The once restless atmosphere gradually settled into a strange calm.
In the hall, many people, just like the middle-schooler, finally turned their eyes directly toward Dexter, who stood there, shrouded in a cold, menacing energy.
They weren't mystic masters or knew anything about physiognomy. But one thing was clear—to walk the path of mystic arts, one had to learn to face their enemies head-on.
The establishment of the mystic schools wasn't just about offering students an extra option for their college entrance exams.
Choosing this path was equivalent to going on the divine path. Those without steady hearts and firm minds were not meant to enter.
After speaking, Shannon glanced once more at the audience and noticed that several students had a faint mystic light beginning to glow around them.
She softened her solemn and tense expression, announcing, "After today's seminar, any students interested in joining the path of mystic arts can speak with official staff and undergo a spiritual aptitude test.
"The mystic schools' admissions process will prioritize applicants based on their ability to sense spiritual energy."
Her words immediately shifted the crowd's attention away from their earlier outrage at Dexter and back to the main purpose of the seminar.
Afterward, Hector arranged for the mystic school students and Special Security Agents to assist with consultations and testing.
As for Shannon, she left the stage, escorting Dexter, the deranged killer, out of the venue directly.
Backstage, Shannon removed the silencing talisman from Dexter. Finally able to speak again, he burst into laughter, turning toward her.
"Oh, Shannon. Did you think exposing my crimes would punish me? No, I'm thanking you instead! Thank you for making me famous!
"From now on, Dexter Langley will be known across the entire Internet. I'll have followers. They'll look up to me and see me as their role model…"
Even though his body and soul were bound, and he'd failed to kill Shannon before everyone, Dexter had still made a name for himself, thanks to her.
Shannon quietly listened to his triumphant and arrogant speech for a long while before asking him calmly, "What are you so thrilled about?"
Her expression remained serene, with no trace of anger in her eyes. She didn't deny his words because she knew that even a villain like Dexter would have people who would look up to him.
"Each cut will be your fate in your next life, until you've paid for all the wrongs you've done. If you don't, for the next hundred lifetimes, you'll be nothing but livestock, waiting to be butchered."
Dexter, listening to her words, thought of the cats and dogs he had tortured and killed. A flash of fear crossed his heart, but his face remained as composed as ever.
"Don't try to scare me. What does my next life have to do with this one?"
As long as he could enjoy this life to the fullest, what happened in the next life was of no concern to him!
One had to admit, a killer who could slaughter so many without any remorse had a mental fortitude strong enough not to be easily shaken by a few words.
Shannon simply kept her eyes on him, steady and unwavering. After a moment, she simply asked, "If your next life doesn't matter, what about the people in your current life?"
She continued, "Your 4th house shows that your parents are still well and alive. Remind me—how long has it been since they last took any interest in your life?
"How do you think they'll feel when they finally hear about their son, only to see his face plastered across the entire internet as a deranged, sadistic serial killer?"
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