AnalogHorror: Rule Kaidan 4016
Chapter 955 - 443: No, does he really know the path of the "Ashen Apostle"? (It’s New Year’s Eve!) _2

Chapter 955: Chapter 443: No, does he really know the path of the "Ashen Apostle"? (It’s New Year’s Eve!) _2

"But compared to ’repair’ and ’regeneration,’ it’s completely overshadowed. What you have is ’regeneration.’"

"The second type, ’adaptation’... it’s a very mysterious trait, even the authorities don’t have detailed records or studies on it."

"According to the records in the Secret of the Code, the original creators of the Art Building once conducted some research on the trait of ’adaptation,’ but no detailed data is recorded."

"Limited material records describe the so-called ’adaptation’ trait as enabling the original master to gain the ability to understand and surpass..."

"A conceptual rank ability..."

"Theoretically, as long as there is ’understanding,’ one can ’adapt’; as long as there is ’adaptation,’ one can ’master’; as long as there is ’mastery,’ one can ’surpass’..."

"Yuan Lijian, based on his understanding, took a method that gave him the opportunity to ’adapt’ to the power of ashes..."

"He first used a ’fake body’ to collect ashes, then refined them and stored them within his body, waiting for the right moment to harvest the fruits. By ingesting the controlled amount of collected ashes, he gradually used the power of ashes, eventually refining himself into a ’container.’"

"Compared to uncontrollably ingesting ashes, controlling the amount might lead to some progress."

"This was Yuan Lijian’s hypothesis... he never verified it, nor could he, so he chose to experiment on himself."

Lin Yi rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

In other words, the authorities actually knew about this Ashen Apostle’s approach from the start, so is it possible... that there is no infiltrating organization at all?

Everyone is in on it, but some things must be labeled as an evil organization to proceed...

Lin Yi couldn’t help squinting his eyes slightly, realizing some words cannot be spoken too clearly, otherwise there might be uncontrollable consequences.

Of course, Lin Yi was just subconsciously entertaining this rather dark hypothesis.

The homeroom teacher continued: "He said that after entering school, he spent several days, using the map provided by the infiltrating organization to find some equipment previously buried in the school district, then used the improvements brought by those equipment to venture deep into the Green Forest Belt to acquire enough materials and adhesive to create that ’bait.’"

"He told me these things and hoped I wouldn’t stop his plan."

"As part of the deal, he handed over some intelligence about the infiltrating organization."

"Did you agree to his deal?" Lin Yi asked.

Class Teacher-040 shook his head: "Of course not, as a homeroom teacher, I must strictly adhere to the Homeroom Teacher’s Code. If I found his actions triggered the emergency response plan in the code, I would take necessary measures."

"If not... then I will not interfere, this is the most I can compromise."

"But speaking of which, the Homeroom Teacher’s Code is relatively flexible, though he didn’t know that."

Lin Yi wiped his sweat: "Isn’t this... your flexible boundary?"

Class Teacher-040 gave him a sideways look and pouted: "At most, it’s flexibility within the allowable range."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said: "I feel Mountain Man’s secret isn’t just this."

"Obviously, you think I’m that stupid?" Class Teacher-040 chuckled, "His words, his motives and purposes, I don’t completely trust."

Lin Yi agreed: "But that’s not what I meant, Mountain Man chose to trade with you, surely he wouldn’t deceive you, at least not in the general direction... moreover, I feel he may be selectively telling the truth."

Everything he says is true, but only parts he is able to reveal.

That’s what Lin Yi meant.

But at this point, the office suddenly grew quiet, and Lin Yi noticed Class Teacher-040 was raising her eyebrow, looking at him,

"Uh... what’s up?" Lin Yi asked.

Class Teacher-040 stared at his eyes, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of a nuanced smile: "Aren’t you also like this?"

"Gah...?!" Lin Yi was startled, "No, I haven’t lied to you."

"I mean, surely you are also selectively telling the truth."

"Why, should I immediately pour out my heart to you?" Lin Yi wiped off some cold sweat, fearing the logic of women, but didn’t deny it either, after all, sincerity is always the ultimate skill.

But he quickly changed the subject: "So, Mountain Man’s underlying message is that he has a way to directly eliminate that ’bait,’ and then harvest the rewards, right?"

Designers typically include some backdoor in their products that only they know, so they can regain control if things get out of hand. Lin Yi speculated Mountain Man might have this sort of capability.

Otherwise, with Mountain Man’s cut-down version Iron Man exoskeleton armor, he wouldn’t know how to withstand a walking, even if only a half-finished, Ashen Apostle·Fireman.

After all, that Mountain Man had drunk quite a lot when confronting the senior Zealots and almost ended up pulling away miserably.

Class Teacher-040 said: "He didn’t tell me specifically what it was, but he does have the ability to deal with it."

After receiving a definitive answer, Lin Yi did not question further but instead asked: "If that’s all, that thing doesn’t deserve to be called ’bait,’ does it? Mountain Man called it ’bait,’ so what’s he trying to allure?"

Class Teacher-040 said: "Yes, he wants to eliminate people currently planted in the school by the infiltrating organization."

"Use ’bait’ to lure those people out, take them down, and then seize the ashes they’ve already collected."

Lin Yi nodded slightly but didn’t delve deeper into this point since it was pointless: "By the way, did Mountain Man mention what that infiltrating organization is called?"

Lin Yi thought "he" might know this name, or perhaps the name would trigger some of his memories.

Asked about this, Class Teacher-040’s expression suddenly became serious. She lightly parted her lips and uttered a name: "’God’s Domain.’"

"’God’s Domain’?! Lin Yi pondered the name repeatedly but felt unfamiliar, not triggering any memories either.

"Why, do you have an impression?" Class Teacher-040 asked.

Lin Yi helplessly said: "I have no idea about it..."

"Are you saying their code mark is a hammer?"

Lin Yi’s mouth twitched fiercely: "No... I mean, I have no impression, this organization sounds like a gaming guild..."

"Perhaps..." Class Teacher-040 said, "But ’God’s Domain’ is quite famous, the authorities have had numerous speculations about the infiltrating organization being ’God’s Domain,’ but there’s no evidence, and no way to act... I thought you might know some clues, like whether they’re related to ’hammer’ or something."

Lin Yi rubbed his forehead: "Don’t you know anything about the trending memes..."

He realized there seemed to be an information gap with Class Teacher-040, like he being unaware of the mysterious studies courses outside, or Class Teacher-040 being ignorant of internet memes...

But... maybe there are simply too many memes, causing Class Teacher-040 not to react immediately. _{fre ewebno(v)e\l.(c)om}

"Hmm... is there any other information?" Lin Yi asked.

He glanced at the time.

10:23.

If there wasn’t anything else, he’d slip away.

Class Teacher-040 retorted angrily: "Lin Yi, I really want to hit you! You gave me a tiny bit of information, I gave you a long explanation, and now you complain about unequal information?"

"Huh? No! I’m just asking!" Lin Yi shouted innocently, "If you’re done, I’ll head out first..."

He instinctively wanted to point at his watch but remembering its peculiarity, he pointed at the clock on the wall instead, adding: "It’s time to eat."

Class Teacher-040 snorted: "That’s it! Now scram!"

"Right away~" Lin Yi suddenly adopted a eunuch’s tone and exited the Teacher’s Office.