Chapter 148: 148 Training Begins.

The next day arrived after the commotion that happened in the cafeteria, Jin and the Alpha class walking in the desolate hallway.

They donned themselves with gym uniforms, as instructed by Dannan.

Students’ faces knitted in wonder; why did they have to do a second training in a day of studying?

However, they swallowed the complaints and followed Dannan in front. And Jin, who calmly assessed the empty surroundings.

As they bypass other classes, the tapping and screeching sound of chalk feels so distant in their ears.

Jin walked in the back, sweeping his gaze around the group. He crossed his arms on his chest, tapping his finger in deep thought.

’What should I do?’.

His mind wandered toward yesterday’s event, and Auremir’s expectation began to settle on his shoulder, chaining him down to the ground.

However, with his power, no one could ever push him from the summit in his current strength.

Jin was aware of that fact unless there was some anomaly like him or intervention from the sky.

Like the mysterious person who engaged him that night.

In total, Jin had met three Olympians, whose power still spread throughout the land, unlike the two sisters.

He was beginning to consider plunging himself into danger just to raise his parameter stats.

But the situation prevented him. Silvia and the other, his parents, also would forbid it.

For the first time, Jin felt agitated.

’Let’s take it at my own pace’. Jin shook his head, banishing all the negative emotion gnawing his heart.

His hands unconsciously tightened the grip and exhaled.

Not long after, the Alpha Class students arrived on the field again.

A warm welcome from the cheerful sun and the gentle summer wind that opened up their pores made the tension dampened slightly.

“Alright, everyone, listen up”. Dannan’s chirping echoed through the field. “Regarding the festival that will be held, we teachers have decided…”.

The students tensed their faces, standing before him without knowing what the day’s agenda held.

Jin stood beside the man and listened to Dannan’s explanation while maintaining his furrowed brows unnoticed by himself.

“Our academy will choose ten representatives for the tournament”.

As those words left Dannan’s mouth, the students stiffened their bodies.

Dannan lips spread to the side, revealing his white teeth. “And as the person who had been chosen by the principal himself”.

“Jin would be the one to decide which one of you will be attending the tournament”.

The students’ eyes widened in shock; then they shifted to Jin’s side, who was in deep thought.

Silvia, Iris, and Lucya’s eyes narrowed, seeing his unusual attitude.

They ponder for a moment before Silvia raises a hand.

“But, teacher, do other teachers agree? What about the seniors?”.

Silvia was on point. Some students nodded, recalling the previous day’s meet-and-greet event. They witnessed first-hand how powerful and prideful the senior was.

A chill crept over their skin. They shuddered at the thought of facing the senior in a duel with their current strength.

All except Silvia, Iris, and Lucya.

Even with their limited experience, they were spending their training days with Jin. It helped their confidence significantly.

“Ahaha, you’re on point, Silvia, but don’t worry, the principal is handling the case right now. As for the seniors…”.

The teacher gulped and hesitated to squeeze out the words that stuck in his throat.

“Teacher?”. Silvia tilted her head, curious.

“Well, you could ask Jin for further instruction”. Dannan patted the boy’s shoulder, making him flinch. “Jin, I leave them to you”.

Jin, who snapped from his prison of thoughts, glanced around, seeing others’ eyes were on him.

“…Okay, you’re saying something, Silvia?”.

He stared at her azure eyes, which reflected his own figure. The girl nodded and opened her mouth.

“How about the senior response?”.

“Seniors?”. Jin waved his right hand indifferently and spoke. “If they have a protest, ask the principal who gave me this role”.

“Would that work? You know their behavior, right?”. Iris exhaled in exasperation, not knowing why the old man had decided to handle this matter so casually.

“I will beat them, if they want a problem with me, that’s it, let’s start the training”.

With her trembling hand, Lily raised a hand. “Um, I’m not a fighter though?”.

“We need a healer in case someone is injured, can you do that Lily?”.

“Leave it to me, Jin”.

The pink-haired girl straightened her posture and saluted. Her gesture attracted other attention, feeling heartfelt gratitude for her fluffy presence.

Jin gazed at Tania, the twins, Kael and Kain, whose demeanor had softened over the weeks they spent as silent neighbors.

“Then, Jin, I leave them to you to pick the other”. Dannan turned his back, leaving the field.

“I’m counting on you, teacher”.

Jin didn’t look, keeping his eyes straight to the others. He lowered his arms and began rolling his shoulders and knees to loosen his joints.

“Let’s warm up, first”.

He jogged across the training field, each step pressing into the grass beneath him.

The other students exchanged looks at his sudden action, then followed Jin’s back, running around the field.

***

The thick door creaked shut behind them, sealing the teacher within the circular room lit by a magic lamp. Its light flickered gently as it shivered in the stifling atmosphere.

At the head of the meeting table sat Principal Auremir, his fingers interlaced.

Around him gathered the most senior teacher in the academy. They were draped in robes and wore an emblem of insignia from their household, a symbol of power.

Then, younger teachers, whose faces were lit with ambition and idealism, faced each other.

The tension in the air was palpable.

“So”. A hoarse voice broke the stillness. “You choose that brat as the representative?”.

One of the old generation, teacher Vandal, a stubborn and former Knight captain from the Holy Empire, slammed his fist on the table. His trimmed white beard shook upon his anger.

“We’ve always chosen the candidate through formal trials, and now you want to hand it to that brat, a first year. To represent our academy’s name”.

“Cease this joke at once!”.

Murmurs of agreement spread in the senior factions as their expression twisted in disdain.

Auremir unbothered and softly spoke his reason.

“Then, what do you want to do for the representative? Organize a small spar between our students and see who will come victorious?”.

Vandal sprang up from his seat, pointing his finger at the old man.

“That’s it, we should uphold our rules”.

Auremir clasped his face, exhaling in exasperation.

“Have you not seen what the boy can do?”.

The room fell silent as a heavy, invisible weight pressed down on their spirits.

A memory resurfaced: the boy who created a massive magic circle that surrounded every corner of the academy instilled fear in their heart.

One of the younger teachers raised her hand, adjusting her glasses.

“I agree with the principal’s suggestion, that boy, Jin was stronger than any students, no, maybe even us teachers”.

The other teacher in the new faction nodded in agreement. Their heart stirred by something inexplicable. It parted the black clouds of doubt in their heart, bringing the wind of change.

A vein popped on Vandal’s temple; he slammed the table and roared. “That’s exactly what makes him dangerous. Do you people not see it!?”.

Auremir exhaled slowly, then stood, his tall figure casting a looming shadow over the table.

“Is it a danger?”. Auremir glared at Vandal, his patience running thin. “Let me make this clear so that old stubborn ears of yours can hear”.

His gaze swept over the teacher, whether it was old or new.

“Even I, in my full power, cannot handle that boy neither of you!”.

An oppressive pressure suffocated the atmosphere as deathly silence followed.

“I am proud of being the strongest in human history. Yet, in that Boy’s eyes I am nothing but a mere speck of dust. You hear me, I am nothing before him”.

The silence was absolute; no one even dared to breathe.

Auremir sat back in his chair and exhaled sharply.

“My decision stands. Jin will represent the academy!”.

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