Chapter 1687 Incoming Plague

The reasons the "teachers" provided for their sudden resignations were seemingly reasonable. They claimed the pressure had become too much, and they needed to take time off to pursue further studies. In their minds, it wouldn't matter even if their leave was not immediately approved. They could still leave Hawford without any problems. Everything would continue as normal, and it would be easier for them to slip in and out unnoticed. However, on the very day they submitted their resignation, they were called in for a conversation. At first, they didn't sense the severity of the situation. They thought it was just a routine discussion—a common formality from the school to keep them on board. But they did not expect that those who came to meet them were wearing police uniforms. Panic set in despite their calm composure on the surface. Edward had assured them that no matter what happened, there would always be someone to back them up, and they should just behave as usual. But the more