Chapter 522 Research Meeting
Just when Mary was dragged by the energetic Lorena for a morning jog, Duanmuhuai had quietly sneaked into the Master Academy again. This time his goal was clear, that was Joseph Capek's office.
The reason lies in Mary's description of her best friend.
Before that night, Charlie looked very depressed when facing Professor Joseph Capek, and even inadvertently showed expressions that Mary and the others would never see.
Moreover, according to Mary, she also heard that Charlie had joined Professor Capek's research group.
Moreover, according to the rumors Mary heard from another friend Ashelika, there seemed to be rumors among the students that Professor Capek had pursued Charlie several times and even sent her flowers.
To be honest, just hearing this information immediately made Duanmu Huai picture in his mind a well-educated young lady whose weaknesses were exploited by her tutor, forcing her to be obedient and become his slave. Some short video content similar to "Private tutoring after class.MP4" is being conducted in the room.
Not to mention that Professor Capek had a bad reputation among students, and he looked like the wretched male protagonist in the OX animation...
Well, enough of the desertion.
In any case, this is a clue. In fact, just joining the research association is enough to make Duanmuhuai suspicious.
The so-called research association in today's universities is actually a research group led by a professor. Basically, a professor leads a few deputies, and then a few research dogs.
But not all students can be scientific research dogs. Considering the age of Mary and Charlie, they are currently only sophomores in high school. Therefore, generally speaking, unless girls of this age are very outstanding, it is difficult for them to join the research team. of.
Mary also said that joining a research society is actually equivalent to being recognized by professors as a master's degree scholar. Only young people with the corresponding brains and abilities that can assist in research are eligible to become members of research societies sponsored by various professors. The number of these people is extremely small, perhaps even less than one-tenth of the students in the entire college.
In fact, Mary only heard from Charlie about joining the research group. As for the theme and content of their research group, Mary knew nothing about it.
And this is the goal that Duanmu Huai came to investigate.
If his hunch was correct, then Professor Capek's research group might have something to do with this case.
But in fact, when Duanmuhuai sneaked into Professor Capek's office, he felt that his premonition was not far off.
The reason is also very simple...
"The Encyclopedia of Spiritualism...The Secret of Western Magic...The Origin of Black Magic...You can become a professor even if you study this stuff?"
Looking at the pile of speechless books on the bookcase, Duanmuhuai couldn't help but complain. He still remembered that when Mary introduced him, she said that Professor Joseph Capek was a professor of mechanics and sociology, but looking at what he was reading now Things, how can they be related to machinery and sociology?
Don’t you also believe in the God of All Opportunities?
This is of course impossible, but in fact in this world, basically as long as you see an idiot studying black magic or similar things, you can basically judge that he is not far away from committing suicide.
Duanmuhuai rummaged through the office, but unfortunately, he did not find many useful clues. The only thing he got from the office was some research directions about Professor Capek. What he is currently studying is human mechanics - well, to put it bluntly, it is the robotics industry. This is quite consistent with his identity, but the problem is that judging from his information and records, what he calls "human mechanics" ”, it seems that it is more than just a robot.
But it was a mixture of humans and machines... Well... Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai couldn't help but think of the steel monster he met on the street that night, a mixture of humans and machines. Although it is indeed vulnerable,... it fits Professor Capek's idea very well.
At least, very similar.
Then there is only.........
Duanmuhuai lowered his head and looked at the safe in the office. It was an ordinary steel safe. Of course, with Duanmuhuai's ability, there was no problem in opening it. But it would be impossible for him to open and close it without anyone noticing like a thief.
So Duanmuhuai thought for a moment and made a decision.
Anyway, the safe will be discovered if it is opened, so...it seems like this is the best option.
While Duanmuhuai was busy in Professor Capek's office, Mary was slumped on the avenue by the river bank, gasping for air.
Although she also thought that the other party's training must be unusual, but no matter what...
"Lo, Miss Lorena! Five kilometers... is too long... I, I really can't do it."
What surprised Mary the most was that even though she was running with her, the girl next to her who looked even petite than herself didn't even take a breath, as relaxed and comfortable as if she had just gone for a walk.
"Huh? Is that so? But this is just the beginning. Next, we have to punch a hundred times, do a hundred push-ups, and..."
"This, I really can't do this!"
Hearing this, Mary's face turned pale. She had a conscience. She was a liberal arts student, not a sports student. She got up in the morning and ran five kilometers and then did punches and push-ups a hundred times. Is this torture? !
If she really wanted to listen to this girl's words and follow through, I'm afraid Mary wouldn't have the energy to go to school today.
Fortunately, the girl named Lorena is still very obedient.
"Yes, it's not good to have too high requirements for beginners. Then just follow your steps. How many times do you plan to do it?"
"This...five..."
"Huh?"
"…………Ten times."
This was Mary's last stand.
Although Lorena did not force Mary to exercise, Mary still gritted her teeth and finished the training, then took a shower and changed clothes after breakfast, and then dragged her sore body to school.
Woo…………
At this moment, Mary only felt that her whole body was sore, and her joints seemed to scream with every step she took. However, as a lady, she still maintained her grace and walked towards the school building. However, at this moment, a petite figure suddenly rushed over and hugged Mary.
"Good morning! Mary."
"Good morning...Axie..."
Mary also smiled slightly as she looked at the black-haired girl next to her who was slightly shorter than herself. This was also her friend Ashelika, a very smart and energetic lively girl. Among the three, Mary and Charlie are both students in the History Department, and only Ashelika is in the Mathematics Department. From this alone, you can know how good her brain is. "What's wrong with you? Mary?"
Realizing that his friend's mood didn't seem to be very high, Axie also raised his head and looked at her worriedly.
"You look very tired, are you okay?"
"It's okay, I just... got up and exercised in the morning."
"Morning exercise? I didn't know you had such a hobby."
"Uh... I just think you should exercise occasionally."
For Mary, this is not an excuse. Ever since she was chased by the steel monster that evening, she has deeply felt that she should exercise, but...everything should be a step-by-step process, and she should go for a morning run when she wakes up in the morning. Something like five kilometers... Mary didn't think it was something a lady could do.
"But you're too tired. You have to be careful about your health?"
"Well, I will pay attention to it. I won't do it next time..."
To be honest, although she was tired, Mary didn't hate this kind of exercise. I was jogging by the river in the morning. I just focused on running and felt that my brain was empty. At that time, whether it was Charlie's things, the monsters chasing me, or the nightmarish and frightening city, all of them were... It seemed to be forgotten, nothing to think about, nothing to think about.
"That's good...huh?"
Just when Ashelica was holding Mary and acting coquettishly, she seemed to notice something. Ashelica let go of Mary and stared at Mary's right hand.
"Mary, what is that ring?"
"Huh?"
Hearing Ashelika's question, Mary was stunned for a moment, looked down at her fingers, and then discovered that she was wearing a delicate ring on the index finger of her right hand. Its appearance was silver, and the ring itself was very ordinary. , it looks nothing special - of course, Mary knows that on the inner side of the ring, there is a strange pattern composed of a skull and a hammer carved on it.
It's just that because this pattern is on the inside, most people can't see it. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, it is just a simple silver ring.
"This, this..."
Not knowing how to explain it for a moment, Mary also seemed a little nervous, and seeing her reaction, Ashelika even raised her eyebrows.
"Wait, can't it be a man? Is this a gift from a man?"
"It's right to say that it's a gift...ah..."
Under Ashay's aggressive questioning, Mary subconsciously answered, and then she immediately realized that something was wrong. Sure enough, after hearing Mary's answer, Ashelika almost jumped up.
"What? Is this really a gift from a man? Who is it? Who is it?"
"Cold, calm down, Axie..."
Seeing her friend's reaction like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Mary hurriedly spoke to dissuade him.
"It doesn't have any special meaning. In fact, it's...I've been having nightmares these days, so he gave me this ring, saying it would make me feel at ease...just to protect me..." ”
"But, Mary, you don't have many good male friends."
Asher stared at Mary suspiciously.
"Who on earth would give you such a thing?"
If Duanmu Huai were here, he would definitely cry out that he was wronged. He chose the ring at that time because he thought it was more convenient. It was not as troublesome as a necklace or a bracelet. Who knew that such a thing would happen again?
"This...actually..."
Mary didn't know how to explain it for a moment, but she quickly changed the subject.
"Ah, it's very lively at Master College. What happened? Let's go and have a look."
"Huh? Wait, Mary!"
Seeing Mary turn around and leave, Ashelika also complained dissatisfiedly, but she also picked up her skirt and followed Mary to the entrance of the Master College. She saw a large group of students gathered in the corridor. At the door of the office, Mary saw Professor Capek sweating profusely and saying something to the police...
"Excuse me, what happened?"
Mary also spoke to a familiar female student next to her, who nodded when she heard Mary's question.
"Ah, Mary, good morning. Don't you know that there seemed to be a thief breaking into Professor Capek's office last night?"
"Huh? Is that so?"
Hearing this answer, Mary couldn't help but be startled. You must know that Shuo Academy has complete security. The guards here even carry guns. How can a thief enter Shuo Academy to steal things?
“Besides, it’s strange to lose things.”
"What did Professor Capek lose?"
Mary's first reaction was the leather bag that Professor Capek had been holding in his arms, but when she looked carefully, she found that the leather bag was still well held in Professor Capek's arms. That...
"Safe, safe! Can you believe it? When Professor Capek came to the office this morning, he found that the safe in his office was missing!"
"………………Eh?!!"
Hearing this, Mary and Ashelika, who came later, were stunned.
(End of chapter)