Chapter 1134 The Jealous Man
Hopkins Leon is not a big shot, but as the dean of the Paladin Knight Academy, he is quite well-known in the three-acre area of Academy City. Not too low.
Of course, although it is well-known, 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 likable, nor is he How to be popular.
He has a gloomy temperament, thoughtful thoughts, 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 occasionally become cloudy, as if A piece of dying 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 him. Location.
But aside from his boxing skills, Hopkins is definitely a good dean who is far better than Marla and his ilk in other aspects. With his efforts, despite all the difficulties in the Paladin Academy, It is purely a matter of course that the number of students is getting worse year by year, but the attrition rate of outstanding teachers and students is still kept at a very low level, and various sponsorships have not been cut too much. Various teaching hardware within the college It has 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 unsmiling and always has an expression of 'if you don't obey, I will kill you', he does not put any kind of The punishment that every student is familiar with has been put into practice. Not only that, there is even a rumor among students that "the menu provided in the cafeteria suddenly became rich one day, and the initiator behind it was the dean." Rumors.
It seems that the origin of the rumor was 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.
In short, 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, they will not be afraid. Fear, for the students of the Paladin Knight Academy, it is really unrealistic for them to like any of the academy's senior leaders.
As for Barty Arthur, who almost became an 'underachiever' because he couldn't keep up with the progress in the lower grade, he was rejected by Hopkins when he mustered up the courage to step into the dean's office and apply to withdraw from school. He was accepted as an apprentice, and after two years of being an unappreciated transparent talent, he showed his tactical talent, and gradually became a young man who was the focus of the academy's training...
He could see a little bit of things, and he could vaguely detect it. Although I can't teach myself anything (Hopkins can't fight, and Barty can't do it himself, Barty can do tactics, but Hopkins can't), but in terms of personality, he actually likes to take care of others, I'm afraid he's not as good as the mentor. The 'Hopkins Leon' in most people's eyes is not a person.
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 tall figure cannot overlap with the mentor in my impression.
Badi, who was being supported by Lai Nan, stood dumbfounded. He didn't even notice that Mo Tan next to him was being supported by Ji Xiaoge and Mu Xuejian on both sides. (Hardly) Dragging him over.
To be honest, he can understand that Hopkins is actually dissatisfied with the teaching methods of the Paladin Academy. Even if today's magical operation completely exceeded Barty's expectations, it is still in his mind. Within the tolerance range.
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 a sublimation of the state of mind..."
Just when Badi was in a mess in the wind, Mu Xuejian, who was wrapping Mo Tan's left arm behind him, suddenly muttered something and sighed softly. : "I'm so envious."
"Sublimation of the state of mind?"
Mo Tan, who heard this sentence clearly, blinked curiously.
“Yeah, but it’s hard for me to explain clearly.”
Mu Xuejian frowned slightly and was silent for a while before saying in a concluding tone: “It seems that the legendary level is better than I thought. It’s even more difficult for those who won to advance..."
Seeing that the other party did not directly answer what he meant, Mo Tan did not continue to ask further, but nodded in understanding and then turned his gaze again. The 'center of the storm' not far away.
...
“Oh, what is this?”
Hopkins, who had just wondered about it himself, curled up his lips and raised his full-fledged hand. It was a fold. It looked weak, but there was frightening power flowing on it. The right hand gently made a fist.
Bang——
The air originally located in the palm of his hand did not even have a chance to escape, and was directly 'squeezed' by the old man in an understatement.
"Legend... Intermediate?!"
Gavinrad Diesel, who was standing behind Hopkins, swallowed hard. This knight lord is definitely well-informed. , and has been guarding the genius of Darian Diesel all year round. I was really shocked when I saw this scene.
"Yes, the legendary mid-level."
The expression next to Marla was quite calm, and she nodded with a dry smile: "It's normal. We played together in your hometown when we were young. At that time, although it was just a knight's game between children, Hopkins and I had a record of 170 wins, 20 draws, and 300 duels. Fifty-four defeats, I am a beginner of legend, it is normal for him to jump to the intermediate level in one breath."
Gavin Rad nodded, and then suddenly asked with some gossip: "Oh, that's right. , Didn’t you say that you played with Grandpa when you were young? Did you and Dean Hopkins have any discussions with Grandpa? ”
"No."
Marla shook her head.
"Oh."
Gavin Rudd nodded vigorously.
"However, although we have not competed individually, Hopkins and I have probably teamed up to sneak attack on your great grandfather more than a thousand times."
Marla twitched the corner of her mouth and gritted her teeth and said: "Every time I get beaten like a pig's head by that old bastard."
Gavin Rad: "..."
"Before I said if Jadekar had not gone What a stupid mage, but if he were to be a knight honestly, he would probably be able to fight with the little girl Mu Xuejian at the same age, but that’s actually a lie.”
Mar. La turned his head warily and glanced far away Chuzheng looked at this side blankly like the young people in Diesel, and Jadeka, with a blank look on his face, whispered: "To be honest, in my opinion, if Jadeka chooses to be a knight, don't say She is a little girl Mu Xuejian, even if she is Both of them can't beat Jadekar together."
Gavin Rad continued: "..." "I have lived for such a long time, so I can be considered a knowledgeable and discerning person. ”
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 Li Adeline, such as the young man named Barty; the second type is an innate monster, such as the little girl Mu Xuejian, who can not only crush Liadrin, but also Brother Mo, who formulated today’s battle plan...”
“There is another way?”
Although he had vaguely guessed that Marla wanted to mention Jadka, Gavin pulled De still had the dignity to ask when the other party was gasping for air.
“The third type is the person who is jealous of 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 the 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 compare with him..."
Gavinla De smiled bitterly: "But Grandpa..."
"He chose to become a mage just because a wandering mage performed a trick at his coming-of-age ceremony? Flying flames? Or what? Believe me, child, I know these details far better than you do. I was also present that day and was invited as a friend.”
Marla shrugged, and then suddenly asked Gavin Ladd something. Untimely question: "Gavin Rudd, little, do you believe in fate?"
"Believe in fate?"
Gavin Rad was stunned for a moment, and then asked after a long reaction: "What do you mean by fate?"
Marla nodded slightly: "That's right, so do you believe in fate?"< br>
“Don’t believe it.”
Gavin Rad shook his head without hesitation, pointed to the two lions emblem on his chest and smiled: "The Diesel family never believe in fate."
"Yes, of course I do. You know, the Diesels never believe 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. A talent that is not even qualified to look up to. What happened? It was precisely because he did not believe in fate that he chose to betray the expectations of your Diesel family. , abandoned his talent and chose to become a mage, a pretty crappy mage."
Gavin Rad nodded silently, and had to say, 'The Diesel family never believes in fate.' This sentence has become a bit of irony after Jadka Diesel chose to become a mage.
“But in my opinion, Gavin Ladd, Jr., as someone who knows Jadeka Diesel better than you, Bidalyan, or even Jadeka’s parents. "Here, I think this is fate."
Marla smiled and said softly under Gavin Rad's confused gaze. Remember what I just said? Jadekar is the kind of person who is jealous of God, and jealousy is not a positive emotion. In other words, 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 Jadekar will make the world feel malicious or even hostile towards him. Haha, maybe Because this kind of people appear to break the balance. Anyway, Hopkins and I were quite unbalanced back then."
Marla rubbed her rosacea and grinned. Said: "So, in my opinion, to solve this imbalance, there should generally be two ways. The first is the simplest and most direct way, to obliterate him from the physical level, such as letting the infant Jia Deka died from anything, like choking on water as a child."
Gavin Ladd pursed his lips, seeming to realize what Marla was trying to say. .
“The other method is a more roundabout and reserved method, 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 is this possible?!"
Gavin Rad's eyes widened and he could hardly suppress his voice: "How is it possible that someone can do this? ! ?"
"Yes, of course no one can do this."
Marla agreed with a smile, and then asked: "But, what if. Is there really such a power in the dark, something really maintaining the 'balance' of the entire world? Do you think it might be a 'person'?"
Gavin Rad was silent, but this did not mean that he was sincerely convinced, but...
"Do you think what I said is all crazy talk?"
Marla laughed. , patted Gavin Ladd on the shoulder hard: "It's normal, kid, after all, people just like to think wildly as they get older. He also likes to explain things that he can't understand in some weird ways. Just listen to it, don't take it seriously. "
Gavin Ladd is true. Not distracted, but still smiled helplessly: "You are serious..."
...
On the other side
“Good guy, this guy Hopkins has been promoted to legend!”
Jadeka stared dumbly at the pieces in the sky that were torn to pieces. Can Yun sighed stupidly, and then subconsciously recalled the change in Hopkins' aura when he just advanced to the next level.
Then——
Bang! ! !
Several invisible ring-shaped energies surged layer by layer 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 those closest to him. Liadrin noticed.
【This is? 】
Suddenly looking back 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: The End
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