The night arrived as scheduled. Although things were delayed a bit due to Tang Sui, Flander’s lesson arrangements for Tang San and the other non-support-type students were scheduled to begin after nightfall.
On the empty training ground, including Tang Sui, who had just used her second spirit ability, Self-Healing, on herself, the eight of them stood in a neat line, awaiting Flander’s arrival.
“Tang Sui, you look really pale. Are you okay?” Ma Hongjun, standing next to Tang Sui, quietly asked her.
He noticed that Tang Sui’s complexion was even paler than it had been during the day, and her spirit was not as robust as it had seemed earlier.
Tang Sui’s fainting spell had been so sudden that no one was prepared. Moreover, the other students were busy with their own affairs, leading to a communication gap.
Even Oscar, who had run ten laps with Tang Sui, was unaware that Tang Sui had fainted and was in critical condition. This was even more so for Ning Rongrong, who had directly accelerated her run and then went straight into Suo Tuo City to eat and drink her fill.
Tang Sui shook her head reassuringly at Ma Hongjun and had just whispered, "It's nothing," when Flander’s cough reached their ears. Their expressions immediately became serious, and they straightened into a single line, led by the spirited Zhu Zhuqing, standing ramrod straight.
Flander, striding over with his hands behind his back, had already tidied his attire and composure. With a steady and serious demeanor, he paced to the small flagstand and stopped. His gaze fell upon Oscar, who was still hunched over and gasping for breath, and he spoke plainly, “Oscar, have you completed your twenty laps?”
Meeting Flander’s scrutinizing gaze, Oscar coughed, his voice slightly hoarse as he replied, “Dean, I have finished.”
Flander looked at the cunning Oscar, his eyes sharp, “I asked about all of you, not just you.”
Oscar froze and instinctively turned his head to look at Ning Rongrong and Tang Sui, who were standing to his left in order. Coincidentally, Ning Rongrong was also looking at him, her eyes holding a hint of sly innocence that softened Oscar.
Then, Tang Sui blinked, and in the next second, her voice overlapped with Oscar's:
“No, I only ran ten laps.”
“Yes, we have finished.”
Upon hearing Tang Sui's words, Ning Rongrong and Oscar’s gazes immediately fell upon Tang Sui. Tang San and the others also glanced at the composed Tang Sui. Dai Mubai, unaware of the situation, thought to himself about her boldness, then stood up straighter, withdrew his gaze, and continued to stare straight ahead.
Ignoring Ning Rongrong’s surprise and Oscar’s “Oh no, what are you saying?” expression, Tang Sui remained still, showing no sign of panic about not completing the task.
Then, they saw Flander, who was in front of them, suddenly smile.
“Very good.”
He stared at his old student Oscar with a fake smile, his expression exceedingly amiable.
However, Tang San, who understood Flander’s merchant-like nature, could only discern a hidden threat within the smile.
“Oscar, I didn’t realize you had such a spirit of camaraderie. Come forward, and I will praise you.”
Flander’s expression was one of wanting to commend him. Oscar, who also knew their dean's petty nature, wiped the sweat from his face and, forcing himself to remain calm, walked up and stood before Flander. Su Dan Novel Network
Flander looked at Oscar, who hadn't flinched, with satisfaction. He raised his right hand and casually patted Oscar on the shoulder, saying, “I admire your spirit of camaraderie. Since you are so friendly towards your classmates, as a reward, you shall run another twenty laps. Let me see if your spirit of camaraderie is as boundless as twenty laps.”
Oscar’s body stiffened, and his heart sank.
“Oh, right.” Flander, lowering his hand, seemed to recall something and said lightly, “I have already sealed your spirit power. You will not be able to break through it with your current strength. The remaining twenty laps must be completed before you can eat. Go on, if you start now, you might even get to sleep early tonight.”
Knowing full well that he couldn't escape punishment, Oscar let out a deep breath. He said nothing further, merely nodded silently, and began to run. As he passed Tang Sui, he cast a worried glance at her.
Even though Tang Sui had confessed honestly, in the end, she still hadn't completed the task.
Watching Oscar begin his punishment laps, Dai Mubai and the others were somewhat confused.
However, Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai were senior students. Given Flander’s personality, he must have his reasons for acting this way, so they remained silent and waited for Flander to speak further.