Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 144: Inner School (Additional Release for the Alliance Leader Opening the Door for Delivery) (Fifth Release)

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Inner School (Additional Release for the Alliance Leader Opening the Door for Delivery) (Fifth Release)

"Her name is Lin Chuyu, you have such a poor memory. But then again, I haven’t seen her photo yet, so I’ll reserve my judgment on whether she’s a beauty or not."

"Get outta here, as if she needs your judgment."

...

Rhein and the others walked while laughing and chatting.

"Right, right!"

Zhang Yi replied with a chuckle.

Su Ming listened to their conversation with a slightly odd expression but didn’t join in. Instead, he led them towards the inner school entrance.

...

Soon, Su Ming and his friends arrived at the gates of the inner school.

The gates were made up of towering iron bars, each adorned with a circular statue featuring a lion-dragon creature.

These gates were usually closed, with only a smaller side gate left open.

However, tonight, the gates were wide open, which showed how much Imperial Court Academy valued the upcoming competition.

At the moment, there were two figures standing by the gate. One of them was Lin Chuyu, dressed in a white lace long dress, her white hair draping over her shoulders.

Beside Lin Chuyu stood a beautiful young girl with ice blue hair that curled slightly inward at the tips, highlighting her delicate facial features. Her eyes were as deep blue as profound lakes, her skin pale as snow, and her slim blue dress perfectly accentuated her tall, proud figure.

"Class monitor, look at the gate. There are two beautiful girls standing there. It seems like they are watching us. Could they be here to welcome us?"

Zhang Yi excitedly remarked upon seeing Lin Chuyu and her companion.

"Stop flattering yourself."

Rhein was more self-aware.

However, at that moment, Lin Chuyu saw Su Ming and waved her hand in his direction.

"See, she’s waving at us. I told you she must have come to welcome us!"

Zhang Yi said, barely containing his excitement.

Rhein and the others were somewhat dumbfounded. Could it really be as Zhang Yi had said?

"Zhang Yi’s right, she’s my friend, and she’s here to guide us,"

Su Ming sighed and explained to Rhein and the others.

"Dude, the friend you mentioned is a girl!"

Zhang Yi and the others grew even more excited.

Su Ming didn’t bother explaining further and led his classmates to meet Lin Chuyu, then introduced them.

"Let me introduce you, this is my friend, Lin Chuyu. Chuyu, these are my classmates."

"Lin Chuyu?"

Rhein and the others looked even more intrigued.

"Hello,"

Lin Chuyu greeted them politely.

Rhein and the rest immediately became very formal, losing their earlier ease, and responded earnestly.

"Hello!"

...

Lin Chuyu smiled slightly at everyone, then introduced her friend to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, this is my best friend, An Ruoxue. Ruoxue, this is Su Ming, whom I talk about often."

"Nice to meet you!"

Su Ming extended his hand to An Ruoxue.

"Nice to meet you."

An Ruoxue reached out her fair hand and politely shook hands with Su Ming.

After withdrawing his hand, Su Ming spoke to Lin Chuyu,

"Chuyu, we need to head to the auditorium but haven’t been inside the inner school before. Could you show us the way?"

"No problem, follow us."

Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue turned and led them inside.

At this moment, Rhein and a few others gathered around Su Ming, their expressions very excited, and whispered,

"Class monitor, you already know Lin Chuyu, introduce us to her beautiful friend."

"Yeah, monitor, help us get her contact info. Look at us, all single and pitiful."

...

"You guys?"

Su Ming looked at them helplessly.

"Please help out, this is about our future happiness."

Rhein and others pleaded excitedly.

"Alright, I’ll see if I can ask."

Su Ming replied with a resigned sigh.

"That’s our class monitor!"

Rhein and the others were overjoyed.

At this point, Lin Chuyu noticed that Su Ming and his friends were lagging behind and turned to call out.

"Su Ming, hurry up and catch up."

"Okay!"

Su Ming followed with Rhein and the others.

Soon they entered the inner school, but before they had walked far, everyone was stunned by the scene in front of them. Along both sides of the main road of the inner school stood towering jacaranda trees, their branches laden with purple blossoms, which looked exceptionally beautiful under the streetlights.

The open areas on both sides were all lawns and blooming flowers.

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"Yes, it feels like we’ve entered a purple world."

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Rhein and the others exclaimed in amazement.

Su Ming also genuinely admired.

"It’s even more stunning than the maple forest at the mausoleum!"

At this moment, noticing everyone’s surprise, Lin Chuyu explained to them,

"Jacaranda, a deciduous tree from the Bignoniaceae family, bears purple flowers. The flower language represents tranquility, profundity, and melancholy."

"Oh, so this tree is called jacaranda!"

Su Ming nodded in response.

"Yes, it also has another meaning in the language of flowers, symbolizing love awaited in despair, filled with hope and longing for love. It’s Chuyu’s favorite tree."

At that moment, An Luoxue, who hadn’t spoken until then, playfully winked at Lin Chuyu with her hands behind her back.

"Cough cough, let’s check out the other things."

Lin Chuyu promptly introduced Su Ming and the others to the architecture they passed along the way.

"Did you see that building ahead made of white boulders and engraved with numerous divine patterns, akin to a temple?"

"We see it, very unique."

Su Ming and the others curiously looked over.

"That’s our library, said to have been built before the old era, existing for thousands of years."

Lin Chuyu explained in great detail.

Su Ming and his group listened very intently, as if they were reliving the day they reported to the academy.

"May I ask, what are those stylish small western-style houses with gardens ahead?"

Angel and others asked curiously.

"That area is the dormitory section. We usually live there."

Lin Chuyu briefly introduced.

"Ah? That’s your dormitory? How many of you share one?"

Allu and others asked in astonishment.

"We usually have four people per house, each with their own single room. Of course, if anyone is uncomfortable, they can apply to live alone."

Lin Chuyu introduced with a smile.

Su Ming and his group, after hearing this, fell silent immediately, each exchanging looks without uttering a word.

Lin Chuyu was also puzzled; everyone had been fine, then suddenly stopped talking.

She didn’t press further and just led the group towards the auditorium.

A short while later, Su Ming and his group arrived at the central area of the inner school, and they saw a massive ancient building facing them. The building had multiple glazing spires on top, with various mythological reliefs carved on its surface.

Strips of burgundy ribbons hung down from above, and at the entrance of the auditorium stood two fifty-meter tall giant humanoid stone statues, one on the left holding books gazing into the starry sky, and the other on the right with both hands on a giant sword thrust into the ground.

"That’s the auditorium."

Lin Chuyu introduced to Su Ming and others.

At this moment, many students could be seen walking inside in groups.

"No way, although this auditorium looks impressive, it is an ancient building after all. Are we really going to have a meeting inside? Is that okay?"

Rhein and others asked, worried.

"Don’t worry, the interior of this auditorium has been remodeled. Though it largely retains its original character, it is fully equipped with various modern technologies, so there’s absolutely no issue. Let’s hurry and go inside; we might get seats closer to the front."

Lin Chuyu explained patiently.

Hearing this, Su Ming gestured with his hand to Rhein and the others.

"Come on, let’s hurry inside."

"Okay!"

Rhein and others quickened their pace, following Lin Chuyu and the others forward.

Soon they arrived in front of the auditorium and followed the crowd inside.

As they crossed the thick doors and entered, their vision suddenly opened up.

The interior of the auditorium had a ceiling that was fifty meters high, dotted with skylights made from glazing tiles. Red ribbons with ancient patterns embroidered hung down from the surrounding walls.

Moreover, the whole auditorium was arranged in an amphitheater style, with all the fixed chairs placed on rising platforms, the seats closer to the door being higher, accessible via stairways on both sides.

At the very front of the auditorium was a circular podium.

At this moment, nearly half the chairs in the entire auditorium were filled with students, making it very lively.

"Let’s move forward and see if we can find good seats."

Lin Chuyu led Su Ming and his group further inside.

Soon, they spotted a row of empty seats in the fifth row and went to sit down.

Rhein and others originally wanted to sit next to An Ruoxue, but unfortunately, An Ruoxue chose to sit on a chair by the aisle, with Lin Chuyu sitting next to her, and next to Su Ming.