The first lesson at Pearl Ability Academy.
If students spotted anything unusual in the city or signs of a suspected Mutated Beast, they had to report it to a teacher immediately. The teacher would investigate or ask the Patrol Team to do so.
When Zhang Ping first discovered a Heavenly Fox, his first thought had been to find a teacher. He just hadn't expected one of the teachers to be a Heavenly Fox too.
Luo Shiyu also thought of finding a teacher, but then she remembered the teacher who had spoken to her before. That teacher's eyes had looked exactly like Su Jingyao's. The idea died on the spot.
She had never lacked the courage to fight.
On the day she awakened her ability, she had resolved to face danger—even to give her life.
If she couldn't trust the teachers, she could only go to the Patrol Team!
"Why? Because... you stink!"
Su Jingyao looked at Luo Shiyu and slowly gave her answer.
In a flash, Luo Shiyu came back to herself. She smiled apologetically. "Sorry, I've been too busy these past few days. If you think I stink, you can stay away from me!"
"..."
Su Jingyao suddenly fell silent and simply stared at Luo Shiyu.
The atmosphere changed.
Luo Shiyu forced herself to stay calm, but her heart beat faster and faster.
After all, she was only a student sheltered in an ivory tower. She had little real combat experience, much less any experience fighting an enemy to the death.
The fact that she had stayed calm after noticing something wrong was already impressive.
"Make sure you wash properly!"
After a long silence, Su Jingyao spoke at last.
With that, Su Jingyao walked past Luo Shiyu and headed slowly toward the school cafeteria. The students who had gathered