In the office of the Principal, Azzy was standing before his Master while the latter grabbed his head in frustration, "My fears finally became true. Your ability attracted the top academies. See this…"
He pushed three recommendation letters. One from the Maple Academy, the second from the Sun Academy, and the third from Moon Academy.
Looking at Azzy, Barton continued, "I don't blame you for hiding your second Arcana spirit. It is your right, but why do you have to reveal it in front of everyone's eyes… If you want to get scouted in a certain Academy, you should have at least told me.
Even in reluctance, I would have done something about it. You don't know the greediness of these special academies.
Good thing that you have only shown Necromancy or else, in front of you, there will be a stack of recommendation letters from all the academies and all kinds of organizations."
Azzy patiently listened to his babbling until the end, and then, he opened his mouth, "I don't want these foreign students to run amok with their overbearing attitude, displaying superiority.
If either the student council or the disciplinary committee has handled the situation properly, I wouldn't have stepped up.
And as for getting scouted in other academies, I don't wish to join any other academy until graduation provided that the academy would allow me to train in a level-3 region. Level-2 regions can no longer support my growth."
Azzy never thought of attracting the top academies. In fact, he never even planned to enter an Academy. After graduation, he wished to venture into the wild for self-training to increase his level as soon as possible.
After getting to rank-7, he will go and visit Moon Academy to pick up Barbara before returning to the timeline. This was how Azzy planned his future.
Thinking about how necromancers are hated throughout the continent, Azzy thought that revealing his necromancy will also make the academies avoid him.
However, he didn't expect the top academies wouldn't back down when all he displayed is just summoning an undead hydra, a skull, and a spear. His combat abilities weren't even displayed a bit.
Azzy was more unhappy with the Reaper who didn't warn him when he was about to summon the undead. With acceptance from the Reaper, Azzy thought he was doing the right thing.
The reality struck him hard. But, it wouldn't matter since he doesn't plan to leave the academy. The only issue is that Claire's sister turned out to be the combat instructor at the Sun Academy.
Even though he never admitted through his mouth, in Azzy's heart, Claire is his close friend just like Gideon. So, he can't reject Syllia's offer without providing a sufficient explanation.
With their academy located in a level-3 region, it would be tremendously helpful to him in reaching the goal. On the other hand, Aclein Academy will not allow its students to venture into the level-3 region.
That's why he sneakily put forth a condition to his Master while explaining his desire of graduating from Aclein Academy.
And his bait turned out to be successful as Barton replied, "A while ago, I told you that I will teach you personally, right?"
Azzy nodded while wondering what he was implying.
Barton smiled as he continued, "I already decided to take you to level-3 region, once a month, starting from the next semester. So, you don't need to worry about it."
"Eh?" Azzy was taken aback by his unexpected reply. He thought this old man would give him a lecture about the importance of stability and not be hungry for soul power or something. However, contrary to his thoughts, Barton allowed him.
Is it on a whim? Is it because his Master was afraid that Azzy's going to leave? Or did his master decided it a few days ago as he claimed it to be?
Whatever the reason, upon hearing that he was able to battle the rank-5 and rank-6 beasts, Azzy felt excited inside. He immediately thanked his Master and further asked him to reject all of the recommendations even in the near future except for Sun Academy.
When Barton asked for the reason, Azzy confessed that is because of Syllia's relationship with Claire. Azzy further told him that he will be the one that will inform Syllia regarding his decision.
Azzy's answer made Barton satisfied. He was happy to get an understanding student and cursed the traitorous Neal once again.
***
Meanwhile, at training grounds-1, team Twilight is training at an ice habitat while Gideon is still resting at the infirmary.
"Captain, this habitat is too difficult for me," Mia complained while her Oak tree's branches are shivering in a cold environment.
"If we come out top in our allotted group, we will have to face such habitats for the Quarterfinals. That's why it's better to get familiar with all kinds of environments.
Mia, dismiss your Arcana and try to focus on support if your Arcana spirit can't manage in this type of environment. Unlike the Annual tournament, there won't be a fairness spell to restrict our opponents' soul power. So, just letting your Arcana spirit won't do the job." Claire appeared very serious now that her sister arrived at the academy.
More than the Champions League, for Claire, getting an acknowledgment from her elder sister is the most important.
Not wanting to show a disappointing performance to her, Claire increased the training time to five times now that there are only three days of time.
"Mia, everyone watched our performance in the finals. I'm sure that you will be targeted, first. So, you should also get prepared for close combat. Senior Calder And Snivy, both of you are a set.
Senior Calder will act as her shield while she attacks the opponents. So, both of your movements should be in sync. It's better to work on that."
Calder and Snivy nodded.
After passing out instructions, Claire continued to spar against the two of them. Her target is Snivy. Snivy's target is Mia. Calder's job is to defend Snivy from Claire while Mia's job is to focus on dodging Snivy's attacks.
At the same time, in the forest habitat, Team Unicorn was having a joint training session with Team Crusaders from the Egrein Academy as both of them belong to the same country.
Whoever wins, the nation of Northern Qudour will claim the honor, well, at least, that's what Zona told them as she put her proposal.
With almost everyone being a rank-5 Arcana Master in the team Unicorn, the representative instructor from Egrein Academy didn't think there's any harm in it.
Moreover, by having joint training sessions for the next three days, he thought that he might have the chance to poach these tenth graders to Egrein University.
Although his primary target is Zona, still, he didn't leave the others. Anyone from the team can become an asset to the University of Egrein. Of course, that includes even a rank-4 Arcana Master like Lark as he possessed a gold grade Arcana.
***
<strong>Night Clan Compound, Death Clan Village;</strong>
Oakley was standing with Avia in the entrance hall. While the former had the look of nervousness on his face, the latter was looking around curiously.
There are several people in black outfits and masks, standing behind them in silence.
Soon, a young-looking woman teleported directly in front of them, startling Avia for a second. She quickly hid behind Oakley.
"Oakley Night greets honorable Matriarch…" As Oakley kneeled on his one leg and bowed, Avia peeked from behind and looked at the woman.
The woman stands tall with sharp features. She looks younger than her mother and father despite being more than 4000 years old.
"Rise, Oakley." Despite her outlook, her voice appeared very frail as if she doesn't have the strength to speak much.
As Oakley stood on his feet, the woman said, "I was the one who banished you from the clan, Oakley. I don't have the power to take back my decision and neither would Lord Qridus make an exception for you.
However, I can promise you that King Ragron will not bother you and your family and even if you have children in the future, all of them will be allowed to the clan regardless of their potential."
Oakley once again kneeled, this time on both knees, "Thank you, Honorable Matriarch."
"Okay, you can leave." Upon finishing the business, she coldheartedly asked him to leave right away and turned around. She didn't look back as she slowly disappeared.
Turning to Avia, Oakley grabbed her shoulders while tears welled up in his eyes, "Avia, from now onwards, this is your home."
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