Chapter 287 Why is Balam here?

"What this child feels is not just simple loneliness, but an inexplicable anxiety about one day being separated from everyone. That fear became very great this time, leading to her current state. So, when you are with her, please cherish that time. It would be even better if you could fully enjoy the happiness Clara brings. From now on, Clara will be in your care." Fal Fal said, bowing with everyone to the three.

Shesi-kun first nodded very seriously, then looked at Fal Fal. Had he really said such words? Was the Valac family's genetic code at work?

..."Next, I will announce the results of this pop quiz. Everyone's average score is very high this time!" Hida said, smiling at Clara.

"Clara, this is yours. You've improved a lot!"

Clara happily took the test paper upon hearing this.

33 points.

Clara rushed into Shesi-kun's arms.

"Shesi-kun! Look, look!"

Shesi-kun smiled and patted Clara's head, then took the paper.

"Hmm? Clara, haven't I taught you this question many times? And this one too."

Seeing this, Clara's eyes drifted. She couldn't possibly say that when Shesi-kun was teaching her, her mind was filled with images of Shesi-kun holding her earlier, could she?..."Fortunately, nothing happened," Balam sighed in relief, looking at the message Azu sent on his phone.

"Although he replied, my handling method was also lacking. I should have added a magic lock that only I could open... I'll help her check it immediately after returning to Babyls... But this problem... when will it be resolved...?"

At this moment, Balam was at Leviathan, the Ink Sea Academy, a water-based naval school where Madam Levi, one of Three Greats, served as principal. Balam came here because Madam Levi had found Instructor Balam.

"Sudden evil cycle syndrome?"

"Yes, in fact, recently, an unknown strange illness has appeared on campus. Students suddenly show symptoms similar to an evil cycle without any warning, and the afflicted patients all exhibit a destructive urge of 'ferocity'. Although the fighting has stabilized after treatment by the Instructor and physicians, this matter gives off a scent of conspiracy and cannot be regarded as an ordinary evil cycle. So, I hope you can investigate it. Little Sha said you are very familiar with evil cycles and other demon ecologies, and you also planned to inspect this school from Babyls."

"So, you're simply recruiting me as a temporary Teacher? However, the inspection is because I will be the Teacher for your school's exchange students, so I will come. I will not leave Babyls."

Madam Levi took a sip of tea upon hearing this.

"Is that so? That's a pity. But please don't decline this time."

"I understand. And Babyls will not be short on combat power even if I leave, as there is the Student Council President and Opera-senpai," Balam said, then took the documents Madam Levi handed him.

"There are already 5 students and 2 Teachers... Even Teachers have been affected?"

"Ah... No, they just happened to encounter an evil cycle."

Balam nodded upon hearing this. "I will try to talk to the affected students first."

Madam Levi nodded upon hearing this, then handed Balam the Teacher's badge.

"Then I'll leave it to you. And, welcome to Leviathan, Instructor Balam."

...Inside the hall.

Balam began to ponder the information he had gathered in the past few days.

"I didn't get any particularly useful information from the students. The sudden evil cycle syndrome hasn't appeared since I arrived. The only thing I know is... the atmosphere on campus is a bit off. Although the Falsehood Bell hasn't shown any hardening, it's... too calm."

Balam rubbed his temples.

"Am I being overly cautious? Or is it because the atmosphere here is too different from Babyls, making me feel uneasy? But I always feel a hint of unease in my heart. If I continue to find no suspicious points, the inspection period will end. I can only... continue when I bring the students next time..."

Suddenly, a huge explosion and the shaking of the campus startled Balam, and he immediately went to the Bombardment Room to check.

"Report! Commander! The target has been sunk!"

"A beautiful hit!"

"What excellent marksmanship! Very good!"

Balam breathed a sigh of relief looking at the figure in front of him. It was him, after all.

Madam Levi's grandson, Lead Leviathan.

Balam looked at this demon with a dark expression.

If there was anyone in this academy he couldn't understand, it was this child.

"That was refreshing!" Lead said, breathing a sigh of relief.

"That's good then."

Balam walked forward.

"Lead-kun? What's going on now?"

Lead turned his head.

"Instructor Balam, the fixed cannon 'Leviathan' successfully sank the reef 10 o'clock ahead," Lead explained with a serious face.

"So, why?"

Lead looked a bit strange upon hearing this.

"Because I just wanted to shoot. Do I need another reason?"

Just as Balam was about to turn around, he heard Lead continue.

"After all, I'm very displeased with this gloomy atmosphere in the academy. Instructor Balam also wants to finish the investigation and return to Babyls as soon as possible, right?"

Balam turned to look at Lead.

Among the students, only Lead knew the real reason I came to Leviathan.

"I think it's about time for some action."

Balam looked at Lead upon hearing this.

"Basis?"

"Intuition."

Balam:..."Therefore, I've also decided to investigate seriously. Do you want to team up, Instructor Balam?"

Balam hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but still shook Lead's outstretched hand.

"Then let's go. If any pests dare to plot something bad in the academy, I will never let them off lightly! After all, in this academy, the only one who can act recklessly is me!"

Balam heard this.

"I'm telling you..."

However, Balam still followed Lead.

"You can investigate, but even you must have a reason to team up with me, right?"

"Of course. After all, based on Instructor Balam's experience, rank, and family ability to date, I judge you to be a reliable helper. With you here, this matter will be easily resolved."

Balam raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"How so?"

"Your family ability is Falsehood Bell, a magic that can see through others' lies. In other words, as long as you use Falsehood Bell on every demon from one side of the academy to the other, you can identify the suspicious ones."

"This is your plan?"

"Is there a problem?" Lead looked at Balam.

"Uh... It's very crude... Using Falsehood Bell on everyone one by one would take a lot of time and consume a lot of energy..."

"It's fine. For that, I'll just trouble you to do your best."

"You're really making things difficult for me."

"Anyway, let's start with the first-years."

Seeing that Lead completely ignored him, Balam could only follow behind him.

Suddenly, an angry roar came.

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