Chapter 14: Sickness [Edit]
011 followed the host to find a temporary dormitory.
Probably for safety reasons, the Imperial School is divided into two campuses, the inner and outer campuses. Generally speaking, students who have just entered the school will be temporarily arranged to receive simple teaching in the outer campus before they undergo graded assessments.
After the assessment is completed, the examiners will evaluate and assign the students to instructors of different levels in the inner campus.
Even so, the facilities on the outer campus were enough to make Red Panda drop his jaw. [This is pure charity! I never thought a university with no tuition fees would have such great facilities!]
011 looked at the bright and clean double dormitory, and felt that it was as big as the two-bedroom, one-living room apartment in the host's house.
"It can't be said that there is no tuition fee at all. The selection criteria here are very strict." Lu Tai put down his luggage. He glanced at the name tag on the bed and found that only his name was posted. It seemed that he was the only one living here.
He didn't pay much attention to it. He just touched the panda's ear and calmly explained, "You have to complete the number of tasks required by the school within the next five years to graduate. During this period, you will only receive a subsidy, not a specified salary."
The tuition fees were only paid during this period, but considering the free food provided on campus, the school can be considered as doing charity.
[That's fine too. School is the safest place, and having food and drink is definitely better than being on the third floor underground.] 011 tugged on the host's finger, making him sit down, then laid on his lap, completely paralyzed.
Although he didn't do anything, it was still hard work for this ruthless little panda.
Lu Tai, who was always strict and old-fashioned, indulged the little panda and let him sit down, even leaving the half-packed luggage beside him unattended. "If you are tired, go to sleep. I will sit here and watch over you."
He raised his hand and touched the red panda's head.
Safety?
uncertain.
The Imperial Military Academy is known as the "Cradle of Stars" and is close to the most important military base in the Mors Galaxy. Many outstanding generals are instructors and mentors in the school, so from time to time, those lunatics sent by the Advent Mission will carry out suicide terrorist attacks in the name of justice.
Although the situation was brought under control by the military in a timely manner, it still caused considerable panic among the people.
After all, we are facing a group of persistent lunatics.
011 was a little tired. He felt that this was probably related to the bug brought back from the previous world. The energy consumption rate was much faster than before, but it didn't have much impact after all.
He glanced at the points cat and sighed, then became excited again at the thought of bullying the protagonist at night.
"I wonder how many points we can earn tonight. If Gary is here, we can bully them together." The red panda yawned, holding its tail. "But host, don't feel pressured. Let's secretly do some bad things to bully them first."
[This way you can earn points quickly without being noticed!]
Although 011 couldn't touch anything now, he still had his five senses. After lying down for a while, he smelled something strange on the bed, which made him even more drowsy.
Soon, he closed his eyes in a daze and turned into a cat sleeping soundly in the arms of his host.
Lu Tai looked at the little panda with some amusement. The little panda was so passionate one second and fell asleep the next. He was afraid that 011 would fall, so he pulled the little panda closer to his arms.
Looking at the unfamiliar environment around him, he didn't expect that he could actually successfully enroll in school.
All this is thanks to the red panda in my arms.
For Lu Tai, life is like his white shirt that was stained with mud when he fell into a pond when he was a child. He can neither take it off nor wash it clean, and it has rotted and smelled after years of contamination.
But God sent Yaoyao.
Although he knew the red panda couldn't hear him, Lu Tai still raised his lips in a rare gesture. He bent his straight back and pressed his face against the soft orange-red fur, then spoke softly, "Okay, let's earn a lot of points together."
Even if he had to die, it wouldn't matter.
——
The orientation session was held in a bustling building on the outer campus.
The auditorium was brightly lit, and people coming and going were all gifted people with elegant clothes, polite smiles and proper manners, making Lu Tai seem a little out of place.
011 lay on the host's shoulder, its tail rubbing against his chin and neck from time to time out of boredom. It had been awake for quite a while.
Then the host pinched his paw pad, with a strange patience on his pale handsome face, frowning slightly, and gently coaxing him not to play pranks at this time.
011 hugged his tail and nodded in confusion.
It must be because the hairs on the tail are too hard and pierced the host's skin like a steel needle, otherwise why would the host react so strongly after just these two touches?
He considers himself a red panda who is cruel and ruthless but very loyal.
Float up immediately to avoid hurting the host's self-esteem.
Smelling the aroma of delicious food in the air, 011's remaining sleepiness suddenly disappeared. While gazing at the various snacks on the table, he searched the crowd for the locations of the characters in the plot.
"Are you hungry, Yaoyao? I'll take you to a quiet and empty lounge to eat something?" Lu Tai noticed that the red panda was almost drooling, so he pretended to casually hold the red panda back in his arms and asked in a low voice.
011 looked at the host and immediately shook his head firmly.
His host's personality is disliked by everyone, so he has to save his points. What if he gets bullied by other classmates in a place where there are no people? It is better to stay where there are many people.
Lu Tai also roughly guessed what the red panda was thinking, and the coldness between his brows melted a little. "It doesn't matter. I don't think anyone would want to be the first to do this."
As fate would have it, what happened on the third underground floor gave him a disguise whose true or falsehood was unclear.
Even if there were people in the military academy who really disliked him, they would still have to consider the people behind him in the rumors. This was much better than the campus life he had expected.
[That seems to be the case.] 011 also noticed that the people around him were just casually glancing over here, with no intention of coming over, but he still shook his head, [Forget it.]
He was counting on the upcoming farce to earn points.
But the plot hasn't started yet, and the red panda doesn't know what to do so he can only lie in his host's arms and do nothing.
It's just boring to look at the fake smiles on a group of people's faces.
Just when 011 wanted to lie in the host's arms and take a nap to get through this period, the voices of two students beside him coincidentally rang out at the same time.
"It's so boring here. If I didn't have to listen to Dad's socializing, I would go play in the garden out back."
"Yes, I heard there's a big lake there! There's a whole pond of lotus flowers, and there are also a lot of small fish in the lake. Many seniors like to catch them and keep them for fun."
…
This really hit the nail on the head for 011.
The host seemed to have noticed his excitement and rubbed the tip of his ear soothingly. "Are you feeling too stuffy here? How about we go play in the garden outside?"
"I checked when I came here. There are not too many people there, not too few. There is no need to worry about anyone tripping you up."
After all, it's more spacious outside, so you can put the red panda down to play without worrying about it suddenly running into the crowd and disappearing.
011's previously limp orange ears instantly stood up straight upon hearing this. "Really?! Then I'm going! I'm almost falling asleep listening to them talking about things I don't understand!"
The stock market and businesses are in a mess.
Even at such a young age, he still has a class vibe.
"Okay." Lu Tai's gloomy brows softened a little. He turned around and let the little panda stand on his shoulders. He used one hand to hold it steady to make sure it would not fall, and then walked towards the door.
Just like the cold reception he received when he arrived, his departure did not attract much attention.
…
The outer campus is divided into four areas. Unlike the high-tech east, west and south areas, the buildings in the north area, except for the auditorium, are all lush green.
The "small" garden covers an area of 30 hectares.
Even though as a system, 011 didn't need to breathe, but when he looked at the lush green scene in front of him, he still tried to take a few deep breaths.
Urging the host to put him down, the red panda patted the host's paws excitedly, "Host, I want to go see that pond full of small flowers. I'll pick the most beautiful one for you later!"
It is the nature of small animals to like nature.
Even if he is a red panda system.
"...Okay." Lu Tai frowned slightly as he looked at the pool water shimmering in the moonlight.
But seeing that the red panda was so interested, he finally compromised and carried him in that direction. If he paid more attention, he would not fall.
I guess...
Lu Tai looked uncertainly at the little one in his arms who was eager to get out.
The scene of a Q-version red panda being scared by its tail and almost falling off the bed played in my mind, but this time the scene was changed from the dormitory to the dark and deep pool not far away.
A red panda this size could just plop down and disappear.
Lu Tai's eyelids twitched.
[Host?] 011 Claw patted him, and when he stopped and tilted his head in confusion, the tips of his ears twitched twice.
It does look very well-behaved.
But Lu Tai was always worried, and worried that he was being too strict and would upset the little panda. After thinking for a moment, he continued to hug the panda and pretended to have just remembered something and walked forward. "It's okay, I just remembered a strange rumor about this pond in the school."
The tall young man had a gloomy expression, and his mature and advanced academic demeanor made him seem very reliable.
[What rumor?] 011 piqued his interest and subconsciously stopped struggling, clinging to his tail. He looked unconcerned, but he didn't dare look in that direction.
Lu Tai still looked reliable, but his handsome and deep eyes looked a little eerie in the shadows.
He looked at the panda's fearful yet curious expression and wondered if he was just being soft-hearted. He used his large, warm palm to shield the panda from the darkness and cold. "Nothing much. I just heard a student accidentally fell in there."
"Rumor has it that although the body has been recovered, the spirit has merged with something else and turned into a monster."
Lu Tai slowed down his pace.
[So, what happened next?] 011 wanted to hold onto his tail and cover his ears, but he only had two paws, so he could only grab the host's big hand to cover his ears.
Lu Tai let him do what he wanted with an indulgent look on his face.
But he continued mercilessly, "Later, I heard that anyone who passed by the pond at night would be dragged under by him with resentment. Many people heard the sound of struggling water, but when they went to look for it, the surface was calm."
“It’s like it’s attracting the next person to come closer.”
The faint voice rushed into 011's covered ears like a ghost.
The little panda didn't dare to go to the river to pick flowers. Maybe it was due to psychological suggestion, but he secretly glanced at the mirror-like calm water. It really seemed like there was some magic power that could control people to jump in and break the tranquility.
He tried to tell himself that these were all rumors, but as he looked, a dark shadow really appeared before his eyes.
011 grabbed the host's sleeve in horror and was about to tell the host something, but the next scene made his back shiver. He let out a howl and dived into the host's arms.
At the same time, accompanied by a splash, a slender black shadow fell into the pool in a mess.
[Su, host! ]
[It's haunted!]
The sudden scene scared 011 so much that he grabbed the host's neck and climbed up. His mind went blank. "Is that monster going to force us to jump down? I don't want my hair to get wet!"
"Don't cry, Yaoyao. Maybe some small animal fell down accidentally." Lu Tai didn't expect him to be so scared.
She quickly patted the orange ball in her arms that looked even rounder after its fur had stood up. The word "regret" was written all over her face. She could only helplessly let him open her collar and get into his coat, shivering.
011 only dared to show a pair of ears, which were trembling slightly.
As a system that had experienced the psychic dimension, he looked at the ripples on the water with some anxiety. "Host, how can we save this unfortunate fellow? Otherwise, we should call the instructors over!"
The red panda looked anxious.
Lu Tai was worried that Yaoyao would be frightened. He wanted to explain but was afraid of being disliked for this lie. So he finally confessed, "I'm sorry, Yaoyao, I shouldn't have scared you. Although there is indeed such a legend, it's all a lie."
"Don't worry, I'll go get him out. You just sit here and don't run around." He put Yaoyao on the rock under the tree.
011 was still extremely worried after hearing the host's explanation. There must have been a similar incident before, but this time the host wasn't as gentle as usual. Instead, he walked towards the pool with great determination, "Host, be careful!"
Glancing at the dark water, the red panda was afraid that the evil spirits in the lake would suddenly appear, so he quickly hugged his coat, leaving only a pair of ear tips exposed.
This is how it plays out in horror movies. He silently pays attention to the host's situation so that he can help at any time, but for some reason he always feels like he has forgotten something.
011 thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he simply shook his head to get rid of the worry.
After watching the host jump into the water and finally pull the struggling human out, he hurried over, but before he got close, he saw a group of figures suddenly appear in front of him.
011 didn't look carefully and quickly jumped into the host's arms, [Host, are you okay?]
"...Ahem, it's okay." Lu Tai was in a state of disarray, his clothes already damp and clinging to his waist and abdomen, which were covered with a thin layer of muscle. "I'm sorry, Yaoyao, you see, I'm fine. So there are no ghosts in this world, don't be afraid."
Perhaps because he choked on water, his eyes were a little red and he lowered his eyelids slightly, showing a fragile and weak look.
011 inexplicably felt like he was a large guard dog, trying hard to keep his master away from danger, but because he was too strong, even if he carefully bit the corner of his clothes, he was still pulled down by his master.
"Forget it, I forgive you. I'm not some willful, dictatorial, bad system." The red panda patted his head generously.
It always feels like raising a dog.
However, 011 was still a little angry. When he was about to teach the host a lesson, a very unfamiliar voice with sarcasm suddenly came from behind him.
"Look who is this?"
The sound of leather shoes hitting the ground was heard. 011 turned around curiously and saw a group of people led by a young man with golden curly hair and luxurious clothes standing in front of them.
"Why is Senior Fran so miserable? Could it be that his previous injury hasn't fully healed yet? How could he have nearly drowned?"
With a fake worry, the golden-haired man looked down at the young man who had just gotten up from the ground with gritted teeth, "This really makes me, junior, extremely worried."
He was obviously here to pick a fight, and no one stood up after his words of praise and sarcasm.
[Oh no! I told you I forgot something!] 011 almost blacked out at the sight of this familiar scene. [Host, we rescued Fran! QAQ]
Originally, the protagonist was supposed to be trapped in the water for a long time because of the effects of the drug and couldn't climb out before being rescued.
This will pave the way for slapping these people in the face in the future.
011 glanced at the world's integrity with a worried look, and only felt slightly relieved when he found it was still normal. "Thankfully, he's fine. We can just secretly point fingers at him in the crowd as planned."
[I'm sure I can scold him until he cries.]
The red panda looked around with a strong sense of stealth, ready to find an opportunity to take its host into the group of onlookers.
Therefore, he did not notice that the young man, who was in a dishevel but still elegant and noble, had his dark eyelashes trembling slightly, but he quickly concealed all his emotions.
The clear and clean boy's voice seemed to be right next to my ear.
Fran didn't have much emotion, he just felt that he was destined to disappoint the other party.
"I have recovered a long time ago, but thank you for your concern, His Royal Highness the Third Prince." Fran's long black hair was soaked, and his pale and handsome face inexplicably had a chilling look in the shadows.
He was able to hold back his anger in the face of teasing that any discerning person could see was humiliating.
The third prince looked at Fran with a higher opinion.
But he hadn't vented his anger yet. He squinted his eyes at the other person and said, "If you're not feeling well, don't force yourself. You're always occupying the top student position. You're just like your father who's obsessed with power."
Everyone knows that Fran's father was recently promoted to Minister of Finance.
Originally, that position should have belonged to his uncle, but it was taken by the damn Fran's father.
Even his uncle was disappointed in him!
The third prince was reluctant to argue with his elders, so he set his sights on Fran, who was the center of attention.
Isn’t it only natural that a son pays his father’s debts?
Fran felt the unusual restlessness in his spiritual sea and the coldness emanating from inside out after entering the water. He probably guessed that the medicine came from the other party, and his eyes sank inch by inch.
The Third Prince obviously misunderstood his silence.
"Really? I've been annoyed by your arrogant attitude for a long time. You're just a dog of the Fes royal family." The third prince walked over slowly, his eyes full of malice. "I haven't admired you enough, how can you climb out of the water?"
As the most favored child, he was domineering and used to kicking people.
But the next moment, he was pressed down by the sudden gravity, and his joints were pressed down with a teeth-grinding creaking sound. Fran stood there looking at him, his eyes circling around his neck like a poisonous snake.
It seemed as if it would wrap around him and take his life in the next second.
At this moment, everyone who had just pretended to be deaf and dumb to the Third Prince's actions finally reacted.
"Stop it now! Fran, what are you doing? Attacking the royal family is a serious crime! No matter how deep your resentment is, you can't take it out on His Royal Highness the Third Prince!"
"Yes, the medicine isn't for His Royal Highness the Third Prince..."
…
As soon as the words fell, the person who spoke seemed to realize that there was something wrong with the words and quickly stopped talking.
But the atmosphere still froze for a moment.
[Hahaha, there are actually such stupid people in the world.] 011 was lying on the host's shoulder, watching this scene in shock. [There are actually people who confess without being asked.]
[Fran never mentioned the fact that he was drugged.]
The little panda almost laughed out loud as he looked at the Third Prince's gloomy face.
As Fran listened to the young man's undisguised gloating, his originally gloomy brows couldn't help but relax a little. He was curious about the other party's identity and why he dared to laugh at him under the nose of the vengeful Third Prince.
But when he glanced at the crowd, he was surprised to find that no one spoke at this moment.
It was as if the voice was just his illusion.
Could it be that the Third Prince gave him some new potion?
Fran was rarely stunned, but he quickly recovered and looked at the Third Prince, whose fingers were shaking with anger. "Your Highness, I want to know why your servant knew I was drugged."
His tone was not aggressive, but there was a gloomy and cold chill in his eyes.
"Fran, what are you talking about? Are you crazy?" The Third Prince said with a fake smile, glaring at him. "Are you trying to frame me?"
He walked closer, and when he was one step away from Fran, he smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "Tsk, Fran."
"I know what you're thinking, but I'm not that idiot Eugene. As if you didn't know, all the surveillance cameras in the reception room on the second floor are broken."
"Look, even God doesn't help you."
The Third Prince pressed his leg, his tone cold and vicious, "Hurry to the infirmary. That Tov potion is unstable. If you go too late and get frozen, it will be more harm than good."
He stared at Fran's forehead covered in cold sweat and glanced approvingly at the followers behind him.
"That Tov potion?" 011 thoughtfully searched for information in a corner where no one could see. "This Third Prince is truly wicked, actually using this medicine!"
Natov is colorless and odorless, and is extremely volatile in the air, so it can only be stored in water.
The medicinal properties are strong, which is mainly manifested in that it will accelerate the increase in human body temperature when it first enters the human body, but if the human body temperature begins to drop, the tof substance will absorb the heat!
This is a deliberate attempt to cripple the protagonist!
011 looked at the protagonist worriedly, checked the plot, and found that there was nothing serious, so he felt relieved.
but……
Then Fran heard the boy's voice again.
[The Third Prince is quite self-aware, but he seems to have forgotten one thing. Although he is not a fool, his follower Eugene is a fool.]
[Who would poison someone and not immediately dispose of the evidence? Instead, they'd be so careless as to just put it in their pocket and run off to watch the fun!]
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