novelraw Chapter 15 : Chapter 15
Chapter 15 : Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Ji Qing skipped class again the next day.
This time, he planned to inquire about where the school stored its Ability artifacts. Of course, that was not something he could find out immediately, so Ji Qing was not in a hurry.
The News Club, however, moved quickly.
Ji Qing received a message from Song Xiaoran through the terminal. He had already spoken with the two members of the News Club about the origin of the incident and asked them not to disclose the matter of his amnesia.
There was still some anxiety in Song Xiaoran’s tone, likely a lingering effect from being harassed too many times before.
Ji Qing therefore asked about the appearance of the two News Club members he had met. After confirming they were the same two people he had commissioned yesterday, he felt reassured.
Ji Qing lowered his head and typed a reply, his tone calm and certain.
【It is fine. They can be trusted.】
After sending the message, Ji Qing decided to wander around the campus for a while.
Previously, he had never paid attention to the details, but now he began noticing many things he had overlooked.
The teachers at the Third Ability Academy were naturally Ability users as well. Although they seemed easygoing most of the time, if Ji Qing ever attempted to forcefully attack the school, they would be the first major obstacle he faced.
And then there was the storage location of the World Book…
A faint irritation crept into Ji Qing’s thoughts.
He walked to the lakeside on campus and sat down on a bench, staring into space.
He silently reminded himself not to push too hard. This was not a problem that could be solved overnight.
“I was wondering where you had gone. So you are here?”
A familiar male voice sounded from behind him.
Ji Qing turned his head and saw You Xingluo.
You Xingluo walked over lightly and sat down beside him on the bench.
“I heard the whole story from Shao Huayu,” he said with a gentle smile. “I did not expect you to take an interest in someone else.”
“What is so strange about that?” Ji Qing replied calmly, his tone devoid of emotion.
“There is nothing strange about it,” You Xingluo said as he leaned back against the bench and gazed toward the tranquil lake ahead. His voice grew softer. “I just suddenly realized… you probably will not disappear anymore.”
“…Mm.” Ji Qing responded vaguely.
“School is actually quite boring,” You Xingluo said with a faint sigh. “If it were not for the prophecy, I probably would not have come to school at all. Before this, I handled affairs across various parts of the Federation. Suddenly switching to petty quarrels between students… it takes some getting used to.”
“That is you, not me,” Ji Qing replied coldly, turning his head away.
“Mm-hmm~” You Xingluo did not mind. Instead, he clapped his hands lightly as if he were in a good mood.
“But thinking about how we can start off-campus practice next semester makes it feel much better. Then I will finally have time to handle real matters again.”
“….”
Ji Qing clicked his tongue silently.
Students from other classes were still evaluating the difficulty of Class S coursework, yet the members of Class S themselves were eagerly anticipating next semester’s off-campus practice.
It reminded Ji Qing that Shao Huayu and Zhou Que had shown the same attitude.
They had all expressed enthusiasm for the off-campus practice. Even the timid Ling You’er had never considered transferring classes.
With greater ability came greater responsibility?
Ji Qing tilted his head back and looked at the sky.
The horizon was blue, clouds drifting lazily. It was a rare day of good weather.
If he were still in his original world, he might have asked a few friends to play basketball.
Without realizing it, he had been pushing himself too hard.
Ji Qing sighed quietly.
Things always developed beyond his expectations. Whenever he tried to pause and rest for a moment, new problems appeared.
But since the mission lasted for an entire semester, perhaps he should first experience life as a high school student in the wasteland world.
The other troubles could be dealt with slowly.
“This morning, Zhou Que was stopped by two girls from the News Club,” You Xingluo said with a smile lingering in his voice. “I heard he nearly jumped in place when it happened. Apparently they dragged him away for an interview.”
“You certainly observe things closely.”
Ji Qing did not respond directly. Instead, he closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare moment of leisure.
The rest could wait until sunset.
“At this point, the matter can be considered settled,” You Xingluo continued. “Before classes ended this afternoon, Xie Chang’an wanted to thank you personally, but I told him not to bother you. After all, you probably do not want to see him.”
“You understand me quite well,” Ji Qing said, opening his eyes and smiling at You Xingluo.
Given his current situation, he truly did not want to see Xie Chang’an.
He had just helped resolve one problem for him. It would be best if Xie Chang’an did not create another one.
You Xingluo shrugged helplessly.
“I come from a noble family. I can read the room at least that well,” he said with a sly grin. “By the way, I found quite a few interesting shops outside campus yesterday. Want me to send them to your terminal?”
“Yes,” Ji Qing replied immediately.
His high school life might only last these six months. If he did not go explore soon, who knew when the next opportunity would come.
The sun slowly began to set.
Warm golden light spread across the lake, rippling gently across the surface.
More people gradually appeared along the paths. Groups of students chatted and laughed as they headed toward the cafeteria or the dormitories.
Ji Qing casually stood up and looked at You Xingluo.
“Do you have any plans later?”
“Hmm…” You Xingluo hesitated slightly. “I will probably return to the dormitory and organize my luggage. The past few days were rather busy, so today I finally have time.”
“Then let us say goodbye here.”
Ji Qing could not help smiling slightly as he spoke.
“I plan to go outside the campus. I did not get the chance yesterday, so today seems like a good time to explore.”
“How annoying,” You Xingluo said with mock resentment. “If I had known, I would have organized my luggage yesterday instead.”
“But… have fun out there.”
“Mm.” Ji Qing answered casually.
“And one more thing…” You Xingluo hesitated and reached out to stop Ji Qing, who was about to leave. “Yesterday I heard from nearby residents that Infected had appeared around this area before. You should be careful.”
“Oh?” Ji Qing smiled meaningfully and waved his hand.
“I will keep that in mind. See you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow.”
Watching Ji Qing’s figure gradually disappear into the distance, You Xingluo suddenly felt a faint sense of loss.
But he also knew he could not cling to him too much.
Tomorrow will be soon enough.
[System, I have come up with a brilliant idea.]
Ji Qing’s emerald eyes suddenly burned with a hint of madness.
As he walked toward the school gate, he called out to the system in his mind.
[Let us make the current storyline a little more interesting.]
The system sounded confused.
[Hmm?]
Ji Qing’s expression remained calm, but his thoughts raced.
[Xie Chang’an is an Infected. The Dawn Society is an organization of Infected. And Red Heart said that if Infected people cause trouble nearby, I should deal with it.]
[Do you not think this is the perfect opportunity?]
The system hesitated.
[Host, are you suggesting…]
[Ordinary campus life is too boring.]
Ji Qing’s voice carried a subtle meaning.
[It is time to add some excitement to Xie Chang’an’s ordinary school life.]
[I will make him the first spy planted by the Dawn Society inside the school.]
The system froze momentarily.
[What?]
[Finding the location of the World Book will be difficult.]
Ji Qing sighed dramatically.
[So why not have someone help me search? Since he is the protagonist of the manga, his ability to find things should be quite outstanding.]
The system became even more bewildered.
[Huh?]
[For now, I will familiarize myself with the surrounding routes.]
Ji Qing smiled faintly.
[Later I will find a suitable opportunity for “Li Yuan” to encounter him. And then…]
[Of course, I will threaten and tempt him into helping me locate the World Book.]
“Raven,” “Dawn,” the Dawn Society.
Since this identity was meant to drag the manga’s protagonist into the abyss, the name of this persona would be Li Yuan.
It fit perfectly with the name of the organization and his codename.
Ji Qing’s steps grew lighter.
The Substitute Puppet had many uses, but using it merely for appearances would be too wasteful.
Fortunately, Ji Qing remembered that the Popularity Value Shop offered alternative items.
[Item: Masquerade Mask — 100 Popularity Value/use]
[Item Description: A magnificent masquerade requires a magnificent mask. Based on the wearer’s appearance, it can modify facial features. A stage-worthy outfit is included with a single click.]
[Item: Street Performance Puppet — 800 Popularity Value/day]
[Item Description: Provides a puppet actor capable of understanding simple instructions from the user. Its appearance and physical ability are completely ordinary, but it works perfectly as an excellent background passerby.]
[System, I want to request early access to unlock the Popularity Value Shop.]
Ji Qing’s gaze sharpened.
[And while you are at it, remove the restriction on reading the manga. The current method is seriously affecting my sleep.]
The system hurriedly began writing a report.
But after reacting, it hesitated.
[Host, from my personal judgment, the first request will probably be approved. However, the second one will definitely be rejected.]
[The Bureau places extremely high importance on data security.]
[Then submit the first request first.]
Ji Qing spoke slowly.
[There is no need to rush. After all, events need time to ferment.]
He needed time to familiarize himself with the routes around the school.
The rumors about the Infected also needed time to spread.
And after Xie Chang’an heard about the presence of Infected near the school, he would also need time to investigate.
Ji Qing smiled mischievously.
He thought to himself:
It was time for Xie Chang’an to pay a price.