Chapter 170: Honeyed Words

Chapter 170: Honeyed Words

Although Aurora didn't agree with the headmaster's decision, it was already too late for them to change the location of the confrontation, as the flying sword had already appeared in the periphery of their vision.

Kaizen couldn't help but exclaim in surprise upon noticing the object. "They really brought this thing out again? I remember they barely managed to escape with it last time."

His wife chuckled. "Well, we'll have to make sure they don't take it back this time around. It's troublesome having to brawl like this every few decades, over and over. This flying sword really makes it convenient for them to come and go as they please."

Before Kaling's words were over, the Terran King had already arrived and halted in front of them, looking down at the black robed female pillar with rage. "You really have some gall to talk like that, woman!"

In front of the giant flying sword and the massive army on top of it, the group of five from the academy looked like tiny ants that could be stomped out easily.

Unfortunately, Rochester knew that to be just a fantasy, as except for the new headmaster, each of them had repelled his ancestors multiple times, and the tales of their horror were still fresh in many households in Terrazyme.

The only source of relief was that just as the information he received indicated, one of the ancient pillars was indeed missing, and presumably dead. Although he had been certain that Harlan was the headmaster, the dread that Mantis might just be hiding from the public was only just let go.

At the very least, this meant that the opponent was 10% weaker than before!

Harlan stepped forward with a chuckle, his intent to mediate clear at a glance. "Don't be angry, now"

Rochester glared at the new headmaster sharply, not a hint of warmth in his eyes despite their common origins. "How can I not be angry? Not to mention those senseless words before, if I don't get an explanation from the academy about my son's whereabouts, I'll definitely take a pound of flesh from you regardless of the cost!"Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

On the academy's side, everyone turned to look at Aurora. As the one who had ordered off his search and rescue at the beginning, and even actively intercepted anyone who tried to go on their own, who else could say a word about this?

The platinum blonde frowned. "Come if you wish to fight. Don't make useless excuses. Otherwise leave."

Looking at the army behind Rochester, she could tell that although there were plenty of 'strong' opponents, they were no match for the four pillars at all, even if they combined their strength with arrays. But that only made her more uneasy.

Just what could they be relying on?

The Terran King pretended to be deep in thought, but although he stood in front of Harlan, his eyes remained fixed on Aurora.

In the past, Rochester often used to hear the brave tales of his ancestor who had almost broken the academy's tens of thousands of years of undefeated history by nearly shattering its strongest pillar, but in the end, he lost his life due to his focus on protecting his comrades.

It was a beautiful story that had inspired many soldiers for many years, but Rochester now knew, that's all it was. A story.

When he became the king, he discovered that it was all just lies and deceit, for the ancestors were too ashamed of their humiliating defeats. The masses would believe whatever was told to them anyway, so why lower their own majesty?

In reality, his ancestor hadn't managed to fight Aurora at all, let alone almost defeat her. He had been crushed like a bug by Kaling, the third strongest pillar. The same audacious woman who had dared make fun of their national artifact.

The hatred that Rochester felt against Aurora was accumulated generation by generation, and was almost a part of his bloodline. The humiliation she had brought, and the vendetta that the Terrans had against her was almost deeper than that against the academy itself. It couldn't be washed out no matter what.

The fact that they still didn't ban or discriminate against Terran students was just another huge slap in the face. It was as if the Terrans were being told that they weren't even a big enough threat for the academy to pay attention.

And what was even more humiliating was the Terrans truly didn't dare incite rebellion from within, as it would be a fruitless and self-defeating task. It would perhaps still be worth trying if it had any chance to work, but Rochester knew it was as futile as it could be.

The Terran King snorted. "Fine then, I shall believe in the academy's prestige just this once. Lead the way, Harlan."

"Ahaha, of course, everyone is free to rest and wait in the southern forbidden city. I'm sure they're all tired from the long journey." The headmaster turned around with a smile, but froze as he faced Aurora's sharp gaze. He couldn't help but gulp. "I-Is something the matter, Lady Aurora?"

The platinum blonde nodded. "Only corpses are allowed to enter the valley today."

The other three pillars didn't move out of the way either, completely ignoring Harlan's imploring gaze.

What a joke! If the entire Terran army was allowed to enter the forbidden city, who would be left to pick out the weeds one by one once they attacked? Such a thankless task would definitely fall on their shoulders!

As for trusting them not to do anything and leave after whatever negotiations? They would have lived so long in vain if they blindly believed that.

The atmosphere chilled instantly as Rochester's face turned dark. "Just what is the meaning of this, headmaster? On one hand, you invite me in to give me an explanation on Craig's matter, but on the other hand, this woman curses us to die? Is this the so-called prestige of the academy?!"