Shifting the Blame

Chapter 27: Shifting the Blame

"Principal, we really did our best. Your place wasn't the only one attacked. First Junior Academy was also hit. We rushed over from the nearest location to provide support. Many of our brothers sacrificed their lives tonight."

"I don't care. You all bear responsibility, and I'm going to sue all of you!"

Principal Luoken steeled himself and spoke unreasonably.

In truth, Principal Luoken wasn't trying to make things difficult for them. It was because too many students had died in this attack. Not to mention the blame that would fall from above, he couldn't bear the wrath of the parents of the deceased students.

One had to know that these weren't ordinary people; many of them were public officials and members of powerful conglomerates.

Seeing Principal Luoken say that, Xima replied with immense helplessness.

"It seems you're determined to shift this blame onto us, aren't you?"

Upon hearing Xima's words, Principal Luoken's old face turned completely red. Angrily, he pointed his finger at Xima's Mecha and said.

"You, you..."

At this moment, Han Le sternly reprimanded Xima.

"Xima, how can you speak to Principal Luoken like that? Apologize quickly!"

Don't underestimate Principal Luoken just because he's a principal. This was a key school in the Thirteenth District, and his position was not low. Although they weren't in the same system, overall, Principal Luoken was their superior.

He didn't want Xima to get reported and possibly face disciplinary action.

"I'm sorry."

Xima apologized helplessly.

"Hmph! This matter isn't over."

Principal Luoken's expression softened slightly, but he remained stubborn.

At this time, Su Ming, watching the farce unfold, shook his head with a sigh of helplessness.

"Sigh!"

Chen Tong, on the communication channel, let out a cold snort.

"It's truly laughable. We fought desperately to rescue them, and instead of gratitude, we're being accused."

"Exactly, it's too much."

Minke chimed in with agreement.

"Minke, Chen Tong, stop talking. If someone reports this, you'll be finished."

Tang Yan maneuvered his Mecha over and reminded the two on the communication channel. He didn't want his students to get involved.

Su Ming and the other two fell silent.

At this point, the on-site guards began the cleanup. Before long, bodies were neatly arranged on the open ground of the sports field.

Captain Han Le waved his hand, and Iron Heads holding large flamethrowers began to spray fire, cremating and disposing of them on the spot.

Of course, it wasn't that they were unfeeling or didn't want to leave the bodies intact for their families to see one last time. It was because they had been infected by Chilami. Even after being killed, they were still ticking time bombs and had to be dealt with immediately.

Su Ming and the others watched this scene with mixed emotions and a profound sense of melancholy.

"Wuwu~"

Many students couldn't help but sob as they watched the bodies of their classmates being cremated.

After all, they were not machines; their hearts were made of flesh. Even if they understood the reason, they still felt immense sadness and pain.

At this moment, Teacher Tang Yan and the others surrounded Principal Luoken, asking questions.

"Principal, what do we do next?"

"What else can we do? We wait for instructions from above. Everyone rests in place and awaits orders. Comfort those who need comforting."

Principal Luoken replied irritably.

"Understood."

Tang Yan and the others responded with heavy hearts.

Time trickled by, and soon it was morning.

At this moment, Principal Luoken's phone vibrated. A message popped up, and he read its contents carefully. He then picked up a megaphone and shouted to everyone.

"Everyone, look over here!"

Swish swish~

All the students who were resting looked towards Principal Luoken.

Principal Luoken cleared his throat and said to the crowd.

"My dear students, I apologize for the fright you've experienced. This principal is also heartbroken, deeply pained, and filled with grief."

"..."

"Just now, I received the latest news. The outbreak point of this Chilami was in the lower city. Our academy was affected because it's close to the lower city. Most of the upper city was not attacked. This means your homes are safe. I will arrange for convoys to send you home to rest."

"Great, we can go home."

"It's over."

Many students said happily.

At this moment, Han Le, controlling the Iron Wing Mecha, walked up to Su Ming and the others and said.

"Gentlemen, you can return our weapons now."

"Okay."

Su Ming quickly handed the firearms in his hands to Han Le's subordinates.

Han Le saluted them and then went to patrol the surroundings.

Immediately after, Su Ming and the other three controlled their Mechas to crouch down, opened their cockpit hatches, and carefully climbed out.

When Lin Chuyu landed, she was quite surprised to see that the other three who had gotten out were Su Ming and the others. She nodded at them with a gentle smile.

"Hey, hey, Su Ming, did you see that? Lin Chuyu is greeting us."

Minke said excitedly to Su Ming.

"Mm."

Su Ming nodded slightly at Lin Chuyu.

Several hours later, a luxurious bus stopped at the entrance of the Deep Blue Villa District. Su Ming got off the bus empty-handed.

Although the Chilami invasion incident had been mostly resolved, due to Chilami's tenacious vitality and its stealthy nature.

The school needed to be sealed off for a thorough cleanup. All dead ends and sewage pipes had to be inspected, which was a considerable undertaking. As a result, all students were sent home to study.

And this wasn't even the worst part. The worst part was that they weren't even allowed to take their books, and they would only receive them later when the school sent them back.

Su Ming walked home with his head down. He never expected that after only a few days of school, it would be closed.

The problem was that the upcoming City Exam was not affected and would proceed as scheduled.

"This is troublesome!"

Su Ming was very troubled. With his current knowledge, he estimated it would be difficult to achieve a good score.

At this moment, Su Ming reached his doorstep and stopped in shock.

His doorstep was under control. Three armored transport vehicles were parked there. Inside the yard stood more than a dozen guards in combat suits, as well as some investigators in black pinstripe suits with stern expressions.

Su Yuan, looking dejected, followed the investigators onto a transport vehicle. Zhao Ning stood at the doorway of the house with red eyes, watching.

"Move out!"

A man with a high nose bridge and cold eyes gave the order in a low voice.

The guards and investigators on site all boarded the transport vehicles and left.

Su Ming watched Su Yuan being taken away, his brows furrowed. It truly was one misfortune after another. First, the school had problems, and now his family did too.

He immediately walked into the yard and towards Zhao Ning, who was crying.

Seeing Su Ming return, Zhao Ning was overjoyed and rushed forward, taking his hand to examine him.

"Son, you're back, thank goodness. Are you alright? Why are you so badly injured?"

"I'm fine, I just fell accidentally. It's only a superficial wound. What happened to Father? What's going on?"

Su Ming asked with concern. No matter what, Su Yuan and Zhao Ning had always treated him very well.