Chapter 26: The Conflict between Master and Apprentice
Inside Valhalla, Angelo looked at the two small boxes on the table with some surprise, each containing a fist-sized bloodshot eyeball.
"I didn't expect that the one-eyed crocodile that stayed in the mist swamp had undergone a strange change. Angelo was also a little surprised, "This is my negligence, if I had known about this situation in advance, I would never have let you take this risk." ”
After listening to the descriptions of Naxi and the others, Angelo was also taken aback. Dealing with a mutated beast in the Devilish Land is a risky challenge, as even a high-level mage would have to work hard to kill it once and for all. Unexpectedly, Angelo of the Naxi River killed the two-headed crocodile unscathed, Angelo couldn't help but praise the two of them for their improvisation, and at the same time wiped a cold sweat for himself.
If any of them were to have an accident in the process of hunting the one-eyed crocodile, it would greatly affect Angelo's plans, and it could even be said that it would directly affect the upcoming sacrifice call.
Thankfully, both Nashy and Malfoy did a great job and came back unharmed, much to Angelo's relief.
"Teacher, is there anything else you need us to do?" Malfoy said.
With more than half a month to go before the Scarlet Moon appears, Malfoy wonders what else needs to be done in the meantime. In order to be able to face the murderer of his classmate and friend, Malfoy had long been determined to suppress everything.
Angelo thought for a moment and said, "Actually, it's nothing, after you bring back the eyeballs of the one-eyed crocodile, the substitute for the blood sacrifice summoning is almost ready." All you two have to do now is to work out and improve your strength before that day comes. Especially Naxi, you haven't broken through the bottleneck of the junior battle mage yet, so you have to hurry. If you don't have the strength of an intermediate battle mage, you will easily die in the battle to hunt down the Abyss Demon. ”
After hearing this, Naxi suddenly felt that his future was dark again. From Malfoy's mouth, he knew that there was not much time left before the Scarlet Moon. Although he was confident that he would be able to break through the junior battle mages in the next few years, he was not so confident when he thought about facing demons that only appeared in the legends of the brave.
Even those ** masters who have stepped into the legendary realm are not completely sure to deal with the threat from the abyss, and what can they do as a small battle mage. As long as Angelo wants to defeat the demon who doesn't even have a name, Naxi feels that he will become cannon fodder in that demon slaying battle.
"Okay, I'll try. After half a sound, Naxi said a little weakly.
Seeing Naxi's dejected appearance, Angelo didn't criticize as usual. He smiled and said, "Naxi, just do your best, I'm sure you can do it." ”
I have to say that Angelo's comfort made Naxi subtract a little negativity in his heart. Looking at the smiling mentor, Naxi was embarrassed to say those deflating words: "Teacher Angelo, if there is nothing to do, then I will go to the training ground to practice." ”
"Okay, go ahead, I'll go and see you later if I have time. Malfoy, you stay for a moment, I have something to discuss with you. Angelo casually closed the two boxes containing the one-eyed crocodile eyeballs.
Nashi glanced at Malfoy, who was a little confused, and Angelo, who was sitting across from him, and saw that something was wrong with the atmosphere. He then stood up and left the office of the Dean of the Immortal Academy.
After Nacy left, Angelo pushed one of the boxes in front of Malfoy.
"Teacher, what are you going to do here?" Malfoy didn't understand what Angelo meant.
Angelo took a sip of the cold black tea and said, "Later, you will bring this thing to the master craftsman of the academy, Makrov, you just need to tell him that this is my thing, and he will know what to do." ”
"Okay, teacher, I'll go. Malfoy accepted the small box and stood up to leave.
Angelo suddenly remembered something, and he stopped Malfoy: "By the way, Malfoy, don't mention to Naxi about me asking you to go to the master craftsman Makrov, including everything the master craftsman said to you next." ”
Malfoy was a little puzzled by this request: "Why, teacher?"
Although Naxi had only been at Valhalla for more than half a year, Malfoy had already taken care of this junior as if he were his own brother. He couldn't understand why Angelo, as a mentor, would make such an arrangement, as if Naxi had never been his disciple.
"Don't ask why, just do it. Angelo's face suddenly became a little haggard, "We don't have the time or energy to hesitate. Sometimes, we have to make some cruel choices. If we don't take advantage of the Scarlet Moon to defeat the demon who took control of Katrina, we really won't have a chance to save Katrina. ”
Malfoy was a little confused by what the different teachers wrote, and he said, "Teacher, if that day really comes, I hope you don't arrange for Naxi to participate in the battle with the demons, he is too weak. ”
Malfoy, who had been training with Naxi, was well aware of Naxi's strength, and if he was allowed to join the dangerous battle of slaying demons, then only death awaited him.
"Well, Nashi is the key to our defeat over the demons, and he will not be absent from the Crimson Moon's call for sacrifice no matter what. Angelo flatly declined Malfoy's request.
Hearing this, Malfoy's demeanor also changed, and he said with some anger: "Teacher, if I can, I hope that I can be on the front line against that demon! I will kill that demon with my own hands and avenge my dead friend." I don't want more souls to become the playthings of that demon. ”
Angelo did not immediately respond to his disciple's request: "I know that it is not easy to hunt down a demon that has crossed over from another world, and it can be said that it is full of risks, and there is a possibility that all of us may die if we are not careful." I can understand how you feel about avenging Natasha and them, but I can't do that. This damn demon has used my daughter to harvest so many souls, and every dream I've had over the years has been about shattering him into pieces!"
At this time, the atmosphere in the room has become a little awkward. The two people most hurt by the demon were silent, both aware of each other's desperate desire for revenge.
After a long time, Angelo said: "Regarding this operation, I will make the most delicate arrangements to minimize possible casualties. We cannot tolerate the demon hiding in the abyss continuing to play with Katrina's soul. ”
Saying that, Angelo let out a long sigh and said, "You should quickly send this scaly crocodile's one-eyed to the master craftsman, this is related to whether the blood sacrifice summoning can be carried out smoothly." ”
"I see, teacher. With that, Malfoy turned and left.
In the empty room, Angelo was the only one left sitting quietly in the chair.
Angelo looked up at the portraits that hung on the walls around him, and his heart churned.
The people in the painting are the most outstanding talents of the Evermagic Academy in the past generations, and it is precisely because of their dedication that the status of the Evermagic Academy in Yefaran is today. The countless sacrifices and efforts in this are all too clear to Angelo, as an old man of Valhalla.
Although he is now only the vice president of Valhalla, he has been the de facto leader of the house since the dean handed everything over to him. I believe that in another three or five years, I will be the only dean of this college, and I will lead LinkedIn Academy to a brighter future.
But now he wants to gamble everything in Valhalla to kill the demon who is hiding in the abyss of a thousand pupils but playing with his daughter. It was a choice that Angello had struggled with the most, and he had not been able to make such a seemingly ridiculous decision until now.
You must know that even as a member of the Mage Council, summoning demons from the abyss in Yepharanli is an act that is forbidden by all his peers. This kind of behavior can ruin the entire Valhalla at any time.
The sudden wind blew the curtains on the windows, and the dazzling sunlight illuminated the somewhat dimly lit headmaster's room.
Angelo woke up in the silence of his gaze, and his heart had already made the cruelest choice.
He muttered, "Who called me a father?" ”
ps: Earlier, I don't know when I will have to work overtime, and I am afraid that I will be interrupted because of this.
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