Chapter 207
Hearing ng Huai’s words and recalling they might’ve let so footsteps slip, the group stopped pretending to be oblivious and sheepishly erged from behind trash cans, outside windows, and above the ceiling… standing before the three of us.
Looking at their creative hiding spots, ng Huai felt the dark lines on his forehead multiply. In a way, their ability to find so many hiding places and conceal themselves perfectly in such a short ti was impressive. “I didn’t know our class had so many hide-and-seek masters?” He was so exasperated he laughed. “What are you following for? Want to visit Boss Sun with Class Monitor?”
They had no interest in the uncle-nephew reunion, their gazes unanimously shifting to . What really piqued their curiosity and made them follow was why ng Huai called out.
Since I was in the back row, only ng Huai, facing everyone, saw my expression, so no one else understood why he singled out.
Catching their looks, ng Huai tugged at his lips, feigning kindness: “Curious, huh?”
After a year together, we all knew the teacher’s temperant. Sensing trouble, they hurriedly tried to deny it. But before they could shake their heads, ng Huai’s face darkened: “Get out and run 20 laps—then you won’t be curious!”
Everyone: “…”
No choice—under the horoom teacher’s pressure, they reluctantly headed to the field to run. They had no doubt that lingering a mont longer would double the laps.
After shooing away the tagalongs, ng Huai sent Mu Tieren to the office and took to a corner of the hallway for a private talk.
He initially reached for a cigarette but stopped, rembering smoking on campus was inappropriate. Crossing his arms, he asked leisurely: “So, what do you know?”
“Who the mole is?” I didn’t play dumb—there was no need.
“Who?” ng Huai’s gaze sharpened.
But I stopped there, giving a roguish smile: “Isn’t it more fun for you teachers to find out yourselves?”
ng Huai always knew I was infuriating, but not this infuriating. His hand twitched, itching to give my head a good smack.
I preemptively stepped back: “You’ll know soon enough. Why rush? Besides, you already have a hunch, don’t you?”
I knew the answer but saw no need to say it, nor should it co from . My persona wouldn’t justify proactively helping Endless Ability Academy root out moles, and I had no intention of advancing the plot early.
My claim that “you’ll know soon” wasn’t empty talk. With the Tri-School Competition nearing, the author would leave ti for training. So, if Ye Lin was planning sothing, it’d likely be within a week or two—no longer.
Hearing , ng Huai fell silent. As I said, he did have a hunch, which was why his mood had been so foul lately.
Realizing I wouldn’t spill, he didn’t press, just scrutinized , wanting to ask how I knew.
But even that, I wouldn’t answer. Best not to frustrate himself. As long as I wasn’t a “Black Flash” mole, it was fine.
On that, he trusted his judgnt. Among Class S' fifteen, I was one of the least likely to be a mole.
“Black Flash” wasn’t stupid. Their moles would stay low-key, avoiding suspicion. Why send soone like , reeking of secrets?
If I knew ng Huai thought this, I’d wholeheartedly agree. If only real-world readers had that logic—I couldn’t be a mole by reason alone!
But readers missing this was normal. Their omniscient perspective gave them more info than manga characters, but also an arrogance characters lacked.
In manga, villains often looked villainous, heroes heroic, and high-charisma characters had special plots… These patterns were so clear that readers could predict much, but they could also be blinded by them.
Readers generally thought: Su Bei’s so mysterious, he’s got to be shady—a perfect mole. As for why he’s not suspected despite being so secretive? It’s a manga world—characters wouldn’t notice!
Back to now, knowing I wouldn’t tell the truth, ng Huai looked away, waving off: “Fine, go back. Don’t stir trouble these days.”
“I never stir trouble,” I turned to leave, muttering, “Trouble finds .”
ng Huai: “…”
At the cafeteria for dinner, I ran into Lan Subing, who’d just eaten. Her eyes lit up, gossip burning: “Su Bei! What’d the teacher want?”
“Asked about the ‘Perfect Heart,’” I lied casually, swiftly changing the subject. “Be careful these days.”
Since it concerned her, Lan Subing’s attention shifted, asking nervously: “What’s up? Am I gonna get taken hostage?”
I shrugged: “Who knows?”
Then I walked into the cafeteria to eat.
I warned her because Ye Lin would likely act soon. Who knew Lan Subing would think of herself? No matter—better safe than sorry. Who knew if the protagonist group would get dragged in?
Unexpectedly, the next day, I saw a bounty in the Destiny organization’s notebook, asking for details on Endless Ability Academy’s mole and their “Black Flash” ties.
I’d seen a bounty before about the mole’s identity, but I wasn’t sure then, so I didn’t take it. Now, I could take this one without revealing Ye Lin’s identity—why not? I accepted, informing them the mole had a sister in “Black Flash.” In return, I got a “Luck Bead,” normally found in the Academy’s Point System Campus Store.
Good stuff—it maxed out luck, shifting the small pointer to the far left, usable three tis before breaking.
Carrying it normally helped maintain luck. I tested it: my usual small pointer sat center-right, but with the “Luck Bead,” it stayed center-left.
Though less useful for , it was valuable. Adjusting my luck saved little ntal Energy, but tweaking the protagonist group’s could save a lot.
As expected, Ye Lin acted on the fourth day. Surprisingly, it didn’t involve students—at least not initially.
She didn’t target students but aid to steal a treasure from the principal’s office. Her mole status was already shaky, so the principal and others caught on early.
How did I know? Ye Lin fled to Class S. Our classroom’s spot was pri—near the Academy’s gate, perfect for escape.
“Little Leaf…” Lei Ze’en, chasing her, looked heartbroken, mixed with other emotions. He held back, asking only: “I just want to know when you joined ‘Black Flash.’ Answer, and I’ll leave, no pursuit.”
He couldn’t bear to harm his old friend, just wanting the truth.
“I was always with ‘Black Flash,’” Ye Lin gave a bitter smile. “You may not believe it, but those three years at school were my happiest. But I can’t betray the organization—they raised , and…”
—And her sister was still there, so she couldn’t betray them.
She didn’t finish, feeling it pointless to play the victim now. Better to let them fully turn against her—dragging it out helped no one.
Hearing this, Lei Ze’en felt slight comfort. Like I thought, he preferred initial opposition over betrayal after bonding. Her words eased him.
He left, but ng Huai stayed, his expression complex yet resolute: “Stay. You can atone. As for your sister, we’ll find a way to save her. Do you want her trapped in ‘Black Flash’ forever?”
He knew Ye Lin wasn’t fully brainwashed by “Black Flash.” Her traits often clashed with their ways, suggesting a moral conflict.
With years of camaraderie, ng Huai was confident that saving her sister could sway her.
Wu Di nodded: “If you surrender, I can even apply for you to stay as School Nurse.”
Freedom would be limited, but that went unsaid—everyone understood.
Having been comrades so long, Ye Lin knew what ng Huai was thinking. He was right—if her sister left “Black Flash,” she’d accept punishnt from Endless Ability Academy.
But just as he knew her, she knew her sister: “Ye Shu’s not like . She grew up in ‘Black Flash.’”
aning Ye Shu, raised entirely by “Black Flash” without outside education, was heavily indoctrinated and wouldn’t leave.
If ng Huai forcibly took Ye Shu, Ye Lin wouldn’t agree. Her greatest wish was her sister’s happiness—why else stay loyal to a flawed “Black Flash”?
Then, she suddenly thought of sothing, asking warily: “How do you know about Ye Shu?”
“From Destiny,” no need to hide. “They sell intel—it’s normal to get info from them.”
“Destiny, huh…” Ye Lin knew the group but was curious how they knew her and her sister’s identities. A traitor in “Black Flash”? Unlikely—her identity was top secret, known only to a few who’d never betray.
Honestly, a traitor might be good. If “Black Flash” fell into chaos, she could escape with her sister.
Sighing silently, Ye Lin’s gaze hardened: “Let go, and I’ll spare them.”
“Them” clearly ant Jiang Tianming and the others, silently watching from class.
Though a healer-type Ability user, Ye Lin wasn’t defenseless. Even without props, she had self-protection and attack thods, plus plenty of “good stuff” prepared.
Hearing this, I was dumbfounded. This had nothing to do with us! Could these immortals fight without dragging us mortals into it?
“Hurt students in front of us?” Wu Di’s face turned cold at her threat. “Ye Lin, you think too little of , your teacher?”
Before becoming Endless Ability Academy’s principal, Wu Di taught for a ti—the very class with ng Huai’s trio. He was indeed their teacher. “Teacher, I don’t,” Ye Lin smiled bitterly. “But you know you can’t protect every student.”
Her position was closer to Jiang Tianming’s group, so she could indeed harm them if she acted.
Ai Baozhu was about to activate her Ability to give the teachers a chance to subdue Ye Lin, but Ye Lin saw through it. Her pale green eyes glanced at Ai Baozhu, her tone as gentle as ever: “It’s no use. Your strength is still lacking.”
If Ye Lin faced everyone in a fight to the death, she might lose to Class S' fourteen-to-one odds. Their strength wasn’t to be underestimated.
But now, she only needed to hold one hostage to make others hesitate. To avoid student injuries, neither ng Huai, Wu Di, nor Jiang Tianming’s group dared act rashly.
Her gaze swept Class S, lingering briefly on : “If you want, you can leave now.”
In this class, Ye Lin mainly avoided provoking Si Zhaohua, Ai Baozhu, Feng Lan, and —three for their backgrounds, for my tricky Ability.
But “Black Flash” was at odds with the Feng Family, and the Si and Ai families likely wouldn’t defect, so offending them was fine. She only hoped I wouldn’t ruin her plan.
She wasn’t truly scared of . Even a mysterious Destiny type, with first-year knowledge, would struggle against her. But with ng Huai and Wu Di watching, she needed stability.
I was the biggest variable, so she wanted out first. Knowing , I’d likely agree happily.
Sure enough, I raised an eyebrow, raising my hands obligingly: “Thanks, Teacher. I’ll go.”
Staying was out of the question. If Ye Lin let leave, she feared . Staying ant I’d act, likely becoming her first target. If sothing happened, it’d be bad—I had no organization’s halo to save .
Even without that concern, I wouldn’t stay. Why linger when I could escape easily? Was I bored?
Though this event grazed the main storyline, it was clearly Ye Lin’s decision, unlikely to reveal key plot points. I’d catch up via the manga later.
I’d also realized that, with the manga this far, I didn’t need to obsess over the main plot. My persona was set—occasionally showing up was enough.
When I said I’d leave, I ant it—gone until the event ended. Seeing agree, Ye Lin relaxed.
Under everyone’s gazes, I cheerfully left the classroom, heading to the cafeteria. Eating, I was in a great mood—not just because Ye Lin let go, but because her actions ant an extra manga chapter before the Tri-School Competition.
That ant I could complete my Gear enhancent beforehand.
After eating, I had no intention of returning to class. The “Manga Consciousness” hadn’t updated—things might not be over. Going back could an an empty classroom or a battlefield. Better stay safe in the dorm.
Within an hour, my phone got a platform ssage from the principal: no classes tomorrow, as the rest of Class S couldn’t return yet.
Interesting. I asked for details.
The story was simple: Ye Lin had a school treasure. Since Ye Shu’s capture mission failed, she needed it to atone for her sister.
Endless Ability Academy wouldn’t let her take it. In the standoff, Ye Lin used a prop to whisk everyone away—clearly pre-planned, excluding Wu Di to avoid his overwhelming strength.
She took everyone with a prop? Thinking of her letting leave first, I understood. The prop likely involved luck or favored my Ability.
No wonder her move to let go was odd—she’d planned it.
But Wu Di misjudged. That night, I heard the “Manga Consciousness” chi—the next chapter updated, aning they were back.
Disappointed I couldn’t skip class tomorrow, I sighed. But my Ability had changed—Gear enhancent complete, offsetting my lost slacking.
Setting Ability study aside, I opened my phone to check the manga update.
This chapter revealed Ye Lin’s mole status. As a gentle big-sister type, she was popular in shonen. Though many guessed her identity, the reveal still shocked the bullet comnts.
“It’s really Teacher Ye Lin.”
“How’s it her??? Such a good disguise—not like a mole at all.”
“So thrilling! Gentle nurse to scheming mole!”
“Is the teacher trio splitting up?”
“Feel bad for Teacher ng and Lei. Sigh…”
When Ye Lin asked if I’d leave and I did, readers laughed. Honestly, I found it funny too.
Since I wasn’t in the rest, I read quickly. After I left, as Wu Di said, Ye Lin used a prepared prop to pull everyone into a ga space: Monopoly. As its creator, she had a cheat—buying land for a tenth of the cost. Fair, since she was 1v15—without a cheat, she might as well surrender.
The winner could set a non-lethal condition. Clearly, Ye Lin didn’t intend harm, just wanted an escape.
Seeing the ga’s na, I understood why she let go. In Monopoly, if I’d stayed, tweaking everyone’s luck would’ve wrecked her.
Jiang Tianming won, wanting Ye Lin to stay, but she exploited a bug: staying ant “Black Flash” would hunt her, effectively a death sentence, violating Monopoly’s rules.
With no choice, he demanded she leave the prop. Ye Lin smoothly left Endless Ability Academy.
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