Chapter 2143 The Truth

Chapter 2143 The Truth

"Senior, you must have known something... I have never seen him like this before," Klea said, her voice tinged with worry and frustration.

The sudden, cryptic message from Emery and his abrupt disappearance had unsettled her deeply. It took Klea only an hour to trace the connection back to Shinta's elimination from her duels, to an incident in Utopia city, and then back to Heorgar.

Klea had long harbored suspicions that Heorgar was concealing something significant about Shinta ever since that night when Klea captured Annnara in the woods.

Fortunately for Klea, Heorgar has no intention of hiding the truth anymore, with Bob having already spilled it to Emery, Heorgar felt a sense of relief as he explained the hidden secret.

"Daughter!..." The word echoed in Klea's mind.

Klea turned pale as she connected the dots. Shinta's age matched perfectly with the months Emery had been stranded on the island. The realization shattered her composure. Initially, anxiety gripped her heart as she pondered what this revelation might mean for her relationship with Emery. But as she thought deeper, understanding the gravity of what this truth meant for him, her emotions shifted.

She imagined Emery's turmoil, the guilt he must have felt for not recognizing his own daughter, the desperation driving his sudden departure.

Klea glared at the wolf Grand Magus with fierce judgment. "Senior!! You are so despicable to hide this from him!! She's his daughter!! ... 15 years of not knowing...." Heorgar's guilt deepened as he faced Klea's righteous fury. The weight of his secrecy felt heavier than ever. Finally, he shared everything he knew, his voice filled with regret.

Without wasting another moment, she sent everything she had learned back to Emery, hoping it would reach him and provide some clarity amidst the chaos. Along with the information, she included words of encouragement.

"I hope you find her. Be safe... Also, don't worry about the academy matters. I will handle them."

Though she received no reply, Klea didn't care. Her primary concern was Emery's well-being and his mission to find Shinta. She just hoped he wouldn't do anything reckless in his desperate state.

Before they could answer, Klea continued, "Zero! So you have no reason to be worried!" She paused, looking at each of them with fierce determination. "Or are you all nothing without Dillion?"

Her words struck a chord, reminding them of their losses in the personal examinations. Their battle spirit reignited, burning even more fiercely than before.

Seeing their renewed determination, Klea revealed one more piece of news. "With Dillion not participating, we will need to choose another leader."

The acolytes exchanged puzzled glances. Who could fill Dillion's shoes?

Shockingly, Klea announced, "Hardy! You will be the leader!"

The words hit Hardy like a thunderbolt. His face turned pale, "What?! Why me?!"

Between the aggressive Kat and the reserved Damo, neither was ideal to lead the group. Kat's brash nature made her too volatile, while Damo's quiet demeanor often made him too passive for effective leadership.

As for Hardy, despite having the lowest strength among them, his leadership qualities had shone during their practice sessions, especially while battling the Chizpurs group. The young Kaleos noble was not only a natural leader but also a good tactician. His deep knowledge of the other halls and matters related to the magus universe, compared to the other seniors who came from lower realms, was an invaluable asset.

Klea had her reasons for choosing Hardy. She knew he had the potential to be an exceptional leader, but more importantly, she knew Hardy was a responsible person. Even if Hardy hid his real strenght, she believed that putting him in this position would be good for him.

Predictably, Hardy refused the job. But Klea was prepared. With a convincing enough threat of exposing his secrets, she managed to force his hand. "It's time you contribute to the hall," she said firmly.

"Huh... I can't believe my uncle could find you attractive!!"

The 20 acolytes of Hall 120 had spent the past three days in intense preparation, honing their skills and refining their strategies for the challenges that lay ahead. Finally, the much-awaited Magus games started.