For this type of support mission, all Yi Chen had to do was reach Black Eye Stronghold. He could then obtain the relevant intelligence in advance from the stationed gentlemen involved in the incident, without wasting time in the city.
Before setting out, Yi Chen returned to the academy once more,
and informed his first Mentor—Professor Chamberson—about his contact with Keximani and the details of the mission.
After learning that Instructor Baili was in charge of the matter, Chamberson did not say much. He only reminded Yi Chen of one thing:
"Tasks connected to Keximani are often accompanied by a great deal of slaughter. I don't have an orchard here, nor do I have time to let William plant things to suppress the murderous impulses in his heart.
I believe you won't be enslaved by slaughter. You'll be able to find a point of balance within it."
After bidding Professor Chamberson farewell, Yi Chen immediately went to the depths of the Teaching Building, to the prison, and relayed Baili's words to Teacher Zed.
At the mention of that name, Teacher Zed's flesh shifted slightly, and his words became less aggressive than usual, even seeming somewhat "normal."
"Baili... She should be doing quite well now, right? Her 'Killing Technique' was the best among our group. She just cared too much about some unnecessary details. Otherwise, she should have been better than me."
"Yes. She's currently serving as an instructor in Keximani."
"Training executioners? That does suit her quite well."
For a moment, Zede seemed to recall some old memories, but they were quickly suppressed. He stuck out the tongue in his mouth and began instructing the student he admired most.
"I didn't expect you to come into contact with an executioner's mission so soon.
A great deal of slaughter will inevitably