Chen Rui dearly wanted to beat a certain prophet senseless again. He glanced at Athena, who was glaring furiously, and held himself back, sneering. "Honestly, I should have given you that punch the moment Lola drew that White Queen card. If I can leave this place, I'll punch your head apart in Phantom Forest. But I remember you said that, whether we succeeded or failed, this would be the last time we met. So I don't want to leave behind any regrets."
Athena, standing to one side, was utterly baffled. Lola... did he mean Assistant Principal Lola? And what did "White Queen" and "Phantom Forest" mean?
"That punch was no joke." Eluxier rubbed his slightly swollen face in pain, yet shook his head. "Sadly, it can't kill anyone. Oh, and Athena, that little dagger hidden in your sleeve won't be of any use either..."
Athena shuddered slightly. The little dagger she had concealed had actually been seen through by the principal—and he had exposed it right in front of that scumbag!
After applying the medicine, Eluxier regained his usual elegance and composure. "Sit down first, Athena. I'm fine. Actually, if you really want to kill someone, this is more useful."
As he spoke, Eluxier took another box from his bag and set it on the table. Opening it, Athena saw that it contained a revolver, and was instantly shocked. What on earth was wrong with the principal?
Illegal possession of a firearm?
No, it was more than illegal possession of a firearm. What did all those words mean? Murder?
Eluxier pushed the box toward Chen Rui. "Now, it's time for you to make your choice."
"Principal!" Athena could not help crying out. "What exactly are you doing?"
"Just as you saw and heard, I'm letting him choose." Eluxier lifted his