Chapter 2702: Tasks and Tasks
The school's somewhat anticlimactic second investigation did not cause Zheng Qing much trouble.
On the contrary, perhaps because the dormitory's Guardian Magic had been readjusted, he had slept very soundly these past few days. Not only had he had no nightmares at night, but the quality of his sleep had improved greatly as well. More often than not, he fell asleep the moment his head touched the pillow and woke up in the early morning. In just three or four days, the complexion of every member of Dormitory 403 had improved noticeably.
Even Zheng Qing felt more energetic, and he had begun considering whether to enter a private hunting match over the weekend to ease the heavy pressure of his studies.
However, before he had the chance to discuss that possibility with Xiao Xiao, another option presented itself.
On Saturday night, after Albus Conjecture—the last class of every week—Zheng Qing spotted a hurried figure on his way back to the dormitory.
He easily recognized him as Thomas from the Teaching Assistant Group.
"Thomas! On official duty this late at night?" The young teaching assistant happily waved at his former interviewer and greeted him.
The German stopped and gave him a slightly hesitant look.
Zheng Qing cleverly noticed Thomas's hesitation.
"Is there anything I can help with?"
The boy was exceptionally enthusiastic—today was Saturday, and he had no classes at all tomorrow. Besides, lately he had rather felt like he was eating his fill every day with nothing to do.
Thomas did not immediately respond to the young teaching assistant's enthusiasm. Instead, he tilted his head, his lips moving slightly, as though he were speaking to someone.
Very quickly, he withdrew his gaze and looked at Zheng Qing.
"Um—"
The wizard from Starry Sky Academy hesitated