Chapter 522 Research Meeting

Just when Mary was dragged by the energetic Lorena for a morning jog, Duanmuhuai had quietly sneaked into the Master Academy again. This time his goal was clear, that was Joseph Capek's office.

The reason lies in Mary's description of her best friend.

Before that night, Charlie looked very depressed when facing Professor Joseph Capek, and even inadvertently showed expressions that Mary and the others would never see.

Moreover, according to Mary, she also heard that Charlie had joined Professor Capek's research group.

Moreover, according to the rumors Mary heard from another friend Ashelika, there seemed to be rumors among the students that Professor Capek had pursued Charlie several times and even sent her flowers.

To be honest, just hearing this information immediately made Duanmu Huai picture in his mind a well-educated young lady whose weaknesses were exploited by her tutor, forcing her to be obedient and become his slave. Some short video content similar to "Private tutoring after class.MP4" is being conducted in the room.

Not to mention that Professor Capek had a bad reputation among students, and he looked like the wretched male protagonist in the OX animation...

Well, enough of the desertion.

In any case, this is a clue. In fact, just joining the research association is enough to make Duanmuhuai suspicious.

The so-called research association in today's universities is actually a research group led by a professor. Basically, a professor leads a few deputies, and then a few research dogs.

But not all students can be scientific research dogs. Given the ages of Mary and Charlie, they are currently only sophomores in high school. Therefore, generally speaking, it is difficult for girls of this age to join the research team unless they are very outstanding. of.

Mary also said that joining a research society is actually equivalent to being recognized by professors as a master's degree scholar. Only young people with the corresponding brains and abilities that can assist in research are eligible to become members of research societies sponsored by various professors. The number of these people is extremely small, perhaps even less than one-tenth of the students in the entire college.

In fact, Mary only heard from Charlie about joining the research group. As for the theme and content of their research group, Mary knew nothing about it.

And this is the goal that Duanmu Huai came to investigate.

If his hunch was correct, then Professor Capek's research group might have something to do with this case.

But in fact, when Duanmuhuai sneaked into Professor Capek's office, he felt that his premonition was not far off.

The reason is also very simple......

"The Encyclopedia of Spiritual Arts...The Mysteries of Western Magic...The Origin of Black Magic...You can become a professor even if you study this stuff?"

Looking at the pile of speechless books on the bookcase, Duanmuhuai couldn't help but complain. He still remembered that when Mary introduced him, she said that Professor Joseph Capek was a professor of mechanics and sociology, but looking at what he was reading now Things, how can they be related to machinery and sociology?

Don’t you also believe in the God of All Opportunities?

This is of course impossible, but in fact in this world, basically as long as you see an idiot studying black magic or similar things, you can basically judge that he is not far away from committing suicide.

Duanmuhuai rummaged through the office, but unfortunately, he did not find many useful clues. The only thing he got from the office was some research directions about Professor Capek. What he is currently studying is human mechanics - well, to put it bluntly, it is the robotics industry. This is quite consistent with his identity, but the problem is that judging from his information and records, what he calls "human mechanics" ”, it seems that it is more than just a robot.

But it was a mixture of human beings and machines... Well... Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai couldn't help but think of the steel monster he met on the street that night, which was a mixture of humans and machines. Although it is indeed vulnerable,... it fits Professor Capek's idea very well.

At least, very similar.

Then the only thing left to do is…………

Duanmuhuai lowered his head and looked at the safe in the office. It was an ordinary steel safe. Of course, with Duanmuhuai's ability, there was no problem in opening it. But it would be impossible for him to open and close it without anyone noticing like a thief.

So Duanmuhuai thought for a moment and made a decision.

Anyway, the safe will be discovered if it is opened, so...it seems like this is the best option.

While Duanmuhuai was busy in Professor Capek's office, Mary was slumped on the avenue by the river bank, gasping for air.

Although she also thought that the other party's training must be unusual, but no matter what...

"Luo, Miss Lorena! Five kilometers... is too long... I, I really can't do it."

What surprised Mary the most was that even though she was running with her, the girl next to her who looked even petite than herself didn't even take a breath, as relaxed and comfortable as if she had just gone for a walk.

"Huh? Is that so? But this is just the beginning. Next, we have to punch a hundred times, do a hundred push-ups, and..."

"This, I really can't do this!"

Hearing this, Mary's face turned pale. She had a conscience. She was a liberal arts student, not a sports student. She got up in the morning and ran five kilometers and then did punches and push-ups a hundred times. Is this torture? !

If she really listened to the girl, Mary would not have the energy to go to school today.

Fortunately, the girl named Lorena was very obedient.

"Yes, it is not good to ask too much of beginners. Then follow your steps. How many times do you plan to do it?"

"This... five... ..."

"Hmm?"

"... Ten times."

This was Mary's last insistence.

Although Lorena did not force Mary to exercise, Mary still gritted her teeth and finished the training. After breakfast, she took a shower and changed her clothes, and then dragged her sore body to school.

Woo...

At this moment, Mary only felt that her whole body was sore. Every step she took seemed to make her joints groan. However, as a lady, she still maintained her demeanor and walked towards the school. However, at this moment, a petite figure suddenly rushed over and hugged Mary.

"Good morning, Mary."

"Good morning... Ah Xie..."

Looking at the black-haired girl who was slightly shorter than her, Mary smiled slightly. This was her good friend Ashelica, a very smart and energetic girl. Among the three, Mary and Xia Li were both students of the History Department, and only Ashelica was in the Mathematics Department. Just from this point, we can know how smart she is.

"What's wrong with you, Mary?"

Ah Xie looked up at her worriedly when he noticed that his friend didn't seem to be in a very good mood.

"You look very tired, are you okay?"

"No, I just... got up this morning to exercise."

"Morning exercise? I didn't know you had this hobby."

"Uh... I just think that I should exercise occasionally."

For Mary, this was not an excuse. Since she was chased by the steel monster that evening, she deeply felt that she should exercise, but... everything should be a gradual process. Getting up in the morning to run five kilometers... Mary didn't think it was something a lady could do.

"But it's too tiring, you have to be careful and take care of your body?"

"Well, I will pay attention, I won't do it next time..."

To be honest, although she was tired, Mary didn't hate this kind of exercise. When running by the river in the morning, just focusing on running, I felt that my brain was empty. At that time, whether it was Charlie's affairs, the monsters chasing me, or the nightmare-like, terrifying city, they all seemed to be left behind. I didn't think about anything, and I didn't consider anything.

"That's good... huh?"

Just when Ashelika was hugging Mary and acting coquettishly, she seemed to notice something. Ashelika let go of Mary and stared at Mary's right hand.

"Mary, what is that ring?"

"Hey?"

Hearing Ashelika's question, Mary was stunned for a moment, looked down at her fingers, and found that she was wearing an exquisite ring on the index finger of her right hand. It was silver in appearance, and the ring itself was very ordinary and looked nothing special. Of course, Mary knew that on the inner side of the ring, there was a strange pattern of skulls and hammers carved.

It's just that because the pattern is on the inside, most people can't see it, so in the eyes of outsiders, it's just a simple silver ring.

"This, this........."

For a moment, Mary didn't know how to explain it, and she seemed a little nervous. Seeing her reaction, Ashelika raised her eyebrows.

"Wait, it can't be a man, is this a gift from a man?"

"It's right to say it's a gift...ah..."

Under Ashelika's aggressive questioning, Mary also answered subconsciously, and then she immediately realized that something was wrong. Sure enough, hearing Mary's answer, Ashelika almost jumped up.

"What? It's really a gift from a man? Who is it? Who is it?"

"Calm down, Ashelika..."

Looking at her friend's reaction like a cat whose tail was stepped on, Mary also hurriedly spoke to dissuade her.

"It doesn't have any special meaning. Actually... I've been having nightmares these days, so he gave me this ring, saying it can make me feel at ease... just to protect me..."

"But, Mary, you don't have many good male friends, right?"

Axie stared at Mary suspiciously.

"Who would give you something like this?"

If Duanmu Huai were here, he would definitely cry out for injustice. He chose the ring at the time because he thought it was more convenient, not as troublesome as a necklace or a bracelet. Who knew he would encounter such a thing?

"This... Actually..."

Mary didn't know how to explain it for a while, but soon she changed the subject.

"Ah, the Master's College is very lively. What happened? Let's go and see."

"Hey? Wait, Mary!"

Watching Mary turn around and leave, Ashelika also complained unsatisfiedly, but she also lifted her skirt and followed Mary behind her, and came to the door of the Master's College. In the corridor, there was a large group of students, and at the door of the office, Mary saw Professor Capek sweating and talking to the police...

"Excuse me, what happened?"

Mary also talked to a familiar female student next to her, who nodded when she heard Mary's question.

"Ah, Mary, good morning. You don't know yet, it seems that a thief broke into Professor Capek's office last night?"

"Huh? Is that so?"

Hearing this answer, Mary was stunned. You know, the Master's College is fully guarded, and the guards here even carry guns. How could a thief enter the Master's College to steal things?

"Besides, it's strange that something was lost."

"What did Professor Capek lose?"

Mary's first reaction was the briefcase that Professor Capek had been holding in his arms, but after a closer look, she found that the briefcase was still held in Professor Capek's arms. Then...

"Safe, safe! Can you believe it? When Professor Capek came to the office this morning, he found that the safe in his office was missing!"

"…………………………Huh?!!"

Hearing this, Mary and Ashelika who came later were stunned.