Chapter 1661: Chapter 1110: Shadows of the Past
Although Duanmu Huai has successfully returned to the Tribunal, it doesn’t mean that he is no longer concerned about the affairs of that world, especially the Wind Band Club… Well, there is a small problem.
That’s right, a small problem.
“To be honest, I think you guys are basically cheating.”
Looking at the likes of Huang’zen Kumiko in front of him, Duanmu Huai could only shake his head helplessly, while she and Kousaka Rina exchanged glances and smiled bitterly.
After returning to school, the Wind Band Club naturally had to prepare for the national competition, and of course, for people like Huang’zen Kumiko, they had to intensify their training to avoid being left behind.
But as soon as they started playing… well, instead of being left behind, they soared straight to the top!
This is quite normal actually, in that world, Huang’zen Kumiko and the others had slain many Demons, which elevated their Heavenly Duty levels considerably, and naturally, their physical abilities changed as well. Things like tone sensitivity and breathing became a non-issue, you could say they’re basically superhumans now. Kousaka Rina could practically play the trumpet from start to finish without taking a breath, can an ordinary person do that?
Because several members of Duanmu Huai’s class are core members of the Wind Band Club, everyone’s shocked during practice, really amazed at how much they’ve changed in just a few days. In just a short time you’ve transcended the mundane and become near-Immortal?
Did you go through some special training?
Yeah, there must have been some special training, but it had nothing to do with playing music.
“Isn’t this a bit unfair…?”
Huang’zen Kumiko felt a bit uneasy, after all, experiencing it first-hand she realized that her senses are now incredibly sharp, capable of perfectly capturing every nuance and rhythm. This is nothing like an ordinary person, especially compared to her pre-transformation self… Huang’zen Kumiko knew very well how terrifying this was.
So she was a bit worried, does this count as cheating?
“What’s wrong with that, if it’s cheating then so be it.”
Duanmu Huai didn’t care, shrugging his shoulders.
“All that you’ve gained now is a result of your hard work and growth, didn’t you bravely fight against Demons and Angels in Bastine Fortress and Royal City? Isn’t it natural to receive rewards? So don’t worry about it, just go ahead. This national competition is likely yours to lose, you should be the champions.”
Just kidding, with the Wind Band Club being overpowered, not winning would be purely due to plot armor.
“Mary will handle things here temporarily, whereas I… need to head back.”
“Ah…”
Hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, students like Huang’zen Kumiko were taken aback.
“Is the teacher leaving?”
“Yes, I can’t be a teacher here forever, the situation in this world has stabilized, if you need to find me in the future, just come to the Tribunal.”
Looking at the crowd in front of him, Duanmu Huai chuckled, while the girls had somewhat complicated expressions. They did accept Duanmu Huai’s invitation and planned to join the Tribunal. However, thinking about Duanmu Huai leaving school did make them a bit reluctant… Of course, they knew Duanmu Huai had too much on his plate to stay at the school permanently.
“Mary and Naruse Mio will stay here, so there’s no need to worry, just find them if you need anything.”
Duanmu Huai was returning to the Tribunal, while Mary would stay until the end of the semester, and then Naruse Mio would take over.
As for Duanmu Huai… he was taking others with him to attend Dada Niel’s inheritance ceremony.
This time Duanmu Huai didn’t bring Mary, but instead brought Ann, Greiya, Ogis, and Lorena… Yep, the people who first met Dada Niel at that time.
Of course, the girls didn’t have a good impression of the Merchant Voyager because of the previous incident involving the Namekians. At that time Dada Niel was developing the planet’s resources but was attacked by Namekians, so he came to Duanmu Huai for help. As a member of the Tribunal, it was Duanmu Huai’s duty to deal with and eliminate Aliens, so he dispatched the Night Guard to take care of those Namekian natives.
For Duanmu Huai, this was just ordinary work, but Ann and the others were somewhat unable to accept it at that time, feeling it was like an invasion… Well, it was indeed an invasion, but Aliens have no rights in front of the Tribunal, okay?
It was only after that incident that everyone gradually came to fully understand the Tribunal’s style and methods.
But that doesn’t mean they would like that cunning guy, however, since Duanmu Huai wanted to take them, they might as well go have a look…
So Duanmu Huai took a few people aboard the warship and followed the coordinates to Dada Niel’s hometown.
“This place looks pretty beautiful though.”
Looking at the lush planet before them, Duanmu Huai couldn’t help but whistle. Judging by the climate and architecture, this should have been a Garden Planet in the past, only visited by the very wealthy… Of course, that’s old news now.
Now, it just looks like a primitive and backward jungle planet.
“Y’know, I quite like Katchang.”
As they descended through the atmosphere in the shuttle, looking at the forests and lakes ahead, Duanmu Huai couldn’t help but sigh. If it’s a vacation, isn’t Katchang much more fun? But this one… just looks like an ordinary Garden Planet?