"Koz's face was blown half to pieces by you! Everyone outside is saying you're a terrorist! You must withdraw immediately. Get the hell out of here tomorrow and go back to that backward, barbaric Latovinia of yours!"
Empire University's president was furious over the explosion Doom had caused and demanded that Doom leave at once.
This was no longer as simple as looking for a study partner on campus and nearly getting someone killed. At worst, it was secretly conducting dangerous experiments that endangered public safety. At best, it was destruction of public property—the dormitory building had become structurally unsafe because of the explosion!
"That's Latveria, President," the military general said.
"Hmph, whatever. I just don't want to see this brat at the university anymore." With that, the president left.
The general looked at Doom on the hospital bed. His face and body had suffered extensive, severe burns—the kind that could never be healed.
On the surface, they were burns. In truth, they were scars Mephisto had left on Doom with the help of that device.
But the general did not care about Doom's injuries. What he cared about was the machine Doom had used, which was clearly not meant for the purpose Doom had reported—this kid had been secretly conducting other experiments.
That was not good.
"Victor, I know you're talented, but the trouble you caused this time is simply too great. Fortunately, we managed to apply for an exemption for you, but you'll have to work here under a different identity."
In other words, he should stop entertaining foolish ideas and work obediently for the military from now on.
Even the military had to pay a price to keep Doom after such a massive incident. If not for how tempting the things Doom had offered were, they would