The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1343 393: Our World Is Far Too Crowded

The seminar ended, and the scholars gradually left the venue.

The first batch of twelve Void Realm Resources found researchers who, in Luo Yan's opinion, were the most suitable for them.

The selected individuals couldn't hide their excitement and joy, repeatedly expressing their gratitude to Prince Colin and swearing earnestly that they would not disappoint his expectations.

As for those scholars who were not selected, apart from the arrogant Professor Camille and the incompetent Master Lu Kero, most felt regret but not much resentment, instead, they were more convinced and accepting.

After all, they had witnessed the entire qualification review process; every scholar approved had earned their place through their own capabilities.

This was undoubtedly a good thing for those who were truly talented and knowledgeable.

Many already silently resolved to return and prepare diligently, aiming to impress the just and impartial Prince with genuine scholarship in the next selection.

In the hallway, the murmurs of scholars rose and fell.

"That Prince is truly unfathomable! He immediately saw through the issues in Professor Camille's report!"

"Indeed, I never thought the Prince would give someone as outdated as Master Rockwell a chance!"

"It seems the heavens of the Tower of Great Sage really are about to change…"

Professor Camille's eyes flashed with a hint of venom, but he finally swallowed his anger and hurriedly left the hallway.

Inside the seminar room.

Luo Yan leaned comfortably against the back of his chair, looking at the files in his hand with a satisfied expression.

Vilich, who served as the recording officer, was diligently organizing the interview records beside him, his eyes filled with admiration for Prince Colin.

Noticing his gaze, Luo Yan smiled and casually remarked.

"It seems like you have something to say to me."

"No, Your Highness, I just... was a little surprised."

Vilich paused his work, scratching the back of his head with slight embarrassment, then continued after a moment.

"I never thought the selection process for Void Realm Resources could be so fair. Thank you for showing me what academia should be like."

Luo Yan smiled lightly and said in a mild tone.

"It's nothing, or rather... this is what this world should have been like. Since you've seen it here, I hope you can pass along this atmosphere. Someday I will leave this place, and then it will be up to you all."

Seeing the trust in those eyes, a sense of mission suddenly surged in Vilich's heart, though it carried a subtle sorrow.

Recently, the Prince often said this, making him somewhat worried that he might soon leave this snowy expanse.

He sincerely hoped that this Prince could stay here a little longer.

The time spent working with him had been the most relaxed and free days since he stepped into the Academic State.

In him, he saw another possibility, a chance they might actually escape the whirlpool that trapped them all.

Just a small change is all it takes.

This heartfelt yearning was like the beings behind the Void, looking up at the Ancient Gods in the void through faint whispers.

Vilich took a deep breath, pressing his palm to his chest.

"Rest assured, Your Highness! I will definitely pass on your teachings to my students and ensure they continue to be passed down unwaveringly!"

Luo Yan nodded with a smile.

"With your promise, I'm relieved."

...

The bell sound of dusk rang, and Luo Yan returned to the dormitory tower.

Sarah, waiting at the entrance, walked over to him, gently taking the cold-touched coat from him, her eyes, usually indifferent, showed a caring shape only when she saw her Lord Demon King.

"Your Highness, was everything smooth today?"

"Hmm, it went quite smoothly," Luo Yan showed a slight, fatigued smile, "it's just tiring dealing with a group of old foxes, but nothing too problematic. Actually, I'm quite surprised. I originally thought that Mr. Arist Thorne would be impatient, but he unexpectedly held his ground."

Sarah was slightly taken aback.

"That person... does he have a grudge with you?"

Luo Yan casually replied.

"No, he's even helped me out several times... though it wasn't really for me, but for his own plans."

Sarah pondered for a moment and said.

"Then why do you think he would... be against you?"

"It's inevitable," Luo Yan smiled and said in a gentle tone, "Sarah, this High Tower is more crowded than we imagined, even more so than the Demon City and the Holy City. Do you remember Elder Dragon? He actually didn't have much of a grudge against me, but... we've reached a position where we're unwilling to give up our resources, so we automatically become his enemy, and he becomes someone we must defeat."

For those in higher positions, personal grudges are a shallow emotion, and conflicts arising from such emotions are actually quite easy to resolve.

Take Xino Dragon, that not-so-bright idiot, for instance. Now, they've become friends from their first fight."

Since that power struggle, the Dragon family has lost its position as the top tier family in Demon City, even without 'Luoyan'.

To hold onto their resources, they can only cooperate with the currently one willing to engage with them, and the infinitely potential-filled Luoyan.

Luo Yan, of course, is happy to do so.

Just like he's happy to use Shadow Demon General Thanos, they all belong to the kind whose 'remote control' is in his hands.