Quadruple split

Hopkins Leon is not a big shot, but as the dean of the Paladin Academy, his popularity in Academy City is not low.

Of course, although he is famous, it is not a good name.

This old man, who wears the gorgeous senior faculty robes of the Paladin Academy most of the time, is tall and thin, and always takes care of himself meticulously, is actually not very lovable, nor is he very popular.

He has a gloomy temperament, a thoughtful mind, and is well versed in the art of language. He can always find common topics with those equally unpleasant guys. His sharp eyes like vultures will occasionally become cloudy, like a piece of dead wood. The walking flesh, numb and dull.

As the dean of one of the two most powerful knight academies in Academy City, namely the Paladin Knight Academy, Hopkins's strength is actually quite unimpressive. He is about the same age as himself, but he has already broken through early. At the legendary level of Marla, Hopkins's strength has stagnated since he took over as the dean of the Paladin Knight Academy. He is not even half-legendary. He is still at the peak of the epic level even in his nineties.

It is true that Epic Peak is not weak, and can even be said to be very strong, but in this world where strength is in most cases the resume, Hopkins' strength is still somewhat unworthy of his position.

But aside from his boxing skills, Hopkins is definitely a good dean who is far better than Marla and others in other aspects. With his efforts, despite all the purely deserved attacks on the Paladin Academy, The number of students is getting worse every year, but the attrition rate of outstanding teachers and students is still kept at a very low level, sponsorship from all aspects has not been cut too much, and various teaching hardware within the college have always been well maintained. .

Even those who are unhappy with him have to admit that Hopkins is a person with extremely high emotional intelligence and is very good at playing both sides.

In the eyes of the students of the Paladin Academy, although the dean himself is stern and always has an expression of "I'll kill you if you don't obey me", he doesn't use any of the things that every student is familiar with. Punishment has been put into practice, and not only that, there is even a rumor among students that "the menu provided in the cafeteria suddenly became richer one day, and the initiator behind it was the dean."

The origin of the rumor seems to be that two students were complaining in the corridor that the food was poor and nutritious, and that their physical strength could not keep up with the intensity of training. Hopkins happened to pass by and heard it. As a result, within two days the cafeteria was completely updated. Went here once, and the food prices are a lot cheaper.

All in all, although not many people really take this rumor seriously, everyone is indeed not afraid of Dean Hopkins like they are afraid of other college senior officials. Of course, if they are not afraid, they will not be afraid. For the Paladin Knight For the students of the college, it is really unrealistic for them to fall in love with any of the college's senior officials.

As for Barty Arthur, who almost became an 'underachiever' because he couldn't keep up with the progress in the lower grade, he was accepted as an apprentice by Hopkins when he mustered up the courage to step into the dean's office and apply to drop out of school. The transparent talents who had not been taken seriously for two whole years showed their tactical talents and gradually became the young people who are the focus of the academy's training...

He could see something a little bit, and he could vaguely realize that although he couldn't teach him anything (Hopkins couldn't fight, and Barty couldn't do it himself, Batty could do tactics, but Hopkins couldn't), But in terms of personality, the mentor who actually likes to take care of others is probably not the same person as the 'Hopkins Leon' in most people's eyes.

But even Barty, who claims to know his mentor better, could not have expected the scene in front of him——

Not far away, the somewhat arrogant and domineering old man mercilessly and unilaterally 'expelled' the three most powerful and well-backed senior officials in the college in front of tens of thousands of people, expressing his eloquent statement. This is the 'Cleaning Portal'.

No matter what, that tall and straight figure cannot overlap with the mentor in my impression.

Barty, who was being supported by Lai Nan, stood dumbfounded. He didn't even notice that Mo Tan next to him was being supported on both sides by Ji Xiaoge and Mu Xuejian, and was also being pulled (forcibly). Brought over.

To be honest, he could understand that Hopkins was actually dissatisfied with the teaching methods of the Paladin Academy. Even if today's magical operation completely exceeded Barty's expectations, it was still within his psychological tolerance.

but……

Why did this old guy get promoted to legend for no apparent reason? !

If I remember correctly, he is already over ninety years old! Why did he suddenly get angry and get promoted?

Is it so easy to advance to the legendary level? Do you want to change your personality and get angry even when nothing happens?

"It's the sublimation of the state of mind..."

Just when Bati was in a mess in the wind, Mu Xuejian, who was wrapping Mo Tan's left arm behind him, suddenly muttered and sighed softly: "I'm so envious."

"Sublimation of state of mind?"

Mo Tan, who heard this sentence clearly, blinked curiously.

"Yeah, but it's hard for me to explain."

Mu Xuejian frowned slightly, and was silent for a while before saying in a concluding tone: "It seems that it is more difficult to advance to the legendary level than I thought..."

Seeing that the other party did not directly answer his intention, Mo Tan did not continue to ask further. He just nodded in understanding and then turned his attention to the 'center of the storm' not far away.

…

"Hey, what's this?"

Hopkins, who himself had just been wondering, raised the corners of his mouth, raised his right hand that was full of wrinkles and looked weak, but with terrifying power flowing on it, and lightly made a fist.

Bah——

The air originally located in the palm of his hand didn't even have a chance to escape, and was directly 'squeezed' by the old man in an understatement.

"Legend...intermediate level?!"

Gavinrad Diesel, who was standing behind Hopkins, swallowed hard. However, this knight lord was definitely well-informed, and he also guarded the genius Darian Diesel all year round. , I was really shocked after seeing this scene.

"Yes, mid-level legend."

Next to her, Marla's expression was quite calm, and she nodded with a dry smile: "It's normal. When we were playing together in your hometown when we were children, although it was just a knight game between children, Hopkins and I had a duel. The record is one hundred and seventy wins, twenty draws, and three hundred and fifty-four defeats. I am at the beginning of the legend, so it is normal for him to jump to the intermediate level in one breath."

Gavin Ladd nodded, and then suddenly asked with some gossip: "Oh, by the way, didn't you say before that you played with Grandpa when you were a kid? Have you and Dean Hopkins ever competed with Grandpa? ?”

"No."

Marla shook her head.

"oh oh."

Gavin Rudd nodded vigorously.

"But although we haven't sparred alone, Hopkins and I have probably teamed up to sneak attack your grandpa more than a thousand times."

Marla twitched the corner of her mouth and said through gritted teeth: "I get beaten like a pig's head every time by that old bastard."

Gavin Rudd: “…”

"I said before that if Jadeka didn't become a stupid mage, but honestly became a knight, he would probably be able to fight with the little girl Mu Xuejian at the same age, but it was actually a lie. of."

Marla turned her head warily and glanced at Jadeka in the distance, who was looking at this side blankly like the young people in Diesel, with a blank look on her face, and whispered: "To be honest, in my opinion, If Jadeka chooses to be a knight, let alone a little girl named Mu Xuejian, even if the two of them fight together, there is no way they can beat Jadeka."

Gavin Rudd continued: “…”

"I have lived for such a long time, so I can be considered an old immortal with knowledge and vision."

Marla shook her head with a complicated expression and sighed: "In my opinion, talented people can be roughly divided into three types. The first type is the best among their peers, such as Liadrin, such as that A young man named Barty; the second type is a born monster, such as the little girl Mu Xuejian. For example, on the basis of having the strength to crush Liadrin, she can also formulate today's battle plan. Brother Mo..."

"What's another one?"

Although he had vaguely guessed that Marla wanted to mention Jadka, Gavin Rad still asked the question while the other party was breathing heavily.

"The third type is those who are envied by God."

Marla did not show off, but after a brief pause, she said in a deep voice: "I think you have guessed that I am referring to people like Jadekar Diesel. Although I only know him, but I have to admit that he has surpassed a monster in the conventional sense, at least in the field of knights. I think even the founder of your Diesel family may not be able to compete with him..."

Gavin Rad smiled bitterly: "But Grandpa..."

"He chose to become a mage because a wandering mage performed a trick at his coming-of-age ceremony? Flying flames? Or what? Trust me, kid, I know these details far better than you do. I was there that day, Invited as a friend.”

Marla shrugged, and then suddenly asked Gavin Ladd a question that seemed inappropriate: "Little Gavin Ladd, do you believe in fate?"

"Believe in fate?"

Gavin Ladd was stunned for a moment, and then asked after a long moment of reaction: "What do you mean by fate?"

Marla nodded slightly: "Yes, so do you believe in fate?"

"Do not believe."

Gavin Rad shook his head without hesitation, pointed at the two lions emblem on his chest and said with a smile: "The Diesel family never believe in fate."

"Yes, of course I know that the Diesel family never believes in fate."

Marla smiled and blinked: "The most obvious example is Jadeka Diesel. Think about it, fate made him the heir of the Diesel family, and fate made him get ordinary people like us. What’s the result of a talent that’s not even qualified to look up to? It’s precisely because he doesn’t believe in fate that he chose to abandon the expectations of your Diesel family, his own talent, and chose to become a mage, a pretty crappy mage.”

Gavin Rad nodded wordlessly. It had to be said that the saying "The Diesel family never believes in fate" has become a little big after Jadka Diesel chose to become a mage. No small irony.

"But in my opinion, Gavin Ladd Jr., as someone who knows Jadeka Diesel better than you, Bidalyan, and even better than Jadeka's parents, I think it's just right This is destiny."

Marla smiled freely and whispered under Gavin Rad's confused gaze: "Do you remember what I just said? Jadekar is the kind of person who is jealous of God, and jealousy is not a positive emotion. , that is to say, he is not liked by the world."

Gavin Rad felt that he was already a little confused, but he continued to listen patiently to the chatter of the old man in front of him.

He had a feeling that these words had been held in Marla's heart for a long, long time.

"Geniuses are lucky ones who are favored by the world. Monsters can also be tolerated or accepted, but people like Jadeka will make the world feel malicious or even hostile towards him. Haha, maybe it's because this kind of person is inherently It appeared to break the balance. Anyway, Hopkins and I were quite unbalanced back then."

Marla rubbed her rosacea and grinned: "So, in my opinion, there should be two ways to solve this imbalance. The first is the simplest and most direct way, which is to eliminate it from the physical level. He, for example, let the infant Jadeka die due to anything, such as letting him choke to death on drinking water as a child."

Gavin Rad pursed his lips, seeming to realize what Marla wanted to express.

"The other method is a more roundabout and reserved one, for example..."

Marla blinked and said softly: "Since this person's choice of knighthood will upset the balance, let's just let him turn becoming a great mage into a lifelong pursuit... or something like that."

"How can this be?!"

Gavin Ladd's eyes widened and he could barely suppress his voice: "How could someone do such a thing!?"

"Yes, of course no 'person' can do such a thing."

Marla agreed with a smile, and then asked: "But if there really is such a power in the dark, and there is really something maintaining the 'balance' of the entire world, do you think it might be possible?" Could it be a 'person'?"

Gavin Rudd was silent, but this did not mean that he was sincerely convinced, it just...

"Do you think what I said is all crazy?"

Marla laughed and patted Gavin Ladd on the shoulder hard: "It's normal, kid. After all, people like to think about some random things when they get older, and they also like to talk about things that they can't understand. The weird aspect is the buckle, just listen to it, don’t get distracted.”

Although Gavin Ladd was indeed not distracted, he still smiled helplessly: "You are serious..."

…

the other side

"Good guy, this guy Hopkins has been promoted to legend!"

Jadeka stared dumbly at the torn to pieces of remnant clouds in the sky, sighed stupidly, and then subconsciously recalled the change in Hopkins' breath the moment he just advanced to the next level.

Then--

Bang! ! !

Several invisible ring-shaped energies surged in layers with Jadeka as the center. Although the scale was very small and hardly attracted anyone's attention at the scene of Hopkins' promotion, it was still attracted by the one closest to him. Liadrin noticed.

【This is? 】

Turning suddenly to look at the bewildered old man in robes, Liadrin Blood Maple L. Diesel's mind went completely blank.

Epic level...the glorious battle ring of the Knight Lord! ?

Chapter 1,127: End