Chapter 2006: The Glory of the Institute of Curses
Good news: back in the real Academy of Revelation, everything was peaceful, and there was no exaggerated risk of a leak.
Bad news: in these temporary files where I'd been exiled, the risk of a leak was already so high there was no point taking special precautions.
If Professor Rob's little test really was enough to make "Jade Soul Master" imagine up what had just happened, then the restrictions were so lax that the man could throw out pretty much any trick he liked.
After all, with the Academy's approach to research, risks like this were probably everywhere.
"Keep working hard, and don't get complacent or discouraged."
After briefly confirming how dire things were, Fu Qian ended his visit and, before leaving, offered a warm word of encouragement.
"...All right."
Rob was clearly even more confused about the situation, but Professor Fu didn't seem to have any major objections to the sensitive project.
So although Rob was relieved, he didn't dwell too much on how vague the guidance had been. He simply walked Fu Qian out, almost without thinking.
A leader's time is precious, you know?
Of course, even so, Professor Fu's keen eye didn't miss the hint of disappointment.
The Academy had such a vast enterprise, with countless projects and affairs to manage. If you wasted one extra minute, how much time would the whole Academy lose in total?
Hadn't you noticed that even I, the Academic Leader, wasn't planning to drop by Professor Kalaodola's office?
Of course, since Rob knew his place well enough, Professor Fu didn't give him a three-part lecture on the spot. He merely signaled with a look that Rob should go back and get to work, then swept away.
It was exciting just to