Chapter 522 Research Association


    Just as Mary was pulled to the morning jog by the energetic Lorena, Duanmuhuai had already sneaked into the Master''s College quietly again. This time his goal was very clear, that is, Joseph Chapek''s office.


    The reason is Mary''s description of her friend.


    Before that night, Charlie seemed very depressed to Professor Joseph Chapek, and even accidentally showed expressions that Mary and the others would never see.


    Moreover, according to Mary, she also heard that Charlie joined Professor Chapek''s research association.


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


    To be honest, just hearing this information, Duanmuhuai immediately outlined in his mind that a well-educated young lady was controlled by her tutor and forced her to be obedient, become the other party''s slave, and conduct some short video content similar to "Private tutoring after class.MP4" in the uninhabited room after school.


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


    OK, let''s stop here.


    No matter what, this is a clue. In fact, joining the research association alone is enough to make Duanmu Huai suspicious.


    The so-called research association is actually a scientific research group led by a professor. Basically, a professor brings a few deputy, and then a few scientific research dogs.


    But even scientific research dogs are not something that any student can do. With the age of Mary and Charlie, they are currently the level of a sophomore in high school. So generally speaking, it is difficult for girls of this age to join the research group unless they are very outstanding.


    Mary also said that joining the research association is actually equivalent to being recognized by professors as a master''s scholar. Only young people with the corresponding mind and ability to assist in research are qualified to become members of the research association sponsored by various professors. These people are very small, and may even be less than one-tenth of the students in the entire college.


    In fact, Mary just heard from Charlie about joining the research association, but she knew nothing about the topic and content of their research group.


    And this is the target of Duanmu Huai coming to investigate.


    If his premonition is correct, then Professor Chapek''s research association may have some relationship with this case.


    But in fact, when Duanmu Huai sneaked into Professor Chapek''s office, he felt that his premonition was not too far away.


    The reason is also very simple...


    "A complete collection of spiritual subduing techniques... the secrets of Western magic... the origin of black magic... can you be a professor if you study this thing?"


    Looking at the pile of speechless books on the bookcase, Duanmu Huai couldn''t help but complain. He still remembered that when Mary introduced him, Professor Joseph Chapek was a professor of mechanical major and sociology, but looking at the things he is reading now, what is related to mechanical and sociology?


    Could it be that you believe in the God of All Things?


    Of course this is impossible, but in fact, in this world, basically, as long as you see an idiot studying black magic or similar things, you can basically determine that he is not far from being killed.


    Duanmu Huai looked through it in the office, but unfortunately, he didn''t find many useful clues. The only thing he got from the office was some research directions about Professor Chapek. What he is currently studying is human mechanics - well, to put it bluntly, the robot industry, which is quite consistent with his identity, but the problem is that from his information and records, his so-called "human mechanics" seems to be more than just robots.


    Instead, it is a confusing humans and machines... Well... Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai couldn''t help but remember the steel monster he met on the street that night, which mixed humans and machines. Although it is indeed vulnerable,...it is very consistent with Professor Chapek''s idea.


    At least, very similar.


    Then the next one is only……


    Duanmuhuai lowered her head and looked at the safe in the office. This was an ordinary steel safe. Of course, with Duanmuhuai''s ability, it would be fine to open it. But it would be impossible if he wanted to open and close it without realizing it like a thief.


    So Duanmu Huai thought for a moment and made a decision.


    Anyway, if you open the safe, you will find it, so... it seems that you have to do this.


    Just as Duanmu Huai was busy in Professor Chapek''s office, Mary was slumped on the avenue by the river bank, gasping for breath.


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


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


    What made Mary feel most incredible was that she was running with her, but the girl next to her who looked even smaller than herself was not breathing, and she felt relaxed and comfortable as if she had just gone out for a walk.


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


    "I really can''t do this!"


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


    If I really had to listen to this girl, Mary would probably not have the energy to go to school today.


    Fortunately, this girl named Lorena is still very listened to people.


    "Yes, it''s not good to have too high requirements for beginners. So follow your steps, how many times do you plan to do it?"


    “This…5……”


    "Um?"


    “……Ten times.”


    This is Mary''s last persistence.


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


    Woo……


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


    "Good morning! Mary."


    “Good morning… Ashe…”


    Looking at the black-haired girl next to her who was slightly shorter than her, Mary also smiled slightly. This is also her friend Asherika, a very smart and energetic lively girl. Among the three, Mary and Charlie are both students in the Department of History, and only Asherika is in the Department of Mathematics. Just from this point, you can tell how good her brain is. "What''s wrong with me? Mary?"


    Recognizing that his friend''s mood did not seem to be very high, Ah Xie also raised his head and looked at her worriedly.


    "It seems like you''re tired, are you okay?"


    "It''s okay, I just... got up in the morning and exercised."


    "Morning exercise? I don''t know if you have this kind of hobby."


    "Uh...I just think I should exercise my body occasionally."


    For Mary, this is not an excuse. Since she was chased by the steel monster that evening, she has deeply felt that she should exercise, but... everything should be a step-by-step process. It is like running five kilometers in the morning when she wakes up... Mary doesn''t think it is something that a lady can do.


    "But you''re too tired, you have to be careful about your health?"


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


    To be honest, although tired, Mary doesn''t hate this kind of exercise. Running in the morning by the river, just focusing on running, I felt that my brain was empty. At that time, whether it was Charlie''s affairs, the monsters chasing him, or the city that seemed like a nightmare and scared, they all seemed to be left behind, thinking about nothing or thinking about anything.


    "That''s good...huh?"


    Just as Asherika was holding Marie and acting cute, she seemed to notice something. Asherika let go of Marie and stared at Marie''s right hand.


    "Mary, what is that ring?"


    "Why?"


    Hearing Asherika''s inquiry, Mary was stunned for a moment, looked down at her finger, and then she realized that on the index finger of her right hand, she was wearing an exquisite ring. Its appearance was silver, and the ring itself was very ordinary and looked nothing special. Of course, Mary knew that on the inner side of the ring, the strange pattern composed of skulls and hammers were carved.


    But because this pattern is on the inside, ordinary people cannot see it, so in the eyes of outsiders, it is just a simple silver ring.


    "This, this..."


    For a moment, Mary seemed a little nervous, and seeing her reaction, Asherika even raised her eyebrows.


    "Wait, it''s not a man. Is this a gift given to you by a man?"


    "It''s right to say that the gift is...ah..."


    Under Ah Xie''s aggressive questioning, Mary also replied subconsciously, and then she immediately realized that something was wrong. Sure enough, when he heard Mary''s answer, Asherika was about to jump up.


    "What? Is it really a gift from a man? Who is it? Who is it?"


    "Cold, calm down, Xie..."


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


    "This has no special meaning, it is actually... I have always had nightmares these days, so he gave me this ring, saying that it can give me peace of mind... It just means protecting me..."


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


    Ah Xie stared at Mary suspiciously.


    "Who will give you something like this?"


    If Duanmu Huai was here, he would have complained about his injustice. He chose a ring at that time and thought it was more convenient, not as troublesome as a necklace or bracelet. Who knew that this would happen?


    "This...actually..."


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


    "Ah, the Master''s College is very lively. What''s wrong? Let''s go and have a look."


    "Hey? Wait, Mary!"


    Watching Mary turn and leave, Asherika also complained dissatisfiedly, but she also followed Mary with her skirt and came to the gate of Master''s College. She saw a large group of students surrounding her in the corridor. At the door of the office, Mary saw Professor Chapek saying something to the police with sweat on her head...


    "May I ask, what happened?"


    Mary also talked to a familiar female student next to her. The latter nodded when she heard Mary''s inquiry.


    "Ah, Mary, good morning. You don''t know yet. Last night, there seemed to be thieves invading Professor Chapek''s office?"


    "Hey? Is that true?"


    Hearing this answer, Mary was stunned. You should know that Master''s College has complete security. The guards here even carry guns. Some thieves can enter Master''s College to steal things?


    "And, the things you lose are strange."


    “What did Professor Chapek lose?”


    Mary''s first reaction was the bag that Professor Chapek had been holding in his arms, but after looking carefully, she found that the bag was still well held in his arms by Professor Chapek. That...


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


    "……………Why?!"


    Hearing this, Mary and Asherika who came later were shocked.


    (This chapter ends)