Next day...
Today is a holiday for the cadets of Nova Academy.
Since practical exams were taken yesterday, Many students were exhausted or injured. So Nova Academy decided to give a day off to cadets.
So like any normal teenager, I also decided to take a day off.
I want to start training so badly but my body also needs some rest.
So instead of doing training, I have some pressing matters to attend to.
For example... Recruiting Elera.
But there are some problems regarding that issue.
In the novel, I mainly focused on Adrian, Emma, Isabella, Aric and Lyra. So I neglected other characters and one of those characters is Elera.
...In my defence, I was thinking of developing her character when the time she showed up to fight the demon army came...but, well, I died.
Didn't get to that part...
Thus, I was now facing a dilemma. What was Elera's past like, and what could I use to entice her to join me? Money? Fame? Strength?
I needed to know more...fortunately, I knew someone who could help me.
But for some reason, I couldn't contact that person.
The person I'm talking about is 'Jonathan'.
It's been over a month since I couldn't get hold d him.
'Did he die?'
Suddenly I started to feel a chill down my spine.
I hope nothing happens to him.
-Ring! -Ring! -Ring!
-Ring! -Ring! -Ring!
At that moment my phone started to ring, taking out my phone from my jeans pocket I looked at the person who called me.
My eyes widened as I saw the name of the person who was calling me.
It was Jonathan...
Without missing a moment, I quickly picked up the phone.
"Hello? Jonathan?"
-Haa, Yeah it's me. Jonathan.
"Where have you been? I couldn't contact you."
"Oh, Well. You see Hero police was after me as I was doing a background check on the kid you want to recruit, Ryen!"
An alarm bell started to ring inside my head as I heard the 'Hero Police' word. Doing illegal background checks is a risky job, I should be more careful.
"So did you get caught?"
I asked him if he had caught, everything that I worked for would be wasted.
-Haa, I can't get caught by those 'Hero Police' I'm Jonathan. I would never get caught by them.
Relief washed over me as Jonathan reassured me of his safety. Despite his cavalier attitude, I knew that he was skilled at evading capture and navigating the dangerous underworld of Nova City.
-I will do. Talk to you later, kid.
With that, Jonathan ended the call, leaving me to ponder my next move. As I waited for his update.
***
Next week, Monday, Class [1-Hero-1]
Sitting in my usual seat, I nervously looked towards the front of the classroom. For the past few days, nothing much has happened. I mostly spent most of my time training the sword of Madness.
Anyhow, that aside, today was the day that the results would come back.
"Okay, everyone, please quiet down"
Standing at the podium of the classroom, wearing a nice black suit that perfectly emphasized the outline of her body, Lillian raised her hand to get everyone to quiet down.
Her hair was currently tied in a ponytail, and as soon as she raised her hand, her violet eyes showed slightly, immediately causing everyone to shut up.
Seeing that everyone was finally quiet, Lillian continued.
"Though there was an unfortunate event in the examination, it all went without a hitch."
Taking out her tablet, Lillian scrolled through it. After a couple of seconds, pressing on her screen, she looked at us and said.
"I have just sent you the results of the practical and theoretical exams. Soon, If you take out your phones, you should be receiving a message with the details of your exam and your scores..."
Glancing at her tablet, frowning slightly, Lillian continued speaking
"Because of past complaints, we will not announce your results out loud. We will, however, not hide your new overall rank, so if you guys are curious about your friend's ranking, you can see it in the class register"
It was to be expected.
After all, rank meant a lot in this academy.
"Another reminder, please don't shout when you get your results back. Please keep calm and quie—"
-Ding! -Ding! -Ding!
Just as Donna was about to finish speaking, right on cue, multiple phone notifications resounded across the class.
Without pause, like everyone else in the class, I took out my phone and quickly opened my exam scores.
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[Exam result]
Student : Lucas Darkheart
Theoretical exam rank: 1/2000
Physical exam rank: 3/200
Overall rank adjustment: 3/2000
Previous Overall rank: 1001/2000
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"..."
'Fuck.'
I couldn't believe it, I was in the top 10. My goal was just to enter the top 100 but I'm in top-10.
As the realization sank in, a mix of shock and pride washed over me. I had surpassed my own expectations and achieved a level of success that I had never imagined possible. It was a testament to my hard work and dedication, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of what lay ahead.
Glancing around the classroom, I noticed that I wasn't the only one who had received their results. Some students looked pleased with their rankings, while others appeared disappointed or frustrated. It was a reminder of the fierce competition that existed within Nova Academy, where every student strived to climb the ranks and prove themselves as the best of the best.
Turning my attention back to my phone, I scrolled through the details of my exam scores once more, still unable to fully comprehend the magnitude of my achievement. It was a moment that I would treasure and remember for years to come, a testament to my determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.