"Enough!" Lin Fu couldn’t listen anymore and suddenly stood up, "I’m also from Elbert, and I won’t allow you to talk about us like that."
"Ha!" Fu Xing raised an eyebrow, "Are you sure?"
"Lin Fu, stop talking."
Joter and Omnia were almost freaking out, constantly gesturing to Lin Fu, and even the others were extremely anxious.
Only Mervin remained indifferent, just staring steadily at Lin Fu.
"What’s going on? What do you mean?" Lin Fu asked helplessly, "Since this matter concerns me, I have a reason to know. If I must take responsibility, then I will bear it. I’m not afraid of the consequences."
"I think I can make a decision." Lin Fu looked earnestly at Fu Xing, mustering her courage and showing her determined side, "Right?"
Fu Xing clenched his fist, then relaxed it, and finally said, "After negotiations from many sides, to be released without charges, Elbert must win first place this year. Similarly, you must compete and win first place as well. Only then will the Prime Minister’s Office pardon you as a special talent."
"But if the requirements are not met, the Prime Minister’s Office will personally issue an arrest warrant and take you to court."
Fu Xing’s lips curved into a mocking smile, "Can you do it? Elbert’s goal this year is just to be in the top three at best."
Everyone fell silent.
Lin Fu stood there, unconsciously biting her red lips, looking at Fu Xing feeling bewildered.
Fu Xing just looked back at her with no expression, waiting for her choice.
"What if I don’t go back to the academy and stay with you instead?" Mervin suddenly asked.
Everyone looked expectantly at Fu Xing with earnest eyes.
Only then did they understand why Fu Xing didn’t want Lin Fu to go back. Apart from having little confidence in them, it was certain that Fu Xing had a better way.
"I will obtain the Emperor’s Amnesty Decree."
Fu Xing’s words made everyone gasp in shock.
The Emperor’s Amnesty Decree was the Empire’s highest privilege. With it, even treason could be forgiven.
The Lost Association would dream of getting one.
Lin Fu’s pupils shrank, and after a moment of furrowed contemplation, she suddenly looked up at Fu Xing, trying to discern any hints from his indifferent and calm appearance.
Alas, she deciphered nothing.
But she didn’t believe that the Emperor’s Amnesty Decree would be that easy to obtain.
There must be a huge price to pay.
"Lin Fu," Anton called her softly, wanting to tell her not to return to the academy, but he just couldn’t find the words.
They had just formed their team, but they all said it would be for life.
The Mervin Team were not just a school squadron; they were the ones they could trust with their lives in future missions.
They would be comrades once they graduated and enlisted.
If their oath could be broken so easily, then the Mervin Team would be a joke.
Who would then trust the other members unreservedly?
What team spirit would remain?
It would be better to disband sooner rather than later.
Everyone else’s concerns were similar to Anton’s, so by this time no one spoke anymore; they were all waiting for Lin Fu’s decision.
Mervin said firmly, "Lin Fu, whatever you choose, I will support you."
Fu Xing glanced coldly at Mervin, a shadow briefly crossing his eyes.
"Thank you," Lin Fu took a deep breath, "I’ve made up my mind. I’ve decided to go back."