Chapter 190
“No way! I’m here just to see our girl Winnie!”
“Next episode is thest one before summer break. Once school starts, I won’t be able to catch every
live show. How can you be so cruel not to turn up?”
“If Winnie doesn’t show, neither do I!”
“What’s Winnie got going on that she needs to take off? School hasn’t even started yet, right?”
The chat was aze with discussion and disappointment over Winnie’s uing absence. Bagot
watched the flurry ofments, unsurprised by the viewers‘ reactions.
Though he hadn’t nned to address it directly in the show, with Winnie having mentioned it, Bagot
cued the host through his headset to shed some light on the situation.
Ned picked up on the cue and turned to the camera to exin, “So here’s the deal, folks. Everyone
knows Winnie’s a freshman this year, and EU Supernatural Department’s a bit different from other
schools. They require freshmen to report in half a month early for some physical training. This just
happens to sh with our next episode’s filming schedule.”
Once the live audience heard the reason, their disappointment was mixed with understanding.
After all, freshman orientation isn’t something you can just skip.
Candace, too, was taken aback. Winnie always seemed so mature that she often forgot the girl was a
fresh eighteen–year–old just out of high school.
“Freshman orientation is definitely not something you can miss.”
On a whim, Candace mused, “What if we tag along for your orientation? I’m kinda curious to see what
the Supernatural Department is like.”
Candace’s offhand suggestion opened the floodgates of the audience’s imagination.
“Now that you mention it, I’m kind of curious, too.”
“I’ve heard so much mystery about this Supernatural Department online, but there’s no info anywhere!
Want to see!”
“Is this academy not open to the public? The show could get clearance, right? It’d be good publicity.”
“Hey, director, are you listening? Get in touch with Supernatural Department. Let’s go with Winnie for
the next episode!”
“Great idea, count my vote!”
Count my vote!”
The chat moderator was taken aback by the barrage of supportivements, thinking to himself how
unpredictableizens can be.
The Supernatural Department might align with the show’s mystical themes, but each episode was a
carefully nned affair by the production team. There’s no way the director would just change ns for
Winnie on a whim.
But as he nced at Bagot, he saw the man looking at the chat, not with disbelief, but with a
contemtive air. Could this actually work?
Unaware of the little scheme Bagot was considering under the influence of the viewers, Winnie
responded to Candace’s suggestion instinctively, “I doubt that’ll work.”
Candace pouted, “Why not? What if I pretend to be your sister and escort you?”
Winnie gave her a nce but didn’t argue about the sister part, replying earnestly, “The academy
doesn’t allow any family members to apany new students during orientation. It’s one of their
rules.”
Her statement shocked not only Candace but also Kane, Gentry, and even Joseph, who couldn’t help
but interject, “These days, some scammers send out fake eptance letters and create convincing
websites. But if you look closer, you’ll find they’re bogus institutions. What if your Supernatural
Department is one of those traps?”
Joseph’sment stirred some nerves; after all, despite being touted as a legitimatel national
university, no one could find the Supernatural Department’s address online. And now they’re saying
family can’te to orientation? It sounded suspiciously like one of those scam schools.
The live audience, previously oblivious to this angle, began to worry for Winnie’s safety.
But others thought the concern was unwarranted.
“Think about Winnie’s family background. If the EU Supernatural Department was shady, her family
would have exposed it long ago.”
“That’s a solid point. Noeback.”
“There’s already been a deep dive into the school. It’s confirmed to be legitimate and redited, just a
bit unusual.”
“Might not be a scam, but the rules sure are weird.”
“I don’t believe it! For Winnie’s safety, I suggest the show follows her during orientation.”
“A bit obvious, aren’t we? With family not allowed, the show has even less chance.”
“Agh, I’m getting more curious by the second.”
As the other guests started to fret, Mervin finally spoke up, “I’ve been to the EU Supernatural
Department. It’s no scam; it’s safe.”
Hearing Mervin’s assurance, everyone rallied around him with questions.
“You’ve been there? Were you a student?”
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“Didn’t you graduate from Breeze University?”
“Mervin, what’s it like there?”
The guests bombarded him with inquiries, but Mervin remained unfazed, his usual calmposure
intact, “I attended a Supernatural Association conference there a couple of years ago with my mentor.”
With that, Mervin said no more, but his words were enough to alleviate concerns about Winnie’s new
school.
Just in time, the host steered the conversation back to the episode’s main topic.
“This time, we’ve ventured into the heart of the legendary Mandrake Meadow, an area steeped in a rich
history of foraging that spans over a century. Just over my shoulder, nestled within the hills, two ancient
Mandrakes were once unearthed, fetching over three million dors each at auction.
As many of you may know, wild Mandrake is rarer. With the increased exploitation of our forests in
recent years, ancient wild Mandrake has be a scarcity.
We chose Mandrake Meadow as our third episode’s location because this area has been gued by
animal disturbances and destruction for the past six months. Even freshly nted seeds have been
dug up and ruined.
Despite several investigations by forestry officials and rted departments, the culprit remains atrge.
It’s almost as if someone–or something–has been provoked. Recently, members of the Mandrake
Meadow Watch, those tasked with guarding the Mandrake, have been mysteriously found asleep by
the roadside at the foot of the mountains.
This has left the townsfolk on edge, whispering of the God of Nature’s wrath toward the foragers,
vowing to end the vige’s reliance on the cultivation and harvesting of Mandrake.”
Mandrake Meadow is, after all, a renowned locale. Cutting off the main source of livelihood for the
residents would be devastating. The mayor even secretly brought in a mystic in hopes of resolving the
situation, to no avail.
Desperate for solutions, the locals reached out to our show, “Ghostly Guidance,” in the hopes of finding
some assistance.
Even if they can’t crack the case, perhaps the exposure from the show will draw someone with the right
skills to put an end to the mystery once and for all.