Derien was attacked, and Li Qi was probably the last person to find out.
It was not until that afternoon, when Lysa came to collect Li Qi in person, that he learned Professor Derien had been attacked.
He heard that the professor was currently lying in a hospital bed at Azure House, his life hanging in the balance.
"Who would dare attack Professor Derien?!"
In the carriage, Li Qi could not hide his astonishment.
Derien was the dean of Topaz House at the Magic Academy, a mage in the Legendary Realm!
In terms of status, position, and personal strength, he was an absolute high-ranking figure in Inglis. Who would dare attack him?
Lysa wore a solemn expression.
"I don't know, but the initial estimate is that it was someone from the Magic Academy."
"The Magic Academy..."
Hearing the name of that organization from Lysa, Li Qi narrowed his eyes.
He did not know much about the Magic Academy, but he had heard that it was Inglis's alchemy department, responsible for researching new Magic Weapons.
However, there were not many truly capable people there, and most of them were rather rigid, lacking any innovative thinking.
Otherwise, Ilona would not have gone to Derien to make the Magic Orb.
If the Magic Academy had really sent someone to attack Derien, it would not be inexplicable. After all, what Derien was currently doing had indeed infringed upon the Magic Academy's interests.
"What about the professor? How is he?"
Li Qi asked again.
Lysa did not look very pleased. She said in a low voice,
"His condition isn't good. The professor was struck in a vital spot, and Azure House's Healing Magic has had very little effect."
"Even Azure House can't heal him?"
"The bullet that struck the professor was made of expensive Anti-Magic