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Emma executed the tasks assigned to her by James swiftly and efficiently. The news that the Moonshadow Society was about to embark on a mysterious journey for research soon spread across the campus. Most students reacted surprisingly positively to this announcement. Those who typically harbored dissatisfaction towards the members of the Moonshadow Society expressed their joy almost unabashedly, as if the departure of these "freaks" and "outcasts" had finally brought a sense of relief to the campus.
On the campus forum, discussions about the Moonshadow Society became a hot topic, not because anyone was concerned about their research progress, but because students generally believed that this peculiar group had finally "escaped reality." Some even joked that this move "really cleared out a lot of crazies from the campus."
"Are they going to summon some aliens?"
"Wherever they go, as long as it's not here!"
The sarcastic jabs circulated across various social media platforms, further solidifying Emma and James's plan. The members of the society had long been viewed as outsiders, rarely interacting with others, so their disappearance for days or even weeks would hardly raise any eyebrows.
Emma handled everything with ease. The students of the Moonshadow Society were mostly social outcasts or reclusive oddballs who rarely drew attention from their families regarding their whereabouts. This made Emma's job much simpler. She meticulously arranged every aspect of the Moonshadow Society's itinerary—updates on social media, fabricated research locations, details of their schedule, and even set up several fake contact points to mislead anyone who might inquire.
Before long, the news of the society's "journey to distant lands" became a matter of course. Those outside the society showed no interest in it at all. They simply assumed that these odd individuals had finally found a place more suited to them; everything seemed logical, and no one suspected the hidden truth behind this "departure."
Professors on campus only inquired briefly about it. Some teachers who were less familiar with the Moonshadow Society expressed interest, hoping that these strange students might learn something "useful" from their research abroad. The Student Affairs Office, under Emma's precise handling, found no irregularities and approved the society's travel plans. Thus, everything proceeded smoothly under Emma's careful arrangement.
After each interaction with the Student Affairs Office, Emma couldn't help but smirk coldly. Her trust and loyalty towards James were already unshakeable; now she felt an invisible force driving her forward, as if her sense of presence was strengthening alongside the progress of their plan.
Meanwhile, James remained quietly behind the scenes, observing everything unfold without a hint of impatience. He knew that this carefully orchestrated scheme was steadily advancing. The missing students would forever become cold cases; their past existence would gradually fade from memory over time.
In this war without gunpowder, James had quietly established his victory with calmness and foresight.
James's plan was progressing remarkably well as he continued to promote a façade of "correcting pseudoscience," cleverly transforming mysticism into a rational and scientific exploration. This strategy garnered support from numerous students and professors alike. In class, James presented himself as an academic explorer, emphasizing the importance of reason and science behind mysterious phenomena. He convinced those who were initially skeptical about mysticism that all things "mystical" could indeed be explained through psychology, history, and science.
In his general studies course, he selected several of the most controversial mystical events—such as ancient rituals and witchcraft beliefs—and dissected the cultural and psychological motivations behind these practices one by one. He skillfully referenced psychological theories to elucidate group behavior and self-suggestion's power. He claimed that these rituals were misunderstood as mystical phenomena due to people's lack of rational understanding. This "demystification" explanation not only assuaged academic fears surrounding mysticism but also prompted many to reevaluate these ancient beliefs as phenomena that could be explained by modern theories.
"We must look at these phenomena through a scientific lens," James confidently stated in class. "Those rituals that once seemed incredible are actually external manifestations of a collective psychology. Whether it’s ancient witchcraft or modern paranormal phenomena, they can all be explained through psychology and historical context. We must maintain an open and rational attitude toward this."
He not only supported his views with historical data but also cited renowned psychologists' research, exploring how humans seek the comfort of ritual in times of fear and uncertainty. Each of his explanations was clear and persuasive, and under his guidance, the students transformed from initial skepticism to focused attention, even beginning to admire his perspective.
The "strange" behaviors of the Moonshadow Society were cleverly dismissed by James as "pseudoscience." He explained the Moonshadow Society as an example of a group that had strayed due to a lack of scientific guidance, emphasizing that he would lead his students to explore the mysteries of the world in a more rational manner. His carefully crafted rhetoric in class successfully dispelled external doubts about him, replacing them with trust.
This manner of storytelling not only established him as the "rational representative" in academia but also attracted more students interested in science, history, and mysticism to join his courses. At school, James's image resembled that of a pioneer, guiding students out of superstition and into the dawn of reason.
For James, all of this was undoubtedly another perfect complement to his plans. He not only completed the hidden handling of the Moonshadow Society but also shaped himself into a high-IQ academic leader, even gaining support from various disciplines. Yet behind this polished exterior, only he knew that this entire scheme was steadily progressing toward his ultimate goal.
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