Chapter 33: Heading Out Again

“What did you say!?

There was a Demon attack in Water City!?”

The President looked at the Principal and the others with a shocked face, utterly astonished by what they were saying.

“You’re the President of the Hunter Association. Even you didn’t know about this?”

Principal Tan questioned the President.

“What kind of joke is this!?

There wasn’t even a single alarm raised here, so how could I possibly know there was a Demon attack!?”

Hearing their words, the President was still confused. No one reported anything—how did a Demon attack suddenly happen!?

“Now you know, don’t you? There was a Demon attack here as well.”

“…”

Although he still found it hard to believe, since Principal Tan had confirmed it, he had no choice but to accept it.

“I understand. I’ll have the people under me pay more attention and strengthen the patrols in Water City.”

He didn’t dare slack off on this point. Now that a Demon attack had been confirmed, the top priority was to find those Demons hiding in Water City.

“For these Demons to carry out an attack right under our noses, they really don’t take the Hunter Association seriously!”

“I think so too. This is our stronghold, and yet they still dared to attack. These Demons are overestimating themselves.”

They couldn’t believe that someone would dare to launch an attack in such a key human area, especially targeting the Students of the Academy.

“I’ll notify the Teachers as well. During this period, no Student or Teacher is allowed to leave until all Demons in Water City are eliminated.”

“Yes, I’ll leave the Student side to you, Principal. Also, Mr. Lu Ming…”

The President suddenly called out to Lu Ming.

“Hmm? What is it?”

“I’d like to hear a detailed account of the incident. If possible…it would be best if your daughters could come here as well.”

Lu Ming agreed to the President’s request.

“I can, but their safety…”

He was worried that if he brought his daughters here, the Demons might target them, especially since they’d already escaped from their hands once.

The President noticed this too. Since their safety was a concern, it was better to ask them directly.

“If you’re worried about their safety, I can go to the Academy with you right now and ask them face to face. How about that?”

“Uh…Old Tan, what do you think…?”

Lu Ming looked at Principal Tan, seeking his opinion.

“Let’s move out, then. Looks like I’ll have to work overtime reviewing documents today.”

This matter was more urgent, so the Principal decided to postpone his work and focus on it.

Once the decision was made, the Principal tapped the ground lightly with his staff, and a Magical Formation appeared centered around him.

“Come here, you two.”

The Principal called to them.

“…”

But neither of them seemed inclined to move.

Then, the President took a car key from the drawer.

“As President of the Hunter Association, is it too much to drive?”

“Um…then Lu Ming, you…”

“As a family member of the victims, it makes sense for me to guide the way by car. Sorry to trouble you, President.”

“Alright.”

“Old Tan, you’re coming too.”

“……”

Are you both avoiding me!?

Seeing this, the Principal had no choice but to dispel his Magic and join them in the car.

***

At noon…

Luna walked alone on the road back to the Dormitory, carrying the meals she got from the Cafeteria for Xiao Xi and Eliza.

Although Xiao Xi’s fatigue had mostly faded after a night’s rest, Luna still thought it was better for her to stay in the Dormitory and rest more, so she brought the food back herself.

As for why she brought Eliza’s portion…

It was because Eliza couldn’t stop drooling while standing beside her at the food counter, so Luna ended up bringing her the dishes she wanted as well.

Luna herself had already eaten in the Cafeteria before returning.

Like that, Luna arrived at the Dormitory, where Xiao Xi was already waiting in the living room.

“I’m back!”

At the moment, only Xiao Xi was in the living room.

Qingyan and Su Luoluo had already left to take care of their Club work, leaving Xiao Xi alone.

This is exactly why I don’t want to join any Clubs.

“Thank you, Xiao Lu.”

Xiao Xi, who was watching a drama, accepted her lunchbox and started eating.

After handing over the lunchbox, Luna went to the bedroom to set Eliza’s portion down, then returned to the living room.

“Why aren’t you eating, Xiao Lu?”

Xiao Xi asked as she ate, thinking Luna was going to eat in her room, but apparently not.

“Ah?”

Asked that, Luna quickly pulled out her usual excuse.

“I’m not hungry yet, just putting the lunchbox in the bedroom for now.”

“Oh…”

As she spoke, she pulled out her phone, intending to watch videos, but then a call came in.

“Hello? Dad…?”

Hearing it was her father, Xiao Xi looked curiously at Luna.

“Mm, mm, Xiao Xi is fine… Okay. You want me to come over now? Got it…”

After the call, Xiao Xi looked at Luna curiously.

Who was that?

“Was it your dad?”

“Yeah, he asked how you were and then told me to go to the top floor of the Headquarters Building.”

Luna explained the call to Xiao Xi.

Her father wanted her to go to the Headquarters Building.

Xiao Xi looked confused.

“He only asked you? What about me?”

“Big sister, just rest. I can go by myself.”

Seeing Xiao Xi’s [I want to go too] expression, Luna quickly replied.

Since the call was for her alone, her father must want big sister to rest.

“But…”

“Come on, big sister. If Dad only called me, it’s because he wants you to rest. You be the ‘housekeeper’ in the Dormitory.”

“Ugh…”

Xiao Xi rarely showed such a depressed look. If possible, she really didn’t want to be alone in the Dormitory.

“Alright, I’m going to my room to get ready. Take your time eating, big sister.”

After speaking, Luna stood up and went to her room, leaving Xiao Xi alone, quietly eating her lunch.

So busy, being busy isn’t bad… (melancholy)

Back in the bedroom, Eliza was still eating in front of the computer, watching anime.

“Hurry up and eat, Eliza. We’re going out.”

With her mouth full, Eliza’s words were completely unintelligible.

“Swallow before you talk!”

After quickly gulping down her food, Eliza spoke again.

“Can’t you just go by yourself?”

“Did you forget you can’t be too far from me?”

Luna looked at her helplessly.

Did she forget about not being able to leave her too far?

“Oh, that…”

Eliza looked like she suddenly remembered.

“Don’t worry about me. Now I can move around as long as I stay in the Dormitory.”

“Huh? Since when?”

Luna asked, confused.

How did she not know about this?

“Because when you drank blood yesterday, I got stronger, so now my abilities have increased.”

Eliza said proudly.

As she spoke, she suddenly reached out her hand to Luna.

“Here, try holding my hand.”