Chapter 40 - Elite Competition of the Four Academies

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Li Wei was curious. Ever since the incident last time, all the higher-ups of the academy had not called out to him. Then, what would be the reason for calling out to him this time?

“Hurry up!” Bill was obviously unwilling to talk to Li Wei.

Li Wei did not care about this guy’s attitude and walked toward Hilter’s office. When he arrived at the office, Hilter asked Li Wei to wait for a while.

It turned out that Bill was taking advantage of his seniority and did not take Hilter’s orders seriously. So, he deliberately went back to the office first, which was why he came here.

“Dean, what’s the matter?” As soon as Bill entered the room, his face immediately changed as if the person who was cursing outside was not him.

“It’s nothing. I heard that you wanted to expel Li Wei and Owen?” Hilter asked calmly.

Bill felt that the dean wanted to support him, so he became firm at that moment.

“That’s right, Dean. One of them had a vicious bet and the other didn’t respect his elders. We should expel them!” Bill said fiercely.

“Oh, is there any other way besides expulsion? After all, Li Wei and Owen are both quite young. They can’t leave the academy.” Hilter pretended to be deep in thought.

“Dean, you can’t be merciful. This is a problem with the academy’s style of study. We can’t let them lead us astray.”

Bill felt that this was the dean pretending to be merciful in front of Li Wei.

“But the two of them are already grown-up geniuses and one of them is a rare genius. If we do this, our academy will suffer a great loss.” Hilter looked as if it was even more difficult to decide.

“Dean, we can’t hesitate about this kind of matter. We can’t keep this kind of person who has tarnished the reputation of Spano Academy no matter how good his talent is.

“Moreover, our academy doesn’t lack geniuses. How can we only care about them? Then, how are we going to set a good example for our students?” Bill said righteously.

Li Wei tried hard to hold back his laughter. Who was the one who chose this person to become the Vice Dean? This brain of his…

As for Hilter, he gritted his teeth and slowly opened his mouth. “Alright then, Bill, you’re fired.”

“Hahaha, did you hear that, Li Wei? You’re… Who? Who’s fired?” Bill was about to mock Li Wei when he suddenly reacted.

“I’m talking about you being fired. Now I can tell you clearly that Owen is my younger brother and Li Wei is my nephew.

“If you want to expel them, I’ll only stop you. However, there are other reasons why I have to fire you.” As he spoke, Hilter took out a book from his desk.

“This is the City Lord’s record of bribery over the years,” Hilter said.

At this moment, Bill knew that he was about to go down.

Back then, the City Lord’s youngest son was able to attend classes here when he was still an odd-job student was because of his help.

There were also various activities going on in the academy. As long as the City Lord dared to give, there was nothing that Bill would not dare to accept.

“Dean, forgive me! I beg you to forgive me.” Bill immediately knelt on the ground and began to beg for mercy.

“You’ve gone too far these years. Now is the time for you to pay the price. Go to the Royal Capital Prison and reflect on yourself,” Hilter said coldly.

“Good for you, Hilter. I’ve followed you for so many years. Even if I haven’t contributed much, I’ve worked hard. Now, you want to expel me just because you received some benefits?”

After saying that, Bill cast a spell and planned to escape. However, his plan was obviously not successful in front of Hilter, who possessed the wisdom attribute.

Hilter waved his hand and the office was locked tightly. A few people wearing armor appeared, grabbed Bill’s arm, and took him away.

“Hahaha!” After Bill was taken away, Li Wei could not hold it in anymore. He did not expect the Vice Dean to be so silly and cute.

“He wasn’t like this in the past. He was just corrupted these years. Time can really change a lot of things.” Hilter sighed.

“Dean is right,” Li Wei pretended to be serious and replied.

When Hilter saw Li Wei, he could not help but think of Owen. These two people were indeed quite similar now.

“Alright, let me talk to you about serious matters.”

Hilter paused for a moment, then continued, “You probably don’t know that the academy has a higher level of students among the official students, right?

“That’s the elite students. That’s the true foundation of an academy. This is also why Diss has always stayed in the academy. Originally, he had a chance, but now, it’s a pity.

“The majority of the elite students are four or five years older than you. They are all chosen from ordinary students. Therefore, they are definitely stronger than you. So, I plan to let you join the elite students.”

After Hilter finished speaking, Li Wei fell into deep thought. He had just heard about this matter.

“I can do it.” Li Wei agreed.

“Okay. In ten days, there will be an academic exchange between the four academies. Of course, the so-called academic exchange is definitely not an exchange of theories. There will also be a written test.

“To be honest, although our academy’s teachers’ team was strong before, the academy’s general talent isn’t as good as the other three academies.

“Therefore, we’re usually at the bottom. Fortunately, there are you and Milan this year. So, I hope that you and Milan will be able to come out first and second,” Hilter said sincerely.

After all, they had the most powerful teachers, but the students were not outstanding. This was a pain in Hilter’s heart.

However, he had no choice. After all, Spano Academy was built in a remote place. Even the geniuses of his own province were not willing to come here. Now, with the appearance of Li Wei and Milan, he saw hope.

“Hey, Uncle, you just said that they are stronger than me. Now you want me to fight for the first place. Isn’t that making things difficult for me?” Li Wei asked somewhat helplessly.

“Your cultivation is weaker than theirs, but the combat power and cultivation aren’t 100% compatible. I think that the two of you to deal with people of a higher level isn’t a problem,” Hilter analyzed seriously.

“It’s very tiring to kill someone of a higher cultivation level. You have to expend a large amount of combat aura and you also have to think of ways to find flaws. It’s very taxing on your physical and mental strength.” Li Wei did not want to take this job.

“Then, what do you want?”

“Uncle, you should at least give me some benefits,” Li Wei expressed his thoughts.

“Let me think about it. How about this, the library will be fully open to you.”

“That’s it? Why don’t I ask Grandpa Wei Nuo for help?”

“The reward is 50,000 gold coins!”

“I’m not short of money now.”

“I’ll develop your consciousness!”

“What’s that?”

Li Wei was stunned. What did it mean to develop one’s consciousness?

“This is my special ability. It can broaden a person’s consciousness,” Hilter said proudly.

“Alright then. Add this to the ones you said earlier.” Li Wei immediately decided.

“Didn’t you say you don’t want those that I suggested earlier?” Hilter was a little flustered and exasperated.

“I can refuse, but you can’t.”

“Alright, deal.” In the end, Hilter still compromised.

“Don’t worry, Uncle. We’re duty-bound to rebuild the glory of the academy!”

After saying that, Li Wei left. He was afraid that Hilter would go back on his words.

“Little rascal, it’s so good to be young!” Hilter looked in the direction where Li Wei left and scolded him jokingly. Then, he sighed..