I looked away and cleared my throat: "Just like I said before we parted yesterday, Professor Adrian is currently experiencing some problems. I'm not sure what the cause or the root of those problems is, nor can I determine if there will be any harm..."
"In short, this is because you have already noticed the problem, which is why I chose to inform you. You need to ensure that this information does not leak out in the short term and is not noticed by the person involved."
Grey pondered for a moment, then nodded.
“Is there anything else I need to do?” she asked.
I shook my head: "No, you just need to stay quiet like this, pretending you know nothing. The relevant people will handle this..."
"Are you going to handle this yourself, senior?" she asked again.
I couldn't help feeling a little awkward: "I've already said it's someone related to this..."
"When I returned to school this morning, I happened to run into the dean."
Grey gazed at the road stretching between the teaching buildings, her calm expression like a flame gathering strength for an impending explosion: "Under my persistent questioning, the headmaster told me everything."
"She told me that she was the first to suspect that there was something unusual about Professor Adrian, and that she asked you to confirm it. Of course, there's also the plan you're going to carry out today."
"I heard they're announcing the upcoming practical activities today? I secretly checked, and Professor Adrian's application has been approved. At the same time, Professor Cecil's simulated battlefield, which was competing with him for the same event, has also been approved."
I looked at her with suspicion, finding it hard to imagine how she had obtained such unpublished information.
"After all, our family is the largest sponsor of the college right now. They only need to confirm some information, so it shouldn't be too difficult."
Very well, it's the power of that damn money.
I must add one more thing: Ms. Juliana, you'd better not let anyone else know about your unprocedural actions, or sooner or later something serious will happen!
The little princess continued, "In short, this is a conclusion that can be reached with a little thought. Since there are multiple premises and concerns, the most direct way to get confirmation is to risk sneaking into the venue where he is holding the practical activity. And as a practical activity that is only open to students within the school, there are probably only a handful of people with the ability to join it."
"Furthermore, I learned from the dean that you were the only person she asked to handle this matter, so the conclusion is self-evident."
Grey suddenly stopped and looked at me: "Senior, how about adding me? You must need help."
“Although I’m only a second-year student, there must be things that only I can do.” She paused, and seeing that I didn’t react, she gave another reason, “Besides… I, like the headmaster, want to know what exactly happened to Professor Adrian.”
Her long hair swayed in the sudden wind, like a boiling flame in the morning light, scattering an orange-red halo.
But that doesn't move me.
Without much thought, I rejected her suggestion: "You should join the simpler projects like the others."
"The dungeon tours that allow everyone, including freshmen, to participate would be a great option, at least it would enrich our knowledge; or Professor Cecil's simulated battlefields, I've audited his classes a few times, and to be honest, they are really practical."
“But you need help, right?” Grey tilted her head.
I shrugged: "Don't worry, I called ahead."
“I didn’t go alone, and I’ll definitely be fine.” I paused for a moment, then turned my head away. “So, go back to your friends.”
I waved goodbye to the little princess, pulled up my hood, and quickly disappeared from her sight.
For those young children who haven't yet experienced real hardship, it's too early to go through these things. Whether the final outcome is joy or sorrow, whether it clarifies everything and confirms it was just a misjudgment, or whether they are forced to shed blood, these are not choices they should have to make.
Children should act like children.
Since there are still people ahead of them who can stand, they only need to maintain their original purity in this precious ivory tower.
Dressed in splendid clothes, playing the role of an adult, feeling smug about even the smallest achievements, and getting bothered by minor arguments with friends...
In any case, this is my own business, and there's no need to drag others into it.
I have a mentor to look after me constantly, so even if an accident happens, I won't be afraid. If I really can't handle it, I can just swallow my pride and call for help. At most, I'll get teased a bit, but that's nothing. However, if it really comes to that, I absolutely cannot consider others. My mentor, who wouldn't care anyway, might occasionally pull a fast one when in a good mood. Casually extending an invitation would be irresponsible.
However, as I told Grey, I wouldn't be foolish enough to come alone.
As early as last night, I compiled my recent findings and observations into a report, and had the hunting dog, who was freeloading on food and lodging, temporarily act as a messenger. After reading it, the dean relayed today's events to me, and specifically mentioned that Professor Adrian had applied to reschedule the practical activity, instructing me to be extra careful.
I looked up at the clock in the distance.
The enormous sundial, specially imported from Yongzhou to commemorate the academy's founding history, now stands quietly on the vast, unobstructed ground. The magnificent statue of the astrologer, in keeping with the tastes of the time, folds its wings but raises its head, tilting the long spear it holds high, casting deep shadows on the unevenly spaced markings around it.
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