Chapter 15: Detention

Wei Jinhai turned his head and immediately looked towards Jin Fu. He was not stupid, he knew the thing that hit him must have obviously come from Jin Fu.

He was indeed correct. Near the back of the class sat Jin Fu with two other people, each holding small paper balls in their hands. There were even some scattered on their tables. They really weren't trying to hide at all! 

They sniggered at him, but Wei Jinhai didn't pay them anymore attention and turned around again. He knew Jin Fu was bored and just wanted to pick a fight with him to ease his boredom.

Wei Jinhai looked next to him to check what Mo Dingbang and Qi Chaoxing were doing. Qi Chaoxing was passed out on her desk. Her long hair falling everywhere and getting tangled in knots. You could even hear her snoring! 

Mo Dingbang on the other hand, had his headphones on and was listening to who-knows-what while lying on his arms. Wei Jinhai took this as a "do not disturb me" vibe.

Wei Jinhai felt slightly disappointed. He checked the clock and was shocked out of his skin. It had only been ten minutes! He really was going to die of boredom soon. He then looked around the class and his eyes locked onto his next target. 'Bingo,' he thought.

Wei Jinhai noticed that Mr. Li was busy reading something, so he took his chances and swiftly changed seats. Chen Liwei looked at Wei Jinhai questionably as he switched to the seat next to him.

Wei Jinhai gave a big smile and whispered, "Hey! You wouldn't mind if I joined you, right?" 

"Aren't you already here?" Chen Liwei answered before turning back to finish his work.

"I was bored and you were the only one who wasn't fast asleep," Wei Jinhai said cheerfully.

"Mhm," He didn't even look up! 

Wei Jinhai pouted slightly and whined, "Come ooon! Don't be like that! At least talk to me would you?" 

Chen Liwei groaned, "Go find someone else to annoy. I'm busy."

Wei Jinhai didn't give up just yet and whined even louder, "Pleeeease. Pretty pleeeease."

He might have accidentally said it too loud. Mr. Li heard him and firmly said, "Oi! No talking! If I hear you again I will extend the time!" 

Chen Liwei sent a small glare towards Wei Jinhai. Wei Jinhai smiled sheepishly and mouthed, "Sorry." 

Chen Liwei sighed and closed his books. Wei Jinhai beamed and had a hopeful look on his face. Chen Liwei turned to him and whispered, "What's the password?" 

"Huh?" Wei Jinhai looked at him with a baffled expression.

Chen Liwei half rolled his eyes and whispered, "The password for your intercommunication array." 

Wei Jinhai cocked his head to the side and continued to stare at him. He looked utterly confused by what Chen Liwei was saying.

"Didn't you learn how to use the intercommunication array?" Chen Liwei questioned.

Wei Jinhai shook his head. Chen Liwei sighed and said, "The intercommunication array allows two people to communicate with each other by simply just thinking about what you want to say." 

"So telepathy?" Wei Jinhai asked.

It took most of Chen Liwei's self-control to not roll his eyes. "Basically."

Wei Jinhai's eyes sparkled brightly as he said, "Teach me! Teach me how to do that!" 

Mr. Li coughed harshly and sent a warning glare towards the two of them.

Wei Jinhai smiled apologetically and whispered, "Can you?" 

Chen Liwei thought for a bit before replying, "Fine. Just don't be too loud, got it?" 

Wei Jinhai gave a mock salute and said, "Yes sir!" 

"..."

After about a half an hour, Wei Jinhai was still unable to get it right.

"Why is this so hard!" Wei Jinhai whined quietly.

"It's because you aren't focusing enough," Chen Liwei responded. He wasn't actually expecting Wei Jinhai to get it right. It usually took a person at least four or five days to master it. Even though it was one of the most basic arrays, doesn't mean it was easy.

Wei Jinhai was still unable to accept the fact that he hadn't gotten it right yet. "Let's try again!" This time, he was determined to get it right.

And he actually did it! Next moment, a loud voice spoke inside Chen Liwei's mind, "HELLO? CAN YOU HEAR ME? IS IT WORKING YET?" 

Chen Liwei got such a fright, he nearly fell out of his seat. He rubbed his temples and replied, "Yes, I can hear you. You don't have to tell. Just think quietly." 

"Oops, my bad," Wei Jinhai replied, still using intercommunication.

Chen Liwei had to admit, he was quite impressed. What would have taken someone else four days, Wei Jinhai managed to do it in less than an hour. Although it had only taken himself three tries before getting it right, nonetheless it was still worthy of praise.

"I must say, you have quite some talent in you." Hearing Chen Liwei's voice right next to Wei Jinhai's ear, really came as a surprise. Since it was his first time experiencing this, Wei Jinhai got such a fright he actually fell off his chair.

THUD.

Mr. Li raised his eyebrows. He then looked away as if he didn't even want to know.

Wei Jinhai felt a hint of embarrassment as he climbed back on his seat. "You all right?" He heard the soft voice near his ear. Thankfully this time he already knew what he was expecting, so he didn't get much of a fright. He was even able to hear the sound of faint chuckling echo through his mind.

This made Wei Jinhai feel even more embarrassed and quickly tried to play it off, "Hahaha, that came so suddenly, I wasn't even prepared at all." 

"Well, now you know what to expect. Think of it as a learning process."

"..."

Wei Jinhai and Chen Liwei spent the rest of their time talking through the intercommunication array. There were a couple times where Wei Jinhai struggled to hold in his laugh, so the others couldn't help but spare him a few glances. 

They were probably wandering why he was laughing all of a sudden. Qi Chaoxing, who had finally awoken, even mouthed, "Are you okay?" to him.

After some time, Mr. Li finally got up and announced, "All right, I know you all will be very sad to hear this, but your detention time is over." 

Almost instantly, could you hear the scraping of chairs against the floor. Mr. Li quickly added, "Could you all wait a moment before you rush out." 

Everyone stopped just as they were about to leave and turned to hear what Mr. Li had to tell them.

Mr. Li continued, "As you all are most likely aware of, the Crown Prince's official Crowning Ceremony will be held in two days. The other students have already gotten this message, but since all of you were here, you missed the announcement."

Everyone had matching "and what does this have to do with us?" looks on their faces.

"And everyone at the school has to be there as well for the Crowning Ceremony."

"Does that include us or...?" Wei Jinhai asked.

"Yes, that includes the Demon Department as well. The Crown Prince has specifically stated that he wants the entire school to be invited." 

"Why?" Qi Chaoxing asked.

Mr. Li answered, "The Crown Prince says that he wants to meet all of those who might become Officials one day."

"And if we don't plan on becoming Officials?" Qi Chaoxing asked.

"You still have to attend the ceremony," Mr. Li said firmly. "That was all I had to say, you may go now."

Wei Jinhai said goodbye to Chen Liwei before heading out with Mo Dingbang and Qi Chaoxing. As the three of them were walking back to the dorms, Qi Chaoxing asked, "Sooo you and Chen Liwei are friends now?" 

This question came out of nowhere, so Wei Jinhai was a bit startled. He was about to answer, but then rethought about it. Were he and Chen Liwei friends? Well, this was the first time they actually had a proper conversation with each other. Acquaintances perhaps? That doesn't sound right as well...

"Uhh, I guess we're friends?" It sounded like he was the one asking rather than answering. "Anyway, how are you guys feeling about having to go to the Crown Prince's Crowning Ceremony?" Wei Jinhai decided to change the subject.

Qi Chaoxing groaned while Mo Dingbang pulled a face. "I seriously can't believe they are making us attend that thing," Qi Chaoxing scoffed.

"Come on, it can't be that bad," Wei Jinhai said with a small smile.

Qi Chaoxing rolled her eyes, "We are basically being forced to sit through a three hour long ceremony that is literally just about giving someone a crown and making empty promises to everyone." 

Seeing as Mo Dingbang and Qi Chaoxing weren't too keen on continuing with the topic, Wei Jinhai decided to not ask anymore questions.

Wei Jinhai thought, "I'm actually quite looking forward to it. It can't be as bad as Qi Chaoxing says it is, right? What's the worst that could happen?"