Eldritch Horror Theatre

So the four of them had gathered here all at once to sort through the medical files?

That made much more sense.

After all, this task had little to do with raw strength. It only required patience and a bit of Mental Resistance.

Why emphasize Mental Resistance?

Looking at everyone's expressions, it was obvious that the whimsical ideas of the Apocalypse instructors packed just as much of a punch as the whole dragon-girl ordeal.

Anyone with a lower tolerance forced to review them all could probably apply for workplace injury compensation by the time they finished.

Sighing inwardly, Fu Qian casually flipped through a few more files, taking in the vigorous vitality of Apocalypse.

"Open it to the entire Academy? Do you think losing face at Linghui isn't enough?"

Unfortunately, not everyone could see the positive side of things.

Instead, not only was he blindly supporting the leadership's decision, he was even prepared to execute it at two hundred percent?

Her voice pitched up a few notches.

As for the three little helpers, their eyes had practically glazed over.

"It's about vision, Professor Lisa."

Faced with her disbelief, Fu Qian didn't even argue about whether it was embarrassing. He simply raised a finger and tapped the corner of his eye.

"Is your focus solely on showing off for Apocalypse? In my view, Dean Casi's Preservation Chamber plan will be a milestone in the development of the entire Academy."

Standing up with a long sigh, Fu Qian rested his hands behind his back. His posture carried both admiration and the lament of a misunderstood pioneer.

"The only thing of a similar nature within the Academy is the Sword Pavilion of the Sword Comprehension Institute, and even that is only open to their own teachers and students... Now that the Preservation Chamber has emerged, for those who always value willpower and state of mind, frankly speaking, it will definitely be a shock to their Dao heart.

"But are we doing this just to compete for pride? No. Taking shame as a spur to courage—I can perfectly imagine how the Sword Comprehension Institute will respond. The stimulus will lead to self-breakthroughs... and that will trigger even more chain reactions.

"Externally, for the Night Watchers, this open and introspective posture is obviously something they'll be thrilled to see. The negative impact from past minor incidents will be swept away to the greatest extent possible."

...

Wasn't that a bit of an exaggeration?

Following this resounding policy interpretation, dead silence fell over the warm laboratory.

From the corner of his eye, he could see that although Professor Lisa was still frowning, she already looked somewhat convinced.

She even looked a bit less disgusted by the files in front of her.

"Professor Fu."

Ji Liushuang broke the silence, pushing a freshly poured drink toward him with a soft greeting.

"Actually, you did very well. Casi didn't misjudge you."

This tactful intervention immediately softened the atmosphere.

Laughing aloud, Fu Qian sat back down and took a sip. Then, his tone suddenly shifted as he praised Lisa.

...Wasn't this transition a bit too blunt?

Subjected to his rapid flip-flopping, Lisa found the confusion in her eyes deepening.

Clearly, she didn't feel she had done anything outstanding.

"Didn't you realize? The helpers you recruited?"

Shaking his head, Fu Qian smilingly pointed at the other three, one by one.

"A top student from the Sword Comprehension Institute, a genius guest student from Linghui Courtyard, and even a socially idle civilian... These three conscripts you roped in already embody genuine inclusivity.

"Aside from trusting their work capabilities, you could say that, without even realizing it, you've already grasped the intent behind the Dean's plan and put it into practice... I believe that if Casi saw this, he'd be even more gratified than I am."

...

Put like that, it really left no room for rebuttal.

Faced with such high praise, Professor Lisa clearly struggled to find the right words.

After all, he had already labeled it a subconscious act. No matter how much she emphasized that she hadn't actually thought that far ahead, it probably wouldn't matter...

"Mainly, I trusted your judgment."

However, exchanging glances, Lisa finally squeezed out a reply, engaging in some mutual flattery.

"Oh? I don't remember recommending them."

Downing another gulp, Fu Qian felt momentarily curious.

"Really? Aren't they all reliable individuals you verified yourself?"

Lisa retorted casually, gesturing at the trio with her eyes.

That was certainly true.

He had to admit, Lisa had found a tricky angle. The gathering of these three here really did seem to revolve around him.

Giving a slight nod, Fu Qian didn't bother with false modesty.

"Besides, you were wrong about one thing. She's no longer a socially idle civilian."

Having regained a bit of her momentum, Professor Lisa immediately pressed the advantage, pointing at Lotte.

"Oh? How so?"

Fu Qian followed her gaze, only to see Lotte looking slightly self-conscious.

Honestly, her being here as a volunteer was indeed stranger than Wen Li's presence.

After all, the latter now had an inextricable connection with the Academy, while Lotte was merely the family member of a temporary student.

"After Casi heard about Lotte's situation, he deeply appreciated her passion for the Transcendent Tier. He has now invited her to join Apocalypse to handle some administrative work."

Without keeping him in suspense any longer, Lisa casually cleared up his confusion.

Ah? So the younger sister was the first to get a formal staff position?

...

This had to be one of those legendary cruel tricks of fate.

Fu Qian felt quite a wave of emotion upon hearing Lisa's news.

The talented older sister had been the object of the younger sister's envy since childhood, leading the latter to pull quite a few willful stunts.

Yet after finally coming to terms with it, the younger sister had actively supported her sister's growth, peacefully accepting her own mundane fate.

And in the end, when the older sister lived up to expectations and gained temporary admission to the higher institution, the younger sister somehow ended up securing an official position right off the bat.

All in all, the situation was filled with a sense of the impermanence of worldly affairs, as well as the true meaning of mutual success.

Besides, for the current Lotte, such a position genuinely seemed like a good fit.

"Congratulations. I guess we're all colleagues from now on."

Substituting tea for wine, Fu Qian offered a toast, raising his cup toward the girl in question.

"I've always been grateful for Professor Fu's care."

After all, she was on the younger side and couldn't quite manage perfectly composed pleasantries.

Faced with Fu Qian's serious posture, Lotte's response was somewhat stiff and cautious, though still full of sincerity.

"So you're all actually filtering and organizing content for the archives? That's definitely meticulous work, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Waving his hand, Fu Qian set down his empty cup and prepared to take his leave without putting any more pressure on them.

"After all, some of these are just too unsightly... But you spoke so passionately about its importance to the Academy's development and all that, yet you aren't going to stay and help?"

Having recovered her wits, Lisa wasn't ready to let him off easily.

"So, has the decision to open it to the entire Academy been finalized yet?"

Fu Qian's expression didn't change in the slightest.

Um...

"So shouldn't I go find Casi and get it finalized first?"

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