Chapter 119: Frank and Crazy

It is not Lin Ke's wish to make enemies with people.

Although a man's ambition, one should be able to yield and stand firm.

But having been reborn, Lin Ke does not want to live feeling stifled again.

He can choose to survive passively, but he cannot be forced to kneel.

Therefore, facing the threat of Enrique Bernalis, Lin Ke did not retreat.

If he had directly stayed away from Mo Li Jidemàn back then, many later events would not have happened.

Therefore, facing Sophie Lukiya's academic plagiarism, Lin Ke did not retreat and immediately reported it.

If he had chosen to endure in silence and let others seize his academic achievements, many later events would not have happened.

Therefore, this time facing the assassination attempt by Pureblood Will, Lin Ke likewise is not prepared to retreat.

Come one, kill one; come two, kill two.

Just go ahead and do it.

Surviving is not kneeling.

Lin Ke just wants to stand up, and even make the mage become (something)!

However, even if his chest is filled with anger, when he acts, Lin Ke remains calm and cautious.

This time setting out, the journey went very smoothly.

After all, there are two reconnaissance magical devices—a bionic eagle and a disc-shaped flying saucer—in the sky, and four reconnaissance puppets around,

Not only did they not encounter anyone from Pureblood Will, but even several waves of beasts detoured far away in advance.

Unnecessary battles need not be fought.

Not to mention no gain, it only adds to the loss.

The two moved forward while also casually doing side tasks, collecting water samples and soil, making various specimens.

Even without side tasks, facing an unfamiliar ecological environment and a group of unfamiliar plants, animals, and microorganisms, Lin Ke would still take samples and preserve specimens.

This is the instinct of a researcher.

After walking for a long time, Lin Ke estimated that he had walked at least another two hours.

The "sun" in the sky remained high in the center.

"Take a break."

Lin Ke spoke up, calling out to Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke, who had gone from enthusiastic to listless.

Intending to rest a while, and by the way to continue the conversation that had been prepared earlier but was just setting the mood before being interrupted by the Pureblood trio.

Chat in depth to understand each other more.

This way, even temporary teammates can cooperate better.

"Give me some water to drink, I'm dying of thirst."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke pulled out a small stool from her little bag, sat down, and shouted at Lin Ke with a sense of grievance.

Actually she isn't thirsty; she could make water herself if she wanted to drink.

She was just venting her temper.

So boring, really so boring.

After walking so long without seeing another person, she wanted to kill two strangely shaped beasts, but was stopped.

All she knows is to take samples, make specimens, and observe the ecology.

"Big brother, someone wants to kill you!"

"Can't you show some nervousness, some panic?"

"Can't you stop leisurely wandering about, still having the mind to consider the big match and consider the bet?"

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke complained endlessly in her heart.

She actually has already fallen ill, intermittently going mad, just like a female clown.

But it's much better than before; she can barely suppress her temperament.

Not overly willful, doing whatever comes to mind, loving however it comes.

Lin Ke observed Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's constantly changing character and conduct, silently noting it in his heart.

On the surface, however, he appeared indifferent, not caring about Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's grievances.

He took out two cups, cast a minor mist-rain spell followed by a purification spell, producing two cups of pure water.

He handed her the cup she had drunk from, and Lin Ke brought up a topic:

"From the fact that the 'sun' shows no movement at all, this small world either is in a state of perpetual day, or else has no alternation between day and night.

"This is a phenomenon worth noting and worth studying."

"You noticed that, right?"

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke took a small sip of water, still weak and listless, said slowly, "There's nothing worth researching about this; it's already been concluded.

"This is a small world on the brink of destruction.

"Generally, the time rules can hold out until the end, only then fading away together with the world's origin.

"Now, the time rules of this world have become disordered.

"Even if we spend one, two, or even three years in this world, the mage world might have only passed a day."

Pausing, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke added,

"If there is no special nourishment method, leaving this world will cause us to instantly and permanently lose part of our vitality.

"Even if the academy does not let us lose vitality, the psychological changes are also quite worth noting.

"Therefore, we should still complete the main task as soon as possible and leave as soon as possible."

"To know is to know; to not know is to not know."

Lin Ke had never understood this aspect of knowledge; he listened quietly and remembered it deeply.

After listening, Lin Ke couldn't help but feel moved.

This is the advantage of having a family inheritance.

Even just a couple of casual pointers are information and knowledge that those of humble birth cannot find no matter how they search.

However, Lin Ke did not indulge in self-pity; his ambition grew even stronger.

The sky had already brightened; the atmosphere was suitable.

Lin Ke immediately said: "Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke, I have a few questions; I hope you can answer seriously."

His expression was solemn, his tone serious, appearing extremely grave.

"Ask away. As long as I can speak of it, I will neither hide nor deceive."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's temperament returned to normal, her speech became more measured, revealing pure sincerity.

"First question: why is your personality so volatile? If it involves your secrets or some painful matters, you can pretend I didn't ask; please forgive me."

Lin Ke weighed his words, but in the end he still asked directly.

As a stranger, Lin Ke had no right to ask about this.

But as a teammate, even a temporary one, Lin Ke needed to understand a bit in order to respond, so as to adjust their interaction and command strategy.

"There's nothing to avoid; it's not a secret, nor is it a painful matter."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke laughed heartily, unbothered, saying: "I was born on the front lines of the myriad heavens battlefield; at birth I received some stimulation, so my nature is thus, my temperament changeable, my actions crazy. However, with age and advancing meditation, I have gradually been able to control it."

She waved a hand, indicating Lin Ke need not hold back: "Any other questions, ask them together. Ask directly!"

"Why do you want to team up with me?"

Seeing this, Lin Ke was not polite either, and asked the question he most wanted answered.

"Well, there are too many reasons."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke stuck out the tip of her fragrant tongue, pursed her lips, slightly troubled about where to begin.

"Tell me in detail."

Lin Ke would not let this great opportunity slip.

He really wanted to know why Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke had taken an interest in him.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke then began to speak in detail:

"Well, first of all, my sister and Witch Serlin are close friends; during holidays, they often gather to chat, and several times they mentioned your title 'Friend of the Witch'."

"I was quite interested, so I had someone investigate you specifically."

"Hey, I found you to be quite interesting!"

Born in Storm Sea, talent not high, yet performance better than the sole five-star upper-class talent of the South District first-year, Lan Ni. Tai Le.

Not only were his grades tied for first, but his wizard rank also did not fall behind.

Um...

The wizard rank wasn't something I investigated myself; it was information my sister told me.

Moreover, I'm very interested in the true relationship between you and Mo Li Ji De Man.

Witch Serlin said your mentality is relatively mature, not like someone our age, but rather like an adult.

I just want to clarify whether you are indeed the 'copper poisoning cancer' patient said on the forum.

"And if so?"

Lin Ke's face turned slightly cold; he interrupted Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's long-winded discourse and bluntly interjected.

Ha Luo De. An De Lu Si's death is not worth regretting.

The rumors he spread have greatly distorted Lin Ke's image, affecting others' perception of him.

Not reducing him to ashes and scattering his bones is really letting him off easy.

"If that's the case..."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's eyes instantly flashed a bright sparkle, the corner of her mouth curled into a malicious grin, her gaze gradually drifting toward Lin Ke's lower body as she said in a sinister tone: "I'm preparing to castrate you!"

"Well, good thing I'm not."

Lin Ke's heart chilled, a cold spread through his body.

Terrifying, a clown‑like crazy person is indeed terrifying.

"Hmph, you're scared, huh?"

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke raised her eyebrows, triumphant.

Seeming able to frighten Linke Grand is a matter full of achievement.

"Scared."

Lin Ke shrugged, gave in, then said: "Any other reasons, go on."

"Moreover, the more I investigated, the more curious I became about you."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke pursed her lips slightly, somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Ke's perfunctory response, but she didn't dwell on it, continuing to answer: "I'm just like that; when I'm curious about a person or thing, I must get to the bottom of it."

"Clarify what? What about me is worth being curious about?"

"Quite a lot."

"For example?"

"For example, how did you come up with the system of experiments, 'papers', 'patents' without any relevant education or guidance?"

"For example, where did you learn the method you initially researched for germinating silver star flower seeds?"

That method obviously has an internal logic, coming from a complete scientific research system.

"For example, what gives you the courage to act neither humble nor arrogant before Witch Pa Luo?"

"For example, how dare you step over the academy's bottom line and violently kill Ha Luo De. An De Lu Si?"

For example, why would you think that women's love of beauty could also be integrated into the thinking behind potion research and

For example, why did you also take in Ba Ke Wa Te, Ai Ji Ao Li Ji?

For example...

Alright, now, how do you feel?

Lin Ke saw Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke talking nonstop, with a tendency to keep going on like that, so he hurriedly interrupted and interjected, asking:

Now? I feel you're paranoid, suspecting this and that. I guess you're still doubting me, so you keep testing.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke wasn't annoyed either; she had just been deliberately saying 'for example' over and over, answering the question while also taking a jab at Lin Ke to his face.

Indeed.

Lin Ke openly admitted, there's nothing to feel guilty about such an obvious matter.

Sigh!

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke sighed, 'My debut was too terrible. Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will surely sprout.'

Lin Ke didn't pick up on the talk about suspicion and doubt, choosing to change the subject and ask: 'I'm puzzled; even if your sister is friends with the witch Serin, why would you help me oppose the Pureblood Will?'

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke countered: 'Do you know the Northern District? Do you know the Pureblood Will?'

Lin Ke replied: 'I don't know much about the Northern District, and I know only a little about the Pureblood Will.'

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.

Since Lin Ke participated in the bet between the witch Paro and the witch Peter Leonel, he couldn't possibly remain ignorant and not gather information on the Pureblood Will.

Then do you know that within the Pureblood Will, people are divided into three categories: Newblood, Half-blood, and Pureblood?

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke asked again.

I've heard of it.

Lin Ke had indeed seen such news.

According to the Pureblood Will's classification, wizard apprentices like Lin Ke, Mo Li, and Lan Ni. Tai Le who come directly from the many islands of the Storm Sea are called Newblood;

Those who have settled on the main continent, multiplied and grown, but have not exceeded six generations, their people are collectively called Half-blood;

Only the wizard families who, since the establishment of the Lewosoth Academy, have maintained their bloodline in the Lewosoth Special Zone are qualified to bear the name 'Pureblood'.

Lin Ke instinctively disliked this ideology and this classification.

But considering that the academy officially uses the term 'Storm Sea Newblood,' Lin Ke refrained from showing his dislike.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke watched Lin Ke's expression change and said indifferently: 'You should be able to guess now that I, born into the Clark family, am what they consider a Half-blood.'

Newblood and Half-blood are natural allies!

Why, in the Two Districts Grand Comparison, can only the top thirty of each grade from the Southern District advance?

Because the overall comprehensive quality of the Southern District Newblood is lower than that of the Northern District.

Moreover, the Northern District itself is deeply divided!

The opposition between Pureblood and Half-blood is extremely severe!

As she spoke, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's emotions became excited, her personality underwent a drastic change, and she became somewhat crazy and delirious.

She deliberately let her hair down, shook her head and swayed her body, and laughed with a 'ge ge' sound:

Why would I help you oppose the Pureblood Will?

Because I myself want to oppose it.

They call me a lunatic, a maniac, a crazy woman.

I will be a lunatic, a maniac, a crazy woman, and then I will slaughter them one by one.

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke rose and stood before Lin Ke, lowering her head, her eyes peering through the gaps in her hair to lock onto his, her tone manic yet revealing a serious intent as she asked:

Linke Grand, are you willing to team up with me, this lunatic, maniac, crazy woman,

to slaughter all those Pureblood scum!

Perhaps because of lowering her head, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's eyes rolled upward, revealing a large expanse of the whites.

Her hair was disheveled and loose.

If not for her pale yellowish-white hair, Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's appearance would be exactly like Sadako crawling out of the TV, or like the aunt who likes to cling onto people's shoulders.

Lin Ke was not frightened by Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's sudden madness; he calmly said, 'Sit down, calm your emotions, don't go to extremes.'

After a pause, Lin Ke saw Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's eyes gradually return to normal, her gaze becoming clear, and he continued: 'Grudges have a source, debts have a debtor; the Pureblood Will belongs to the Pureblood Will, and Pureblood belongs to Pureblood.'

'For now I only target the Pureblood Will!'

Thanks to the book friend who couldn't find direction for the reward, thank you!

(End of chapter)