"No! This can't be happening!" Shasbia shouted angrily, trying desperately to regain control of the power. However, it was already too late.
With the continuous drain of energy from the magic circle, Shasbia's dark power was completely exhausted. His body went limp, collapsing onto the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.
"We won!" Prolo Hawthorne shouted excitedly.
Dean Bruce and the others also let out a sigh of relief. They helped each other up and looked at Shasbia, who lay motionless on the ground, filled with the joy of victory.
But just at that moment, something unexpected happened.
Shasbia, whose power had already been drained, suddenly opened his eyes, and they gleamed with a strange, eerie light.
"Do you think it's over? How naive..." Shasbia's voice was low and sinister. .net
Dean Bruce and the others felt a chill run through them. They quickly assumed defensive stances. Shasbia's body began to undergo an unnatural transformation. It gradually became transparent, as if he were merging with the surrounding darkness.
"Not good, he's going to self-destruct!" Chikx Thomas exclaimed.
Dean Bruce and the others were horrified. They knew that if Shasbia detonated himself, the blast would be catastrophic.
"Run!" Dean Bruce shouted, grabbing the others and running toward the exit of the chamber.
But Shasbia was faster. His body swelled to an enormous size in an instant, and then, with a violent explosion, it shattered. A terrifying shockwave swept outward, throwing Dean Bruce and the others away.
When everything finally settled down, Dean Bruce and the others struggled to climb out of the rubble. They looked around and found that the core of the Black Hole headquarters had been completely destroyed.
"Did we... really win?" Krupp gasped, his voice trembling.
"We won. It's over." Dean Bruce replied.
At that moment, Nozer Hawthorne walked over, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Dean. I owe you one. If you ever need anything from our family, don't hesitate to ask."
"Dr.Dean," Prolo Hawthorne also approached, saying, "Thank you so much. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know how we would have made it out alive."
Dean Bruce gave a slight smile. "There's no need to thank me. This place isn't safe for long. Our top priority now is to return to the academy."
He then signaled for everyone to quickly gather their things and prepare to leave.
At that moment, a faint woman's voice seemed to emerge from the sky ahead.
Her figure was graceful, incredibly lifelike, and blindingly radiant.
It was as if a celestial being had descended from the heavens.
"What is this?" Krupp asked, confused. "Is that... a celestial descending to the mortal realm?"
"No, wait, look! That's not an adult at all; it looks more like a little girl," Prolo Hawthorne noticed something odd and called out.
Dean Bruce also found the situation suspicious. He decided not to pay attention to the little girl, motioning for everyone to head back to the academy immediately.
Just as they were about to leave, a strange smile appeared at the corner of the little girl's lips. "Interesting... They managed to slip away under my watch, huh? How amusing."
The principal nodded. "Alright, let's go take care of other matters for now."
With that, the two of them left the office.
The next morning, true to her word, Monta Alice arrived at the academy, accompanied by a girl.
The girl looked to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, exceptionally beautiful, with large eyes that blinked playfully, giving her an aura of charm.
"Dean, this is my granddaughter, Alice," Monta Alice introduced her.
Dean Bruce took a moment to appraise Alice. She was indeed very beautiful, and there seemed to be an indescribable aura about her.
"Hello, Alice. Welcome to the academy. I'm glad to have you here to study magic," Dean Bruce said with a smile.
Alice returned a sweet smile. "Thank you, Dean. I look forward to your guidance."
"Uh... Monta Auntie, you can leave now," Dean Bruce said to Monta Alice. "I've accepted your granddaughter. If you have no other business, please leave."
Monta Alice smiled. "Alright then, Dean. I'll leave Alice in your hands. Take care, my dear."
With that, she turned and left the academy.
Dean Bruce watched Alice for a moment, feeling a sense of unease. While Alice appeared innocent and carefree, he couldn't shake the feeling that there was an inexplicable mystery about her. However, since she was already here, he decided to start teaching her some basic magical knowledge.
"Alice, have you had any experience with magic before?" Dean Bruce asked.
Alice shook her head. "No, Dean. I don't know anything about magic."
"That's alright. Let's start with the basics—elemental magic," Dean Bruce said as he began to explain the fundamental principles and casting techniques of elemental magic.
Alice listened attentively, occasionally nodding to show her understanding. Dean Bruce observed her focused expression and secretly nodded in approval. He could tell that this girl had a natural talent for magic.
However, just as they were in the middle of their lesson, a disruptive voice suddenly interrupted them.
"Well, well, if it isn't Dean Bruce. What's this? Taking in new students again?" came a sarcastic voice.
Dean Bruce looked up to see a young man, dressed in lavish clothes and wearing an arrogant expression, walking toward them. Behind him trailed a group of lackeys, all strutting with an air of superiority.
"Jason, what are you doing here?" Dean Bruce asked, furrowing his brow.
This young man, Jason, was notorious in the academy for being a spoiled rich kid. Leveraging his family's wealth and influence, he often caused trouble around the school. Dean Bruce had never liked him.
"I'm here to check if you're actually teaching properly," Jason said with a smirk. "But it looks like you're not doing so great. It's taking you this long to teach such basic stuff?"
Dean Bruce's expression darkened. "Jason, mind your manners. I'm the teacher here, and how I teach is none of your business."
"Oh, you're showing some backbone now, huh?" Jason scoffed. "But do you really think you can teach this new girl properly? I highly doubt it."
Alice, hearing this, spoke up with a hint of annoyance. "Jason, senior, please show some respect to my teacher."
"Oh? The little girl has some attitude," Jason said, giving Alice a once-over. "But who do you think you are, to demand respect from me?"
Seeing the situation escalating, Dean Bruce quickly stepped in front of Alice, blocking her from view. "Jason, don't push it," he warned.