Evil God?

Northern Lands, Blue Sunshine Territory.

A vast stretch of land where Blue Sunshine Academy stood belonged to the academy—or rather, to its deceased headmaster, Shi Nian.

Shi Nian had been the headmaster of Blue Sunshine Academy. To keep the academy running, he had taken on the title of count within the Heaven Dou Empire and collected a stipend. It was not excessive for a Soul Sage to hold the title of count, especially since his wife, You Huan, was also a Soul Sage. Because the Northern Lands were rather desolate, the territory of Count Shi Nian was quite extensive.

On a mountain peak not far from Blue Sunshine Castle, two slender figures stood looking down at the castle below.

Amid green mountains and clear waters, the ancient castle had stood for who knew how many years. It rested there quietly, long since blended into its surroundings. From afar, the towering snow-covered mountains and sky behind it resembled a canvas, with the castle set in its center.

"Is this Blue Sunshine Castle?"

Hermione's golden curls fell over her shoulders. Her bright brown eyes were filled with amazement as she gazed at Blue Sunshine Castle.

"Mm." Zhao Xuan nodded. Setting Shi Nian, You Huan, and Blue Sunshine Academy aside, Blue Sunshine Castle was not a bad place. It was peaceful and tranquil; even looking at it brought a sense of calm.

However, the bizarre events of a month ago had draped it in a veil of mystery, turning it into a place the nearby residents feared to mention. No one dared approach it lightly.

According to what the two had learned from the local residents, less than half of Blue Sunshine Academy's original population remained even before the term began. The reason was that Headmaster Shi Nian and Vice Headmaster You Huan