Ghost Exorciser: The Oust Fake Heiress Strikes-Chapter 325: Death Omen

Vendors called out in cheerful voices, the aroma of roasted chestnuts and spiced tea floated through the air, and wind chimes hanging from small shops clinked gently whenever the breeze passed.

Time slipped by quietly.

But as they moved closer to the university district, something changed.

Lana slowed down.

Her gaze shifted from person to person.

’What is this...?’

Several students walked past them, chatting, laughing, completely normal on the surface.

In fact, they looked unusually healthy, their skin glowing, their posture confident, their appearances strikingly attractive.

Yet around them, Lana could see something else.

A dark aura.

Thin strands of red mist coiled around their bodies like invisible smoke.

It was faint, but unmistakable.

Her heartbeat quickened.

’This is... a death omen. But why do they look so full of life?’

The contradiction unsettled her deeply. Healthy bodies. Approaching death.

Was there going to be an accident at Spineridge University?

A large-scale disaster?

She instinctively turned toward Axel, ready to warn him immediately.

But she stopped herself.

’No... something feels deliberate. If this is a plot, speaking openly here may alert whoever is behind it.’

She forced herself to remain calm and continued walking beside him.

.......................

Later, inside a quiet private room of a restaurant, Lana finally spoke.

"I saw something strange," she said in a low voice.

"Many students near the university are surrounded by a dark aura with red mist. They look completely normal, but... they are close to death."

Axel’s expression changed for the first time.

His eyes narrowed sharply.

He exhaled slowly.

"So you truly possess the Third Eye," he said.

Lana looked at him in surprise.

Axel gave a small smile.

"I have one as well. Mine is more advanced. I can perceive cause and effect."

He paused before continuing.

"And I can confirm one thing. Those students are destined to die. Some deaths are connected. Some will occur within a day. Others within a week."

The words made the room feel colder.

Lana’s face turned serious.

Axel continued, his tone now edged with caution.

"There is a high possibility that a GA member is orchestrating this from behind the scenes. They are likely waiting for the exchange students to arrive before taking action."

A frown appeared on his face.

"This is the first time I have seen a GA member act so boldly."

Lana looked at him.

"How are you so certain it is a GA member?"

"I have seen multiple cases with identical patterns," Axel replied calmly. "The signs are unmistakable."

Lana nodded, admiration flickering in her eyes.

"It would be best if we warn the principal of Spineridge University," Axel added.

"Agreed," Lana said without hesitation.

.......................

At that very moment, inside Spineridge University, Principal Wayne and Vice Principal Bella were already deeply troubled.

Stacks of reports lay scattered across the desk.

Recently, an alarming number of deaths had occurred among students.

At first, they had treated the incidents as isolated cases. Universities often faced such tragedies under extreme academic pressure.

Some cases were hidden, others addressed publicly. It was unfortunate, but not unprecedented.

But the numbers had not stopped rising.

Now, almost every single day, a student was dying.

Even they could no longer ignore it.

Wayne looked up, exhaustion evident in his eyes.

"Do we have any investigation results?"

Bella nodded.

"There has been progress. Evidence suggests someone from the Mystic Department is involved."

Wayne’s eyes widened.

"Strange... why would a mystic cultivator cooperate with a GA member?"

Bella sighed.

"I do not fully understand either. But suspicion keeps pointing toward one individual. A man named Tan."

Wayne’s fists clenched.

"If that is the case, we should eliminate him immediately."

Bella shook her head firmly.

"We cannot. At present, we only have suspicions. Tan appears innocent most of the time. If we act rashly and kill the wrong person, we may accelerate the deaths and alert the true enemy."

Wayne rubbed his temples, looking increasingly strained.

"These matters... I can hardly think clearly anymore."

Bella watched him carefully, concern growing.

She walked to the door, closed it quietly, and ensured they were alone.

Once the door was shut, her stern professional demeanor softened. She stepped closer and gently began massaging his head.

"How are you feeling?" she asked softly. "Are you alright?"

Behind closed doors, they were not just colleagues. They were husband and wife, trusting each other more than anyone else.

Wayne let out a weary breath.

"Recently, my headaches have been getting worse. I feel as though my thoughts are being muddled."

Bella frowned deeply.

"If that is the case, we must consult a doctor immediately. This cannot continue."

Wayne shook his head firmly.

"It is nothing," he insisted.

Bella’s brows knitted together, worry refusing to leave her face.

"Then why not consult a healer?" she urged gently. "If it is not an illness, perhaps it is something spiritual."

Wayne rejected the suggestion just as quickly.

"There is no need."

Bella let out a helpless sigh, her shoulders sinking slightly.

"If you keep dismissing everything like this, how am I supposed to help you?"

Wayne laughed softly, though the sound carried fatigue more than amusement.

"You really do know how to worry about me."

The laughter faded, and his expression turned grim. A heavy silence settled between them before he spoke again.

"We need to act soon. If we do nothing, this entire university may crumble. I have a feeling... whoever is behind this does not merely want to cause chaos. They want to completely shatter Spineridge University."

Bella’s eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.

"Who would dare attempt such a thing?"

Wayne shook his head slowly.

"I do not know. But the moment I find out, I will personally deal with them."

Just then, a knock echoed against the door.

Bella glanced at Wayne. He gave a slight nod.

She opened the door.

Axel and Lana stood outside.

The moment Wayne saw Axel, he immediately put on his most polite smile.

He knew Axel well, having interacted with him numerous times over the past few years.