Surrounded by gentle, light-colored walls, the morning sun streamed through the large windows of the conference room, the light and shadows on the green plants dancing like fairies.

At this moment, this usually quiet and steady room had become unusually lively!

Standing by the French window and talking to Lan Qi, Adams was slightly dazed, a stark contrast to the overall atmosphere.

He hadn't expected Lan Qi to agree, and so readily.

It was as if this bet was just a trivial matter.

Was this the confidence of a peerless genius cultivated by High Priest Loreen?

He could even make decisions about the dean's affairs.

Lan Qi's tone didn't sound like a joke at all, and was even unquestionable.

Adams thought about it carefully. Lan Qi had just helped High Priest Loreen eliminate the Destruction Maiden under Arch-Bishop Ivanos, Loreen's nemesis, a few days ago. He indeed had the capital.

He believed that Lan Qi would definitely not break the promise he made in front of so many teachers and students.

And Lan Qi would probably make a considerable request because the promise Lan Qi made was no small matter in itself.

But.

If there was a real chance to make that playboy Loreen apologize to Juliana in person, then Adams would definitely go all out!

This was also the only thing he, as the strongest third-year student in the Royal Academy of Yaroran, could do for Knight Commander Juliana.

Although his opponent Lan Qi had a composure that people his age shouldn't have, it was said that Lan Qi had a defeat within the academy of Yikeliete—he lost in a one-on-one fight to the gold-level challenger Tsi'ervini of the Knight Institute's third year.

In addition, the senior students of the Sage Institute also frankly told Adams that Lan Qi did not defeat the Destruction Maiden Adelise alone, but joined forces with the challengers of the entire Shadow World to kill Adelise together. This meant that there was still a significant gap between him and Adams, who could fight the Decaying Son one-on-one, in terms of pure strength.

Therefore, Adams was sure that he could definitely win against Lan Qi in many competition events.

However, Adams disdained to do such things. He would choose a fair competition method for both sides to make Lan Qi and the Sage Institute accept their defeat wholeheartedly.

"Then what is your request?"

Adams asked with a solemn expression.

"If I win, please let Knight Commander Juliana come to Hutton Royal Capital and have a date with Dean Loreen for a day."

Lan Qi smiled slightly, stroking the cat's back as if it were nothing.

"Lan Qi, well done!"

"You must win! Give Dean Loreen a big surprise!"

After the words fell, even the teachers in the conference room were cheering.

"..."

Teacher Theresa, who had originally planned to stop Lan Qi, lowered her head directly after hearing this, looking around frantically, afraid to raise her head.

She couldn't say a word after seeing the atmosphere. Lan Qi had chosen a method that was popular with the people. Whoever stopped Lan Qi at this time would definitely be stopped by everyone else!

Amidst the cheers in the entire conference room, Adams was a little stunned to hear Lan Qi's request.

Immediately, he shook his head violently and refused:

"No, I can't make that decision."

Adams knew that the two requests sounded equal.

But he couldn't promise on behalf of Juliana to let her come and date Loreen, and he absolutely couldn't accept such a thing happening!

"Is that so..."

Lan Qi was silent for a while, stroking the cat in his hand, looking not disappointed at all, but observing Adams' expression.

"I didn't expect Student Adams to think so highly of me. I thought I would definitely lose... How about considering my proposal and having a competition without betting anything?"

Lan Qi said with a naive smile, as if he didn't have any desire to win.

"...!!"

Listening to Lan Qi's caring words, Adams couldn't help clenching his fists.

He came to the Sage Institute with the intention of challenging them, and besides, he didn't think he would lose to Lan Qi!

Recalling the rumors he heard about Loreen this morning, Adams only felt that he couldn't bear it!

"..."

The Cat Boss, held by Lan Qi, looked up at Lan Qi with a puzzled expression.

It felt that Lan Qi's words were clearly very friendly and humble, but for some reason, it felt like there was a strong matcha flavor! (referring to someone acting innocent but having ulterior motives)

No, this kid should be naturally pure.

The Cat Boss continued to pretend to be an ordinary cat while pondering, quietly lying on Lan Qi's hand. It must be overthinking things. How could there be a male green tea bitch?

Look more.

"Or like this, Student Adams, can you contact Miss Juliana using communication magic and let me talk?"

Lan Qi suggested thoughtfully, as if he had noticed Adams' predicament.

He knew that Student Adams was indeed in a dilemma now. Adams didn't want to give up this opportunity to directly make Dean Loreen apologize to Knight Commander Juliana, and he couldn't agree to Lan Qi's conditions.

"If Miss Juliana can personally approve of this bet, you shouldn't be embarrassed, right?"

Lan Qi added and asked.

When he encountered someone in need of help, Lan Qi would lend a hand. He always had only one goal in mind when doing good deeds, and that was to satisfy everyone's demands.

"...Okay."

Adams hesitated for a while and nodded in agreement.

He knew this was a chance to step down.

Adams was sure that no matter how good Lan Qi's attitude was, daring to propose that Lan Qi's request be on the bet with Juliana would only result in Juliana hanging up the communication directly.

At that time, the bet would not be established, and naturally, both parties could take a step back and discuss the bet again.

Next.

Lan Qi and Adams came to a sophisticated magical device in the center of the conference room.

This was a terminal that could carry out ultra-long-distance communication magic structures. With the help of this magical device, it could be transferred to the stations set up by the Southern Continent Kingdom United Council within the territory of various countries to achieve real-time contact that was farther than any communication magic.

Adams inserted his sixth-tier magic card [Ultra-Long-Range Communication Program] into the device and skillfully operated the crystal screen on the console to connect with the Yaroran Kingdom.

In this conference room, everyone waited quietly as Adams contacted the Yaroran Kingdom and then waited for Juliana to answer.

Before long, an arrogant and beautiful female voice came from the earpiece in Adams' hand.

"Adams? What's the matter with you looking for me in the Kingdom of Hutton?"

"Lord Juliana, I am Adams, now at Yikeliete Academy..."

Adams didn't quite know how to tell about this matter.

"Leave it to me, Student Adams."

Lan Qi smiled and took the earpiece from Adams' hand.

And said:

"Hello, Miss Juliana, I am Loreen's student. Student Adams has proposed a competition to us. If Student Adams wins, Dean Loreen will come to the Yaroran Kingdom to apologize to you. If I win, Dean Loreen hopes that you can come to the Kingdom of Hutton. He·still·wants·to·apologize·to·you·in·person. However, if you can forgive him, he hopes to invite you to tour the royal capital and tell you many important things he wants to say from his heart."

"..."

The other side seemed to be silent for a long time.

"I agree."

After saying that, Juliana hung up the communication on the other end.

In that instant, all the students and teachers in the entire conference room stood up from their chairs as if cheering.

(End of this chapter)