Chapter 1459: 1457: Han Dong's Reward

Chapter 1459: Chapter 1457: Han Dong’s Reward

“Huh?”

Han Dong had already planned out what to say upon meeting Captain Hugo, including introducing Sally, who was accompanying him.

However, when he saw Captain Hugo still maintaining his familiar scruffy uncle look, a sense of affection rose from his heart… but Sally unexpectedly called out Captain Hugo’s real name and even added the honorific “teacher.”

This left Han Dong completely dumbfounded.

Captain Hugo was equally surprised. He clearly remembered this student who had once performed outstandingly.

“Sally? How come you’re here?”

Hugo had specifically come out early because he detected the scent of the Black Goat, not to welcome Han Dong.

Of course, he also noticed Sally and Han Dong were maintaining a “hand-holding status.”

“I came here with Nicholas. The human city has just been recognized by the Old Kings, so I thought to come and explore in advance… I never expected, Mr. Hugo, you’d be here.

Your sudden disappearance back then, along with the school’s upper management blocking information about you, led everyone to speculate you’d reached the criteria to become a King and thus left the school abruptly.

But I didn’t expect you’d run off to live in a human city. What happened back then?”

“I encountered some unavoidable matters at the time and had no choice but to leave the school.”

Apparently, Hugo wasn’t too willing to talk about the reasons behind his departure from the school, and Sally refrained from pursuing the topic further.

At this moment, Han Dong couldn’t hold back any longer and interjected:

“Hold on a second—what’s going on here? Captain Hugo, you were once a teacher at Mi University? This…”

Before Hugo could answer, Sally immediately followed up with an explanation:

“Yes! Mr. Hugo was a famous professor at Mi University, a true master in [archeology], with an excellent disposition toward students—almost every cohort of students truly liked Mr. Hugo.”

“Archeology? A renowned professor…”

Considering Sally’s introduction of Mi University, such a title was far from simple.

While Han Dong was astonished, a major mystery that had been puzzling him for a long time was finally resolved. Though he had known Captain Hugo occupied a special position within the Knight Regiment, he hadn’t expected such a significant identity.

After all, it was likely because of this unique demon identity that Mi University’s subsidiary campus could be established here.

『Captain Hugo must have served for at least over a decade.

If Mr. Black White knows his true identity, then it can be presumed that part of the Holy City’s upper echelon is also aware… which suggests that the [Great Reformation] had already been planned during that time.』

Captain Hugo then shifted the topic to focus on Han Dong.

“I didn’t expect, Nicholas, that you would meet Sally during the Big Expedition. Given that’s the case… you must have also encountered other Elements, right?

By the way, what’s your relationship with [The Pope]?

He is an important figure and will undoubtedly serve as a crucial [pivot] for advancing the world.

If the two of you haven’t met yet, make sure to find an opportunity to connect in the future. You and The Pope belong to the same kind—you should get along well.”

This left Han Dong feeling slightly awkward. “Haha… unfortunately, due to my particularly close relationship with one Element, The Pope absolutely refuses to interact with me.

It’s something I can’t control—as long as we aren’t enemies, everything’s fine.”

Hugo immediately understood the meaning behind his words. Surprised, he shrugged his shoulders and motioned for the two to follow him:

“Let’s discuss the other matters in my office.

Nicholas, I also have a special ‘Big Expedition reward’ to present to you… and since Sally is here, she can come along.”

“Alright!”

Sally couldn’t contain her excitement—it was utterly unexpected that the professor she had admired would show up here.

She was eager to learn why Captain Hugo had given up a highly prestigious professor title to live in a human city back then.

More importantly, Sally couldn’t discern Hugo’s ‘demon special characteristics’ no matter what… if not for the unique scent she smelled, Sally would have assumed Hugo was just an ordinary human.

[Secret Museum]

The internal spatial design hadn’t changed at all. One still needed to solve complex equations to reach different areas.

Sally instantly identified the source of the museum’s design.

“Mr. Hugo, this place’s design must have been inspired by Mi University’s library, right? You managed to replicate it to this extent—impressive!”

“It can’t even compare. I merely borrowed surface principles for less than 10% replication… it’s still far from being on the same level as the Grand Library.

But even this suffices to ensure the enclosure’s integrity.”

The reunion between teacher and student had Sally completely unabashed, as she eagerly recounted stories from the past.

Of course, no matter how delighted Sally was, she held tightly onto Han Dong throughout—stealing glances at Han Dong’s reaction after every exchange.

The more Han Dong listened to their conversation, the more it stimulated his desire to visit Mi University’s main campus.

Meanwhile, Han Dong also noticed that the Symbolic Knights who had temporarily left the squad had already returned, working overtime. He frequently saw knights with dark circles under their eyes, carrying campus files taller than themselves, swiftly moving through the hallways.

Soon, they arrived at the door to what used to be the regimental office.

However, aside from the emblem of the Secret Language Knight Order, there was also an additional crest of Mi University… the regimental office had been officially renamed as the headmaster’s office.

“They’ve been saying, Nicholas, that your performance during the Big Expedition was quite remarkable.”

Sally eagerly chimed in: “Absolutely… Nicholas was the biggest winner in the [London Game]!”

“Not bad.”

Captain Hugo wasn’t particularly surprised, instead showing an expression of relief.

After all, seeing Sally—a Fourth Element—walking so closely with Han Dong, he could roughly infer Han Dong’s positioning during the Big Expedition.

“In truth, I haven’t yet finalized what to give you as a reward.

I reckon the rewards you’ve received from the demons are already substantial enough.

Any material rewards we offer here probably won’t mean much to you… so why don’t we do this: Nicholas, suggest a reward for yourself.”

“Alright!”

Indeed, at present, Han Dong didn’t care much about any material rewards the Holy City could provide.

The only material items Han Dong sought now fell into two categories: legendary-level equipment and the Demon Book he had recently learned of.

『Given that Captain Hugo could secure permission to found Mi University’s branch campus in the Holy City, his previous professor’s authority must still exist—and he likely holds significant influence in the main school… since that’s the case, I won’t hold back.』

Without overthinking it, Han Dong directly stated his reward request:

“Captain Hugo, I want to become a teacher at Mi University’s main campus… do you have the means to make that happen?”

As soon as he spoke, Captain Hugo’s face grew solemn as he instantly regretted the decision he had just made.

“Becoming a teacher at Mi University is hundreds, if not thousands of times harder than gaining admission as a student… moreover, Mi University prefers its own students to stay and take up teaching positions, as it benefits campus stability.

An external candidate for a teaching position—it’s exceedingly difficult to obtain.

That said, there’s a way, but it’s rather troublesome… Nicholas, are you sure you want this reward?”

“Absolutely!”

“Alright, the branch campus here has just been completed, and the Holy City is still undergoing reform. Once everything here is settled, I’ll personally take you to Mi University’s main campus.”

“Thank you, Captain Hugo.”