Although the Relevant Department was affiliated with First University, it was not governed by the Professor Joint Conference or the School Labor Committee.
To this day, the department answered only to the principal's orders.
So, the moment Professor Yi proposed preparations for a Forbidden Curse—an action that effectively touched upon the Relevant Department's core authority—all the Archwizards present turned their eyes in unison toward the Black Robes of the Relevant Department.
This was an extremely sensitive matter.
Extremely, extremely sensitive.
The Archwizards of the Relevant Department fell silent together. Their faces were hidden beneath broad hoods, making their expressions difficult to see clearly, but the ebb and flow of their auras made it clear that they, too, were hesitant.
Whoosh!
A new Azure Flame suddenly bloomed beyond the crowd.
The next second, an old wizard with white hair, a flowing long beard, a ruddy complexion, and a tall stature stepped out of the flames. His booming voice echoed across the small terrace. "—On the day of the Solar Eclipse, several Vice Principals and I reconfirmed the Relevant Department's principles. Without an order from the principal, the Relevant Department will not participate in any action by the school."
At those words, the Archwizards present all frowned.
Only Professor Yi remained composed. He gazed quietly at the other man, as though he knew Master Baoyangzi had not come merely to repeat facts everyone already knew.
"—The school's legends also acknowledge those principles of the Relevant Department." At this point, Master Baoyangzi changed tack. "The premise is that we must protect the school... so now, I need to confirm several pieces of information."
"Please." Professor Yi nodded politely.
"You mentioned enemies just now. Who are the enemies? And who are they?" Bao Yangzi asked bluntly. This was something diviners found difficult to determine