"So that's how it is. I understand that Alavenya will be coming to our academy and causing trouble. I'll put that in mind." Vivian nodded in understanding.
Nathan had just reported the problem regarding Alavenya, promising her he would take care of everything. He didn't want any friction between her and the Dragon King after all.
"Then?" Vivian asked.
"Then?" Nathan tilted his head in confusion.
"I'm talking about the compensation. With your personality, you definitely get something from the Dragon King, right?" Vivian squinted her eyes.
"Oh. Indeed. He taught me the Dragon Fist."
"!!!" Vivian widened her eyes in shock. "You... Do you know what kind of technique he taught you?"
"It should be one of his core techniques."
"Yes." Vivian was speechless. She thought he would be compensated fairly, but not this much. Crossing her arms, she contemplated.
Nathan raised a finger. "And according to him, I need something to strengthen my body even further. Just like what you have been doing, Teacher."
Vivian froze before looking away. "What are you talking about?"
"Isn't this too late for you to play dumb?" Nathan smiled. "You always told me to be independent, but are you just embarrassed to acknowledge you helped your disciple?"
Her cheeks slightly reddened as she couldn't help but slam the table while shouting, "Is there something wrong with a teacher helping her student?"
"Of course not." Nathan chuckled. "I'm really grateful for your help."
Vivian looked embarrassed. She never thought the Dragon King would tell him the secret.
Since the secret was out, she said, "You can continue training the Dragon Fist. I don't lack herbs."
"Thank you very much." A sly grin suddenly appeared on Nathan's face. "While we're at it, do you mind giving me some money? I mean, just a small amount to buy daily necessities or use it when I go on a mission. Even though I can stay in the inn provided by the academy, I might go to a place where there is no such thing."
I need to be fair."
Instead of leaving, Nathan stood still for a moment.
He was facing a dilemma, wondering if he should ask this question or not. After thirty seconds, Nathan raised his head. "Teacher. There is something I'd like to ask."
"Hmm? What is it? I will not discuss anything related to the academy or curriculum with you."
"Not at all. This is unrelated to school." Nathan started recounting the story of Risa evolving after sucking his blood.
Vivian frowned, but she didn't look shocked.
"Do you know something, Teacher? Is it because of my parents that my blood is special?"
"The answer is, I don't know. After doing a bit of a background check, there should be nothing wrong with your parents. In fact, I have suspected that your blood is somewhat special because you are able to summon a beast instead of a normal familiar. It's just that I don't have a single proof until now. All are just speculations."
"Speculations? May I know what your speculations are?"
Vivian turned to Alisha. "Give him his evaluation paper."
Alisha nodded, grabbed a paper on the shelf and handed it to him.
The content of the paper was actually quite shocking. Even Nathan understood what kind of speculation she had immediately.
Name: Nathan
Age: 15
Ena: Extremely High (S++)
Evaluation: Has an enormous amount of Ena in his body. Perfect to be a summoner.
Because of this very evaluation, a question rose in his mind.
'Enormous amount of Ena? Where is that freaking Ena? Only someone like Selena can be described as such. Have I lost all that Ena without me realizing it? Is it related to the Soul Contract and me getting summoned to this world?'