Leaving the Academy Gates

At the Academy Administration Office, Huo Hai was engaged in a heated discussion with the Academy's upper ranks. To tell the truth, even Huo Hai had not expected that, with his current status, freely entering and leaving the Academy as he once had would become so difficult.

"Student Huo Hai, I hope you understand that you are no longer living for yourself alone. Your existence is of tremendous importance to our Southern Cloud Kingdom. If anything happens to you, our advantage in the battle against Demon Spirit Masters will shrink." Tan Wu spoke to Huo Hai with an agitated expression. That was right—it was still Tan Wu.

The people responsible for guarding the Academy and maintaining its security were precisely members of the Academy Enforcement Squad. In other words, the Enforcement Squad had the most eyes and ears within the Academy. Huo Hai's name was now known by everyone in the Academy.

Especially among the Enforcement Squad members, every one of them had a portrait of Huo Hai. Huo Hai had long since become an object of the Academy's key protection. Orders had already come down from above: Huo Hai was not allowed to leave the Academy at will. Inspections at the Academy gates were now much stricter than before. Everyone had to present their real identity cards.

Not only did they have to reveal their identities, but they were also forbidden from using a Hermit's Cloak to cover their faces when entering or leaving. At the Academy gates, there was even a device specially designed to detect Demonic Energy, preventing Demon Spirit Masters from sneaking inside.

Because of this, Huo Hai had been spotted the moment he reached the gates. He had thought nothing would come of it, but after being discovered, he was immediately stopped. If they had