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Breathing the air of this world again, Lin Tianlang finally felt that his life had become real again.

During the time in the Gem Secret Realm, Lin Tianlang always felt as if he had gone to another time and space, as if he was no longer himself. But in fact, the Gem Secret Realm itself was indeed an independent space. Lin Tianlang clearly felt as if he had only been there for half a day, but when he came out, three months had passed in the blink of an eye!

After asking Grot for information, Lin Tianlang realized that it was already August. In other words, he had spent almost the entire summer vacation in the Gem Secret Realm. If the disaster had not occurred and the war had not happened, Lin Tianlang would be a sixth-grade student now.

The peaceful college life seemed to have passed far away. It was true that since Lin Tianlang came to the magic world, he had experienced so many things, big and small, that his life had never been peaceful. But at least, between each big and small event, there was still a relatively peaceful and normal college life as a connection. But since the Demon Lord broke the seal in January, Vincent took Lin Tianlang to find the three holy artifacts, and it took so long to go around in circles. I couldn't believe that more than half a year had passed.

In the past six months, the magic world has really undergone a tremendous change. Large tracts of land have fallen into the control of the demons, and in addition to the land, there are also a large number of people.

Except for a few towns, most cities were not massacred by the demons. As an ambitious hero, Demon Lord Redla certainly knew the importance of winning people's hearts. After all, his ultimate goal was to unify the magic world, not to destroy the world.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this that some small towns simply gave up resistance when faced with the invasion of the demons. Now, the remaining people of the righteous faction do not know how the controlled population lives under the rule of the demons. However, judging from the growing number of the demons themselves, the demon assimilation work has not encountered much resistance.

When Lin Tianlang heard the news that the Holy City had fallen, he was still quite surprised. It's not that he had never been to the Holy City before, he knew what kind of city it was. In terms of scale, the Holy City was almost twice as large as Saint Lent City, and the population was almost twice as large; in terms of defense level, the Holy City had a moat, while Saint Lent City did not. Moreover, the Holy City had two layers of walls, the outer city and the inner city, while Saint Lent City only had one layer of walls. Such an important city actually fell. If Lin Tianlang had returned later, not much, just half a month later, I'm afraid there would be only ruins left.

Thinking of this, Lin Tianlang suddenly felt a little fortunate. Fortunately, when he was playing chess with the old principal, he understood the principal's intention at the last moment. But then again, if he had understood it earlier, he could have come back earlier, maybe even before the fall of the Holy City.

But it was useless to say all this now. The fall of the Holy City was an established fact and could not be changed. Just as the old principal had said to him in the secret realm, he could not change the outcome of the chess game, but he still had a chance to change the present.

"Okay, kid, I'll take you here. Come on... Although I know that what I said may be a bit unoriginal and may bring pressure to you. But... really, from now on, we will count on you to lead us." When they came downstairs of the comprehensive building, Glot patted Lin Tianlang on the shoulder and said.

"I know, Mr. Groot." Lin Tianlang nodded. This time, he was very serious and did not pronounce Groot as "Glock".

"Alas... Although, I know that all these skills of yours were actually taught to you by Principal Vincent. But no matter what, I am still your homeroom teacher... I have to make some contribution, right? Haha, I never thought that the first class of students I taught as a teacher would have such a big shot... And if we really talk about ability, you can now be our teacher." Glot said with a smile.

"Of course, you have contributed to my current abilities." Lin Tianlang said with a smile, "I am telling the truth. Five years ago, I really appreciate you treating me equally and looking at me and other students with equal eyes."

Five years ago, when Lin Tianlang first arrived and became a student at the magic academy, his human identity brought him a lot of trouble. For example, the jealous Luca looked down on him at first because of his human identity, and later made things difficult for him because of his ability. But those were just people and things in the past, so it's better not to mention them.

"Haha... Really... Well, Griffin must be waiting for you, go ahead. I'm leaving now."

Glot said with a smile, then turned and left. Looking at Glot's back as he left, Lin Tianlang couldn't help but smile. He was very happy to come to the Magic Academy and meet such a teacher as his homeroom teacher. Because it was the first batch of students and the first time to be a teacher, Glot had a lot of vitality that other teachers didn't have. Although he was called a teacher, in fact, when getting along with him, he was more like an older brother. Including in daily interactions, Glot and the students in Class 1 were indeed very harmonious, the kind that could joke with each other.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Tianlang came back to his senses, then walked up the stairs to the complex building and came to the door of the principal's office. When he came to this familiar door again, Lin Tianlang's heart suddenly tightened and he felt a little pain. Principal Vincent's familiar voice and face seemed just like yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, everything had changed.

Lin Tianlang pushed open the door of the office. The layout inside had not been changed. It was exactly what Lin Tianlang remembered. Even Principal Vincent's belongings had not been cleared away. Looking up, he saw Fran Griffin standing by the window with his hands behind his back, looking downstairs.

"Professor Griffin...or should I call you Principal Griffin now?" Lin Tianlang walked forward and said.

"Haha, you finally remember to come back... and you didn't even knock when you came in. Don't you even have this basic etiquette?" Griffin turned around and looked at Lin Tianlang coldly.

Haha, still the same familiar Griffin flavor as always.

"Sorry... I'm used to it." Lin Tianlang smiled apologetically. Griffin's aura no longer scared Lin Tianlang. Before, when Griffin released his domain aura, it was somewhat oppressive and he felt short of breath. But now... I'm afraid that if Lin Tianlang released his aura, it would be Griffin who would feel the oppression.

"What are you used to?"

"Every time I came to the principal's office, Principal Vincent could always accurately predict my arrival by sensing my breath, so I didn't need to knock on the door, the principal would know I was coming. Over time, it became a habit." Lin Tianlang replied.

"..."

Griffin didn't say anything. When Vincent was mentioned, the two of them kept silent for a few seconds.

"The situation in the magic world is not optimistic right now. Demon Lord Redra is personally leading the demon army to charge towards Saint Lent City. They may arrive in three or four days." Griffin said lightly, not in a condescending tone, but in a negotiating tone.

"As a brave warrior, you are the key to influencing this war. We are all waiting for you."

"Yes, I know." Lin Tianlang nodded.

"There is nothing to talk about between us two. However, you need to go to the City Hall, and it would be best if you could show your face in public. The fall of the Holy City was a severe blow to morale. I went to the City Hall the day before yesterday. If you don't show up again, I'm afraid those guys will discuss giving up resistance and surrendering." Griffin continued calmly.

"Yes, I understand." Lin Tianlang nodded again.

"Of all people, only you have the ability to fight the Demon Lord head-on. All of us will cooperate with you until this war is won... or until everyone is completely wiped out." Griffin said, and then turned around again: "Go away, those little girls, we have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Goodbye, Principal Griffin."

Lin Tianlang left, closing the office door gently. Not long after he left, a golden figure emerged from the side, looking at Griffin helplessly: "Fran, no matter how much time has passed, you will always be like this, especially in front of that child. Can't you be gentler in front of students?"

"..."

Griffin did not answer Nelvy's question immediately, but just sighed deeply.

"But what happened just now is an improvement. At least I don't need to come out to save the situation." Nelvy said softly, then gently put her arms around Griffin's waist from behind.

"That kid... seems to have really grown up. There's no need to worry about him anymore." After a while, Griffin slowly said, "Besides, my gentleness belongs only to you, Neil."

Griffin spoke in a gentle tone that he would never use in front of ordinary people, and then gently embraced the blonde woman in front of him.

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After leaving the office, Lin Tianlang walked to the school road alone. It was evening, the sun was setting, and the distant sky was dyed red by the setting sun, which was very beautiful. However, this scene would not last long. When the final moment came, it was still uncertain where the future would go.

"It's the final battle... Principal Vincent, Senior Mace, and... everyone. Don't worry, we... will win!"

Lin Tianlang said to himself secretly and clenched his fists tightly.


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