Chapter 2182 Time

Chapter 2182 Time

Emery returned to his room within the academy hall, seeking a moment of respite. As he settled onto the comfortable bed, a knock on the door interrupted the quiet of the room. Klea entered without a word, her presence bringing a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Without hesitation, she slipped under the covers beside him, her arms wrapping around him in a comforting embrace. Her face drew close to his, her eyes reflecting affection and understanding as she spoke softly. "I'm glad things are working out with you two."

Emery smiled warmly in response, grateful for her support. "Thank you for covering for me... and for understanding."

"Of course," Klea replied gently, her finger brushing lightly against his cheek. "She is your daughter... You need to take good care of her."

Their closeness in that moment spoke volumes of their shared history and the bond they shared. They spent the evening in each other's arms, the weight of the day lifting as they found solace in their connection and the promise of better days ahead.

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The next morning, Emery dedicated time to thoroughly review each of the acolytes. He began by watching the recorded exams, meticulously analyzing their performance. He then personally tested each of their techniques and physiques, keenly observing their strengths and areas for improvement. Afterward, he set to work concocting more pills to aid in their growth. ery was particularly pleased with the progress of the two Romans, Titus and Armenius. Both exhibited excellent commanding skills and high mental fortitude. Recognizing this, Emery decided to guide them along specific paths that would maximize their potential.

Titus, a Samaritan-born Roman from a tribe of horse riders, caught Emery's attention. With Titus' proficiency in wind elements and his extensive experience with horses, Emery decided to guide him towards the beast master path. He presented Titus with one of the youngest lightning tigers. He instructed him to use his spirit reading ability to tame and bond with the tiger, believing this combination would transform Titus into a formidable commander for a fast-attack unit.

Armenius, the Germania-born Roman, came from a tribe celebrated for their fierce close-combat prowess. With Armenius' potential, Emery decided to award him with two dozen ice-element puppets. These puppets were not just weapons; they were tools for Armenius to enhance his mental fortitude and hone his skills on the puppet controller path. Emery couldn't help but envision Armenius one day becoming as formidable as Jai Strider, the renowned metal puppeteer.

Her inquiry was met with a curt and dismissive reply: "Scram!" The word was spat out with clear disdain, echoing in the corridor.

Such blatant disrespect towards Klea immediately stirred Emery's frustration, but before he could intervene, a composed female voice emanated from behind the door.

"Why is it so noisy... Who is it?" The voice inquired with a touch of irritation.

One of the grand magus replied curtly. "Just magus instructors from the middle hall," "I am still using the spring, just wait quietly," the voice insisted firmly.

Unfortunately, Emery knew that rescheduling the slot would not be easy; it might take weeks before he could secure another opportunity.

Klea's patience waned at the dismissive tone, her brow furrowing in annoyance. Emery, however, decided to use VIA, to verify the identity of the person inside.

After a moment, VIA responded with the following information:

[Grand Magus Isthar]

[Hall 6 - Nephilim Faction]

The revelation that it was Isthar, made Emery believe that he had to tread carefully in handling this situation.

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