Chapter 18: Shadow Emblem’s Grand Challenge
There had always been arguments and controversies on social platforms about the leader of Shadow Emblem's gender,
But after that gossip from Ancient Relic, it spread like wildfire through No.90 Cultivation High and through the administration too! Even the school's public account tweeted the new discovery — Shock! The leader of the notorious Shadow Emblem organization has 34D boobs!
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In Headmaster Huang's office, he looked at the letter of challenge with an interested gaze, he clasped his hands together, and rested his head on them as he pondered. Then, he broke the silence, "Has the situation been thoroughly investigated?"
"Yes. Headmaster Huang. Shadow Emblem's seal is quite powerful. The cultivation guardsmen department confirmed that it was indeed from the leader. We're still looking into it." Director Ruoxi's brows furrowed. Of course, it was expected after that humiliation at Grand Paradise that they would want to take revenge by personally trying to assassinate Misaki at the school.
"It appears the situation has become more worser than I could've expected…" He said, while the cigarette was held by the end in his mouth, whilst he was lighting it up.
"But, we aren't gonna let them do whatever the hell they want. I doubt that they'll even be able to get into the school in the first place, buuut… With the current realm of our guards, and the risk of Shadow Emblem sending more experts, Misaki could be in danger." He said, while he smoked.
"So, what did the higher-ups say about the matter?"
"They want us to first let Student Misaki take leave from school from further protection, and then apply to the General Accounting and Assembly of the 100 Academies to conspicuously upgrade our school's security system even more in the short term."
Huang sighed, "Director Ruoxi, when's the next meeting at 100 Academies?"
"It's about two months away…"
". . ." It was typical for No.90 High to be the bottom at everything.
"If we accept what the higher-ups are presenting, then it would be troublesome depending on what move Shadow Emblem makes and it's the same as saying our school representatives and leaders aren't that "powerful." And if those two bastards at No. 89 and 88 stir up any trouble, they'll use this as an example to bring up fuss, and at that point… we'll never become a key city high school, and that means my salary won't increase!"
"So, whatever do you mean Headmaster?"
"I'm saying that our overall security isn't that strong, but! I still have some hope for them, they showed great potential at the beginning. And we still have some security upgrades from Misaki's parents, so we're not that f*cked."
"Then… what should we do now?"
"Reject the higher-ups suggestion of letting Misaki leave school, and have Misaki brought to the independent classroom, this way, we can keep an eye on her and protect from total danger."
Headmaster Huang said with a confident smile, "Heh. Shadow Emblem are just some low-life, two headed dumbasses. If they even dare come… We'll f*ck them back in ways they would never imagine!"
Director Ruoxi broke out in cold sweat, "…" Of course, she knew what he was talking about. Especially that last part, but she thought that it was too much like using a grenade to kill a rat, if they really sent out that person to protect Misaki personally.
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Not after long Shadow Emblem sent that letter of challenge, No. 90 High immediately took action on protecting Misaki by moving her desk to the Teacher's office.
Obviously, Misaki was very reluctant to do so. Because that meant that she would not be able to see Xero anymore and it bummed her out.
But Misaki had to eventually agree.
After that measly date at Grand Paradise, Xero had thought that replacing her memories would curtail her feelings for him — but they had in fact increased. This was real annoying and troublesome for him, as that was not what he had expected. From the results of Yunhua Lotus Group's investigation, if the premeditated assassination attempt at Misaki had been a success, then it would cost global bankruptcy at the Lotus Group.
Misaki felt that she was really lucky, and took that charm from Xero for granted — this beautiful maiden was giving Xero a headache.
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At the second week; Friday morning, Shadow Emblem began its attempt at the assassination attempt take 2.
All students were confined into protection, even if they went to the bathroom they were accompanied. The school was real serious about the matter naturally. However, Xero just created a clone of himself to take his place in class, and then teleported to the building on the school rooftop, and relaxed there. Basking in the sun glow, hearing the birds chirping…
He gazed out at the school grounds — from this angle, he could see the head of the large statue and stone carvings by the gate.
This was the kind of peaceful high school life he wanted apart from the stupid sh*t that happens every few days.
Idle, lazy, quiet, all these factors combined into one mission.
He would even mediate there if he had time. But for now, he has to keep an eye for the assassins.
But he had figured out that he doesn't really have to worry about the challenge Shadow Emblem presented.
As he knew that No. 90 Cultivation High wasn't as simple than he originally thought.
While it was clearly a Foundation Establishment phase school, there were hidden talents in the home room teachers.
This was Xero's latest discovery.
Additionally, Xero also realized that the person who was the closest to him in intellect was the history teacher — Ancient Relic.
But…
What was going on here? The Shadow Emblem's best killers have arrived, but don't they realize that he also goes to this school?!
Xero had especially used Grand Invisibility, so that he could potentially hear their plan.
So, why the hell is the gang gathered beneath his feet?
Seriously, such dumbasses!
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A group of assassins gathered at the rooftop. The distinct pure gold badges on their chests proved that they were Shadow Emblems best killers.
"Master, the wind is awfully a little heavy…"
"Master, our target is the young girl? This'll be easy, do we even have to make a move?
"Our target is indeed the Young Maiden of the Yunhua Lotus Group. But, we must take caution. The school isn't as dumb as I originally thought, but that won't stop us. Even though Misaki is currently under excessive protection, we can still get through." Said the assassin leading the group, he had a golden eagle badge, and that signaled that he was a master at the Golden Interior Stage.
"How powerful is this expert though?"
"Well… we haven't entirely investigated this." Said the chief of the group a little embarrassingly, "The two black badge assassins who were sent two weeks ago had a one hundred chance percent rate at killing Misaki and could've been promoted to golden badge, but the powerful expert likely destroyed them, including the golden interiors in their core."
". . ." The other assassins blinked in surprise. They got erased?!
One of the assassins cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
"So don't underestimate this fight. If you see Misaki, don't hesitate. Neutralize the target, and mission accomplished."
Damn! All the assassins immediately dispersed with a wave of the chief's hand!
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The chief was on the list of Qinghai's most deadliest killers, and he was top five. He had killed presidents, cartel leaders, and even administration members.
He had already carried out all kinds of missions at Shadow Emblem, and was widely respected there and feared and had reached all kinds of heights to stepping on bones and souls of others.
"As long as I can successfully get through this, I will be promoted to Golden Badge Administrator."
Zhao Junyi stood at one corner of the rooftop, looking out the somewhat large school ground, and made a "hehe" sound as if he was getting laid the next morning. It was just an ordinary high school that didn't even have spirit gathering array. What the hell does he have to worry about?
Even if this last assignment didn't seem as challenging, he still had balls of steel and decided to embark with it.
"The wind's kinda heavy is it?"
Zhao Junyi's eyes widened as he turned immediately as he heard that. As he turned around, he saw a sixteen year old boy with a two-block cut, while in the No. 90 High descending from the sky, hands casually in his pockets! As if he came from the heavens?!
Before, coming to the rooftop he had thoroughly looked if there was anyone there, and there hadn't been a single soul!
So, who let him inside God's Gate?!