Chapter Thirty-Four: The Cold Light of Threat
Roger and Tsukiki Hanama walked out of the martial arts arena side by side, as if they had a heart, they both had something to say to each other, of course, it was not a friendly conversation.
"I wonder if you've eaten the summoner, or if the gluttonous eater himself has been able to control the animals it eats?", the account of the gluttonous eater is more vague than that of the puppeteer, and as far as Roger himself is concerned, he trusts the latter more.
Hanama Tsukiki put one hand in his pocket and stroked his shiny hair with the other: "Roger-san, cannibalism is an illegal act of doctrine, how can a good citizen under the blessing of the Holy Light do something that violates the doctrine?"
Answering slyly, Roger smiled: "Unfortunately, although gluttonous eaters are not explicitly forbidden by the Holy See, they are also not allowed to bathe in the Holy Light. Gluttony is a person who has been outcast by the Holy See and can only live in darkness, and if he sees the light, it is in itself contrary to the teachings of the Holy See",
"And there is only one result of violating the doctrine, isn't it?", Roger's answer was sharper.
Hanama Tsukiki didn't care, and smiled: "Roger, are you sure this is where the light is, not the abyss of darkness?"
A question that hit the nail on the head, it seems that he also found the same problem, and most of the students in this academy have problems.
Hanama Tsukiki, Ou Eagle, Hound Dog, Alice, including herself, most people have a dark side. That's the case with the students who come in, but what about the teachers?
Is Principal Adams' face real?
Roger had the gold coin in his hand, and he still maintained the habit he had developed on the island of Coloka.
"Even though there are dark corners in the headquarters of the Holy See of Light, there is still light there. Tsukiki Hanama, if you take me as an opponent, it's a pity, you messed with the wrong person, I don't care how miserable that idiot is Oira Eagle, I know he's just as unimportant to you, but Alice is hurt by it, and if she is substantially hurt you will pay an unimaginable price",
Roger first dissected, then explicit threats: "Just think about it, if the people here know your gluttonous identity, will you be able to stay?"
"Hahahaha, Roger, you are really smart and crazy", Hanama Tsukiki burst out laughing and attracted the nearby students to watch, he immediately approached Roger and lowered his voice: "But this is not a wise thing to do, because I have reached an agreement with the beloved principal, and my identity must not be revealed, do you want to drag the respected principal into the water because of me?",
His words are equally indistinguishable from falsehood, equally cunning
Roger looked into his eyes seriously: "Hanama Tsukiki, we are the most suitable for such a simple and direct conversation, to be honest, Alice's affairs are both unexpected by me and unexpected by you, isn't it?
Speaking of this, he felt a little pain in his heart, maybe he didn't know much about the bloody incident before, but now it was very clear, Alice cut off Ou Ying's hands and tongue to chop it up just so that he wouldn't even be able to write about the Death Fighting Tower. Because once this matter is confirmed, neither she nor Alice can stay in the Crape Myrtle Academy anymore, she is to protect herself, how can such a mind be hidden from Roger?
"Tsukiki Hanama, if something happens to Alice, even the headmaster's card won't protect you", Roger looked into his eyes.
Hanama Tsukiki waved his hand: "Ah, that's a pity, Roger, Miss Alice's affair is really just an accident, I admit that the only thing that has interested me from beginning to end is you, Roger",
He leaned in a little closer and smiled: "And your mysterious black box",
He did mention the black box, and Roger smiled: "Kind reminder, that's not something you should be interested in",
Hanama Tsukiki seemed to have heard the best joke in the world: "Roger, do you think that as a person who should not exist in the eyes of the world, is there anything that should not exist for him?", he glanced at the direction of the gate of the Crape Myrtle Academy playfully: "That black box is there, if I want to take it, no one can stop it, what do you think?",
"As a good mechanic, I'm sure anyone who gets it won't be able to open it, but if it does, I can't guarantee that the Templars won't come because of it," Roger said, glancing at the Holy See logo on the upper floor of the dormitory.
Gluttony is not explicitly forbidden, but the Knights Templar are happy to hunt down such a dark profession.
Then there was a silence, neither of them spoke, they were both analyzing the pros and cons, and after a long time, Tsukiki Hanama broke the sad silence with a burst of laughter. ,
"Hahahaha, Roger, I'm joking, I've been just appreciating you from beginning to end, I'm curious about you, I'll help you rescue the lovely Miss Alice, I hope we can get along happily in Crape Myrtle in the future",
He waved his hand and walked into the school building alone, looking at his back, the smile on Roger's face disappeared, and he knew that Hanama Tsukiki must have the same gloomy expression as himself.
No one was able to take advantage of this confrontation, and he could only be regarded as a miserable victory at best, but the hidden worries that emerged were also greater.
If the bald boy in the black box lets him know, he's at a disadvantage.
Then there's Principal Adams, with whom Roger feels compelled to have a good conversation.
Originally, there was an agreement with Sanglu tonight, but because of Alice's business, it had to be canceled. Although introverted, Sangrau was very understanding, and comforted him a few words with some smugness.
In the evening, although Roger didn't have the heart to eat dinner, he still went to the restaurant to buy chicken legs, beef and vegetables for Alice, and made another box of lunch.
Roger didn't know where Alice had been taken, so he had to go to the principal's office to ask Adams first, which was on the first floor of the school building.
The large office in the middle of the first floor of the building, which is the most conspicuous position in the entire building, has a door open all year round, and Principal Adams has always shown this kind and open attitude.
When Roger walked to the door of the office, a middle-aged man with a big belly just came out of it, he looked angry, and he strode out of the school building without looking at Roger.
"Headmaster", Roger walked into the principal's room, Adams was stuffing a letter in his hand into the drawer, and after hearing Roger's voice, he smiled softly: "Roger, I was looking for you",
"I'm sorry, I have to tell you that the Tully family has sent a letter asking us to hand Alice over to them, and the attitude of the Bullock family is the same as that of the Tully family, I think you also saw the grumpy head of the Bullock family just now",
So fast?
Roger's heart sank, this was a result that he absolutely could not accept, once Alice was handed over to the Tully family, the result can be imagined, the Tully family was best at torturing prisoners and slaves, especially female prisoners.