Chapter 27: What Ill Intent Could an Adorable, Warm-Hearted Golden Retriever Possibly Have?

“This... this isn’t according to the rules!” The female player was clearly upset. “You’re discriminating! I’m going to the administration office to report you for breaking school regulations! You should treat us all equally...”

“Talking back and threatening a teacher? You’re asking for death!”

Before she could finish, the woman in the leather jacket let out a cold snort and stepped forward in front of everyone.

Her right hand curled into a claw, and before anyone could react, her five fingers, now sharp as blades, pierced straight through the female player’s skull.

A terrifying suction force radiated from her palm.

The once beautiful woman’s corpse was devoured within a single second, leaving only a few drops of blood dripping onto the ground.

The raid had just begun, and already one player was down.

This act was a clear warning to the others; the remaining players fell silent, fearful of provoking the alluring yet deadly woman before them.

The leather-clad teacher looked at them coldly and said, “I hope the rest of you have some brains and don’t act as foolish as that idiot just now. The school rules are for you to follow, not me. My rules are the rules—understand?”

“Y-yes, yes...” More than twenty heads bobbed like rattles, terrified of answering too slowly and meeting the same instant death.

Honestly, if you want to cause a fuss in real life, fine, but trying to play by the rules in this raid? That’s just not fun!

“Hey, aren’t you coming over here?” The woman tossed back her jet-black hair, her gaze on Lu Wenwu growing more intense, a faint smile playing at the corners of her mouth.

“No.”

Lu Wenwu’s refusal was crisp and calm, his expression unshaken.

At once, silence fell outside the school gates.

Everyone turned to look at Lu Wenwu, their eyes dumbfounded, some even filled with deep fear.

He...

Was he not afraid of being killed?

In fact, Lu Wenwu was not afraid.

This female teacher bullied other players whose powers had been sealed with impunity.

But against him, it was a different story.

Although this woman’s health was surprisingly high.

[Sinister Yuying High School, Senior Year Group Leader Xin Shengzhu (C+)]: 15000/15000

[Current Status]: True Form Concealed, Triggered Interest, Anger

As the health bar showed, the leather-clad teacher’s previous smile vanished completely, her expression turning to one of irritation.

“If you don’t have a valid reason, I will make your life worse than death!”

Lu Wenwu pointed to the iron plaque embedded beside the main gate and declared righteously, “Rule number three of the school states that students are not allowed to bring pets onto campus. If I follow you, what about my dog?”

Dog?

Xin Shengzhu’s face froze, and even her anger began to subside.

She glanced down at Lu Wenwu’s feet and suddenly noticed the leash in his hand.

The handsome golden retriever, Maomao, tilted his head obediently and returned her gaze, tongue out, wearing an utterly heartwarming smile.

Damn!

So this is the legendary dog from the human world?

So cute!

I want to pet it!

Much cuter than any dog we have here!

Xin Shengzhu’s heart instantly melted; all her remaining anger disappeared.

Yet to maintain her authority, her expression remained icy.

“No problem. I will talk to the principal. You can be an exception.”

“Then I’m fine.”

Lu Wenwu nodded calmly, leisurely leading Maomao to Xin Shengzhu’s side.

Sensing the warmth from this person, Maomao raised a paw and gently tapped the leather-clad woman’s slender thigh.

Whenever it met friendly humans, Maomao would do this as a kind of handshake to show goodwill.

Soon, several large, earth-colored paw prints appeared on her once jet-black pants—adorable beyond words.

Maomao was completely unaware that this might be inappropriate; he kept tilting his head, softly pressing his elastic paw against her leg.

He seemed puzzled why, after such an invitation, the woman hadn’t started petting him yet.

His owner often taught him not to jump up on people—too much enthusiasm might scare others.

So was it that his invitation wasn’t strong enough?

Should he try harder?

Realizing this, Maomao suddenly brightened and pressed down with even more effort.

He truly was trying his best.

The other players looked at Lu Wenwu and Maomao with growing terror.

Damn it!

The owner is brave, but the dog? So damn brave too?

You two really don’t fear death!

Didn’t you see how icy that leather-clad teacher’s face was?

However...

That was just the surface.

In truth, Xin Shengzhu was close to breaking.

Her forced cold expression only made it seem as if her presence was growing stronger.

The first time she’d seen such an adorable, warm-hearted golden retriever, Xin Shengzhu simply couldn’t resist.

Her heart surrendered instantly.

Even the strong and fit Lu Wenwu paled in comparison.

Right now, all she wanted was to pet that dog thoroughly!

“What are you all still looking at? Get lost already!”

Feeling on the verge of breaking down to lavish attention on the dog, Xin Shengzhu immediately ordered the others away.

The remaining players, lacking Lu Wenwu’s confidence, scrambled hurriedly into the campus, quickly searching for the so-called “registration office.”

“Move!”

Xin Shengzhu forced out another word and strode forward.

As she turned, she swiftly grasped Maomao’s large paw with surprising speed, then ruffled his head before continuing on as if nothing had happened.

In truth, her heart had completely succumbed to the sincere gaze of the adorable big dog.

Lu Wenwu watched everything clearly from behind, smiling silently.

It wasn’t that he found this disingenuous teacher amusing; rather, he had just completed a side quest.

[Xin Shengzhu’s Favorability Toward You Increased: +65]

[Current Favorability: Friendly (35)]

[Side Quest Completed — Recognition from the Senior Year Group Leader]

[Quest Description: Earning the recognition of Xin Shengzhu, Senior Year Group Leader of Sinister Yuying High School, on the very first day of school. Are you sure you’re not a sinister entity disguised as a human? Damn, her initial disposition toward humans was [Disgust]!]

[Note: Favorability Levels from lowest to highest: -100 Relentless, -99 Mortal Enemy, -80 Blood Feud, -60 Hatred, -30 Disgust, 0 Indifference, 30 Friendly, 60 Close Friend, 80 Confidant, 99 Intimate, 100 Life Partners]

[Your overall personal rating has risen significantly]

[Your personal inventory has been unlocked]

Lu Wenwu estimated that without Maomao’s proactive charm, his favorability with Xin Shengzhu would have barely reached 10.

The rest of the increase was entirely thanks to Maomao’s initiative.

What? You say Maomao isn’t human, so he can’t have initiative?

This guy practically speaks human language already!

If Lu Wenwu wanted to flirt, Maomao was more effective than any wingman.

From Xin Shengzhu’s expression, it was clear that Maomao had completely won over this dominant, elegant woman’s heart.

If Lu Wenwu’s intimacy with her was only 35, Maomao’s was at least 60!