At the edge of the second row of the audience.
Gubo gazed across the vast hall.
In less than the time it took a sandglass to empty, everyone had been swept up in enthusiasm by his disciple. He felt an indescribable sense of loss.
Part of that loss came from his former contempt. Another part came from seeing Shatuo's shadow in Reilo. He sank into deep remorse and self-reproach. He did not want to see Reilo follow in Shatuo's footsteps.
He could sense it.
During the Enlightenment Era, which should have shaped their academic ideals, the suppression and harshness he had inflicted on these two disciples had driven them, unknowingly, down extreme paths. That was not what he had hoped for. He had hoped they would advance step by step, grounded in reality, gradually reaching the peak of academic achievement amid the understanding, admiration, and blessings of those around them—the pioneers of scholarship.
"Reilo."
Gubo's voice made Reilo look over. He had been brimming with confidence, feeling himself steadily approaching his goal.
"Mentor."
Reilo bowed respectfully once more.
"Hmm."
Gubo nodded, then slowly said, "Dean Reilo, tell us more about the Superhumans. I believe everyone here is as eager as I am to learn everything about this previously unknown life-form and its civilization."
Gubo's words immediately drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
"That's right, Dr. Reilo. What exactly do the Superhumans look like?"
"Two days ago, how did the Superhumans kill the bishop of the Saint Grand Cathedral in Saint Grand Fort during the miracle of the God of Light? Will they use the same method against us?"
"Dr. Reilo, you just said that the Superhumans are a level-six civilization currently invading this world. To what extent has their understanding of the Laws reached, as a level-six civilization? How