Chapter 252 - 17: Lost Too Quickly

In the dean’s office, Duan Fei and Jinghong looked at the Otherworld Machine income report provided by the dean and nodded.

Although it had only been a little over a day, the amount of Energy they had collected was already equivalent to a whole month’s worth from before. This proved their plan was indeed viable.

Some of the Energy had already been collected and was stored in a container the dean had prepared.

The container looked like a wide-mouthed glass jar, sealed with a cork, and filled with a pale blue liquid.

Even in a well-lit environment, the liquid emitted a faint blue glow, brimming with the Energy transferred over by the Otherworld Machine.

Although extracted from anxiety, this Energy looked exceptionally beautiful, like stars in the ocean, emitting a hazy and dreamlike light.

This was the Energy the dean had previously accumulated, plus the income from the last two days, all of which he had now given to Duan Fei in advance.

After all, Duan Fei had established a brand-new anxiety-collection system. The collection rate was expected to be several times faster from now on, so this was what they deserved.

After deducting the other players’ shares, Duan Fei could add another attribute to his Crowbar when he got back, making it even more formidable.

However, seeing the ever-increasing income, the dean only grew more worried.

"A few students have already become a bit obsessed. And as you’ve seen, three students have already started attacking teachers. This is not a good sign."

"Of course it’s not a good sign, but do you have any other choice?" Duan Fei asked.

The dean thought for a moment, then shook his head in distress. "I understand. If we don’t do this, we’ll never accumulate enough Energy, and we’ll be doomed. But..."

"That’s why I say you’re too kind-hearted sometimes. There are times you have to be ruthless, even with your own students. Remember, the problem you’re facing now is survival, nothing else."

Seeing the dean was still wrestling with his conscience, Duan Fei knew the man hadn’t been able to change his way of thinking.

When it’s a matter of survival, nothing else matters.

The entire school has been traveling through the Void for nearly ten years. The buildings have been eroded by the Void and could collapse at any moment.

The activation of the Otherworld Machine bought the school some time, but the anxiety-generated Energy from the previous methods was just a drop in the bucket—not a long-term solution at all.

And with a lack of Energy, the output from this instance would be low. Once players discovered there was no profit to be made here, they would just quit immediately after entering, not caring about anything else.

Therefore, a certain degree of cruelty is necessary. Every student must contribute their anxiety. That’s the only way this place can keep going for as long as possible, until we find a Lagrange Point and, like Love City, find a way back to our own world.

Although still worried, the dean had already sensed that Duan Fei’s choice was the right one.

He could only change the subject. Looking at the school model before them, he said, "Duan Someone, what do you make of those three kids?"

"They’re great. One is reckless, one is smart, and the last one has a lot of potential."

"So, what do you want them to do?"

"Nothing. Don’t you think the best way to keep them in a constant state of anxiety is to tell them there’s a Great Demon King who’s ready to reap them at any moment? That’s right, I am the Great Demon King! Besides, you’re too burdened doing this alone. Isn’t it better to let the students participate and build this place up with you?"

Only then did the dean understand the full extent of Duan Fei’s plan. He couldn’t help but exclaim with feeling, "You are truly a person of great foresight. May I ask who you really are?"

"The Savior."

Glasses had no idea that his fate had already been perfectly arranged for him.

Looking at the three teachers who had already been won over, Glasses felt once again that these so-called teachers were nothing special.

Even though the Maid had repeatedly warned him that the remaining two teachers wouldn’t be so easy to deal with, he decided to press his advantage and drive all the teachers out of the school.

Although he had seen the changes since the teachers’ arrival, he still felt the old school atmosphere was better suited for this place.

So, he called for the Maid, brought along Lin Daiyu who was being controlled by the Pruriency Fox Immortal, got Pot Lid Haircut, and charged toward the fourth floor of the academic building.

Every young man harbors the dream of being a hero.

If that dream could be realized next to the girl he likes, it would be even more gratifying.

Right now, Glasses felt his dream was within reach. He just needed to push a little harder, and he could grasp it in his hands.

Fueled by his burning dream, he burst onto the fourth floor.

The long staircase couldn’t slow his steps. The curious gazes from all around were the best audience, and the dean’s voice over the broadcast, trying to dissuade him, didn’t make him retreat but instead fueled his excitement.

Unlike last time, he now had a powerful force with him, while the enemy consisted of only two people.

He knew everything about them, while they had no idea who he was.

This was the school, his home turf. These teachers of unknown origin were no match for him. He was about to become the hero of the school.

But when he burst into the office, he saw a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life.

Duan Fei was sitting on the office sofa. Fierce Wolf and White Tiger, the two most powerful Deceitful Objects, were prostrated at his side like harmless pets.

A stunningly beautiful woman was held in his arms, her waist encircled, gazing at him with deep affection.

The highly respected dean could only tremble in the background, not daring to look up at them.

Without a single word, without a single movement, Duan Fei used this one static image to perfectly embody the domineering aura a Great Demon King should possess.

His previous worries came true in that instant, making him realize the dean really had been beaten into submission!

’But it’s okay!’

’I’m here to save you!’

Stepping forward righteously, Glasses shouted, "Let go of that dean!"

"Heh."

With a cold laugh, Duan Fei took a sip of juice, then smashed the glass on the floor in front of them.

Aura on full display!

Glasses’s eyes narrowed. His vanguard, Pot Lid Haircut, stepped forward first, trapping Duan Fei within layers of a maze to prevent his escape.

Too bad it couldn’t hold him!

Facing Pot Lid Haircut, the school’s strongest powerhouse and a master of Deceitful Objects, Duan Fei, after a brief reminder from Jinghong, simply walked forward nonchalantly. With each step, he shattered countless maze walls, eventually strolling right up to Pot Lid Haircut.

Raising his Crowbar, he gently tapped the panicked Pot Lid Haircut.

Pitiful Pot Lid Haircut. He was clearly the number one powerhouse in the school of Deceitful Objects, but ever since the players appeared, he had been constantly thwarted, without a single victory to his name.

Lin Daiyu, controlled by the Pruriency Fox Immortal, also tried to advance, but a half-bodied woman summoned by Duan Fei swooped down, dragged Lin Daiyu into the air, and vanished with her.

The Maid wanted to step forward as well, but when she saw Jinghong rise to her feet, she could only give a helpless shrug and retreat.

Looking around, Glasses realized with horror that they had lost.

And so quickly!