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“Who knows? Let nature take its course for me. If one day I show my strength, I might have to choose to come out in the empire.” I said, without showing the slightest hesitation on my face.

If one day the demon’s power possesses me, I would rather choose to leave.

No matter what, the fact that I have demonic power within me cannot be denied.

In the end, I can only continue to carry out my destiny.

If I don’t go, I’m sure it’s impossible for the empire to let me go.

“You’re great… You’re a rare human being. You can control your emotions even when your future is at stake. I’m truly amazed.” Bellu commented, thinking I was a great human being.

If it was someone else, she didn’t know whether they could continue to stay where they were or not.

In Bellu’s point of view, she initially thought I should show my panicked face.

But apparently, she didn’t expect me to react as if nothing had happened.

“Okay. Can we stop now? I want to know what you want to do next.” not wanting to wait any longer, I decided to ask.

For now, I intend to listen to the purpose of this fairy.

If this fairy really wants to leave, there is no way I can stop this fairy’s actions.

However, it cannot be denied that she saved my life.

“I think, I want to stay longer in the imperial territory. Plus, I still haven’t completed my goal.”

“Purpose huh… I understand. In return, why don’t you stay by my side for a while?” maybe it’s true, I still feel suspicious of this fairy.

But what? It was impossible for me to ignore the person who had saved me.

In the end, I couldn’t help but have to repay this fairy’s kindness.

Without realizing it, Bellu’s eyes unconsciously emitted various dazzling lights.

Don’t know why, but she thinks I’m a good person.

Originally, Bellu, she intended to ask me to give her a place to stay.

But apparently, I accidentally asked about this matter, something she really wanted to ask.

“Of course! I accept your offer! If you find it difficult, I promise to help you.”

’Hah… Whatever it is, as long as this creature doesn’t burden me. I don’t care. I hope she doesn’t give me too much trouble.’ I thought, unable to help but sigh in my heart.

I have to admit, taking care of this fairy is not something easy.

If she did something strange, it would be impossible for me not to get dragged into this fairy matter.

And worst of all, I want to be forced to take responsibility for this fairy’s actions.

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“Congratulations to the students for successfully completing the Hunting Exam. Now, I announce to the people who have succeeded in taking first and third place.”

“Our hero, Ash F. Oarth, please come forward.”

“The hero! That’s right! He is our savior! If it weren’t for him, we don’t know whether we could escape from that demon or not.” the students commented, they couldn’t help but remember the incident when they were on the uninhabited island.

If it weren’t for Ash, it would be impossible for them to continue living until now.

“Thank you everyone. I’m glad you all support me. I, the chosen hero, will not allow anyone to be killed.”

“Good words. I admire you.” praised the academy principal, knowing that the man in front of him was a hero.

If it was someone else, there was no way he would allow that person to say words like these.

But Ash is different, he is a hero.

From the start, Ash’s destiny was to save this continent.

Perhaps because of that, not a single second year student chose to curse Ash.

They know, realize Ash is the savior.

Ever since they saw the footage of Ash fighting against the Greater Demon, none of them doubted Ash anymore.

However, the proof that Ash was able to defeat the peak of the Warrior stage was not a lie.

“For second place, we have the most surprising student among the first year students. Noah Glennth, I ask you to come forward.”

“…” for a moment, the entire room around us, unknowingly became quite heavy.

It felt as if the students didn’t expect me to get second place at all.

But not that, what surprised them was the name of the student.

To them, I was a student from class E.

If I manage to get second place, is it possible for class E to be oppressed again?

Of course not, right?

“Noah? This name… Really makes me nostalgic.” Ash muttered softly, unable to hold back the curiosity on his face.

In Ash’s perspective, my name was something he had long forgotten.

“Noah? I asked you to come forward. Why haven’t you appeared yet?” once again, the academy principal, he kept non-stop calling my name.

If asked what I was doing, it was clear that I was currently feeling very nervous.

In fact, I didn’t want to come in second place at all.

Especially if I have to stand in front, I can’t help but be forced to show my identity.

Really, deep inside my heart, I felt very hopeless.

If I could turn back time, I would rather be honest with Eris.

Just look, Eris’ expression, I know she’s also curious.

But what? There’s no way I can back out now.

In the end, the fact that I managed to achieve second place cannot be denied.

*step-* *step-* *step-*

In a split second, the students’ gazes, couldn’t help but focus on me.

Of course, what I did was continue to wear a calm expression.

If I show my nervous expression, I don’t know what to do.

“He… Isn’t he…! Eris, you said his name is Ian? Why is he called Noah?” Eric asked, subconsciously opening his eyes wide.

In Eric’s mind, he thought I was Ian.

But in reality, I had fooled them while on an uninhabited island.

“I don’t know… Did he cure his real name? Noah… Why is he healing this name?” Eris commented, unable to help but understand the reason why I hid my identity.

If my name is Noah, why didn’t I say it the first time we met?

Instead, I said my name was Ian.

It’s true, a little curiosity started to rise within Eris.

She was curious, wanting to know why I was hiding my identity.

Without realizing it, a slight feeling of suspicion emerged in Eris’ mind.

She guessed, asked if I was Noah? Their childhood friends?

Fortunately, she immediately dismissed this useless thought.

For Eris, I wasn’t born to be the greatest in the first place.

At the same time, she knew that I was born without any talent in me.

With that alone, it’s enough to make anyone think I’m an ordinary human.

Even Ash and Alicia, they couldn’t help but think the same thing as Eris.

But unfortunately, Eric, he doesn’t care if I’m Noah or not.

In Eric’s perspective, my name was enough to intimidate him.

He was afraid, worried that one day I would intend to avenge my mother.

“Mr. Noah! You are great! I knew you would definitely be able to enter the top three!” Saintess shouted, endlessly praising my figure.

From the start, Saintess, she knew I would definitely make it to the top three.

And now, what she expected had happened.

No matter what, Saintess’s bet in this test was 100% accurate.

“Ha ha… Thank you. I feel proud because I was able to get second place. If it weren’t for my classmates, I wouldn’t have been able to be placed in this position.” I said firmly, trying to lighten the atmosphere around me a little.

If it weren’t for Saintess, I don’t know whether the students from other classes would be able to hold back their shocked expressions or not.

But thanks to Saintess, I can control my inner anxiety better.

“And finally, the person who is in third place. She managed to defeat the fifth ranked monster. Even though she was assisted by students from class B and class C, it is not impossible that she could defeat this fifth ranked monster. Eris F. Hillwood, please face forward right now.

“Understood.”

The moment Eris’ name was called, I couldn’t help but notice that she was staring at me non-stop.

Without realizing it, I couldn’t help but shift my gaze slightly downwards.

I don’t know why, but I did this to ignore the eye contact between us.

If I keep looking at this woman, I might not be able to hold back my embarrassed expression.

At worst, I would have no choice but to embarrass myself in front of the first and second year students.

’What have I done… Have I done something wrong? Is it right for me to hide my identity?’ I thought, unable to help but wonder where I had gone wrong.

Didn’t I save this girl’s life? Why does she have to make a face like that?

’Okay… I know I was wrong. Because of my identity as Ian, I was lured into my own trap.’ having no choice, I chose to forget what happened.

For now, my main goal is none other than solving my and the prince’s problems.

Just look, I can see several people around this room continuing to stare at me non-stop.

If asked how I knew they were the prince’s followers, I saw the badges on their chests.

With their badged status, it is possible that they are heirs to nobles from the upper classes.

’Three stars… I think they are seniors from the third year.’ still, I have no choice but to be trapped in this conflict.

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