Not Strong Enough, but Still Putting on a Front

At this point, why are you still babbling on and on?

Although this Oni does have some brains, unlike some people who think they're superior and just do...

However, Tang Miao still prefers those who are superior.

Those who act without thinking and start fighting right away, they have their reasons for fighting, don't they?

Having a reason to take action is certainly a good thing. After all, this is a society governed by the rule of law.

Does he really think he's fearless and can disregard the Magic Association and the Holy Court of Judgment?

The previous incident at Parthenon Sacred Mountain was due to Salang's rampage, followed by the deaths of Durank and Mei Ruola. Otherwise, even knowing how terrifying he would be after his Demonization, no top punitive force in the five continents would let him escape justice.

Because he has already challenged authority...

Of course, in the end it might just be a lot of noise but little action.

After all, there aren't many people who can take down Tang Miao after he's Demonization.

He can simply find a secluded place in the mountains or forests to live in seclusion, or simply return to his own Moon Snow Town.

Based on their contributions to the country, they won't do anything to them.

As for those so-called masters of forbidden spells?

If they truly had the will to eradicate evil, would the Black Vatican still exist today?

The Black Vatican and the Assassin Hall don't have many powerful figures. Compared to these international bigwigs, they are nothing.

But even with their massive disturbances, no legitimate country has taken the initiative to address or handle the situation. Is it because they can't find and capture them?

It's just that these people's interests haven't been touched yet...

Tang Miao's arrogance made Oni even more uncertain. Most importantly, he himself couldn't see through Tang Miao's strength at all.

But if he just let it go like this, he would be making a fool of himself in front of all European Academy... Just as he was caught in a dilemma, Heidi spoke up, "Tang Miao, let it go..."

Although she didn't think Tang Miao would lose, it was clearly unwise to make a move in this kind of place.

Although Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan also disliked Youyu Gou, this was ultimately Demon Beast territory. If they were to fight each other here, although they would definitely be dealt with by this Oni, it would also attract a large number of Demon Beast, which would not benefit them either.

"Yeah, boss...why bother with a preschooler?" Mo Fan said to Tang Miao, then looked at Oni and said, "If you have any opinions, you can choose to settle them in the next Safe Zone. Fighting here will only attract the threat of Demon Beast. I don't think that's what you want to see, is it?"

Oni, who hadn't intended to make a move, simply snorted and muttered a few more words before leaving.

The rest of the European Academy students followed eagerly behind...

Because of this little incident, the two sides naturally stopped talking. Even the ladies in this group were ignoring them because Tang Miao had hit Ferrero.

They were clearly being treated as rude and ill-mannered.

Tang Miao didn't care what others thought; at least he felt great seeing Ferrero's unwilling and helpless expression.

Moreover, the girl in his arms, believing she had spoken up to prevent a tragedy, and fearing to anger Tang Miao, was obediently letting him have his way...

They continued on their way in silence.

After another stretch of travel, a somewhat murky cloud suddenly appeared ahead. It looked like a giant mushroom blooming at the horizon. As everyone continued to move forward, the murky mushroom cloud covered the sky more and more, as if it were growing and climbing upwards little by little.

"We're almost in Cairo. The war zone is right below those clouds, and it's affecting a very wide area. If we try to enter Cairo City, we'll likely run into some Demon Beast on the outskirts," said Old Hala, the leader of the Camel Beast.

Hala was just an Intermediate Mage; his strength wasn't that great. The only reason he was able to take on some missions was because he was familiar with the area!

An experienced person knows how to avoid the spirits and Demon Beast of Egypt. In fact, experience is often more important than strength, since there are always Demon Beast to be killed.

Just like that short man in the ancient Ancient Capital, wasn't he making money through this?

After traveling for a while longer, the team leader Old Hala, suddenly changed his expression. He stopped everyone and told them with a serious face, "I'm sorry, but we may have to turn back."

"What!?"

"Go back the way we came? Are you kidding me? We've endured all this bumpy travel just to get into Cairo!"

What are you doing?!

"..."

Aside from Tang Miao and his group, as well as people from the European Academy, the group consisted almost entirely of businessmen.

Of course, there might also be personal matters that require them to travel to Cairo...

But most of them are businessmen, after all, they do business in war zones, and they are walking on the edge of a deadly reef, where they could easily be swept away by the waves.

A portly businessman, gazing at the distant dark clouds, though frightened, was unwilling to back down in the face of money. He spoke up, "I'll give you double the money. Find a safe route into Cairo. My goods can't wait; a day's delay will halve their value. Those other cunning old merchants won't leave me any way out."

The team leader, Old Hala, said with a helpless expression, "I'm doing this for your safety. There are bound to be a lot of snakes and scorpions on the road ahead... Trying to get through will be a near-death experience."

"Three times!" the merchant gritted his teeth and finally held up three fingers!

You probably don't understand me...

"Four times!"

This businessman seemed prepared to spend a lot of money; it was clear he genuinely needed to get into Cairo.

"Alright, then I'll take you on a trial run." Although Hala was also quite nervous,... wouldn't it be foolish not to make money?

Was there no danger when leading the way?

This is the money he earns, how could he be afraid of danger?

"Brother, you don't really need to curry favor with this leader. We're students from the European Academy. If we come into the city with us, do we still need to worry about Demon Beast?" said a stingy man from the European Academy.

"With you all here, I feel much more at ease, but as for the route, Old Hala is still the best at it," the desert merchant said.

He had no doubt about the students' abilities, given the reputation of the European Academy.

But what good is ability if you don't know the way?

If you take the wrong path and end up in a horde of Demon Beast, isn't that a dead end?

"Students from the European Academy, we are friends now that we've met. If you encounter any danger ahead, please do your best to protect your companions," the student teacher Vani, said loudly at that moment.

In his view, even if he encountered Demon Beast, they would at most be minor ones. After all, wasn't there supposed to be a war in Cairo?

The Great Demon is undoubtedly fighting over there.

Therefore, Teacher Oni naturally wouldn't want to miss out on something that could earn her fame.

This is often how a school's reputation is built, and Vani is clearly very clever. People who are constantly running around in various ways are obviously the best and free publicity targets. Under such circumstances, there's nothing wrong with protecting them!

Nestled in Tang Miao's arms, Heidi murmured, "No wonder European Academy have such a great reputation. Although they may not be the best people, they're still willing to lend a hand when danger strikes."

"Hehe..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Miao let out a somewhat mocking laugh.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Heidi turned to look at Tang Miao, puzzled.

I feel like ever since I lost control and he got what he wanted, this jerk has been making me feel uncomfortable in every way.

"No, that's not it..."

Seemingly sensing Heidi's thoughts, Tang Miao added, "I was just laughing because of human nature, not because of you."

"What?" Heidi asked again.

"Sometimes, it's very irrational to draw conclusions without experiencing the process and the result."

Tang Miao stroked Heidi's black hair and continued, "The reason he acts this way is simply because he thinks the outskirts of Cairo are just minor demons. If there were Great Demon, like Monarch Level ones, he might protect some people, but those people would definitely be related to him, like his students. As for these unrelated people, he would choose to abandon them."

Heidi paused, then said, "That can't be... European Academy are very influential..."

"Have you ever heard of the European Academy helping some people deal with some Monarch Level Demon Beast?" Tang Miao continued.

Although he knew nothing about the European Academy.

However, he did know a little about these people who had a sense of superiority, especially those from powerful families or prestigious schools.

That's just how realistic the world is. Problems that can be easily solved are met with saviors-like attitudes, while those that can't be solved are something everyone would be afraid to do.

However, there are always some people who, despite cherishing their own lives, still act as if they are very responsible.

Of course, there are always those reckless fools in the world who don't value their own lives but instead try to help others...

But such people are very rare, really very rare!

People like Tang Miao, who avoid troublesome matters whenever possible and prioritize their own safety over honesty, are becoming increasingly rare.

He was never a hero; he would help others if he could, but he would absolutely refuse to put himself in danger.

He regretted it very much after that one time!

After all, isn't living good enough...?

Heidi fell silent for a moment. She genuinely seemed to have never heard of such a thing, but she simply couldn't imagine that such people would be from an internationally renowned European Academy.

However, she didn't say anything. At a time like this, saying such things would only make her uncomfortable.