The venue fell into silence for a while.

Although Qingkong was highly suspected in this incident, there were no casualties in the end, and the current evidence is not enough to convict Qingkong. Her identity and strength are there, and a fight will definitely cause heavy losses to the college.

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But... should we continue to allow this dangerous factor to exist in the academy?

If something goes wrong next time, you may not have such good luck.

"Professor Qingkong, of course we don't want you to be a threat to the academy, and your irregular behavior with the Occult Department makes us have to doubt your position.

I still hope that you can hand over the Book of Disaster and open the Department of Occult Arts to the academy’s investigation.”

Qingkong replied: "My answer is the same as last time. And after what happened last night, I can't hand over the Book of Disaster."

"It seems that the academy has to use some unconventional means."

Vice President Elvi threatened. He believed that based on the strength of the mages in the conference room, and with the help of the academy's weapons arsenal, they should be able to seize Qingkong.

A circular magic circle rose in the right hand of Vice Dean Hervey. The magic circle was full of light and shadow of gears. As the gears rotated, something seemed to be opening.

The other mages were also ready for battle, their magic robes filled with magic gushing out.

The two scimitars stuck in Qingkong's back flew out of their sheaths, and ice mist flowers bloomed with white cold air spreading.

And just when a battle was about to be triggered, a battle mage opened the door of the meeting and rushed in.

"associate dean……"

When the battle mage saw the atmosphere in the meeting, he was stunned on the spot.

Elvi scolded: "What is it? Don't you know we are in a meeting?"

Before the battle mage could answer Elvy, Luke walked in from outside with a voice.

"It seems that I arrived in time, and I was lucky enough to witness the battle of the top mages of Oulu Academy. Don't worry about me, continue... I will just watch from the side, just pretend that I don't exist."

As he said that, Luke really stood in the corner of the conference room, looking like he was watching a good show.

This made Vice Dean Hervey very embarrassed.

Internal fighting among the top leaders of the academy, even fighting with magic, is not a glorious thing.

"Chief Inspector Meteorite, you and Director Yin suddenly broke into the high-level meeting of Oulu College. Is there something important?"

Vice President Hervey withdrew the magic power that had been released, and the other mages also stopped.

We'll wait until the meteor is sent away.

When Luke saw that the mages had stopped, he said: "Director Yin and I came to Oulu College this time to discuss the history of the ancient Shuojin civilization with Miss Qingkong. However, on the way here, I heard that Oulu College seemed to have encountered

Trouble, now it seems that there is indeed trouble.

If it's convenient, you can tell me."

Vice President Hervey did not want to provoke imperial spies, so he declined politely: "This is a matter for our Oulu College, and the college will handle it well.

Now we have to continue the meeting, please go out with Yin Li first."

After taking back the scimitar, Qingkong said: "I think this matter is not just a matter of Oulu College. It is very likely that external forces are trying to provoke civil strife in the college. You don't believe me, and I don't believe you either... so

If the stalemate continues, a battle will inevitably occur.

I think that is definitely not what Dean Willred wants to see.

I suggest that the Chief Inspector of Meteorite be invited to participate in the investigation of this incident. With the ability that Chief Inspector of Meteorite showed in the competition in Raging Wave City, the truth will definitely be found out quickly."

Vice President Elvi said to Qingkong seriously: "Oulu College is independent and outside the city of Raging Waves, internal affairs of the college are handled by the college."

Luke said at this time: "The status of Oulu College is recognized by the empire, but after all, Oulu College is within the empire. Seeing how you just looked, I can guess how serious the matter is. This involves the security of the empire.

, as a senior agent of the Imperial Secret Service, I have the obligation to be informed and investigate independently."

Vice President Hervey said: "Chief Inspector Meteor, you..."

Before Elv could finish speaking, Luke moved a chair and sat down at the conference table: "Tell me the case, or I will set up a task force to investigate it myself... your choice."

Luke made it clear that he wanted to make a strong entrance, which made it extremely difficult for Elway.

As we all know, Qingkong has a very good relationship with Mrs. Mihir. Mrs. Mihir is from the Reform Society, and Yue Xing is the leader of the Reform Society. Although Qingkong has not publicly joined the Reform Society, she can be regarded as a member of the Revolution Society.

Standing behind the Reform Society is the eldest princess.

Meteor's arrival this time was so coincidental that it was difficult not to suspect that he was a helper invited by Qingkong.

After thinking for a while, Hervey said to Luke: "Chief Inspector, in this case that almost caused a disaster, Professor Qingkong is a major suspect. With your relationship with Professor Qingkong, how can we believe that you

Will the case be investigated impartially?"

Luke smiled and asked: "Deputy Dean Hervey, please tell me... what is the relationship between me and Miss Qingkong?"

"This..." Vice President Hervey didn't know how to answer. Does it mean that Qingkong and Mrs. Mihir have a close relationship, and that you and Mrs. Mihir are in the same party, does that prove that Qingkong and you have a close relationship?

This is not an academic proof of equality.

Luke pressed forward: "Deputy Dean Hervey, please do not question an imperial agent's loyalty to the empire. The importance of Oulu College to the empire determines that I dare not joke about the security of the college.

If it is really Miss Qingkong who is endangering the safety of the academy, I will definitely stand on the side of the academy.

If you continue to prevent the Imperial Secret Service from investigating this case, you will be responsible for some of the consequences caused by my establishment of an independent investigation team."

Vice President Hervey didn't know how President Willred would handle such a situation. But the Imperial Secret Service must not be allowed to set up an independent investigation team. This matter was obviously done by internal personnel of the college.

, regardless of whether it is clear or not, once word spreads, it will be a scandal that will affect the reputation of the college.

"The leadership of the investigation of this case belongs to the college, and the chief inspector of Meteor will assist in the investigation in his private capacity." Vice President Hervey set out his own conditions.

Luke immediately agreed: "Okay... Originally this was a private visit to check on a case."

Vice President Hervey continued: "All information related to this case is not allowed to be leaked."

"I promise I won't talk nonsense."

After Luke agreed, Yin said: "I'm here to discuss the history of ancient Shuojin civilization with Miss Qingkong. The Shuojin people are not interested in your case. I won't listen, and I won't talk nonsense."

Elvi nodded and said the last condition: "If evidence is found that Qingkong is the criminal..."

"I support Oulu College and help you catch her!"

After negotiating the terms, Elvi said to Yin: "Director Yin, please wait outside."

Yin looked at Luke, then at Qingkong, saluted Hervey and walked out of the conference room.

The battle mage exited and closed the door.

Vice Dean Elvey asked Professor Lennon to tell Luke the entire incident.

"So far, this is the status quo of the incident. Professor Qingkong appeared in the wrong place at the wrong time and carried a black eclipse spirit.

Although Professor Qingkong gave an explanation, it was not convincing enough."

Luke asked: "Professor Lennon, do you know who killed those demonized plants that died in large numbers?"

"I have no idea."

"How did the students know about the ruins of the Magic Botanical Garden and find the underground entrance?"

Professor Lennon repeated the results of his interrogation of Marcus: "I don't think Marcus was lying."

"I also think Marcus didn't lie. So the key point is...Marcus forgot who told him about the existence of the Magic Botanical Museum ruins."

"We also think this is the key to finding out the case, but Marcus really doesn't remember anything. What does the Meteorite Chief Inspector think about this case?"

Luke recalled the adventure process that Jennifer reported to Clear Sky, and then said: "I have no idea at the moment. I just learned about this, and there is still a lot to know. I want to live in the academy for a few days..."

Vice President Hervey was unwilling to continue this embarrassing meeting, so he said: "Okay... we will leave it to Professor Lennon and Chief Inspector Meteor to find out the truth of the incident.

If there is nothing else, let’s adjourn the meeting!”

A crisis that may have caused great damage to Oulu College was temporarily suppressed by Luke's arrival. However, the rift between Qingkong and the college's top management is getting wider and wider. If someone is secretly instigating it again, it may be Willie.

Dean De's arrival was unable to calm everyone's suspicion of Qingkong.

Now the clue in Luke's hands is Francisco, and Francisco does not have the ability to send the black eclipse deep underground in the Magic Plant Museum.

This is most likely a gang crime, so Francisco cannot be touched for the time being to avoid alerting the enemy.

Luke stayed at Oulu Academy in order to investigate the case, and Yin also stayed on the grounds of discussing the history of ancient Shuojin civilization with Qingkong.

After leaving the venue, Qingkong took Yin to his office and asked Jennifer to pour tea. Yin admired Qingkong's bookcases and display cabinets, and asked seemingly casually: "Miss Qingkong, what do you think of the Meteor Man?"

Qingkong used a metal spoon to scoop some sugar into the cup and stirred it while looking at Yin. Through the reflection of the glass, you could see that she was looking forward to getting the answer.

Qingkong picked up the tea and took a sip, and then said: "For the humans I have come into contact with, the Chief Inspector of Meteor is considered very outstanding.

I have been studying the history of ancient civilizations during this period. I have collected a lot of documents and cultural relics for this purpose, but there are still many things I don’t understand. Since Director Yin is a Shuojin person and is interested in the history of ancient Shuojin civilization, can you help me?

Let me answer some questions."

Yin pulled out a book "Minds of the Excavation of the Suril Ruins" from the bookcase, then walked to the opposite side of Qingkong and sat down: "The Suril Ruins was a very important city in the ancient Shuojin civilization. It was destroyed by the ancient Shuojin people.

During the war with the Ancient Dragon Clan, the entire city was engulfed by earthquakes and magma evoked by the Ancient Dragon.

This disaster also allowed the Suril ruins to be relatively well preserved. The excavation of the Suril ruins was sponsored by the Shuojin people. I have seen some information that has not been circulated to the outside world. We can start with the Suril ruins.
To be continued...