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After getting out of bed, Joseph walked over to his bookshelf, searching for something to calm his restless mind. He scanned the shelves, but neither the Diamond Sutra nor the Heart-Clearing Mantra was to be found. Eventually, he pulled out a copy of the Tao Te Ching and returned to bed with it.Whenever anxiety gripped him, he either cooked to find his center or buried himself in a book— but not just any book. It had to be something nourishing for the soul.As he read, sleep slowly crept in. Eventually, the book slipped from his hands, the lights were turned off, the blanket pulled up, and he drifted into peaceful slumber.---By 7 a.m. the next morning, Joseph awoke right on time—as he did nearly every day.He began with a series of deep breaths and stretching exercises, then tidied up and started preparing breakfast.The weather was particularly beautiful that morning. By half past seven, golden sunlight was already streaming through the windows, casting a gentle warmth across
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"That’s easy. Let your dear senior finish drying her hair, then I’ll explain it to you."Mason Alvarez replied casually as she settled in front of the vanity and began blow-drying her hair."By the way, why isn’t Joseph back yet?" Alice asked suddenly."He’s back. Must’ve had a bit too much to drink—he went straight to the bathroom when he got in." Mason answered without even changing her expression."Huh? How come I didn’t notice?" Alice looked puzzled."He literally just came back. You’ve been in your room. How could you possibly notice?" Mason replied with a smirk."Then I’ll go make him some hangover tea. I told him not to drink so much, but he never listens." Alice muttered with a hint of frustration as she stood up."I already made it. It’s on the table in the living room," Mason said indifferently."Tsk tsk, I knew it. You’re definitely qualified to be a proper chambermaid." Alice teased with a mischievous smile."You little brat! Say that again and see what I’ll do to y
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"Ah!"Mason Alvarez instinctively let out a sharp cry the moment she realized what had happened— but before the sound could fully escape her lips, Joseph's hand clamped over her mouth."Mmmph—"She let out a muffled protest, struggling slightly in reflex."Professor Alvarez, I swear I didn’t do it on purpose! I had no idea you were in here.""Please, don’t scream. Just nod or blink if you promise not to shout, and I’ll let go. Deal?"Joseph's voice was urgent, practically pleading. If Mason screamed and woke Alice, the situation would become unbearably awkward.Mason blinked hard, signaling her agreement."You’re still looking? Turn around already!"As soon as Joseph let go, Mason covered her chest with both arms, her face flushed with a mix of fury and shame.Joseph quickly turned away and shut his eyes tight."Senior Sister Mason, was that you just now?"Alice’s voice rang out from the hallway."Huh? Me? Oh—yes, that was me. I just… saw a bug on my clothes! It startled me.""It mu
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"So? Did I say something wrong?"Joseph looked at the trio’s reaction and asked again, his tone calm yet probing.It wasn't until Joseph repeated the question that the three men snapped out of their stunned silence."Uh… Oh! Yes, of course we know you! How could we not?" Eryndor Vexley was the first to respond, forcing a smile."Yes, yes, of course we know you. We've known each other for a long time." "Yeah, yeah, old friends. Haha…" Tharion Morvek and Kaelen Dristan quickly chimed in, their voices eager, almost too eager."Then, do we have any past… history between us?" Joseph furrowed his brows slightly, his tone growing sharper."Huh? No, no! Why would there be anything unpleasant between us?" Eryndor Vexley denied hastily."I only asked if we had a past. I didn’t say it was unpleasant. Or… are you admitting there was something unpleasant?" Joseph seized on the slip in Eryndor’s words. The guilt written across their faces was as clear as day.Too guilty. Far too guilty."Old
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Joseph was momentarily speechless. Wasn’t this just a gamble?And gambling was something he despised most in life. What if he did become a fool? What would happen to the young girl?At that thought, Joseph’s mind instinctively turned to Alice. Then, the image of Heidi surfaced as well, stirring a storm of emotions within his heart.“Kid, it’s not worth it. Your master must’ve had his reasons for doing this.”“A fifty-fifty chance isn’t worth the bet.”“Definitely not. If you become a fool, Elysia would lose a rising star in scientific research.”Everyone tried to dissuade him.“I agree,” Joseph sighed. “I can’t afford to gamble—because I can’t afford to lose.”“Then let things take their course. Follow your master’s instructions.”“Exactly. Lie low, wait for the right time.”“Weren’t we supposed to be eating? Why hasn’t anyone touched their chopsticks?”“Yeah, the food’s gone cold. Honestly, I’m starving over here.”At last, someone remembered the purpose of the gathering.“Yes, we sh
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“We only know that your master commands a powerful military force, guarding the southern and southeastern borders.”“He’s a high-ranking official, yet remarkably low-profile. As for his personal life, we know next to nothing.”“Indeed. Though we’ve worked with him often, we can hardly say we truly understand him. But he’s a good man—he always treated us researchers with respect.”“Many of the Academy's projects and funding were secured by him. He’s always been a staunch advocate for both scientific advancement and military strength.”“One of his favorite sayings was: ‘Truth lies within the range of cannon fire.’ Among the powerful, he’s one of the rare pragmatists.”“He’s nothing like those sycophants in the College of Humanities, writing flattering essays and whitewashing reality. That’s why they despise him.”“…”Everyone chimed in, their voices overlapping.“Every time I try to recall the past, there’s this overwhelming sense of something missing. It’s like I’ve forgotten something
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