Under the stimulating chase Han Dong and Newton had staged themselves, evening study finally ended with the ringing of the dismissal bell.
The shadows blanketing the Teaching Building were completely dispelled,
and the lights between the corridors and classrooms came back on,
bringing the suffocating study session to an end at last.
Just as the students began packing up to return to their dormitories for sleep, the long-silent "campus broadcast" unexpectedly came on.
"Attention, students! During this evening study session, an outstanding student from Class 0104 successfully used the concealment of shadows to deduce the location of the secret passage,
and reached the Principal's Office unharmed in an almost perfect state of stealth, becoming one of the shadows.
I hope the rest of you will keep up the good work."
Han Dong and Newton showed no particular reaction to the announcement.
With Mr. Black and White's abilities, this much was nothing.
However, the other students of Class 0104 were utterly shocked. They stared at the returning pair in amazement.
Not only had someone become a Shadow Student,
they had never seen anyone remain active outside the classroom throughout evening study, then return chatting and laughing at the end.
At that moment,
these top-tier students of the class all realized the vast gap between themselves and the newcomers,
and even felt a faint sense of admiration in their hearts.
They returned to the dormitory and spent a comfortable, dreamless night.
The next day.
Since Mr. Black and White had become a "Shadow Student," he needed to study in a special class directly under the principal's authority in the Administration Building, and had already left Class 0104.
Because of the library, Pope did not need to attend class either.
Therefore,
after Breakfast Check-in, only Han Dong and Newton remained, walking side