I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1107 - 582: Preparing to Tear Down the House, Villains Come Knocking

The Elf Clan has set up a large surveillance system inside the leaves of the World Tree to ensure safety.

After all, in the eyes of the Elf Clan, this is not just any leaf of the World Tree, but their vessel away from their homeland. Installing surveillance on a ship also follows normal logic.

Moreover, since this ship is tied to their lives, surveillance and the corresponding security system must be installed.

When Gu Shanhai acts, he is unlikely to be discovered immediately.

His actions won't just be a flick of the wrist, but will require construction on the leaves of the entire World Tree, so the commotion caused will definitely be large.

"It's not unsolvable; just directly use large-scale Illusion Technique, akin to virtual reality."

"As for the effect, it's likely the elves won't see through it."

Gu Shanhai is not concerned about the elves but rather the Ghost Hunters.

"Luckily, the visit of the Ghost Hunters allows for the justified closing of the nation and self-isolation afterward."

The Ghost Hunters keeping an eye on the Elf Clan is not a good thing, especially since reduced activities by the elves outside will certainly be noticed.

Therefore, it's the Ghost Hunters... particularly one of the twins behind them that he's worried about.

"I hope they don't overstep the mark; otherwise, I will have to act forcefully."

At a critical moment, if interrupted, Gu Shanhai certainly won't give up; he will forcibly take action and flee, which will bring trouble, though it can't be helped.

"Constructing and building the Illusion Technique shouldn't be too difficult; just leave it to the civilization system."

Gu Shanhai had previously researched virtual reality, so directly cloning and integrating it into the Illusion Technique is feasible, letting the elves immerse in beauty... But beauty might not work as it could arouse suspicion—better to continue as normal, just with everything being fake.

"No, I overlooked something..."

Gu Shanhai suddenly realized that the leaves of the World Tree can form a sanctuary; its power is one part, but it also relies on the maintenance by the elves.

If he were to cast a grand Illusion Technique, with all the elves within the range falling into an illusory fantasy, then who would maintain the leaves of the World Tree?

Certainly, not him, as he doesn't have the time; he needs to create a transfer device.

Having the Heart Demon Dao Soldiers handle it? Even less reliable; they'd probably attract the Ghost Hunters as soon as they appear.

The Heart Demon Dao Soldiers don't have any disguise, but rather possess an imposing aura reaching the sky.

"I need to find a way to create an automated system to ensure the maintenance and operation of the World Tree leaves while I'm working."

Gu Shanhai estimates that to complete this, he will need to deeply integrate with the leaves of the World Tree, and this process will take quite a long time.

At least a month.

Without maintenance and security, not to mention a month, even three days might lead to a significant hole emerging.

"Alright then, let's proceed according to plan: first set up an automated system for maintenance, then proceed with construction." Gu Shanhai sighed, being the only one, it's really troublesome.

"If I'd known, I wouldn't have let Little White and the Four Sacred Beasts engage in creating the Magic Academy, having them accompany me here would at least provide some assistance."

Gu Shanhai feels some regret now; he's here doing the grunt work, while they're enjoying life in the Magic Academy, living comfortably.

"After I return, I'll have Little White double down on training, otherwise, if my thoughts are not clear and my strength cannot progress, what will I do then!" Gu Shanhai found a very flimsy excuse, simply because he got drenched, so he wanted to take away Little White's umbrella and make it share the rain.

...

"A-choo~" Little White sneezed, feeling something strange, as if it were being watched by someone.

"Hey." Thus, it let the Azure Dragon help divine who was watching it.

The Azure Dragon glanced at Little White, but ignored it, indicating that the sneeze might mean it's just cold, and advised wrapping up in another layer of deerskin when going back.

Little White felt speechless; the deerskin was one layer, it's not clothing that can just have another layer added.

It also thought it was being overly nervous, it's just a sneeze, doesn't necessarily mean someone is watching.

However, someone is indeed watching Hogwarts Witchcraft College.

Outside the barrier, a colossal figure stood, and they naturally recognized who it was: the villain Ruben that Gu Shanhai had created.

Of course, apart from Ruben, there were two others—people they were very familiar with—none other than the two first-year students who dropped out of the College, who didn't complete their studies but became mere half-baked; unexpectedly, they turned to Ruben.

Judging from their attire, it didn't seem like there was much importance, instead, more like servants.

This time, they must have betrayed the Magic Academy.

It's quite peculiar that they managed to find their way back, showing some ability.

Outside, Bilic and Nai Ke were shivering from the cold; in this temperature, only Ruben was unaffected, and they had absolutely no resistance.

"Lord Ruben, this is the place; we can't proceed any further, if we take another step, we'll be lost due to the barrier, and when we regain our senses, we'd have gone around it." Bilic hurriedly said.

Ruben quietly observed the situation in front of him; he couldn't detect anything.

"Are you sure? Why haven't I noticed anything." Ruben neither flew into a rage nor let the two experiment further.

"We wouldn't dare deceive you." Nai Ke also quickly said.

"Indeed, they wouldn't dare deceive you, but they would dare betray you." A childish voice interrupted.

After the voice, in a place that should have been vacant in front of Ruben, a grand academy appeared, with a child in peculiar robes standing not far from Ruben.

"Betray? It seems you two didn't leave to wander because you couldn't afford tuition." Ruben wasn't foolish, the implication being that he wasn't aware of the truth, though he had suspected long ago, or else why wouldn't returning students be able to enter the academy.

"So, what is your purpose in coming to Hogwarts Witchcraft College?" The Little Witch asked.

The reason for approaching Ruben naturally wasn't because of spontaneous action but was authorized by Little White.

"I wish to cooperate with you; the eternal cold is imminent, and I believe you need..." Ruben was direct and candid.

However, he was interrupted before finishing: "We do not need your assistance. Moreover, if there's nothing else, I'm about to close the barrier."

Outside is freezing cold, capable of freezing to death; Hogwarts Witchcraft College is different, having methods left by Gu Shanhai, it's cold, but people won't die from it.

The coldness wasn't due to failing to guard against Destructive Frost, but due to the cycle of Magic Power.

Magic Power inherently contains Destructive Frost, and unless it is entirely isolated, Destructive Frost cannot be entirely blocked. Fortunately, the quantity herein is small; even if a Little Witch absorbs it directly, it would only be a bit cold, but harmless.

"I wish to bring my family to join you, under any conditions necessary." Ruben said gravely.

He could resist the cold, but his family could not.

"Sorry, we do not accept outsiders; as for the reasons, you can ask Bilic and Nai Ke. Of course, they might lie or deceive you, but whether to believe it or not is up to you." The Little Witch finished speaking and closed the barrier immediately.

Ruben didn't leave immediately, instead he turned to the two, asking: "Speak up, what exactly is going on."

From the academy's attitude, it was obvious they hardly paid attention to these two; betrayal was almost akin to treachery, sparing their lives was already generous.

The two exchanged glances, ultimately deciding to speak the truth, just as it was.

"It's... it was like this..."

Ruben questioned them on the spot, to prevent them from embellishing or twisting the facts after leaving.