[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-121":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1619851,2087,"Chapter 121. Reasonable Inference","bear-school-astartes-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>The commander looked at the two soldiers beside him, attempting to move his arm, but found it unable to budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing back again, all the nearly hundred soldiers behind him stared at him with resistant yet helpless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these expressions and emotions were because of the person opposite them... just one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every one of them knew how heavily guarded and well-equipped this mansion was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And precisely because of this, someone who had killed their way out from inside was even scarier than a living dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The people in the mansion could kill seven or eight dragons together without breaking a sweat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander was now quite certain that his subordinates would rather knock him out on the spot than let him say anything \"nonsensical\" here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These nearly hundred people still wished to see the sunrise tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann slowly lowered the hand reaching for his sword; he had already assessed the situation across from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were just pawns pushed over in the chaos to check on things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the night and firelight, the Demon Hunter turned his head slightly, looking to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander opposite him followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful red-haired woman in tight leather clothing was approaching from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was serious, and she clenched her fingers discreetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she was still over twenty meters away from the opposing sides, Triss loudly declared her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the Royal Advisor, Triss Merigold! Tonight’s upheaval is my responsibility to handle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t mention under whose orders she came, just stated her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Advisor usually only has execution and advisory authority, rarely that of issuing commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This oversight would usually be immediately detected and questioned by the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, realizing the situation was beyond his expectations, the commander naturally accepted the directive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he accepted the command, the greatest blame wouldn’t fall on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a blessing! Madam, what a blessing! We headless flies finally found someone with ideas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the commander easily broke free of his subordinates’ hold, stepped forward, and bowed deeply to the Royal Advisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Female Warlock paid him no mind, just nodded gently. Then she looked at the blood flowing from the mansion, swallowed nervously, and walked directly up to Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you have... Count Steza...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s dead, over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lann tilted his chin slightly toward the direction of the Count’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Triss’ visibly anxious mood, Lann was very calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had just smashed this noble person’s head into an oval shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss pressed her lips together until confirming the deformed face indeed belonged to the once incredibly powerful Count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still had a sense of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person whose slightest cough could shake Temeria... just died so suddenly?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rising from beside the corpse, Triss took a deep breath and commanded the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not allowed to enter, nor should you let anyone else in. Keep the scene intact, understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your will!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the order, the commander, feeling as though he had received an exemption slip, breathed a sigh of relief and answered loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he ordered his nearly hundred subordinates to disperse sparsely outside the mansion’s walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though practically useless, they still showed the right attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dealing with the security force, Triss hurriedly pulled Lann to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, it looked as if they were going to find a secluded place to discuss confidential matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll open a portal, still outside Vizima where you arrived before. Go quickly, Lann! Don’t even go to Airetusa, just leave Temeria!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss tugged on Lann’s hand, now tingling with the prickling sensation like waves, but the tense situation could dull any desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you really came under orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann nonchalantly inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orders? A high noble only below the King in this country was approached by a solitary Demon Hunter in a single night! Slaughtered like a dead dog! Who could foresee such a thing? Who would dare issue orders while the King is away? Frankly, the royal court is already in complete chaos now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it seems that you’re taking a big risk on this trip, Triss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, I also feel the risk is too great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss suddenly turned, looking at the calm Lann, an inexplicable anger welling up from within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you, for a Demon Hunter I’ve known for less than a week, I actually mingled into the matter of Steza’s sudden death in such a mess without any orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a Female Warlock! My extraordinary abilities grant me an extraordinary position! I could have watched everything unfold coldly, unaffected by it! Whether Veltrest won everything or Steza took the throne, they both needed the Royal Advisor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now... but now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Lann. I know very well that my being here is prompted by my own moral urge; I hate slavery, I can’t stand by indifferently. Yet seeing you, I can’t help but feel angry. Even knowing that even if I lose everything now, I shouldn’t blame you, I just can’t help it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Triss’s anger, Lann pressed his lips, showing understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your status and power are rare possessions, I can understand that feeling... oof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lann spoke, Triss’s angry yet beautiful eyes suddenly leaned close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if to bite him discomfortingly, their lips met all of a sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to anger, Triss’s behavior was unusually assertive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the one holding Lann’s head tightly, and she was also the one who pushed Lann’s head away harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah—since you understand, get out of Vizima and leave Temeria! You troublemaker!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was still savoring the fierce yet sweet first kiss when Triss pushed him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of her hands, a portal opened in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the portal was the sight of dark waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before you go, tell me, Lann. Did you find those children?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While maintaining the portal’s magic power, Triss asked seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Lann’s expression also became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are with a Demon Hunter who got involved, in the mansion’s basement. I didn’t bring them out on the spot; you can take them on behalf of the royal court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that the children hadn’t been moved south, Triss lowered her head, sighing with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing Lann’s suggestion afterward, she bitterly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already taken great risks tonight, do you even realize the trouble you’ve caused? Those children and that Demon Hunter may...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just go ahead and do it, Triss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Triss to express her concerns, Lann interrupted her lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Female Warlock hesitated, looking at Lann about to step into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Did you find something out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inference.\" Lann’s back extended a finger. \"A reasonable inference based on current situations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Female Warlock could clarify this cryptic statement, Lann asked another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given what happened, when will Veltrest return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About... will return via portal, around noon tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faster than expected, but not a bad thing. When the King returns, you can directly say we are friends, Triss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss was bewildered, but there was already no time to ask more, she could only watch Lann walk into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight in Vizima, none shall sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>",1202,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.941Z",1,"novelbin.me","518a50148868847b50091e5b336ac22b62fd806029db2e169bc820b082d8273e","bear-school-astartes-chapter-122","bear-school-astartes-chapter-120",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]