No one applauded.
Everyone was terrified.
Qiu Wanshu could only clear his throat and explain:
"Students, that was a deadpan joke-in fact, Comrade Demon King can't get out, and can't eat any of you. Saying that was just a way to make sure you don't zone out in class."
The voice rang out from the alchemy furnace again:
"That's right. Be late three times or fail to answer three questions, and you'll come into the alchemy furnace for personal tutoring from me."
Everyone fell silent.
Even Nangong Sirui shrank back a little.
That voice clearly wasn't human.
-Who would dare go into the alchemy furnace for private tutoring?
The alchemy furnace was carried off.
"Next, let's welcome the teacher of Science and Mecha Operation Class to say a few words-"
"Please welcome Professor Situ!"
An old man in work clothes walked onto the stage.
The new students were filled with anticipation.
-Finally, a somewhat normal teacher!
"Hello, everyone. I'm Situ Yu. Just call me Teacher Situ."
"I don't ask too much of you."
"In your first year, being able to march and fight in mecha will be enough."
"For outstanding students, I'll provide specialized technological combat positions, where you can go to the front lines to face all kinds of invading monsters and experience the thrill and madness of fighting under fire."
"Please don't worry."
"Mercenaries are very well paid. Even if you die in battle, your families can receive death benefits."
Professor Situ waved with a smile and stepped off the stage.
"I'm suddenly starting to regret coming to Xirang... What about you?" Xiao Mengyu whispered.
"...I'm not scared, actually. By the way, does our school allow medical leave?" Shen Ye asked.
"In your dreams."
Xiao Mengyu rolled her eyes at him.
On the raised platform.
Qiu Wanshu cleared