Qin Siyang continued asking, "Principal Li, do you think that committing murder and disposing of a body together means the individuals involved have a close relationship?"
"Basically, yes. In such cases, it's hard for the relationship to fall apart. Even if it does…", As Li Tianming spoke, his expression suddenly became alert.
He glanced at Qin Siyang and asked, "Why are you asking this question?"
Qin Siyang had only asked casually, originally worried that Li Tianming might sense something from him.
Unexpectedly, Li Tianming reacted even more strongly.
Qin Siyang smiled slightly. "Principal Li, how many have you killed?"
"What do you mean, how many? How could I possibly have killed anyone?", Li Tianming snorted and stopped responding to Qin Siyang.
Qin Siyang chuckled and didn't mind.
Killing, after all, was quite a normal thing.
Some secrets weren't meant to be discovered by others, and some people became threats.
If you didn't kill them, what else could you do?
Wait for them to kill you instead?
There was nothing more to say about it.
As for who Li Tianming had killed, that had nothing to do with him.
Whoever it was, it didn't matter.
His collaboration with Li Tianming was strictly limited to hunting gods, academic advancement, and acquiring the Fraudster sequence ability.
Everything else was best left alone.
That was the proper distance between collaborators.
Just as Qin Siyang was about to continue the conversation, there was a knock on the principal's office door.
"Principal, someone from the Sequence Ability Management Bureau is here. They have some questions for Student Qin Siyang."
"I went to the classroom and library but couldn't find him. Someone said Qin Siyang should be here, so I brought them over."
Li Tianming and Qin Siyang exchanged a glance and gave a slight nod.
'They are probably here to ask about how John died yesterday.'
"Let them in."
"Understood. Please, come in."
The door was pushed open.
The first to enter was a medium-built official in formal attire.
Qin Siyang took a closer look—it was actually Qian Wenzhao.
'A familiar face handling the questioning—this should be an easy situation to talk my way out of.'
He was about to greet Qian Wenzhao casually when he noticed that Qian Wenzhao's expression seemed somewhat tense.
Qin Siyang didn't know why.
Until he saw another person following behind Qian Wenzhao into the office.
This person had a full head of gray hair and wore a long coat. After entering, he sat down beside Qian Wenzhao.
"Allow me to introduce myself. Chief of the Sequence Ability Management Bureau for Region 14121, Qian Wenzhao."
"Senior Detective of the Region 14121 Police Department, Olov."
Olov scrutinized Qin Siyang, then smiled meaningfully, "Student Qin, you have truly exceeded everyone's expectations. Just recently, you were a homeless drifter, and now you've become the most sought-after rising star among the Sequence Ability users in our region."
Olov seemed generous with his praise, speaking highly of Qin Siyang.
But Qin Siyang, along with Qian Wenzhao and Li Tianming, who were familiar with him, could hear the underlying hostility in Olov's words.
Qian Wenzhao spoke first, "Student Qin, I'm here on behalf of the Bureau to ask you about the incident regarding your killing of John yesterday in the combat arena."
"And Detective Olov has some cases he'd like to consult you on. When he learned I was coming, he decided to join me on this visit."
Qin Siyang glanced at Qian Wenzhao.
'No wonder his expression wasn't relaxed when he entered the office.'
So it turned out an unexpected senior detective from the police department had tagged along.
Olov nodded to Qian Wenzhao, "Thank you for your guidance, Chief Qian. I do have some questions for Student Qin. But since you represent the Bureau, you should go first."
Li Tianming looked at the two and asked, "Should I step out?"
Qian Wenzhao shook his head, "You are Qin Siyang's Insurer. The questions I need to ask also require your testimony, so there's no need."
"As for Detective Olov from the police department, I'm not sure what he prefers."
Olov smiled amicably, "I'd like to speak with Student Qin privately. So when it's my turn, it would be best if the rest of you step out."
"No time to waste, let's begin."
"Student Qin, last night at approximately 11 PM, you killed John Stepan in the combat arena, correct?"
"Yes."
"Why did you kill him?"
"Because he intended to kill me. He said he wouldn't give me a chance to surrender. So in a moment of panic, I killed him."
"He was a Level 6 Phantom Assassin sequence user and also had a God-Hunting Weapon. Meanwhile, you are a Level 1 Phantom Assassin sequence user. I'm very curious about how you managed to kill him."
Qin Siyang thought for a moment, "Isn't the combat method used in the arena supposed to be confidential?"
"Yes, it is confidential. I was just curious."
"Then do I have the right not to answer? After all, that's my survival technique—I don't want others to know."
"Fair enough."
Qian Wenzhao's questioning sounded like he was deliberately pressuring Qin Siyang.
He couldn't let others suspect his connection with Qin Siyang.
So, when he asked, he intentionally added 'I'm very curious' to make it clear that the question was subjective.
It was also a subtle hint to Qin Siyang that this question wasn't something the Bureau had to get an answer for.
If Qin Siyang didn't catch on, then there was nothing more he could do.
Fortunately, Qin Siyang was sharp and immediately understood Qian Wenzhao's hint. While appearing displeased, he firmly rejected answering the question.
"May I ask why you destroyed his head?"
"I told you—I was panicked…"
At this moment, Qin Siyang seemed somewhat restless again, as if he truly was getting agitated.
Li Tianming interjected, "This matter isn't entirely unrelated to me as the principal."
"Principal Li, please elaborate."
"Chief Qian is aware that Ju'an Academy has never had students who awakened Sequence Abilities before. So, my previous educational approach focused primarily on grooming top students for university admission, while neglecting others."
"This neglect manifested in appointing an irresponsible teacher as the school's moral education director."
"Student Qin has been an orphan since childhood—introverted, and often bullied at school, making his personality reserved."
"If the moral education director had been attentive, perhaps he could have been guided to be more open."
"But due to my negligence, the director failed to address these issues in time, resulting in Qin's tendency to have a short temper."
"Previously, he even injured his homeroom teacher and grade director—this is well known among faculty and students. I believe this serves as proof of his irritable nature."
"To make up for my past mistakes, I chose to be his Insurer, ensuring his safety outside the safe zone and guiding his studies within it."
"Additionally, I replaced the previous moral education director with a well-regarded faculty member known for his exemplary character and mentoring abilities."
"I believe that under this influence, Student Qin will gradually improve."
Qin Siyang almost clapped in admiration.
'As expected of the principal.'
'A true slippery old fox.'
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