Abyss Sequence-Chapter 465 - 40: Academy

A massive city floats in the air, surrounded by swirling clouds and long gusts of wind.

It seems to be built upon clouds, concealed by countless mists.

This is Alfheim’s most magnificent wonder, the ’Academy.’

The city descends to the ground for two months of the year, spending the rest of the time in the air. To enter or exit, one must use teleportation or flight.

Upon seeing the Academy, Yan Luo immediately understood the little-known purpose of this city.

It should be a Doomsday Fortress, as it houses the most advanced arts and technology of Alfheim and boasts a library said to contain all the books ever written by elves.

If something were to happen to Alfheim—be it due to a Secret Realm, a demon, or an Evil God leading to world destruction—then this city would become an ark for elves, carrying all elves living within away from Alfheim.

Even if they become a wandering tribe thereafter, at least the elves would continue to exist.

"So even if one’s descendants research demon knowledge, they must be killed?" Yan Luo murmured softly, looking at the distant city.

If the Academy is considered Alfheim’s Doomsday Fortress, it could explain why even if the elves researching demon knowledge are his descendants, Fuer still entrusted Yan Luo with the investigation, hoping Yan Luo would kill them if true.

Demons possess the ability to ’mark,’ although Yan Luo didn’t yet understand what this ’marking ability’ truly was, the term suggests that demons likely have a branding power. Once summoned, they can easily find the summoner.

Was this how the civilization of Bota Star was destroyed?

Yan Luo composed himself and flew towards the Academy.

As he approached, he felt a slight sting on his skin and came to a halt.

His body was warning him that he had been targeted by a powerful weapon.

Yan Luo stood quietly in the void, gazing at the distant city.

After a while, an elf piloted a flying vessel from the city to Yan Luo’s side.

Seeing Yan Luo’s appearance, the elf was stunned.

"A human?"

Yan Luo replied in Elvish, "That’s right, I’m a human."

Years ago, humans and elves were allies, and their relationship hadn’t deteriorated much since then. However, the elves of the Academy had never seen a human and thus were quite curious about Yan Luo.

Before the curious elf could ask more questions, Yan Luo introduced himself, "My name is Yan Luo, a Saint, acquainted with Yevgenia Xuan Konghua. I’ve come to the Academy due to a commission from Fuer Hongfeng to investigate something."

The elf was shocked by Yan Luo’s words.

A Saint? The legendary kind of ’Saint’?

And Fuer Hongfeng... isn’t he a Saint?

Why would a human, especially a Saint, receive a commission from a Saint?

Seeing Yan Luo’s straightforward demeanor, the elf instinctively believed him.

Swallowing nervously, the elf said, "I need to verify this with the Academy..."

Yan Luo nodded, "Go ahead, I’ll wait here. Hopefully, it won’t take too long."

The elf piloted the flying vessel back to the city, while Yan Luo crossed his arms, watching the elf depart.

After a while, seeing no sign of the elf returning from the Academy, Yan Luo opened his pouch, took out a piece of roasted meat from a Catastrophe Level demon, and devoured it.

This roasted meat was from a Catastrophe Level demon he encountered en route to the Academy, still rich in magic power, replenishing Yan Luo greatly with each bite.

Yan Luo sat cross-legged in the air, eating the meat while contemplating a new superhuman power system’s construction.

The hunters’ collective suggestions were partly correct. To enhance cell strength, relying on one method alone was insufficient, but by combining all suggestions, Yan Luo truly achieved enhancing magnetic field strength without relying on magic power.

Pushing magnetic field strength to its limit and using mental guidance to train the body were ways to enhance magnetic field strength.

Having discovered the method to increase magnetic field strength, his next thought was how to make it accessible for ordinary people.

However, before inspiration struck, an elf flew out from the Academy.

It was Yevgenia, who appeared quite surprised to see Yan Luo.

"Yan Luo, it’s really you!"

Yan Luo snapped out of his thoughts, looking up and nodding at Yevgenia, "Ms. Yevgenia, long time no see."

Yevgenia paused, then remembered how a few months could be considered ’a long time’ for humans.

"Long time no see." Yevgenia responded to Yan Luo’s greeting, then quickly asked, "How is Sasa?"

Yan Luo replied, "Sasa is doing well, in both her research and life, although she does miss you a bit."

For a moment, Sasa’s face appeared before Yevgenia, along with a fleeting desire to visit Blue Star to be with Sasa.

Yan Luo didn’t lie; if he said Sasa missed her, then she surely did.

But soon, Yevgenia composed herself and sighed, "As long as she’s doing well..."

She couldn’t abandon her post at this moment, not with both Sasa and her somewhat estranged ex-husband and eldest daughter here.

Collecting her emotions, Yevgenia turned and flew towards the Academy, saying to Yan Luo, "Follow me."

On the way, Yevgenia couldn’t help but curiously ask, "You said you came to the Academy due to a commission from Saint Fuer, can you tell me the specifics of the commission? Of course, if it’s inconvenient, never mind."

"Investigating Leiden Hongfeng," Yan Luo replied.

Yevgenia’s expression froze, halting her flight.

Yan Luo noticed her reaction, asking, "Ms. Yevgenia, do you know Leiden Hongfeng?"

Lightly biting her lip, Yevgenia looked at Yan Luo for a while before sighing, "He is my... ex-husband..."

Though separated, Yevgenia and Leiden Hongfeng maintained a good relationship, still considering each other friends despite the split.

Yan Luo fell silent upon hearing Yevgenia’s answer.

He hadn’t expected the world to be so small, with Leiden Hongfeng being Yevgenia’s ex-husband.

"Ms. Yevgenia, forgive my boldness, could you tell me why you separated?"

Yan Luo entered investigation mode, starting to question Yevgenia.

Despite Yevgenia being an acquaintance, Yan Luo wouldn’t abandon his investigation of Leiden Hongfeng for this.

In recognizing the Academy as Alfheim’s Doomsday Fortress, Yan Luo was resolved to ’kill Leiden Hongfeng if he studied demon knowledge.’

To kill one elf to save many more, Yan Luo knew the importance of priorities.

Despite knowing Yan Luo’s tendency for straightforwardness and lack of hesitation.

Upon hearing Yan Luo’s inquiry, Yevgenia couldn’t help but glare at him.

Her lips moved hesitantly before Yevgenia asked, "Can you tell me why you’re investigating Leiden?"

"Sorry, I can’t," Yan Luo replied bluntly, "Because as Leiden Hongfeng’s ex-wife, and given your decent relationship, I believe you might conceal some truths to protect him."

Yan Luo’s tone suggested that Leiden had committed some unforgivable act...

Leiden, as Saint Fuer’s only direct descendant, what had he done to warrant a commission from Saint Fuer for Yan Luo’s investigation?

"...It’s because of our youngest daughter," she said.

Yevgenia led Yan Luo onward, continuing, "Since Pena passed away, my mood has been terrible, and Leiden couldn’t stand my incessant complaining, so we parted ways."

Yan Luo noted this detail, silently following Yevgenia into the Academy.

The Academy was surrounded by a barrier, not an Illusion Technique one, but a protective barrier only accessible to elves with permission.

Yan Luo received temporary access and entered the Academy.

Upon landing, Yan Luo encountered many powerful elves.

An elderly elf, leaning on a cane, warmly greeted Yan Luo, "Welcome, human Saint."