Lanchi's High EQ Words

The glass curtain wall shimmered with light, and the murals in the atrium were exceptionally bright and soft, making the entire examination hall feel like a tranquil space bathed in rippling light.

Returning from the Ilyavin Great Plains in the Shadow World to this indoor building filled with a refreshing fragrance, the drastic change felt like a lifetime ago, leaving Lanchi feeling relaxed both physically and mentally.

Just as he comfortably shifted his gaze from the stretchers outside the examination hall back to Hughberlian, the only classmate he knew.

"Hugh..."

Lanchi, who was just about to greet Hughberlian, suddenly froze again.

It was only then that Lanchi realized the atmosphere in the atrium didn't seem so harmonious.

Originally.

In Lanchi's expectation, everyone should have been calmly discussing the exam situation, passing the brief morning leisure time, and finally sincerely wishing the next group of candidates, who might become their classmates in the future, good luck.

However, it was clearly not like that now.

In the center of the examination hall, Hughberlian seemed to be in a tense, explosive standoff with a similarly extraordinary-looking girl with light golden hair from the second group of candidates.

If Lanchi's appearance hadn't attracted everyone's attention, it wouldn't have been impossible for Hughberlian and that noble miss to disregard the examination hall rules and start fighting the next second.

They seemed to know each other, and this light-golden-haired girl, who was likely a noble, was clearly very hostile towards Hughberlian.

Although the other two candidates in the second group weren't directly confronting Hughberlian.

When they looked at Hughberlian, they also had an undisguised look of fear, as if they were looking at a plague god.

After today's super-intensified exam, Lanchi probably understood that his teammate, Hughberlian, was likely a very popular figure in the Royal Capital Ikelite.

She was a walking, talking hate magnet.

She seemed like a nice person, so why was everyone hostile towards her?

Lanchi rubbed his head in confusion. He didn't know why the noble circles in the Royal Capital were so full of hostility.

"I say, everyone, friendship first..."

As soon as Lanchi spoke, he tried hard to mediate.

Harmony is the most valuable thing in everything. He hoped his classmates could get along harmoniously and happily.

Even Examiner Ferrat, who was so angry at first, could reconcile with Lanchi.

So, in the world of love, nothing is impossible.

"..."

After Lanchi's figure appeared, Hughberlian no longer wanted to engage in meaningless competition.

She shook her head and gave the noble miss with long light golden hair a cold look.

"Princess Vivian, if you want to be taught a lesson in the arena after enrollment, I'll be waiting for you anytime."

After saying this, Hughberlian ignored the noble girl opposite her and walked away alone.

Hughberlian walked towards the waiting area, which was where Lanchi was, preparing to wait for Teacher Theresa to return and explain the post-exam matters to their group of candidates.

It wasn't until Hughberlian was not far from Lanchi that Lanchi lowered his voice and said to Hughberlian in surprise:

"My heavens, you're really something. You dare treat a princess so casually."

The young girl with light golden hair who could be called "Your Highness," Vivian, must be the princess of the Hutton Kingdom!

It seems Princess Vivian herself is also quite capable, able to take the exam after their group.

Then it seems Hughberlian's family background is also quite impressive, daring to confront royalty as if she had a death wish. Just based on her courage, she definitely couldn't be from a minor noble family.

As expected of the Royal Capital, you can encounter important figures just by stepping outside.

It's really exciting.

"..."

Hughberlian didn't know how to respond to Lanchi's remark.

You treat me, a Duke Miss, with such a casual attitude, yet you know to show respect to high-ranking nobles?

However, Hughberlian didn't dislike Lanchi's attitude.

The more people showed her respect when she was powerful, the more they liked to speak ill of her after she fell on hard times.

On the contrary, Lanchi's sincerity in treating everyone equally regardless of their status made Hughberlian feel it was rare.

During their brief exchange, Teacher Theresa still hadn't returned.

Vivian, who was called "Your Highness," stood not far away, gazing at Hughberlian and Lanchi with an indescribable hint of displeasure in her eyes.

"Lanchi Wilford, is it?"

After a long while, Princess Vivian finally spoke, with a somewhat condescending and disdainful tone,

"Although I don't know how you defeated Ferrat Shawenson, it must be because of you."

Clearly, Hughberlian alone could never have passed Ferrat's test.

Vivian knew Hughberlian, whom she had known since childhood, too well.

She had originally thought Hughberlian would leave the artificial Shadow World filled with resentment today, but she never expected it would be the Examiner Ferrat who was carried out.

Then it must be this "elegant noble young man with black hair and green eyes" who was rumored to have quickly cleared the Hidden Flame of Winter who had done something else that made people's jaws drop.

"It wasn't one person's victory, but the result of teamwork."

Lanchi simply replied humbly, bowing slightly to the princess.

Hughberlian stood by and didn't deny it either.

Although she knew Lanchi's statement was very humble, there was no reason for her to reveal anything more.

"...I see."

Seeing Lanchi's attitude, Vivian also found it difficult to be overly aggressive.

Lanchi passing the second round of the exam might have been luck and performance, but being able to clear the third round of such difficulty again indicated it must be strength.

If such a person remained calm and reserved, they would be a formidable Shadow World challenger in the future. There was no need to bully or offend a talent from their own kingdom.

"I advise you to stay away from this Duke Miss Hughberlian Aransal in the future. Don't be fooled just because she's pretty."

Vivian merely glanced at Hughberlian and retorted.

Although she was speaking to Hughberlian, it was clearly meant for Lanchi to hear.

Lanchi tilted his head in confusion. He felt that Vivian seemed to have misunderstood something.

Earlier, the examiner Ferrat also seemed to have the same misunderstanding.

Could it be that in their eyes, helping Hughberlian was an incredible thing?

He just wanted to pass the exam.

But it didn't matter.

Lanchi always felt that Vivian's feelings towards Hughberlian weren't the pure malice that Ferrat displayed, but a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

"Princess Vivian, so in your eyes, Miss Hughberlian is a very beautiful person."

Lanchi bowed to Vivian again, then said with a smile.

This made Hughberlian look at Lanchi with some discomfort, while Vivian's expression became flustered.

"No!"

Vivian denied it somewhat agitatedly.

"It's impossible for me and her to reconcile. You don't need to waste your effort trying to mediate."

Hughberlian also wanted to end this topic quickly and said decisively from the side.

After hearing this, Lanchi looked at Hughberlian and let out an "Oh," as if he understood something.

"Princess Vivian, it seems that Miss Hughberlian has considered reconciling with you even now."

Lanchi smiled gently again and looked at Vivian, as if translating, relaying Hughberlian's words for her.

"No!!"

Hughberlian firmly denied it. It was rare to see her with such emotional fluctuations.

Hearing this, Vivian, who had been somewhat breathless, wilted like a flower, pursed her lips, and averted her gaze.

Next.

Lanchi maintained his smile, seemingly waiting for the two of them to speak again so he could relay their thoughts.

But neither Hughberlian nor Vivian spoke anymore.