Adams walked through the main building of the Sage Academy's atrium and soon saw a familiar figure at the end.

Theresa-sensei, who had agreed to greet him, was already waiting at the main building of the Sage Academy.

"Adams-kun, please come with me. Lanchi-kun is already in the conference room."

Theresa-sensei said in her usual gentle tone.

Before Principal Loren went on a business trip, he entrusted the affairs of the academic visit team from the Yarolan Kingdom to Theresa-sensei, who was usually less busy and very reliable.

Theresa had also dealt with Lanchi several times since the entrance exam, and Lanchi would only seriously listen to her *General Introduction to Magical Genealogy* class.

Although Loren was worried, he felt that Theresa-sensei was the best choice no matter how he thought about it.

He could only hope that she could restrain Lanchi a little.

"Thank you for your trouble, Theresa-sensei."

Adams bowed to the friendly Theresa and followed her.

Since coming to Ikryte Academy, he had found that the students at the Sage Academy were of very high quality.

When he proposed a match, the third-year powerhouses not only had no intention of competing, but also chose to be modest, making Adams a little embarrassed.

However, everyone didn't want him to come in vain, and knowing what kind of opponent Adams wanted, they revealed "Lanchi" to him.

Out of chivalry, Adams did not specifically investigate the opponent's information at Ikryte Academy before the match, only learning some basic information about Lanchi from the upperclassmen of the Sage Academy.

But judging from Principal Loren's strong opposition, the first-year student named Lanchi must be the Sage Academy's hidden ace.

Undoubtedly.

A few minutes later.

Adams followed Theresa-sensei to a heavy door on the top floor of the Sage Academy.

This was a large conference room where the teachers of the Sage Academy usually held meetings, but it was vacant today.

"We're here."

Theresa-sensei said with a smile and pushed open the door.

What entered Pusser's eyes was a spacious room with a white tone as the main color, a combination of an office and a reception room. The bright and soft light made the atmosphere very harmonious, with more than a dozen round tables surrounding the circular magic screen in the center.

On the side of the conference room, in a casual position, a figure sat on a chair by the round table, with his back to the table, seemingly admiring the campus scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Even though he was just sitting there simply, Adams could tell at a glance.

That person was the center of the entire conference room, and also the legendary secret weapon cultivated by Principal Loren—Lanchi Williford.

The young man in the seat quickly turned his chair because of Adams' arrival, as a sign of respect and courtesy to the guest.

"Adams-kun, you've arrived."

Lanchi said with a smile, sitting elegantly in the chair, gently stroking a small black cat in his hand.

This feeling of being bathed in the spring breeze made Adams, who was standing at the door, slightly stunned.

He had never imagined that his opponent would be such a harmless and naturally pure boy, who would not even produce a trace of hostility when facing his opponent.

This feeling of pureness made Adams think of their genius card maker, Karen-kouhai.

If Lanchi was also such a late bloomer, then Adams would not know how to show strength to Lanchi.

"You two discuss the content of the match, we will witness it for you."

Theresa-sensei brought Adams to the round table in front of Lanchi, and then sat down on the other side.

Although it was not the official meeting time of the Sage Academy, many Ikryte Academy faculty and staff members and upperclassmen who would provide witness and technical support for this match were already in the conference room.

More than expected.

Maybe these people were all here to watch the show.

Theresa observed Lanchi slightly.

She had felt it since this morning that Lanchi seemed a little different from usual today, but she couldn't tell what was different all of a sudden.

That's right.

Theresa suddenly remembered—

Hyperion-kun had asked for leave during this time, and Lanchi had rarely been acting alone.

Of course, Lanchi had an extra little black cat, sometimes staying in his hand, sometimes clinging to his shoulder, and sometimes lying on his head.

Because this black cat was so lively and cute, many curious girls at the Sage Academy wanted to touch it.

But seeing that the cat was on Lanchi, people still chose to avoid it.

According to Theresa's understanding, although many girls in the Sage Academy had been interested in Lanchi because of his appearance, temperament, and talent when he first entered the school, no one had ever dared to take action to get close to Lanchi.

It wasn't that Lanchi's popularity in the school was not high enough now.

But he was only to be admired from a distance and not to be profaned.

It was like even a student with a love brain, as long as they were sane, generally wouldn't regard the principal as a spouse.

But what exactly is wrong with this Lanchi now...

"Wait, Hyperion is not here..."

Theresa's face suddenly turned pale.

The only normal person beside Lanchi was gone, then Lanchi, who had lost his reference and external conscience, would probably gallop as much as he wanted and do whatever he wanted!

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Theresa quickly turned her head away. Escape may be shameful, but she was afraid that she would be implicated as well.

"Adams-kun, welcome to Ikryte Academy."

Lanchi stood up, extended his hand to Adams, and said in a steady voice.

"Thank you for your friendly hospitality."

Adams also shook hands with Lanchi seriously.

His initial impression of Lanchi was very good. He couldn't see the arrogance of a genius from Lanchi, only humility and approachability.

The only thing that was a little strange was that Lanchi's temperament and behavior were not like a student, giving Adams a strange feeling that the person opposite him was a school leader representing the school in external exchanges.

"I am very happy to receive your invitation, but I also need to explain to you in advance that this is an exchange where friendship comes first. I will not treat you as an enemy and do anything unscrupulous for the sake of victory."

Lanchi said sincerely to Adams.

"..."

Adams was slightly silent.

He understood what Lanchi meant.

Although he had to admit that Lanchi was a decent and measured person, if both sides did not do their best, it would go against his original intention of proposing this match—

Wanting to win back a city for Juliana-sama.

"I think we need to bet something to make this match look more competitive and not so boring."

Adams suggested.

He believed that the audience at the school would not want to see a mediocre match where neither side had any gunpowder.

"For example?"

Lanchi's face was a little embarrassed, but out of respect for Adams, he still asked.

"If I win you, can Principal Loren go to the Yarolan Kingdom to apologize to Knight Commander Juliana in person?"

Adams said straight to the point.

Whether the other party agreed or not, he would first put forward the biggest goal.

If the other party couldn't do it, then he would gradually give in.

Just when Adams thought that there was no way Lanchi would agree to such a ridiculous proposal.

"Yes, I'll make the decision for Loren."

Lanchi put his hands behind his back, looking like a principal, and nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, the entire conference room was boiling.

Especially the students who were here to watch the excitement, they just liked to see Lanchi make big moves!

(End of this chapter)