Chapter 52: Cooperation?
Facing the former Dark Eater who knelt on one knee, Qin Ran didn't speak immediately, but picked up the communicator on the table and beckoned to the frost wolf.
The clever frost wolf immediately ran over, picked up the communicator and ran out, and when he sensed that safe enough distance through the contract, Qin Ran opened his mouth and asked, "Rest, who among the Dark Eaters might have meal-level food?" β
"As far as I know, no."
"Dark eaters are essentially raiders, unless there is an accident, they will eat most of the food they get their hands on as soon as possible, and use it to enhance their strength."
The former Dark Eater shook his head.
"Is that so?"
Although there had already been a similar guess, when this guess was confirmed, Qin Ran still had some regrets.
However, this did not prevent Qin Ran from questioning the former Dark Eater later.
Compared with the information obtained from books, the information in Lester's mouth in front of him is undoubtedly more concrete, comprehensive and true.
"The Darkeaters have a loose alliance structure, and they will hold occasional gatherings and the like, most of the time, to provide shelter for the Darkeaters, of course, you need to be paid accordingly, and if not, don't want to get the slightest help."
"There are very few fights between the Dark Eaters, but it is not impossible, once it breaks out, it is basically a life-and-death battle, and the Dark Eaters Alliance will not give any help to both sides, nor will it dissuade them."
"The Dark Eaters Alliance of Treotene was once wiped out by the head of Region E, Ron Muth, but it soon revived, and the Dark Eaters became more and more careful to conceal themselves."
Lester told everything he knew, including those who had not informed Seniors and the clerk.
"Resurgence?"
"Is there a lot of people?"
Qin Ran immediately asked when he heard what he was most interested in.
"I can't say for sure, but based on the last meeting, there were 30 people in attendance, which is definitely not a small number."
"Because, many Dark Eaters don't attend these gatherings at all, they are more accustomed to sending representatives to attend, at least the things that appeared at that meeting are definitely not something that one or two people can collect."
Lester made his own inference.
"When is the next gathering of the Dark Eaters?"
Qin Ran continued to ask.
"If the date hadn't changed, it would have been during the three days of Teorit's anniversary!"
Lester replied.
Treot's anniversary, Qin Ran knew, and it was still the information he got in the books.
Beginning on the second Friday of the second week of October and continuing until the early hours of Sunday, Teorit celebrates its anniversary for three days, with a year-round curfew, during which Teorit takes to the streets to celebrate in their own way.
Fireworks, floats are a must.
But what Qin Ran remembered the most was the 'Food Battle' mentioned above, a battle match where you could get food at a tenth of the usual price, or even lower.
Unconsciously, Qin Ran felt his saliva secrete rapidly again.
He took a deep breath and swallowed his saliva back.
There was still a time when he needed to endure.
And, there's more important things to do.
It was about half an hour of conversation, and it was only when the sky was slightly lit up that the conversation really ended.
"My lord, if you don't feel at ease with the communicator, you can leave it to me to transform it."
At the end of the conversation, Lester said suddenly.
"Okay."
Qin Ran glanced at the dark eater in surprise, what he didn't expect was that the other party was actually good at mechanical transformation, and when the other party took out the tool kit he was carrying, and easily disassembled the communicator that the frost wolf brought back, Qin Ran wisely chose to give up watching.
He couldn't understand a lot of electrofusion, transistors, etc.
Although after becoming a lone wanderer, Qin Ran tried his best to make himself more comprehensive, but this 'comprehensive' favored the battle.
As for beyond the fight?
You can't expect one person to be omniscient.
Just like you can't expect Qin Ran to give the food in his hand to other strangers.
About twenty minutes later, Lester handed over the installed communicator to Qin Ran.
"There's no problem inside, I've also added a defense module to make it impossible to eavesdrop, and even if someone actually breaches its defense module, it will call the police."
Lester explained to Qin Ran.
When Qin Ran was able to use this communicator proficiently, the entire apartment was already lively, and the freshmen woke up from their sleep again to welcome the new day.
But every day at Teorit is destined to be extraordinary.
What happened last night has long since spread throughout the year.
Whether it is the death of more than fifty people, or the abandonment of the dark eaters, in the eyes of all new students, it is so legendary.
And when two legendary things come from one person, that person naturally becomes legendary.
Every freshman who passed by the door of Qin Ran's room would stop and stop, and they looked there in awe, even Mika and Stalter.
Especially Maika.
"Is the gap so big?"
The freshman chief's lieutenant muttered in a low voice.
Maika is not afraid of fighting, and is even very fond of fighting in some ways, but because of this, he is quite self-aware.
One man faces fifty people.
Even with some special ability, he can't defeat it.
You must know that the number of fifty is no longer a quantitative change that causes a qualitative change, but every opponent who needs to be taken seriously by him to be able to win.
Once more than two?
Definitely lose!
Having learned the identities of the attackers from a friend next to her, Mika knew this.
"Don't worry, the Chief is not the same as us."
Seeing that his friend had lost his soul since he woke up, Stalter regretted telling his friend what he knew.
"Uh-huh."
Maika nodded repeatedly, but could clearly see that her eyes were not in focus.
"Don't forget that we're here to report to the Chief."
Standt accentuated the conversation, but Maika had not returned to her normal state.
Stalter sighed and walked to Qin Ran's door, about to knock on the door, but the moment Stalter raised his hand, the door opened.
"Chief, morning."
Stalter was stunned for a moment, and immediately greeted.
Not only Stalter, but the surrounding freshmen immediately greeted Qin Ran when they saw him.
"Chief, morning."
"Hmm."
Qin Ran nodded slightly, in response.
The freshmen immediately sped up their departure.
They knew very well why the two chief assistants to the freshmen, Stalter and Mika, were here.
They didn't want to stay here and affect the reports of these two, even the freshmen who were the most curious in their hearts, wanted to take a look at Qin Ran more, and wanted to find out how Qin Ran was different from ordinary people, didn't stay for long.
You know, this debriefing is crucial, and if something bad happens, it's them who are unlucky.
"Is there something wrong?"
Qin Ran asked directly.
"It's about the instruction class!"
"The orientation class for the third graders, which was originally scheduled for the weekend, was changed to this morning, and it was attended by representatives of the second, third, and fourth graders."
Stalter replied.
Then, after a pause, he looked at Qin Ran's still indifferent face, and then continued: "According to the information I have received, this is the practice of 'friendly display of strength' for senior students. β
"Of course, such friendliness only does not involve death."
"It is common for the nose to be bruised and swollen or to have broken bones and tendons."
"And the chief student and the two assistants of the chief student are generally the objects of key attention."
"Is it mandatory?"
Qin Ran asked.
"Not necessarily ......"
"Then I won't participate."
Qin Ran said very simply.
"But if you participate and defeat the senior students, you will get the corresponding 'fast' and 'bento' level food......
"When does it start?"
Qin Ran asked more simply.
Are you changing too quickly for the sake of food?
The corners of Stallt's mouth twitched and he looked at Qin Ran, but he still said in a clear voice: "Ten o'clock in the morning, the big playground in Area E." β
"I'll be there on time."
After Qin Ran finished speaking, he closed the door.
Looking at the closed door, Stente had a wry smile on his face.
He has more to report on the work of the Chief Student.
But wisely, he didn't knock again.
Dragging Mika, who was still in a trance, Stalter walked to the cafeteria.
However, when Stalter came to the cafeteria, he found that Qin Ran, who was obviously supposed to be behind them, actually appeared in front of them.
"You're really punctual."
Standt chased after him quickly, and as he spoke, he glanced at the young man in his early twenties who was standing beside Qin Ran with a cold face.
Is he the Dark Eater?
Stalter guessed.
"It's not gentlemanly to let food wait."
Qin Ran replied.
"I hope you will carry forward this gentlemanly demeanor, at least in the face of your job as a chief student."
Ran ran into Qin Ran again, Stalter would not give up such an opportunity, he reminded Qin Ran, hoping that Qin Ran could fulfill his duties.
But then, Stalter realized how naΓ―ve he was.
"Isn't it you?"
Qin Ran asked in surprise, as if Stalter had said something that violated common sense.
"But we can't replace you!"
Stante emphasized.
"Of course you can't replace me, but ...... The work that the chief student did not complete could be handed over to two assistant principal students. β
"You're doing a great job, keep it up."
"I believe in you!"
Qin Ran nodded in agreement, and after giving Stalter an encouraging look, he sped up his pace, leaving Stalter, who was dragging Mika, standing in place.
Stallt looked at Qin Ran's back and raised his hand, wanting to say something.
But in the end, nothing was said.
"Maika, it looks like we're going to be doubling our workload all the time...... Huh, Maika? β
When Standt turned his head to complain to his friend and discuss the work arrangement, he found that his friend who had been dragging him in a trance had already walked up the steps of the cafeteria and walked quickly into the cafeteria.
Suddenly, Stalter was left alone.
He stared blankly ahead, and finally let out a sigh.
It's full of melancholy.
β¦β¦
"ABC comes three packages each."
"Lester what do you need?"
Last night's battle was not just the harvest of props, Qin Ran also found enough coins on those attackers.
"B meal, one serving"
The former dark eater's gaze swept over the menu, choosing the most exquisite-looking one of them.
The speed of food in the cafeteria was as fast as ever, just like the speed at which Qin Ran ate.
The nine breakfasts were quickly swept away, and the former Dark Eater had just finished eating that one and was about to put the dishes in the sink.
However, just as the former Dark Eater picked up the dishes, a feeling of being watched rose from the bottom of his heart.
Without any hesitation, the former Dark Eater put down the utensils and blocked in front of Qin Ran.
"Who?"
"Come out!"
The former Dark Eater whispered.
"Don't get me wrong, 2567 and I are old friends."
With this voice, Oliver, dressed in a black suit. Ryder walked in, the red handkerchief on his chest still standing out.
The former Dark Eater did not leave Qin Ran's body, still looking at Oliver vigilantly. Ryder.
He instinctively sensed a danger from the other party's body.
"It's alright, Rest."
After Qin Ran said a word to the former Dark Eater, he looked at Oliver. Ryder, a polite and polite smile appeared on his face.
"I hope you remember our trading hours."
Qin Ran reminded the other party.
According to the agreement between the two parties, Qin Ran exchanged one 'lunch' close to the 'main meal' level, two normal-level 'bento', and seven 'fast food' in exchange for one 'meal' level food from the other party, with a one-week time limit, and this time was coming soon.
"Of course I do."
"That's why I'm here."
"However, 2567, you are really amazing, your deeds have made many people around me marvel."
"I heard you've been to Professor Smith's lab before?"
Oliver. Ryder replied, with an obvious compliment, and then, abruptly, the other man took a turn of words.
"Hmm."
Qin Ran nodded quietly.
"What do you think of there?"
Oliver. Ryder was careful with his words.
"What do you mean?"
Qin Ran, who vaguely guessed what the other party wanted to do, asked rhetorically in a pretended puzzlement.
"I hope to have a deeper cooperation with 2567 you."
"Reward for a portion of food above the 'main meal' level."
"If you agree, we'll sign the notarial deed right away."
Oliver. Ryder said with a smile.
"Oh, what kind of collaboration is worth a meal above the 'main meal' level?"
Qin Ran was not moved at all.
Although he was very tempted by the food above the level of a 'main meal', at the moment he was more vigilant in his heart.
Of course, there was a look of interest on his face, and seeing such a look, Oliver. Ryder obviously misunderstood something, and the other party lowered his voice.
"Do you know what Professor Smith is working on?"