“Mr. Long Kan, Lord Mirrog has stated clearly that he’s not seeing anyone. There’s no point in waiting here!”
Tifaken replied unceremoniously.
At this moment, Vice Principal Sang Qi rushed over hurriedly.
Seeing Vice Principal Sang Qi, Long Kan was overjoyed and said.
“Lord Sang Qi, you’re finally here.”
“Mr. Long Kan, don’t worry. I’ll speak with Tifaken.”
Sang Qi quickly said to Long Kan.
“Alright, I appreciate it!”
Long Kan replied politely.
Su Ming was also surprised to see this scene. He didn’t expect the other side to bring in a vice principal too, and it seemed like a combat-focused vice principal at that.
At this moment, Sang Qi stepped up to Tifaken and said.
“Tifaken, this is the eldest son of Lord Long Chen. You should at least show some respect.”
“Sang Qi, Lord Mirrog was very clear, he’s not seeing anyone!”
“Come on, just do me a favor. If it’s really not possible, just pass along a message for me.”
Vice Principal Sang Qi said to Tifaken.
Tifaken furrowed his brow. However, considering Sang Qi was also a vice principal, he reluctantly replied.
“Wait here.”
“Alright!”
Long Kan replied joyfully.
Tifaken then turned and went inside, but soon came back out.
“How did it go?”
Sang Qi quickly inquired.
“You all should leave. Lord Mirrog said he won’t see anyone.”
Tifaken rudely shooed them away.
“Mr. Tifaken, could you please just relay one more message for me?”
Long Kan said, still unwilling to give up.
“Enough with the nonsense, Lord Mirrog made it quite clear: he’s not participating in the election, and it won’t matter who comes.”
Tifaken refused bluntly without any consideration.
Upon hearing the words “not participating,” Long Kan’s expression changed momentarily and he said.
“Very well, sorry to bother you!”
“I’m really sorry, that’s just how the principal is.”
Vice Principal Sang Qi quickly consoled Long Kan.
“No problem.”
Long Kan and Vice Principal Sang Qi chatted as they walked off into the distance.
Seeing them leave, Fleck took Su Ming over, cheerfully calling out.
“Tifaken!”
“Fleck? Why are you here too? Wait, you brought someone along. Don’t tell me you’re also here to lobby for the election?”
Tifaken asked with a furrowed brow.
“That’s not your concern, just let us in.”
Vice Principal Fleck said to Tifaken.
“No can do, Lord Mirrog said he’s not seeing anyone!”
Tifaken gave no concessions.
Fleck was a bit annoyed and said to Tifaken.
“Are you sure you’re not letting us in?”
“There’s nothing to negotiate!”
Tifaken replied very firmly.
Seeing Tifaken’s rigidity, Su Ming lost hope.
At this moment, Fleck suddenly started shouting.
“Mirrog, you bastard, you neglect your duties, ignore everything, and leave the academy in shambles for me to clean up. No money, no staff. I have to beg everyone to scrape money together. Is this what a human being should do? You better come out right now or I quit being a vice principal!”
Tifaken looked at Fleck in shock.
Su Ming was dumbfounded as well and quickly tried to stop Vice Principal Fleck.
“Lord Frick, don’t be like this, it’s not necessary!”
“Su Ming, just stay out of it. I’ve long had enough of being a lousy vice principal!”
Fleck raised his hand to signal Su Ming not to speak.
At this moment, an old man with a flushed face and a sneaky look hurriedly ran out, calling out to Fleck.
“Fleck, come on, let’s be reasonable and talk this out!”
Seeing the old man run out, Su Ming was stunned as well. Wasn’t this the old man that Mia used to curse in front of the statue?
“Heh, you finally decided to come out. It’s really hard to see you!”
Fleck said irritably.
“This is a misunderstanding. Let’s go inside and talk!”
Mirrog grinned and said to Vice Principal Fleck.
Fleck was a bit different from the other vice principals; he handled all administrative affairs of the school. Essentially, his authority was almost equal to that of the actual principal.
Mirrog could be hands-off because Fleck was holding things together. If he quit, Principal Mirrog would be in big trouble.
“Hmph!”
Fleck snorted coldly and led Su Ming inside.
Tikener watched this scene, shook his head, and muttered to himself.
“Did Fleck take the wrong medicine today?”
Very soon, Su Ming followed them into the building, entering a spacious office.
“Fleck, calm down, let’s discuss things properly. No need to mention resigning so lightly, it’s so unlucky!”
Mirrog advised with a smile.
“That’s more like it.”
After speaking, Fleck glanced at Su Ming.
Su Ming quickly presented the wine he was holding to Mirrog and said.
“Lord Mirrog, this is a small token of appreciation!”
“Oh, good wine! You’re quite thoughtful. Tell me, what do you want to discuss with me?”
Mirrog took the two bottles of wine and smiled broadly.
“Actually, I’m here for the election issue.”
Su Ming respectfully said to Mirrog.
As soon as Mirrog heard Su Ming’s words, the smile vanished from his face. He put the wine on the table and said.
“You can leave now, there’s nothing more to discuss.”
“Speak properly. If you brush me off like this, I’m quitting!”
Fleck said irritably.
Mirrog, hearing Fleck’s words, replied darkly.
“Fleck, stop it. Anything else is fine, but this matter is non-negotiable. You know well what the election involves. It’s fine if you choose the right side, but have you considered the consequences of choosing the wrong one? The situation of the Imperial Court Academy is already difficult. We can’t get involved in these things right now.”