Holy Institution

Dilling felt a strange feeling in his heart.Because he was sure that he never knew him before he came to the Holy Court.He didn't even have any interaction with Longzan.But Neia's words gave him the illusion that the two had been friends for more than ten years.

"Let's find a way to get out first." He subconsciously avoided Neia's gaze.

Neia grabbed his hand violently.

Di Lin was taken aback, and turned to look at him.

Neia hesitated for a while, and said, "Why did you come to save me? The consequences of stealing the test papers are very serious. Even nobles may be expelled."

Dilling said calmly, "The bet with Hydein actually has nothing to do with you. Even if you are punished, it should be borne by Suosuo and I."

He didn't know Neia's expression when he heard these words, because he kept his head down.All he knew was that the hand that was holding him slowly loosened.

Di Lin grabbed him with his backhand and explained before Neia was stunned: "The library has been set with space magic, let's go together and don't get separated."

"Yes." Neia grabbed him with her backhand.

The two slowly approached the center of the library.

Dilling already had a good understanding of the location of the flame.So this time he was not too nervous, on the contrary, he had a kind of eager anticipation.If I guessed right, the obscure starlight in my mind just now should be the fire element.

If he could really sense the fire element here, it would be a blessing in disguise.

"It's almost there, be careful." Di Lin held Neia's hand slightly, and the two ran side by side, slowly speeding up their pace until——

"Come on!" Di Lin's mind reappeared the looming starlight, although it was still dim, it was already a great encouragement to him.

This time the flames were more ferocious than the previous two.If it wasn't for Di Lin and Neia's preparations, they might have been swallowed by the flames.

boom.

Di Lin and Neia both hit the door.

"Door?" Dilling blinked in surprise.He thought that the space magic was working again at this time.He didn't dare to neglect, pulled Neia and said, "Let's go quickly."

Neia's breathing was fast and heavy, and her clasped hands were constantly sweating. After hearing his words, it took a full ten seconds before she replied, "Okay."

Dilling grabbed the doorknob with his other hand and pulled it open bit by bit.

In fact, he still has another worry in his heart, that is, the scope of space magic not only covers the library, but also covers the surrounding area of ​​the library.If so, their situation will become quite bad.

The moment he pulled the door far enough for him to go out sideways, his movements froze, and his heart was mixed with happiness and worry.

Happily, seeing this person in front of him meant that he was not teleported to any other place by space magic.

What is worrying is how to explain to this person in front of him why he appeared in the library in the middle of the night.

Heiden stood in front of the library with his hands in his sleeves.The moon in the night sky hung right in front of him, and the moonlight shone into his pupils, reflecting a layer of cold light.

Dilling sighed silently.If it wasn't for the space magic in the library, he would have chosen someone to take on this responsibility, but it's a pity that he had to pull Neia out now.

"Is the memory of the night better than that of the day?" Heiden's voice seemed to have a hint of evil spirit against the background of the night.

"At least it's better than not remembering." He asked calmly, "Why are you here?" Could it be that Lucy knew about it?The more people who know, the more serious the consequences will be.Dilling kept thinking in his mind.

Heiden walked over slowly, "You don't think the badges on the tents are just seals for identification, do you?"

Dilling felt relieved.So, Heidein was the only one who found them.In this way, the chances of him escaping punishment by biting them to death for revision are much higher.Compared with stealing test papers, the excuse of secretly studying is obviously more popular with teachers.

Hyde stopped after walking only three steps, his gaze passed Di Lin's cheek, looked at Neia behind him and said, "Your partner looks like he's about to die."

Di Lin was taken aback, and turned to look at Neia, only to find that his face was extremely pale, his dark eyes were filled with mist, and he looked really sick.He hurriedly supported him, "what's the matter with you?"

Neia leaned behind him, closed her eyes, and whispered to herself, "It's okay, it will be fine in a while... in a while."

Hyde held out his hand and placed it on Neia's forehead.

Dilling looked at him anxiously.I saw that the expression on his face gradually changed from indifference at first to solemn, and finally fixed on the seriousness.

"How is it?" Di Lin felt that Neia's weight was getting heavier and heavier, almost hanging on him.

Hyde put down his hand and frowned displeasedly: "Another cursed one."

Di Lin asked in surprise, "Curse?"

Hyde stared at Neia coldly, "And it's a god-level curse." Although magicians don't believe in gods, they still have the most basic respect.Therefore, I have never had a good impression of people who offend the gods.

"Not a god..." Even though Neia was so weak that she couldn't even stand upright, she tried her best to retort, "He's not a god..."

"Him?" Dilling said, "Do you know who he is?"

Neia looked at his shoulder silently, and after a long while, she slowly stood up straight, "He's a devil." The pale face gradually turned red, but the misty sadness in her pupils did not fade away.

Heide raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you doubting my judgment?"

Neia lowered her eyes, "Maybe he has the power of a god, but he doesn't have the compassionate heart that a god should have!"

Hyde stared at him intently, and suddenly smiled and said, "Who stipulates that God must have a compassionate heart?"

Neia raised her head suddenly, as if she wanted to argue about something, but Hyde had already turned around and walked deeper into the academy along the path.

Dilling followed worriedly and said: "What happened tonight..."

"What's going on tonight?" Hyde asked mockingly.

The big stone in Di Lin's heart finally fell back. He turned his head and exchanged glances with Neia, and both saw the relief in each other's eyes.

"Are you really okay?" Di Lin was still worried.

Neia smiled and shook her head, "It's fine."

"Then let's go back." Since he didn't want to talk, Dilling didn't ask any more questions.

The two walked slowly along the path back to the clearing.

Alidi peeked out from the tent and was relieved to see the two of them coming back with a happy face.In fact, he followed Dilling to the library.It's just that he guarded the door and didn't go in.Later, when he saw someone approaching from a distance, he ran back in a hurry. He was always worried that Di Lin and Neia would confess himself if they caught him. Now that they were all safe, he got back under the covers with confidence. .

Neia and Di Lin bid farewell outside the tent, and went back to their respective tents.

After Di Lin lay down, his heart was surging and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

This thrilling adventure is not fruitless for him, at least he can sense the fire element.It's still weak, but it's off to a good start.After thinking about it, he thought of Neia again.

Whether it was his words or the curse on him, he was covered with an extremely mysterious veil.

But he has no desire to lift the veil.

God's curse.

Whether it was a kind god or an evil god as Neia said, it was an unimaginable trouble for him.But now, he was not prepared to bear such troubles either psychologically or physically.His greatest wish is to graduate safely and obtain the qualification to stay in school.

Dilling stared at the top of the tent with wide eyes, feeling a little apologetic in his heart.

He could feel that Neia had expectations for him—a kind of expectation that he thought had no reason but did exist.

——he was doomed to fail.

The days that followed continued to be as rigid as before.

The incident of breaking into the library at night was just as Heiden said, nothing happened.Luce was still sitting behind that table waiting for them every day before they arrived, Hydein's whereabouts were still as elusive as the white clouds in the sky, and the spatial magic of the library never appeared during the day.

It seems that everything is the same as usual, but Dilling knows that some things are quietly changing.In normal interactions, he could feel Neia's gaze from time to time, a kind of overly friendly gaze that was different from Raymond and the others.

If it was just a further friendship, Dilling would not feel awkward about it.But he always felt that when Neia looked at him with eyes full of too many secrets, she seemed to have deep expectation and longing.

He did not understand what was the source of this anticipation and longing.This incomprehension made him feel anxious.

Perhaps, he thought, he should have a frank talk with Neia.It wasn't long after this thought came up that Neia offered the opportunity.

"When the game is over, can I talk to you?" Neia looked at him, her eyes full of anticipation that made Di Lin feel pressured.

Despite the doubts hanging over his head, Dilling acted calmly, "Of course."

The agreement was thus settled.Dilling, who was sure that he could get some answers after the competition, gradually put aside these troubles and devoted himself to this endorsement competition.Of course, he did not give up on the perception of the fire element.In order to exercise himself, he often asked Soso to warm him up by the fire, but after a few times, there was no gain.

The days passed day by day, and the endorsement competition finally came.

Every freshman is nervous about this game.Of course, what they were nervous about was not the Diligence Award, which only had [-] places, but that after the endorsement contest, the Holy Academy would announce the list of remaining students.Only by passing this level can one be considered a real student of the Holy Academy.