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“Me too! After 1 month, I finally managed to reach the Inner Core stage!”

In fact, this man, he wasn’t the only one who managed to reach the Inner Core stage.

Just look, male and female students, they also got their breakthroughs.

Unfortunately, I saw that one of the male students didn’t break through.

It’s true, that person, he is none other than the fat guy from our class.

It’s just that, judging from this fat man’s expression.

I felt like he didn’t care, as if he knew this would happen.

For a moment, a bit of useless thought appeared in my mind.

I thought, thinking this fat man was one of the students who entered from the back lane.

Of course, perhaps this fat man’s talent was very low.

Still, should I care about this man’s background?

To me, what this man’s problem is is none of my business.

’I really pity this guy… If I look at all my classmates, he’s the only one who hasn’t broken through to the Inner Core stage.’

Actually, deep inside my heart, I felt really sorry for this guy.

If he doesn’t break through to the Inner Core stage soon, I’m afraid he will have to be ostracized.

However, the fact that this guy was the weakest guy in the class wasn’t a lie.

If one day there is a formation between groups, I am not sure whether this man can get his group or not.

At worst, this person, he will inevitably be expelled from the academy.

’Well… I’d rather ignore this guy. Besides, he’s not my friend.’ not wanting to think further, I chose to ignore what happened.

For now, I plan to seek more power.

I’m afraid, worried that one day I will inevitably have to be forced to go through the meaning of death for the third time.

A moment, when I woke up from the system’s punishment.

I know, realizing strength is the most important thing in this world.

’I want to become stronger… I have to become stronger. The current me is very weak. I am an ant before experts above Warrior and Mage.’

Still, I don’t know if the current me looks like a crazy person when it comes to training.

If it weren’t for the punishment from the system, there’s no way I would have intended to become stronger.

But because of this punishment, my desire to increase my strength has reached its limit.

No matter what happens, I must continue to find ways to improve my strength.

Maybe, one day I will be forced to release the power of the demon within me?

If the situation does not go well, I will be forced to give up my identity.

But well, I really hope that such a situation is impossible to happen.

In the end, I had no intention of revealing my true identity.

If I was found to harbor demonic powers within me, I would inevitably become a target of the empire.

’Oh my God… I hope I’m okay. Please just give me this once good year of my life.’

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“What? You said you were disappointed with your father? Ha… Don’t be sad. Aisha, you are a good woman. I don’t mind if you don’t keep your promise.” I said, couldn’t help but look at the woman in front of me.

I don’t know why, but look at the way this woman expresses herself.

I thought, guessing this woman, I felt as if she was going to cry at any moment.

“Mr. Noah… I’m really sorry. I can no longer take you away. But don’t worry! One day I can definitely take you away with me again!”

’Ugh… Is this serious? She really didn’t know how to give up. Come on, you called the Emperor a madman!’ really, I can’t help but be speechless.

From the start, I didn’t expect Saintess, she would be so bold as to call the Emperor a madman.

Still, I know what the relationship between the Emperor and the Saintess is.

Therefore, I do not take the Saintess’ words as an insult.

“It’s okay. Aisha, please don’t think that all of this is your fault. What happens will happen. I hope you don’t think about taking me out secretly.”

For a moment, I couldn’t help but see the Saintess’ expression change.

’Hm… As I thought. She really intended to go take me out secretly.’ I thought, unable to stop myself from making a helpless face.

“Cough-. Wh, what are you saying? I don’t understand at all…”

’Heh~ So cute. But okay, I want to try teasing this girl a little.’

“Hehe. I don’t mind if you want us to leave quietly. But I’ve seen enough of your cute face. Therefore, let me touch your cheek just a little.”

“Eh…? Are you serious? T-Then, touch me.”

Without realizing it, I unconsciously put on an expression of disbelief.

At first, I thought it was impossible for this woman to let me pinch her cheeks.

But apparently, Saintess, she said I could touch her face.

Without delay, without hesitation I started to touch one of the Saintess’s cheeks.

“Then excuse me.”

*Pinch-*

’Great… Is this what it feels like to touch the face of a noble lady? This is very fun.’ I thought, continuing to endlessly acknowledge the softness of the Saintess’s cheeks.

“M-Mr. Noah, are you done? I really feel very embarrassed now.” asked the Saintess, unable to help but feel very nervous.

Deep inside the Saintess’ heart, she did not understand why she could express herself like this.

In fact, in Saintess’ entire life, she had never felt embarrassed in front of a man.

But now, she felt what it was like to cross paths in front of a man.

Moreover, this man, he is the savior.

Maybe because of that, she felt strange whenever she was with this man.

For the Saintess, I am the only man she can trust.

“Ah… Sorry. I’ll let go now. Thank you for your permission.” I said, not forgetting to express my gratitude.

’It’s the first time I’ve touched a woman’s cheek in over 10 years. No, I touched the princess’s cheek once. I think it’s better if I don’t talk about this matter.’ I thought, I couldn’t help but remember the incident when I had a conflict with the prince.

For me, what happened at that time was an unexpected event.

Just think about it, I have to deal with a powerful expert above the Profound Warrior stage.

Plus, I couldn’t help but be forced to watch the battle between the imperial families.

With that alone, it was absolutely impossible for others to act as if nothing had happened.

In the end, what I experienced was not a dream.

“That guy… He actually dares to flirt with the Saintess alone!” the students cursed, endlessly looking at me very sharply.

Just look, the students around me, they are very unhappy to see me succeed in getting close to the Saintess.

Plus, they also knew from the way the Saintess expressed herself.

They know, aware of Saintess, she really likes me.

With me touching the Saintess’s cheek, it was enough to make them think that Aisha and I love each other.

“That’s him, that’s him. You have to calm down. He’s no longer an ordinary human. Look at this man’s aura, he’s no lower than us now.”

“Uh… Still, I was very annoyed to see him openly touching the Saintess’ face!”

“Sssh~ Are you crazy? Keep your voice down. What if he hears us?” unexpectedly, the student’s expressions couldn’t help but turn into fear.

In the students’ perspective, the current me was no lower than the hero’s companion.

As soon as I came in second place, they knew I was not an ordinary person.

If my talent is indeed Orange stage talent, why can I surpass them so quickly?

With that alone, they know I’m not a man they can bully as they please.

“What are you guys muttering about?” for some reason, the student’s expressions, inevitably, once again turned helpless.

“You… Oh my. Heir of the Magic Tower, Young Master Wilheim. How can we help you?”

“No. I just want you guys to stop insulting this man. Please. OK?”

“W-we understand.”

In fact, this man, he was none other than one of the people who had helped me and Eris in fighting against the Minotaur.

Maybe because of that, he intended to defend me from people who insulted me.

“Good. I’ll excuse myself.”

“Sigh… Didn’t I tell you? Don’t insult that guy again! Understand?”

“Yeah… We’re sorry.”

’He… I understand. Thank You.’ even though I was talking to the Saintess, I didn’t forget the presence of the students around me.

After all, the place where the Saintess and I were was none other than the academy cafeteria.

Therefore, it is natural that we inevitably continue to be stared at by students.

“Mr. Noah, what do you mean I’m cute?”

Without realizing it, I couldn’t help but cough softly.

“Are you mad?”

“No. I’m happy. I always thought you didn’t like me because of my face. But I didn’t expect you to say I’m a cute woman.”

“Is that so? Sorry for worrying you. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever met. I admit it.”

“Thank you…” for a moment, a slight blush appeared on the Saintess’s cheeks.

Deep inside the Saintess’ heart, she felt happy when she heard my praise.

For Saintess, my praise is not much different from my mother’s praise.

“I also admit that you are a handsome man. Even though your face is not as handsome as my brother, I still feel that you are the number one man in the world.”

’She’s right… My face and the prince’s face are not worth talking about at all. However, my current face is the result of the transformation of the Change Mask.’

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