Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 464 - 102. Friendship and Mutual Assistance (Physics)

Chapter 464: 102. Friendship and Mutual Assistance (Physics)

"They’re arguing fiercely," Hobbs scratched his head, "and it’s the Xilus Clan, which makes it complicated. They are our Crystal Tower’s dedicated Blood Covenant, constantly fighting at the forefront, fierce in temperament—if things go wrong, a fight could break out."

"Students are causing a ruckus here, why hasn’t Security Guard been called?" Li Aozi asked.

No sooner had Li Aozi finished speaking than a passerby immediately said with disdain:

"Huh? Do you think a Security Guard earning a few thousand a month would dare to mediate these foreigners and extraterrestrials?"

"Exactly, based on the unique status of our academy’s students, security is essentially governed by student organizations like the Student Union and the like. As long as it’s beyond their control, private fights and duels are totally laissez-faire."

Hobbs spread his hands:

"But at this time, the Student Union people should all be busy guiding the newcomers, and probably won’t be able to come over for a while."

Different places have different political ecologies, which isn’t surprising.

The passerby complained, "Arguing is one thing, but blocking traffic is just too immoral."

Li Aozi nodded in agreement, but before he could say anything, the men and women of the Xilus Clan started arguing again.

"I’ll give you a chance, Lucite Kaostro—drop out now, and I can forgive you for showing your face to me once more. Otherwise, I won’t be as ladylike as usual..."

"If I drop out now, where am I supposed to go?"

"Go wherever it’s cool—anyway, someone like you, an Armored Breed whose evolution is incomplete, could even survive fine if thrown into a sewer, right?"

The woman known as Beizhong Gui Ming from the Xilus Clan sneered, casually tossing her luggage on the ground and clenched her fists in preparation, while the man who was continually humiliated and discriminated against maintained restraint and rationality. Noticing the discussion between Li Aozi and the others, he nodded slightly, indicating an apology:

"My apologies for the inconvenience caused to everyone."

"Stop playing the gentleman! If you have the guts, come and trade a few blows! Let everyone see just what a scummy pervert and despicable monster you are, chasing and entangling after your advances failed!"

Beizhong Gui Ming’s tone was affected and her voice shrill, but after all, being a woman, especially a beautiful and glamorous one from another Species, with her elaborate attire, she did not seem to come from an ordinary family. To the young and hot-blooded newcomers, she was quite tempting.

In just a few sentences, she painted the image of a lecher who had followed her all the way to the university. Such behavior was considered quite deplorable even in the eyes of the boys, and when compared to the ugly and terrifying appearance of Lucite against the delicate and alluring Beizhong Gui Ming, the stark contrast inclined sympathy towards the woman.

"Enough already, can’t you see the lady is unwilling?"

"We should teach this kind of person a lesson. It’s the Interstellar Era now; if you can’t control your lower half, roll back to the Zoo where there are plenty of keepers to help solve your breeding problems."

"Sis, your tough and confrontational style is so cool! We can’t indulge these kinds of people. Seriously! Do they not see what they look like? Just thinking about being in the same school with such people makes me feel physically uncomfortable—it’s terrifying."

Seeing the situation tilting more in the woman’s favor, Beizhong Gui Ming stood arrogantly with one hand on her hip.

"Well, is there anything else to say?"

"You ask me?"

Lucite turned his head; his fists clenched, his fluorescent red eyes shimmered slightly:

"If a single word from someone can get others expelled, then I think people shouldn’t fear me—I can be expelled. The one they should truly fear is Miss Beizhong Gui Ming."

"You!"

"At least be a bit more cautious, everyone. Although I, Lucite, may have a revolting appearance fit only to make babies cry at night, at least I’m not terrible enough to get someone expelled."

Lucite hit back sharply:

"But if you provoke Miss Beizhong Gui Ming, then it’s time to pack up and go home."

"You incomplete Armored Breed, you really can’t bring out anything good from a dog’s mouth! You’re trying to infuriate me, right? Wish granted!"

Beizhong Gui Ming raised her voice and casually took out an expensive Spa from her pocket and threw it on the ground:

"Come on! Don’t be a coward; if you dare, come and duel. Let’s decide the outcome with Magic!"

This move immediately stirred up the crowd that was just watching coldly.

"Wow, is it that intense? A duel on the first day of school for freshmen!" the student next to Hobbs immediately caused a commotion, with people discussing fervently.

Even some sophomores passing by didn’t seem surprised by the scene and some even started live streaming.

"Awesome, fight, fight. I want to see bloodshed!" The student on Leo’s left was excited beyond belief, surprising Leo—wasn’t this more excitement than one would have at an international exhibition?

Surrounded by these students, Leo even felt that his live broadcast of the explosion in Velazquez a few days ago wasn’t as attention-grabbing as a duel over a squabble between a boy and a girl.

He tugged at Hobbs, who appeared indifferent, and asked:

"Hobbs, the freshmen haven’t received combat magic training yet, what’s there to see in a fight?"

"It’s simple," Hobbs said, "because duels can earn you impression points."

"...What’s that?" Leo thought he had heard wrong.

"I’ve told you before, under the workshop system, tutors have significant demands and power over students, right? But each tutor, being an industrialist and academic researcher managing many affairs, can’t possibly understand every student thoroughly."

Hobbs explained:

"So, in traditional institutions, duels, competitions, grades, and various positive actions are the basis for tutors to select their students—duels can directly demonstrate a student’s practical combat skills, psychological quality, and ambition, so it’s a not-so-insignificant bonus point."

"Fighting in itself is not unusual, but if someone fights impressively in a duel, that person might become a rival, right? And with so many people as public witnesses, it’s a kind of understanding, ensuring that when it’s your turn to duel, everyone will stop and focus on you, to witness for you."

Leo immediately pointed out the true nature of the situation.

"You’re right, this is the school mechanism under student self-governance! Everything relies on the unspoken rules and understanding among everyone to maintain order."

Having said that, Hobbs jokingly added:

"Speaking of which, brother Leo, I’ve noticed that whenever it comes to competition for interests and internal strife, your mind becomes sharper than anyone else’s."

"Not at all, I’m slow-witted."

Leo responded nonchalantly.

In fact, he had been watching Hobbs closely.

Whether it was his unusual behavior when enrolling or that mysterious ring of spiritual power, or his detailed understanding of school rules and phenomena—all were enough to prove that this person’s background was no simple matter.

Hobbs, quick to react, immediately noticed Leo’s gaze and naturally shifted the topic:

"However, Beizhong Gui Ming is truly malicious, actually bringing up a magical duel with an Armored Breed."

"Is that a problem?" Leo was unfamiliar with the species.

"It’s a big problem..." Hobbs said: "Imagine a rabbit asking a tortoise to race with him, or a tortoise challenging a rabbit to a swimming match."

"Beizhong Gui Ming, judging by the name, should be from the Xilus Clan’s Beizhong Clan, holding considerable status. They’ve provided a lot of aid to the Tanas Race."

"The Armored Breed of the Xilus Clan have very weak innate casting abilities, and there are few spellcasters among them. In their civilization, most take positions as laborers and soldiers, and they also don’t receive a high level of education."

"Just think about it, with this kind of background and upbringing, challenging someone to compete in magic? Even if those who come to this school have decent magic talents, can their educational background and practical magic experience be the same?"

"That’s truly low, but what, did this woman never win a game when she was a child? She can’t stand to lose."

Leo sharply commented.

"Maybe she really can’t play at all..." Hobbs laughed.

Originally he was rather impatient, wanting to go and pick up his books, but after Hobbs explained, he became somewhat curious.

However, his curiosity was not about the delicate and beautiful Beizhong Gui Ming, but about that ’infatuated Armored Breed,’ Lucite Kaostro.