Horatio Wien, 22 years old, stands 190 centimeters tall. His physique is robust but not bulky, and his appearance is handsome and masculine, with fiery and imposing red hair. Just by his looks, he gives off the impression that he naturally belongs above others.
The Wien family, into which he was born, is also an influential magnate in the Commonwealth's military, political, and business spheres. Its history is even said to trace back to the Mother Planet, an era before the arrival of extraterrestrial visitors. Then, in the initial pioneering era, the Imperial rule, and even the Present independent era, the Wien family has played a highly prominent role.
Even the Governor's Office and supervisors dispatched by the Empire to Earth, no matter how arrogant they were, treated members of the Wien family as honored guests; otherwise, they would not have been able to maintain stable rule.
Such a fellow, born into a magnate family among magnates, since he joined an organization like the Blueblood Brotherhood—which sounds incredibly chuunibyo and reactionary—if he didn't become the so-called president, others wouldn't be able to sit still, would they?
Therefore, he is the supreme leader of all the campus bullies at Central Defense University, without exception.
Sure enough, those Blueblood Brotherhood peripheral members, who had been scared witless by Yu Lian, immediately scurried and hid behind Wien and a few core members the moment they appeared, like a naughty child finding his father, a marmot finding its burrow, or a curly-haired baboon finally finding its spiritual home.
In an instant, Horatio Wien, surrounded by a multitude of underlings, coupled with his stern and quite imposing expression, truly looked quite domineering. No wonder he was called the most 'kingly' president in the Blueblood Brotherhood's history, and no wonder he had already earned the title of 'King of the Moon' within three years of entering the university.
Oh, right, being a King in the Commonwealth, what was that great offense to the Commonwealth again?
“For the sake of your future self, I can consider only hitting you, but not killing you,” Yu Lian thought.
Having made up his mind, Yu Lian kicked Peripheral A, who was still clutching his butt and wailing. The guy rolled several times, directly slamming his head in front of Wien, like a salted fish just thrown ashore, twitching with a 'guzha' sound, looking like he was dying but just couldn't die.
Deng Zhengqing glanced at the other party and shook his head at Wien.
Yu Lian felt that his reaction could be interpreted in any way; it could mean this guy was doomed, or it could mean this guy could still be saved.
Wien's face was grim, and he suppressed his anger, lowering his voice, “So, Yu, what exactly do you mean by this?”
“I'd like to ask you what you mean? So many people suddenly ran over to gang up on a poor student like me, who's burning the midnight oil studying for his thesis. What are you trying to do? Retaliation?”
“Heh, ganging up? Aren't these useless… these people lying on the ground, all your doing?”
“What, you're allowed to gang up, but I'm not allowed to defend myself and counterattack? Is this academy run by your family or something? If you don't believe me, you can check the surveillance; see who made the first move.” Before the other party could retort, Yu Lian added, “Also, I really was just passing by, believe it or not. But, aren't you going to listen to what these guys were plotting?”
He opened his phone and played everything he had just recorded.
“Is what he said true?” Wien's face was grim, and he asked the remaining peripheral members behind him in a chilling tone, looking as if he was ready to push them to the execution ground at any moment.
“President, I, we…”
“Horatio, what's obtained through Psychokinesis is merely mental suggestion; it doesn't count as evidence.” One of the core members who appeared with Wien spoke, “Besides, in matters like this, it's about actions, not intentions. Even just saying something doesn't count as a crime.”
Yes, what Yu Lian had just used on Peripheral A was indeed Psychokinesis, considered a relatively basic mental spell in the spiritual energy system. While called 'mind control,' it doesn't truly control the other party's mind, but rather, through a trick similar to mental suggestion, it interferes with their judgment for a limited time. This move is very effective on animals, and also on adults with weak wills and too many distracting thoughts. When combined with physical torture methods, it's quite useful for interrogation, but that's all it is.
“Autumn Mountain, your recent research has really improved! How is it, have you felt inspiration?”
“I'm just very interested in the spiritual energy power system, but that doesn't mean I want to be a spiritual energy user. As for you…” He pushed up his glasses, and said expressionlessly, “As for you, Yu Lian, you've only just awakened spiritual energy as a mere One-Ring novice, and you're already abusing your power? If you keep this up, you'll die at the hands of stronger spiritual energy users soon enough.”
Hehe~~ A tsundere fellow! Yu Lian thought. And, in this era of gene therapy, an era where even a heart that's been removed can be reattached if promptly placed in a culture dish, why are you wearing glasses?
Not only tsundere, but also a bit of a closet pervert! I just love teasing your type.
“I just took down a Three Rings,” Yu Lian said.
“…”
“I also made a Four-Ring eat dirt and he didn't even dare to fight back, oh.”
“…”
“If you don't believe me, you can check the campus central system; there should already be a detailed combat report.”
Autumn Mountain Yawata stopped talking; he had indeed seen it.
This speechless fellow, whose full name is Autumn Mountain Yawata, is a man of average height and ordinary appearance but with a refined demeanor. He calls himself a “Strategist-type” and is a fourth-year student in the Strategic Research Department, also a core member of the future 830 Party.
Of course, for now, he's just a sad, tsundere unfortunate soul who's passionate about studying spiritual energy but has never been able to awaken it.
As soon as he thought of this, Yu Lian no longer concealed his smugness, squinting at the other party, expressing his mockery to the extreme.
Autumn Mountain Yawata's composure was truly excellent; even with all that, he didn't react, merely subconsciously pushed up his glasses again.
“Forget it, Yu Lian, we didn't come here to argue today, but to solve a problem. As for classmate Pulan… the judgment has been rendered, and the Brotherhood accepts this result! And we've already expelled those few from membership, and we even organized a fundraiser for him among our members. As for these few people, we will also deal with them. I can only tell you that the Brotherhood has nothing to do with that matter. We also hope that everything can end as soon as possible.” The speaker was a steady, serious man, like a rock.
He paused, then said in a deep voice, “However, your challenging us the moment you returned will only complicate things further.”
“It's only unrelated to you Present, but it's hard to say about the previous term. Also, Brother Chester, do you really think those few things will get the punishment they deserve if they go to the military justice department?”
Chester Rozes sighed. This future core member of the 830 Party was, for a moment, speechless.
“The Blueblood Brotherhood was originally just a group of self-proclaimed noble young masters who flattered each other, formed cliques, and entertained themselves. Wien, it was like this before you came, and it will still be like this after you leave. Of course, this has nothing to do with me! I was just looking for a quiet place to work on my graduation thesis. They were the ones who blocked the way first, and they were the ones who made the first move.”
“Hmph, I thought the only thing annoying about you, pretty boy, was your womanizing… Hmph! But I didn't expect you to be a coward who won't own up to what you did! If there's a problem with the Brotherhood's people, our Brotherhood will naturally handle it. Since you've made a move! Then it won't be that easy to end this!” Little William F. Banner, the most powerful MT of the future 830 Party, and currently the fiercest man in the Blueblood Brotherhood, clenched his fist, as big as a sandbag, and approached step by step.
“Zhengqing! You cut off his flank and lower body, I'll attack from the front! spiritual energy users are so sharp! We should all go at him together!” Banner said to Deng Zhengqing, immediately deciding on a two-on-one situation.
Deng Zhengqing gave a wry smile and also assumed a boxing stance.
Based on what Banner just said, anyone who thinks this two-meter-tall giant is a simple-minded brute is the one who's truly simple-minded.
The giant Banner began to move, his steps shifting, gradually moving towards Yu Lian's side. This was to guide the opponent's direction, creating an opportunity for his comrade to attack the lower body. At the same time, the stance he assumed was that of the Crushing Fist style, a boxing technique originating from the Alliance, particularly suited for someone of his large build, natural strength, and focused fighting style.
However, perhaps he was too focused, as he actually didn't notice the dense 'thump-thump-thump' of footsteps behind him.
“Hoorah!” Only a delicate shout was heard, and Banner felt a heavy kick to his lower back. His whole body tilted, and he almost fell, his stance instantly wide open. Immediately after, his abdomen and jaw were met with a pushing palm, nearly knocking him unconscious. But even after such a sneak attack, he still didn't fall, stepping back and bracing himself to regain his balance, then raising his fists again, ready to counterattack, only to see the attacker do a backflip, landing beside Yu Lian, and then putting a green armband on her arm.
“Disciplinary Committee member, that's me!” she loudly declared. It was Daina Jefferson, the student union's Disciplinary Committee member.
“Wahahaha, ganging up on someone outnumbered, huh? Blueblood boys, are we going to have an all-out war? This big sister has been waiting for years… oh wait, you guys are ganging up on a classmate here, what about campus discipline?!”
Banner had originally intended to counterattack, but upon seeing the main person, he immediately softened: “Dai, Daina, I…”
“Shut up! Don't talk to me! You Tennessee marmot who licks people's X-holes!”
Banner was swaying, his face ashen. No one doubted that if there were no outsiders Present, he would surely find a place to cry his heart out.
“So, this is total war, then. How interesting! How interesting!” Annie Romanova, clutching two brass knuckles, slowly emerged from behind Yu Lian and stood to his right. Then came Lilia Alfonso, carrying a zanbato. Although the one she held was also a practice weapon made of resin, its size and shape were truly intimidating.
Subsequently, there was Ye Zhixia with her twin swords, Eaglet Tsukasa Ruri carrying a naginata, and in the middle, surrounded by the two, was Feifei, who seemed to be unarmed.
“Don't worry, Mr. Wien, I've already had Zhi Xia disable all surveillance systems here. If there are any grudges, we can settle them all at once here, and no one will disturb us.”
For a moment, Horatio Wien, the most “kingly” president in the Blueblood Brotherhood's history, found himself in a dilemma before the smiling face of the “Queen of the Moon.”
Yes, they had the numerical advantage, and they were all big men. On the other side were a few delicate, pretty girls. Although all were very individualistic, it was impossible for them to be opponents of their side.
But, what did that matter? If he really charged over and got into a group fight with a few girls, and it got out, how would Lord Wien ever live it down?
Yu Lian, however, always felt that something was off. How could the Commonwealth's premier military academy, a gathering place for both scholarly and martial talents, resolve conflicts in a way similar to a criminal organization?
“Because everyone has tried to resolve things in a civilized way, but everyone's understanding of civilization is just too far apart, so we can only communicate in a barbaric way,” Feifei said to Yu Lian.
Do you have telepathy…
“We've known each other since birth. Would I not be able to guess what Yu'er is thinking?”
“But we only met at eight…”
“No, it was at birth. I confirmed it with Dad; we were actually born in the same hospital, on the same day and at the same hour, so we absolutely must have been in the same delivery room!” Feifei said emphatically, “Besides, this matter, in the end, was caused by Yu'er, so you should brace yourself and take responsibility.”