113: Chapter 113 Should I faint?
Su Linlin's father was sitting opposite the Vice Principal, who was wearing a green robe.
"We cannot let the two of them fight in the selection competition."
"We have already decided to have them both represent the Academy in the Grand Competition. Regardless of who is eliminated before the competition, it will be a loss for the Academy."
The Vice Principal's tone was serious, her gaze firm, showing no intention of backing down.
Bang!
"What loss? Do you think my daughter will lose to that good-for-nothing? That trash who's been stuck as a Mage Apprentice for four years?"
Su Linlin's father slammed the table fiercely, scolding angrily.
"Mr. Su, every student of the Academy is under our protection. I will not allow outsiders to insult them like this."
The Vice Principal retorted with a cold gaze.
Su Yunsheng, Su Linlin's father, gritted his teeth.
"So what? I didn't lie!"
"That kid has been messing around in the Academy for four years with no progress, and now that he's just reached Tier 1, you're protecting him? Which student isn't Tier 1?"
He roared fiercely.
"This is an internal matter of the Academy. I will not let them fight."
"I don't know why you care about conflicts between Juniors, but I advise you not to interfere in Academy affairs."
The Vice Principal's attitude was firm.
Su Yunsheng's face was cold, and he forcibly suppressed his anger.
Ever since the news of Su Linlin being humiliated by that notorious good-for-nothing in the Academy reached his ears.
People from other prominent Families in Baiyun City would always make fun of him about it at every gathering.
He was furious, severely scolded Su Linlin, and told her to definitely get even.
But a week passed, and there was no news.
After questioning Su Linlin.
He finally understood that she probably wouldn't have a chance for revenge.
The Space Element that kid displayed was too powerful.
And Su Linlin was the most talented student in the Academy.
Logically, letting the two of them team up to represent the Academy in the upcoming Grand Competition was a natural choice.
But what about the humiliation Su Linlin suffered?
His daughter, defeated by a guy stuck as a Mage Apprentice for four years, this would forever be a blemish on her.
Su Yunsheng was unwilling, so he proposed to the Academy:
To let Su Linlin and Lin Fan meet in the finals of the selection competition.
Regardless of who won or lost, the Academy could include both of them in the Grand Competition roster.
He just wanted Su Linlin to defeat that kid head-on.
But the Vice Principal still refused.
If one of them was eliminated but still got a spot in the competition, how would she explain it to the other students?
When the Dean returned.
How would she explain.
That she intentionally let the two most potential students consume each other due to Su Yunsheng's request?
"Hmph, since you won't listen to me, then don't expect my daughter to represent your trash Academy!"
"Do you know how many academies are scrambling for her? I let her come here out of friendship with the Dean!"
"Since you don't know what's good for you and refuse to arrange for them to fight, then I have other ways!"
Su Yunsheng snorted coldly, his face full of disdain, and he slammed the door shut as he left.
The Vice Principal silently watched his departing back.
After the door was slammed shut.
She gently sighed.
Back at the arena, the last match had just ended.
The ten students participating in tomorrow's finals have all been confirmed... Lin Fan, Su Linlin, and eight other students.
Surprisingly, among the eight, there was even a third-year student!
It was a young girl who controlled the Plant Element.
The ten students will compete in five matches tomorrow, and the winners will qualify to represent the Academy in the Grand Competition.
Two people have almost certainly secured victory... Lin Fan and Su Linlin.
The remaining three spots are the targets for others to contend for.
Everyone is now praying that they don't draw Lin Fan or Su Linlin in the finals.
As soon as the last match ended, Lin Fan immediately left.
Today's matches were few and ended quickly, so school was dismissed early.
He just managed to catch Lin Duo after school.
Lin Duo was surprised and delighted to see her brother, and the two walked home together.
The journey was uneventful. Members dispatched by the Alliance were still patrolling.
Lin Fan spread his perception and could still sense the auras of the Mages guarding his home.
The siblings quickly arrived home.
Lin Fan originally planned to go out again to grind experience, but he received a message from Aunt Mi Xue.
The message said.
He was to go on a mission with several other members of the team, and someone would pick him up soon.
Lin Fan frowned slightly.
He didn't want to take any missions right now.
He just wanted to grind experience, engrave Spells, and solve the missing persons case.
He replied saying.
He had important matters to attend to and asked if they could reschedule.
Aunt Mi Xue quickly replied, her tone very understanding, and agreed to his request.
After reading Aunt Mi Xue's reply.
Lin Fan smiled slightly and put his phone back in his pocket.
"Mom, I'm going out!"
Lin Fan pushed open the door and called out.
"Okay, come back early."
His mother's voice came from inside the house, but Lin Fan was already far away.
He didn't use Void Walk as soon as he left home...
Because he could feel that someone was following him, one of the people responsible for guarding his home.
He walked until he left the city outskirts.
That person still maintained a distance, following behind.
Lin Fan: "..."
If he had known that having the principal send people to protect his Family 24/7 would be so annoying, he wouldn't have arranged it.
Lin Fan was thinking about how to subtly shake off the follower.
Suddenly, he noticed someone walking towards him.
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.
There were many people around, but this person's path was clearly aimed at colliding with him.
Lin Fan seemingly casually changed directions several times, but found that the other person also adjusted their route, clearly targeting him.
"A little interesting."
Lin Fan muttered softly and continued walking forward.
A few seconds later, the two "accidentally" collided, each stepping back a few paces.
"Oh, I'm sorry, kid, are you alright?"
The other person was a man in his thirties, with a fake smile on his face.
Lin Fan was about to speak.
A strange smell suddenly entered his nostrils.
His body stiffened slightly, then returned to normal.
His gaze shifted slightly, and he noticed that the man was holding a thin tube in his left hand.
The two stood facing each other. The man's smile was gentle, as if waiting for something to happen.
I should... just faint, right?
Lin Fan looked at the man's expression, secretly wondering.
A few seconds later, the man finally realized something was wrong, his expression drastically changing, filled with shock.
"You, why are you still awake?!"
The man exclaimed, retreating repeatedly.
Several people around glanced over, didn't pay much attention, and continued on their way.
"Shouldn't I be awake?"
Lin Fan asked curiously, while sizing up the other person.
This person was a Tier 2 Mage.
Man: "..."
He was completely dumbfounded.
He had released a powerful knockout drug.
Even a Tier 2 Mage would be instantly knocked out, and a Tier 3 Mage would be paralyzed for several minutes.
How could this kid be completely unaffected?!
Lin Fan and the man stared at each other for a few seconds.
Neither spoke, just blinked at each other.
After a full ten seconds of silence.
The man looked down at the thin tube in his hand.
He suspected that he might have taken the wrong potion, which was why Lin Fan had no reaction after inhaling it.