Chapter 103: Two Faces

“Oh, right, Luo Chen!” Ulysses seemed to recall something. “I heard that in your final clash with Rafael, you unleashed a combat technique like a shooting star. I’m quite interested—someday, let me witness it myself.”

“Huh?” The dean wanted to see the Luminous Starburst technique?

Seeing no reaction from Luo Chen, Joanna gave him a sharp pinch from behind. This was a golden opportunity! The dean wouldn’t merely watch without offering guidance. Even a slight tip from such a formidable figure would be invaluable.

Snapping back to reality, Luo Chen hurriedly replied, “Yes, Dean!”

“All right, I look forward to it, Luo Chen. Phew, I’m feeling a bit sleepy. People really do become useless as they age! I’m off—” Ulysses’s words were not just about leaving; his body emitted a flash of light, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace. Even Joanna’s keen eyes couldn’t catch how he left. A celestial being indeed—unbelievably powerful.

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen said, “What kind of person is Dean Ulysses? When he got angry in the discipline room earlier, he was terrifying, but now he seems like a mischievous old man. It’s as if he has two faces—it’s truly fascinating.”

“Speaking of the dean, you’re no different yourself!” Joanna snapped fiercely. “Usually, you’re like a closed book, but tonight you went crazy—fighting Rafael and even clashing with Director Laqi in the discipline office. Do you realize how worried I was?”

Now that Rafael was beaten and expulsion seemed inevitable, Luo Chen’s temper had completely subsided. Scratching his head, he chuckled, “Heh, it was purely impulsive. Well, I’m young after all; sometimes it’s unavoidable.”

“Impulsive my foot!” Joanna poked Luo Chen’s head. “Next time, don’t act so rashly, okay? If Dean Ulysses hadn’t stepped in tonight, you might have really been expelled!”

Luo Chen rubbed his head. “I understand, Captain Joanna. Next time, I’ll try to control myself.”

That was the Luo Chen Joanna was familiar with. She wasn’t truly angry—just worried about him. Even she didn’t understand why she cared so much. By all rights, they were just ordinary friends, and a few months ago, she hadn’t imagined becoming close to him. Yet now, she genuinely cared.

Besides, Dean Ulysses had mentioned that Luo Chen didn’t match the rumors about him. Joanna felt the same, especially after tonight’s events. If Luo Chen were the kind of cowardly, spineless person the rumors suggested, he would have swallowed his pride and endured Rafael’s bullying silently.

Recalling Luo Chen’s bold declaration before Director Laqi, head held high, “You’re right; I do regret it. I regret not slapping Rafael harder and knocking out all his teeth!” Joanna’s heart stirred inexplicably. She had been shocked by his fierce resolve. Compared to the normal Luo Chen before her now, that relentless, almost drug-fueled hardness was quite impressive.

Noticing Joanna staring at him, Luo Chen waved his hand in front of her. “Hey, what’s up with you?”

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