Chapter 810 Missing Population
In the afternoon, two figures appeared by the station. The scorching sun beat down, but the cries of “chirp chirp” from insects could be heard.
“V⑴柒,VIIIbam铃K (Qii), our 5:20 train is coming soon.”
Su Jiu tied up her white hair ends, changed back into her previous black student uniform, and held a black umbrella. She looked up, squinting at the familiar station sign through the slightly harsh sunlight.
A sense of emotion washed over her; the last time she was here, she was a person who had to be cautious even when facing a Battle King. Now, in just one year, she had the ability to face a true War God-level expert.
“Are you also interested in that kind of child’s play?”
Bai Zhi was still wearing the same student uniform, but the style was more formal, leaning towards English design. She followed Su Jiu, holding a flower cake in the other hand, with a bit of cream on her lips.
Her eyes sparkled with cunning, making her look like a mischievous little girl, with no trace of having given birth.
“I’m idle at home anyway. It’s good to come out and earn some Magic Crystals – give me a piece.” Su Jiu chuckled and stretched out her hand towards Bai Zhi.
She happened to need to consolidate her strength these days, so going out shopping and participating in the life of the Priest Academy would be a good way to relax.
Therefore, she didn’t bring any Beast Pets, letting E Huo and Xiao Yezi play their role-playing games. People of the same age would have different kinds of fun.
And Bairnis’s class had also reached a critical sprint phase.
“No way…”
Sticking out her tongue, Bai Zhi lightly hopped back, holding the flower cake she had taken a bite of to the side, while the other hand gently shook the other pastries in her pocket.
“If you want to eat, buy it yourself~ Ah…”
She then made a pretense of eating, as if deliberately provoking Su Jiu.
“Why are you like a child – Little Fool.”
Rolling her eyes, Su Jiu pretended to turn away. In an instant, she exerted force with her feet and reached towards the bag containing the pastries behind her, only to grasp air.
The air suddenly fell silent.
“…”
“I can sense thoughts, you haven’t forgotten, have you?”
Then, looking up, she saw that Little Flower Fairy had already retreated far behind, watching them with a grin, her eyes seeming to say “idiot.”
“Uh, I forgot, haha…”
Su Jiu’s mouth twitched, and then she gave an embarrassed laugh, turning back silently. She could feel that Little Flower Fairy’s strength had improved a lot.
At least in terms of speed, she could easily handle her. She turned her head again and asked:
“Have you reached Intermediate War God…”
“Ah.”
A brand new pastry was presented. The Little Flower Fairy holding the pastry tilted her head, a smile on her face, and made a gesture of opening her mouth, as if inviting Su Jiu to imitate her…
“Uh… Ah.”
Su Jiu was stunned for a moment. Her gaze involuntarily glanced around. Seeing that no one was looking their way, she licked her lips and gently opened her mouth…
“Puchi, I’m kidding, I won’t give it to you – buy it yourself if you want to eat.”
Bai Zhi chuckled and put the pastry into her own mouth. A hint of playfulness appeared on her small face. Biting into the pastry, her light green eyes curved, exuding a youthful charm.
“…”
Su Jiu was utterly silenced. Looking at the Little Fool Flower Fairy in front of her, she felt a novel sensation; the girl gave off a very provocative feeling.
“You…”
A few seconds later, just as she was about to scold the Little Flower Fairy, a sweet sensation filled her mouth. It was the flower cake she had bitten.
It was a taste like biting into a hyacinth, but not bitter, only a little astringent.
If she had to describe it…
The Blood Clan Girl tilted her head slightly.
“Is it delicious? It’s a new flavor I discovered recently.”
Bai Zhi had, at some point, brought her face close. Her light green eyes still held a smile, like a child sharing something delicious.
“It’s too sweet, I don’t like this kind.”
Taking a few more bites, Su Jiu rolled her eyes but finished the cake completely, taking out some tissues to wipe her hands…
“Ah?” The Little Flower Fairy’s head drooped, but her gaze remained on Su Jiu.
Seeing the Little Fool’s expectant eyes, Su Jiu, with a hint of helplessness, gently smoothed the corner of Bai Zhi’s mouth with a tissue and said softly:
“But, it has a floral scent, I quite like this flavor.”
Perhaps this cake was more like the youthful feeling brought by her moonlight.
Bai Zhi always gave Su Jiu the impression of moonlight, like a girl in the school campus.
She lived without the marks of time, living freely and unrestrainedly.
“Hmph hmph…”
After receiving the answer, the Little Flower Fairy let out a couple of hums before regaining her spirited demeanor and returning to the shade of the black umbrella.
In the slightly dim corner, the girl pursed her lips slightly, a curved smile appearing at the corners of her mouth.
Bai Zhi kept telling herself that this was a girlish behavior to make Su Jiu feel fresh, but she didn’t understand…
Why, after doing this, did she feel such innate happiness.
Upon the train’s arrival, the two of them hurried aboard, using business class tickets, so it wasn’t too crowded. However, as soon as they entered, they noticed many people wearing Priest attire.
They seemed to be heading to watch the national exchange match.
After entering the train, Su Jiu stared at a public service advertisement on the train, surprised, as she didn’t remember such a thing from before…
It was an advertisement where an Alchemical Bomb was thrown and turned into a sandbag, which was caught by a child. At the very bottom, there was an anti-war slogan.
Bai Zhi was unfazed and pointed at the advertisement: “This was caused by the wars in your human kingdom. I saw it on a short video last time.”
Su Jiu nodded thoughtfully, then pulled the Little Flower Fairy forward…
The two sat in a corner seat. Su Jiu played a comedy anime on her phone, and they each wore earphones, listening to one side while eating snacks.
“Puchi, Flirt, where did you get these little figures…”
When they encountered a funny scene, Su Jiu remained calm, but the Little Flower Fairy couldn’t help but burst into laughter, a typical trait of someone who hasn’t experienced much entertainment.
Time ticked by, and the train “woo woo”ed its way forward, passing through several long tunnels unique to the south. Thanks to the previous maintenance, there were no unexpected incidents this time.
“Beep beep!!”
Just as they were watching the protagonist of the comedy anime perform a grand display, the phone rang again – someone was calling.
Seeing the anime paused, the Little Flower Fairy’s face fell. She nudged Su Jiu with her elbow, pointed at the phone, and whispered:
“The note says ‘Big Cousin,’ is that probably the one named Su Ze?”
“It’s Big Cousin. Why is he looking for me at this time?”
Su Jiu was stunned, nodded, and then swiped to answer the call.
“Cousin, you finally answered the phone. Have you heard about the Priest School’s mixer yet?”
The male voice on the other end of the phone sounded a bit tired, as if he had been working hard for a long time, with a sense of exhaustion similar to E Huo.
Su Jiu motioned for Bai Zhi to be quiet and replied, “I know. My school also invited me to attend the mixer. The location should be in Magic City, right?”
“…That’s right.”
Hearing that Su Jiu would also come, the person on the other end of the phone was surprised, then responded, and then asked excitedly:
“Is Dean Zi’s granddaughter still with you?”
“Zi Yi? Didn’t she go back long ago?” Su Jiu asked, confused. It had been at least over a month since she last contacted Zi Yi. “Cousin, tell me honestly, what exactly happened?”
Upon hearing the name “Zi Yi,” the Little Flower Fairy’s eyes narrowed, even becoming sharp – this seemed to be a girl’s name.
Right?
The other end of the phone was silent for about half a minute before replying, “Our school, the Priest Academy, is missing over a dozen people. They are all top-tier elite students in the academy. According to reliable sources, they all had contact with Dean Zi’s granddaughter.”
“Missing over a dozen people?”
Su Jiu ignored the Little Flower Fairy and fell into thought before asking again, “Can’t the Law Enforcement Hall find any trace of them?”
A sigh came from the other end of the phone:
“No trace. They even deployed Dragon Hunters for a full-scale search, but it seems these people have completely disappeared from the country.”
