To be precise, what Shen Shuyun needed wasn’t to retrieve her memories. This place was her memory; she certainly didn’t need to retrieve it. The moment she saw the school gate, it was impossible for her to not have this memory.
What she truly wanted was simply an answer.
It was laughable, really. If she saw someone else with this mindset, she would definitely mock them for playing house.
It was quite simple, actually. She just wanted to know if the Old Dean had ever repented for his actions. Nothing more.
The man was dead. Everyone involved was dead.
What meaning was there in whether or not he repented?
His death was the greatest meaning.
To kill someone and still want to know if they repented their actions—it was a joke, like a child’s reasoning.
And because of this joke, Shen Shuyun hadn’t slept a single good night for a very, very long time. Every time she closed her eyes, this school would surface.
“I was just thinking, at my current strength, I’m certainly no match for that old bastard. Without the help of those Wraiths, I’m nothing. But it looks like I don’t need to worry about that anymore.”
Shen Shuyun’s eyes were mocking. She was beginning to see things more clearly.
Bai Yu’s appearance wasn’t a bad thing for her. At the very least, she now had a top-tier combatant on her side.
As for whether she’d be killed after the quest… that wasn’t important either.
She had no confidence in conquering Lu Liangting anyway, and the consequence of failure was also death.
“Never thought I’d see the day I’d ally with monsters like you.”
“Cut the chatter. Tell me the full story in detail.”
Now that she’d found the main source, the first step was to clarify the situation.
The difficulty of this quest wasn’t low. If Sunshine Apartment had a powerful Female Ghost like Xiao Lian, then by logic, this quest should also have a “Boss”-type character.
Initially, she thought the “culprit” who caused the tragedy—Number 652—would be the strongest. But that very person was standing right in front of her now, so she could be ruled out.
“Let’s walk and talk.” Shen Shuyun stood up from the principal’s chair and strode out the door.
As she passed Bai Yu, Shen Shuyun gave her a deep, measuring look.
In truth, she already had a guess about Bai Yu’s identity. Not ninety percent, but at least seventy percent certainty.
If nothing else went wrong, it should be the “Doctor.”
She had encountered the other party once before. No deep impression was left behind, except for those eyes. Or rather, that gaze.
At the time, her own strength was not weak; she had made a bit of a name for herself among all the participants.
But facing that monster, just a single glance was enough to extinguish any thought of resistance. It might sound like an exaggeration, but that feeling was truly unforgettable.
It was the sensation of having a sharp blade pressed against your throat, your head ready to be severed at any moment. In her eyes, the “Doctor” standing there was like a Long Saber ready to be drawn from its sheath at any time.
Thinking back on it now, it made sense.
After all, the Doctor’s previous nickname was Blade Devil.
She was only called the Doctor after she had killed far too many people.
“Let’s cooperate.”
Stepping outside the Principal’s Office, Shen Shuyun, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke.
“I mean, a long-term cooperation.”
Turning around, with the campus concealed in darkness behind her, Shen Shuyun smiled like a flower.
“You know, at the end of this quest, there can be at most two winners. The odds of making it to the end alone are minuscule. You’re strong, but that also makes you a target.”
“For them, you are the greatest threat.”
“They’re looking for you. Once they find you, they’ll form a small alliance, one that will last until you’re dead.”
“How long can you hide by her side?”
“You’re not sure you can hide for long, right? You can’t protect her forever.”
As she spoke, Shen Shuyun deliberately glanced at Zhao Mingyue behind Bai Yu.
It was obvious who she was referring to.
Zhao Mingyue frowned deeply, catching Shen Shuyun’s gaze.
Before she could speak, Shen Shuyun suddenly took a step forward, stopping within a meter of Bai Yu. Her demeanor was completely opposite to the defensive posture she had in the principal’s office.
Back then, when she first saw Bai Yu, her identity was exposed immediately, causing her heart to panic.
“Cooperate with me, and I can tell you who the other participants are.”
To cooperate, one must demonstrate their value.
Shen Shuyun was slightly taller than Bai Yu. Staring into her eyes, her guess felt more and more certain.
She had to admit, this feeling was simply too exhilarating. Her entire body was tensed right now.
But she believed the reward outweighed the cost.
Cooperating with the Doctor—this was something she had never dared to dream of before.
“No need. Thanks for the offer.”
Before Bai Yu could open her mouth, Zhao Mingyue pulled her aside and stepped in front of Bai Yu to face Shen Shuyun.
“No need? Are you making decisions for her?” Shen Shuyun laughed.
“Yes, I’m making the decision for her.”
“Do you have the right to speak here?”
Shen Shuyun’s smile didn’t fade; it even held a hint of mockery. If it weren’t for Bai Yu’s sake, she would have killed Zhao Mingyue right then and there.
This time, before Zhao Mingyue could snap back, Bai Yu placed a hand on her shoulder and kicked out, sending Shen Shuyun flying.
Her kick was clean and sharp, without the slightest hesitation, and with immense force.
Shen Shuyun flew back several meters, rolled across the concrete, and finally crashed into a pile of weeds.
“You wanted to kill her?”
Shen Shuyun braced her hands on the ground to get up, but at that moment, her head was pinned down by a small foot in a short boot. Her movement halted abruptly.
Her body trembled. Straining her eyes upward, she could only see Bai Yu’s snowy-white legs.
“Hah… hahaha… How could that be? I was just joking with her. If I wanted to kill her, I wouldn’t have waited until now.”
“I should remind you: regarding your quest, there is only a reward for success. There is no penalty for failure.” Bai Yu’s words were light as a feather as she lifted her foot.
Shen Shuyun climbed up from the weeds, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and remained silent.
“Sister Yu…” Zhao Mingyue lowered her head.
Shen Shuyun was right. She shouldn’t be making decisions for Bai Yu.
Normally, she would never do such a thing, but just now, for some reason, her heart just felt extremely uncomfortable.
With a slight shake of her head, Bai Yu vanished on the spot and entered Zhao Mingyue’s shadow.
The atmosphere became somewhat oppressive. Shen Shuyun walked silently toward the Children’s Palace, Zhao Mingyue following behind her.
She also had her own quest.
Unlike Bai Yu’s, she needed to find and kill all the hidden Imps.
Before that, however, she wanted to find the Old Dean even more.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t pinpoint his location right now. She could only rely on luck.
It didn’t matter if she couldn’t find him temporarily; cleaning up the Imps would do.
