch a sneak attack.

With a slight sense of regret, Li Ang withdrew his gaze and finally stood quietly behind the door.

A sneak attack is definitely easier with a backstab.

Chapter Forty-Two: Devastating News

On the other side, after treating the wound on his head, Professor Valcke hurriedly rushed towards the principal's office.

Seeing Professor Valcke's menacing demeanor, as if he were about to pull out a weapon and stab the other side at any moment, no one he encountered on the way had the thought of greeting him. He charged straight to the principal's office door.

Without even knocking, Professor Valcke flung open the office door.

"Headmaster! How's the situation on your end?" Professor Valcke shouted.

An elderly Caprini, his hair already gray, sat at his desk, looking helplessly at Professor Valcke who had suddenly barged in. "Oh, it's Valcke..."

"Please sit down first, and then I'll explain it to you slowly." The old headmaster waved his hand, indicating that he shouldn't rush.

"How can something like this be done so slowly?" Professor Valk exclaimed in exasperation. "What was the reply from the tower? What exactly did those two sorcerers mean?"

"..." The old headmaster pushed up his glasses and looked at Professor Valcke in silence.

From the other person's silence, Professor Valcke sensed something was wrong. "How...is this possible?"

"Sigh... I never expected it to turn out this way," the old headmaster sighed. "The Tower has confirmed that capturing Adele Nauman is their mission."

Professor Valcke clenched his fist instantly. "So what? You just stood by and watched those people take your student away? What about Taylor? How are you going to explain this to him when he gets back?"

It looked like Valcke was about to rush up and punch the principal twice.

"Valk!!" the old headmaster raised his voice, shouting sternly, "You need to know your place!"

This immediately calmed Professor Valcke down. Even if he desperately wanted to help Adele, he shouldn't do it in this way.

So what can we do next? Should we try to get an audience with Her Majesty the Queen?

Just as Valcke was pondering what other options were available, he suddenly heard the old headmaster say, "Besides, Taylor... he might not be able to handle this matter."

"This is the latest news I received from the Tower. About a month ago, Taylor and his colleague encountered a volcanic eruption while conducting an on-site survey and unfortunately perished in the pyroclastic flow... Their belongings have been found by the Tower and should have been returned by now."

If Professor Valcke had only felt somewhat nervous before, he felt a real sense of fear when he heard the news of the Naumanns' deaths from the principal.

"What a joke... How could they possibly have died in a pyroclastic flow..."

This joke is not funny at all.

The Naumans were among the most knowledgeable people about volcanoes in the world, and they were also extremely powerful sorcerers. The probability of them dying in a pyroclastic flow was as slim as drowning in their own bathtub.

Thinking of Adele's inexplicable arrest, Professor Valcke seemed to have a vague idea of ​​what was going on, and his face turned deathly pale.

Looking at Professor Valcke's pale face, the old headmaster showed obvious hesitation. In the end, he decided to reveal a little bit of information to prevent Valcke from continuing to dwell on the matter.

“I can tell you that His Majesty’s order is to arrest Adele Nauman.”

"...Whose will this be?" Professor Valcke asked in a hoarse voice.

"...the two of you."

Upon hearing this, Valck fell silent.

Seeing this, the principal gradually felt relieved and sighed, "Walker, I know you've been working very hard lately. How about this, I'll give you a three-month long vacation so you can go back and spend more time with your family."

“Your daughter… I remember they live in Kazimierz, right? Go see them; it’s been about four or five years since you last went back.”

Professor Valcke did not refute, but silently turned and walked out of the office.

Watching him leave, the principal shouted, "Remember, this will always be Letania."

The door slammed shut, leaving only the old principal in the office.

Looking out at the overcast sky, the old principal took off his glasses and carefully wiped them with a cloth.

He had indeed met the Twin Queens not long ago, and the Infected Law mentioned by the two tower sorcerers was indeed real and would soon be implemented throughout the country.

If the condition of any infected person exceeds a certain level, they will be forcibly subjected to humane treatment. Rationally speaking, there is nothing wrong with doing this, but emotionally speaking, it is really not a good thing.

As an old man who had lived through the end of the Witch King's reign, the current Twin Queens also gave him a faint feeling of the Witch King. The golden one was alright, but the black one was just like the Witch King of the past.

History seems to be a vicious cycle, with every ruler of Letania appearing to experience the same things.

Back then, the two of them joined forces to overthrow the Witch King's rule, but now? Who will overthrow them?

When will this endless cycle finally end?