The three waited in the study for a while before a man who was obviously Japanese walked in, carrying a black, sturdy-looking case in each hand.
The moment he saw them, he gave a classic Japanese bow, bending deeply as he introduced himself in fluent Chinese. "Hello, my name is Masashi Toyama. I'm a psychological counselor at the college. It's a pleasure to meet our S-Class freshman and A-Class specialist."
"Hello." Lu Mingfei hurriedly returned a ninety-degree bow.
"Professor Toyama, let's get this over with. There's no need to mention Junior Brother He—he was recruited by the college only after finding traces of Dragon Kind himself. And Junior Brother Lu truly lives up to being S-Class. His psychological fortitude is remarkably strong," Finn interjected.
"Oh." Masashi Toyama's face showed surprise.
Lu Mingfei shook his head. "Even though both you and Senior Brother He say dragons really exist, and you showed me those videos, I still have some doubts... I want to see more tangible proof."
"Very well. That is precisely why I'm here—to prove it to you... An S-Class student's mental health is quite important. The college only added psychological counselors after the previous S-Class freshman swallowed a gun and killed himself. Come to think of it, I ought to thank him for providing me with a job." Masashi Toyama spoke gratefully.
"Swallowed a gun and killed himself?" Lu Mingfei covered his face. What was with that grateful look?
"Because that S-Class student's mind was too keen, he became trapped in a philosophical dilemma... He said this world was a Mobius Loop, endlessly cycling and repeating itself... Then he killed himself. Perhaps he wanted to use death to try and reach another possible cycle." Masashi Toyama looked deeply regretful.
Amon's eyes revealed a hint of surprise... because the world of