Team villains except me

Chapter 561 Barb

When Spider-Woman saw the message from Garcia, Dooku and Norvia had already gone to Abosgar.

Duku said he would keep his promise and go see Cabra. Norvia was worried; although she had taken the morning off, the total workload remained the same, and she might not be able to return to Rose Mansion to rest tonight.

After Dooku and Norvia left, Hugh took Elrit to the palace in Remiaz. Elrit was definitely not going to study properly on her own, so Hugh decided to keep an eye on her.

The weather was clear, and the snow had melted. The sunlight was as thin as a cicada's wing, as if spring would arrive at any moment. The winter chill was kept out of the rose bushes, and the wind, after being soothed, became exceptionally gentle, clinging to the window and whispering unspoken sweet nothings.

Spider-like thought: the world should be frozen in this moment forever.

There was no danger, no casualties, and no conspiracy.

Eileen leaned against her, while Fiana sat opposite her. She knew what her teammates, who weren't at Rose Mansion, were doing, and she knew everyone was safe.

At that moment, Spider-Woman received a message from Garcia. Looking at the name "Karen," Spider-Woman forwarded Garcia's message to Norvia.

……

Norvia accompanied Dooku to Abosgar to see Cabra, but Cabra was discussing a collaboration between the two academies with Julia. When Julia saw her arrive, she raised an eyebrow, then glanced at Dooku beside her, her eyes revealing a knowing look.

Cabra was clearly pleasantly surprised.

She quickly ended her conversation with Julia and ushered Dooku and Norvia into the empty office next door.

Julia kept Nolvia behind. Before Nolvia could object, Julia had anticipated her reaction. Julia spoke calmly.

“Absger is safe. Cabra won’t hurt your teammates. I have something to tell you. They’re right next door. If anything happens, you’ll still be able to save Dooku.”

Nolvia wanted to say something more, but Dooku looked at her, and the meaning was clear.

He is safe; he can protect himself.

Norvia paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

She respects Dooku's efforts to grow. She supports Dooku.

After Duku left with Cabra, Norvia's smile began to become somewhat distant.

"Dean Julia, what brings you here?"

Julia tapped her communicator.

"Remember to go see your mentor, Karen. Karen has experience in the Academy League. He's not a genius, and he's different from your previous mentors, but he's also a senior teacher. And he wants to advance further."

There have been many changes in the administrative departments of the college recently. I told him that if Abbotsger can win the college league, he can become the head of the security department, so you can trust him. He may have flaws, but he is a normal teacher. He has interacted with you before, so it won't be too difficult for you to contact him again.

However, there's only half the time left before the Academy League starts. I hope you can resolve your team's issues. Even if you can't, the entire 'Send You Home' team will have to go to the Northern Continent. You're this year's Cooperative Tournament champions; many people in the other two academies should know you.

"Nolvia, Abosger must win. It doesn't have to be you, but it has to be the team Abosger sends. You should understand what I mean. 'Spear of Ares' and 'White Enamel' are good too, and they have a good relationship with you. This is an academy tournament, not an individual tournament, not a team tournament. The honor of the academy comes first, do you understand?"

Julia's eyes looked like some kind of metal. Cold, hard, and with very distinct contours.

Norvia lowered her head slightly, her voice calm.

“I understand. Dean Julia, I get what you mean. Abbots will definitely win the championship.”

Julia nodded in satisfaction.

Her style of doing things differed from Valerio's. Valerio could be radical and push reforms without restraint, but she couldn't. She had to ensure the entire academy functioned normally and safely; even the slightest flaw could trigger an uncontrollable chain reaction, so she had to be cautious.

Therefore, she prefers subordinates or partners who are calm, have obvious weaknesses, and are subject to her control.

When instability arises in the "Send You Home" team, especially when there is a pure-blooded succubus in the team whom she has never liked from the beginning, her choices will also be somewhat biased.

She wanted a sure victory.

Her words were blunt enough for Norvia, and Norvia's reaction was exactly what she had expected.

Julia's tone softened slightly.

"The detailed rules for the Academy League are almost finalized, and all three academies will release announcements at the same time. Your teammate, Eileen Rouyou, and I have a good deal: the selection rules for Beast Warriors will change after the Academy League. Your previous instructor, Musha, will have the opportunity to officially become a Beast Warrior."

This information was not new to Norvia.

Julia glanced at the time, then realized something and suddenly hesitated.

"...Go check on Morga and Gilan. They should be in the Hall of Fame now, and in two hours they should be sitting on the magic circle that takes them back to Titig."

Norvia was taken aback.

"Aren't we going back this afternoon?"

Julia shook her head.

"They were originally scheduled to leave in the afternoon, but they plan to leave earlier. They deliberately kept it from you so you wouldn't have to bother comforting them."

I didn't want to tell you either. But... I'm sorry to them. But I won't let Mattia be forgotten like this. Until everything is resolved...

"Nolvia, the higher you stand, the less you can make choices based on your own will. I have an entire academy behind me; if there really is a war or an unavoidable disaster, Abosgar must be extremely safe and trustworthy to serve as a sanctuary."

Nolvia understood this principle. But principles are static; people make different choices based on different experiences. She didn't think Julia was right, but she understood why Julia did what she did.

However, since it involved Ms. Matia, she was unable to view the matter impartially.

Norvia did not agree with Julia's explanation. She looked at Julia and brought up another matter.

"Dean Julia, are you aware of Dean Cabra's goals?"

Julia remained expressionless.

"Do you mean to stop the Abyss Clan from being misunderstood, or to let the Abyss Clan control the Abyss and become the new rulers of the northern continent?"

Nolvia was slightly taken aback. She quickly recovered.

She was facing the Dean of Abosgar, and Julia should have known this long ago.

"Nolvia, why do you think I signed an agreement with Cabra to help Yuteng Academy? We've known each other since we were young. She owed me a favor so that Dooku could be protected by Ebosgar. She traded the secrets of the Abyss for it."

Of course I know what she's up to. But I won't easily befriend her until she's firmly established as the headmaster of Yuto Academy.

Julia didn't say anything more; she urged Norvia on.

"Go visit the Hall of Fame and see Morga and Gilan."

As Norvia turned to leave, Julia's voice drifted through the crack in the door before she closed it.

"...Please apologize to me for me."

Norvia closed the door without lingering.

An apology cannot be done for someone else. Julia is an excellent dean, but as a friend, she isn't brave enough. However, even the bravest person has weaknesses.

Nolvia always felt she wasn't brave enough. She wasn't even sure if she had truly accepted the death of her teacher, Mattia. Mattia was like a star, radiating an enduring glow in her world, but when the star fell, she didn't dare search for its remains.

With Teacher Matia, she learned to share her fears, and she began to try to rely on an elder, just as her family in her previous life had before they left her.

Lost love is like a barb.

Nolvia carefully felt the pain and walked into the Hall of Fame.

However, neither Moore nor Gilan are in the Hall of Fame.

Norvia paused, then ran to the magic circle. But there were only many students at the magic circle, and neither Morga nor Gilan were there.

Norvia's communicator rang.

She turned on her communicator and saw a message from Moore.

[Morga: We're almost at Titig. This message is sent on a schedule, so you don't need to rush to see us off. You little sprouts all have your own things to do, and Gillan and I think we shouldn't let you come to comfort us or keep us company at a time like this. Besides, we're worried about Natalie at home. There's a competition this month, right? We wish you all the best. No matter what your ranking is, Gillan, Natalie, and I will be proud of you. Eat well, rest on time, and if you want anything, just send it to Gillan and me, or Natalie too. Matia loves you all, and that love will never change. We love you all too. See you next time. Little sprouts, sadness will always pass; grow strong and healthy.]

Norvia stood there for a long time, then looked up at the clear sun in the sky. She remembered the bonfire party held in O'Neill's municipal garden.

It seems to be the same temperature.

Things have changed. O'Neill's campfire has gone out, and the sun now shines only in the cold winter.

Nolvia took a gentle breath.

—Moorga, in this kind of weather, the little sprout can't grow strong.

-

When Norvia returned to the academy, she ran into Dooku and Cabra.

Their conversation had ended, and Cabra looked excited. She also promised Norvia that she would find the escaped evil puppeteer and, if found, hand him over to the "Send You Home" team.

Cabra then asked Norvia what she thought about the invitation, whether she accepted it or if there were other conditions.

"I accept."

This is a consensus within the team. Cabral could get the answer by asking Ducur.

But Dooku seemed distracted. He kept his head down, clutching the communicator in his hand. Norvia knew he was like this because he had seen the message from Morga.

Nolvia thought for a moment, then spoke, her voice gentle.

"Want to go to Tiger? There's still some time before the Academy League. If you don't have anything else going on, I think you could go and stay in Tiger for a while. What do you think?"

Dooku raised his head, his purple eyes sparkling.

He clenched his fist and nodded earnestly.

“Okay…but, Elrit, I haven’t found anything yet.”

"We'll find it. Dooku, could you ask Ellit if he could go with you to Titig?"

Dooku nodded, then hesitated and shook his head.

"Final exams..."

Do you think you can keep an eye on Ellit?

Dooku thought about it for a long time, and then he made up his mind.

"can!"

Norvia didn't want Ellit to know they were going to the northern continent to learn about his past. Fiana and Hugh shared the same thought; the original plan was for Hugh to stay with Ellit, but now she felt this was better.

Ellitt was very lenient with his teammates, and this leniency manifested in various ways. When facing Dooku, Ellitt could say many things he felt he would never be able to say; he was very honest with Dooku.

Perhaps Dooku doesn't need to seek out mercenaries he's worked with to investigate Elrit's past.

It's good to be able to speak out. Dark, cold wounds always have to be exposed before they slowly heal.

Norvia and Dooku had lunch in the cafeteria. Dooku's college projects had all ended, so he didn't need to take any exams. His deal with Cabra was also over, so he no longer needed to stay in Ebersg.

Dooku went directly to Elrit's palace in Remiaz.

Norvia had a patrol duty that afternoon. She saw Karen's name on the latest assignment list; Karen was her new partner today.

When she went to the guard post, Siron was there too. Siron poked Norvia's shoulder with a thorn.

"She couldn't wait to start work and even begged Decca Rido to put you two together. Norvia, you're practically the Guard's living advertisement. Lots of new guards are Abosgar students. By the way, my new partner is Bond Viven. A Zoroastrian, I think it's some kind of pterosaur. He says he knows you, do you know him?"

Norvia:......

“I know him. He’s a member of the ‘Rule No. 23’ team.”

Si Rong'en frowned.

"You really know him? He doesn't seem very bright. According to the guards who were there at the time, this Vivorn ruined the ring. He has almost no sense of self-preservation, but it's hard for him to hurt anyone. He was kept on mainly because he can fly. Many guards have left, and the guard department has undergone a major reshuffle, needing all sorts of members who can protect Abosgar. Besides Vivorn, there was only one Sparrow who came for the interview. But he's afraid of blood."

Si Rongen rubbed her temples.

"After he found out he was going to be a bodyguard, he burst out laughing and said things like, 'Just wait and see, I'll punish you.' It was so noisy. Do you know when Joshua is coming back? I need him more right now."

Norvia knew Joshua was still in Lanier. The entire "Wishful Thinking" team was there, working on the final touches with Niedoan.

Norvia comforted Niedo.

"...They should be back soon."