Golden Coral: Its body is covered with countless sharp thorns. If pricked by these thorns, one will experience immense pain and be left with lightning-like lacerations. Because these lacerations contain 'gold', they can be sold at a high price.
"However, precisely because of this characteristic, there was a period when this creature was overfished and became an endangered species. It's a highly protected magical beast in the Demon World, not something that can be easily approached."
Hearing this, the two demons said,
"So, Instructor Genseru is illegally trafficking rare magical beasts!" x2
Clara looked at Lead again; they had synchronized again!
"In that case, seizing the breeding farm seems to be the most direct and effective method," Lead said.
Balam nodded upon hearing this, pulling out his phone.
"Alright, I'll contact Madam Levi."
Then Lead looked at Clara.
"Alright, Clara, it's about time you went back to class," Lead said, and he and Balam prepared to leave.
"Huh?" Clara, who had been ready for a big fight, was stunned.
"Leave the rest to Instructor Balam and me. Negotiations between demons are always accompanied by danger, and I don't want to involve ordinary students. I'll contact you once the matter is settled," Lead said.
Hearing this, Clara looked at the two demons' retreating figures, unwilling to give up.
"Wait! Hold on! I have a really good battle plan."
...Inside the Instructors' Office:
"Excuse me."
Clara opened the door and looked at Instructor Genseru.
"Instructor Genseru, I was truly disrespectful in class just now. As a student, I shouldn't have criticized an instructor's guidance. I deeply regret my reckless and impolite behavior, and I am willing to accept disciplinary punishment."
Instructor Genseru's expression softened upon hearing this, and he turned to look.
"Your attitude is quite sincere. But I understand, no matter what, it's still me who gives you your course grades, not the Commander or other instructors. Apologizing to me is indeed a very wise choice. Hmph, I'm very lenient; I'll let what happened just now slide."
Hearing this, Clara continued,
"Then, there's one more impolite thing I'd like to ask you about. May I inquire about the injury on your left arm and the illegal breeding and trafficking of magical beasts?" Upon hearing this, Instructor Genseru immediately used a water ball to restrain Clara.
"You seem to be an inferior species that can't breathe underwater, so your consciousness can only last for 1-2 minutes." As Instructor Genseru waved his hand, the phone, recorder, and video demon hidden in Clara's pocket were all taken out by Instructor Genseru.
"You came well-prepared, planning to collect evidence and then report me? Really, I'll impart a valuable lesson to you, kid. The more you play the hero in the ocean, the faster you die. Misjudging your diving ability means you won't sink, never returning to the surface, and finally being devoured by swarming monsters."
As he spoke, a giant sea serpent appeared behind Instructor Genseru.
"Magnificent, isn't it? This is a rare magical beast that only exists in the depths of the Demon World, a Deep Sea Serpent. As long as you feed it, it will obey your every command. It's a very easy beast to manipulate. Oh, it's about time to feed it. Investigations? By the time it reaches me, I'll have already resigned from the academy. It's also time to turn these into official work."
Speaking of Lead, Genseru said disdainfully,
"He became a noble Leviathan instructor, yet his standing is lower than a student Commander. He hasn't received the recognition and treatment befitting me. Everyone around me is an idiot! Let me prove how terrible this academy is! Once I output, I can easily do whatever I want in the academy. I am the most capable demon in this academy!"
Genseru declared, unaware of the giant figure that appeared behind him and the Deep Sea Serpent bound by vines.
A voice sounded from behind Genseru,
"From a biological perspective, you are truly not very intelligent. A fellow like you... is not worthy of being called a living creature..."
As he spoke, giant vines flew towards Genseru. At this moment, Lead also appeared on the scene, immediately rescuing Clara, then twisting Clara's head away and covering her ears.
"This is still too early for a young man." Although covered, Clara still heard Instructor Genseru's screams.
Lead looked at Clara.
"Are you hurt?"
Clara shook her head.
Upon hearing this, Lead nodded, then looked towards the doorway.
"Speaking of which, although I'd heard about it before, Babyls's gargoyles are truly merciless when it comes to anything related to living creatures."
Clara nodded repeatedly.
"Instructor Balam's killing intent is too... too terrifying..."
Lead looked at Clara.
"But your courage also surprised me, to voluntarily act as bait." Lead's admiring words made Clara happy.
"I guessed he would be more likely to expose weaknesses when facing someone of a lower rank, and then, relying on the effect of obstacle identification, make him say incriminating things in front of Instructor Balam and the Commander, allowing for an on-the-spot arrest. It's great that the plan went smoothly! Of course! This plan was made by relying on the strength of these two."
Lead watched Clara grow more and more excited as she spoke.
"I didn't expect... you'd enjoy it so much."
"Huh?"
"I told you it had nothing to do with you, yet you deliberately got involved, and that expression on your face when facing danger... innate adventurousness or curiosity, no matter how you look at it, your hobbies seem very dangerous."
Lead looked at Clara, deep in thought, then asked,
"Are you... a pervert?"
Clara instantly turned to stone.
"Was I... disliked?"
At this moment, Balam walked out.
"You two."
Lead looked at Balam.
"Is it over?"
Balam shook his head.
"It seems to have escalated into a worse situation than expected..."
...After Balam's explanation, Clara asked in shock,
"The magical beast escaped?"
"Yes, and it happened several months ago. Because it was a very small individual, it was too late when it was discovered."
Lead nodded, then asked,
"Do you know what species escaped?"
Balam nodded, then pointed at Genseru.
"A Centipede Octopus, a deep-sea octopus sold in large quantities, about 20 centimeters in size. Its characteristics are powerful suction cups and a special ink it sprays when it senses pressure."
"Special?" Clara asked, puzzled.
"You could say it's a stimulant. It's a dangerous ink that helps increase pressure. Once exposed to this ink, pressure will rise, leading to confusion, and some demons might even enter an evil cycle because of it."
Hearing this, Clara immediately thought of the situation at the school.
"Isn't that..."
"Yes, it seems to be related to the recent 'Mutated evil cycle Syndrome'."
"Hmm, but I haven't heard any of the affected students mention anything about octopuses or ink."
Clara immediately raised her hand to ask,
"Is it possible that they unknowingly drank the ink?"
"Hmm... it's not impossible," Balam nodded.
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