Chapter 97 - The Day Before The Exam

The next morning, inside Tyrannical Tower.

A man wearing a silver wolf mask was sitting elegantly while gazing at the man kneeling before him. The latter's gaze was painted with reverence as he spoke respectfully. 

"My lord, I have arrived."

Cale nodded his head and motioned the man to stand at ease. The man's face was now visible, his pupils were grayish-white in color, but the strange thing was that he seems to see much better than those with normal eyes.

"Zero, did you see any movements from the Marchand Family?" 

Zero gazes turned serious and his eyebrows frowned a bit.

"My lord, they have closed their gates and refused entry to anyone. Only their family members were allowed to go inside their mansion. As for the demi-humans, I haven't seen anyone of them entering or going out. I believe that they have an underground entrance that we are unaware of."

Cale's eyes flashed for a moment before it reverted back to normal. Even Zero was not able to see anything from his reaction. Cale then nodded his head and spoke.

"Zero, no need to go there again. I bet they already know your presence and that is why they are not allowing us to see their movements. They are just waiting for their full force to arrive before making a move. For now, continue breaking through towards the Divine-Class level. You and Brogen have been stuck at the peak of the Emperor-Class level for quite a while already, so go back to training and make sure to breakthrough."

Zero forced a smile before bowing his head and leaving the room. 

Cale stood up and glanced at the view outside from his open window. His silver eyes shone with complicated emotions.

"Why do I feel that even with all the preparations, we will still experience the same catastrophe? I hope I'm wrong." He shook his head lightly and produced a heavy sigh.

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Several days later, inside the Earth Alliance Academy's S-Class section.

Santharus glanced at his students' who were wearing all sorts of expressions. Some were excited, some were nervous, while others were acting as if it was just another day.

"Tomorrow is the first exam of the academy, and I am confident with everyone's martial arts and shooting exam, but I don't know if any of you will get the top score in the written exam." Santharus produced a wry smile.

"Although our academy focuses on martial arts and marksmanship, still no one must neglect their studies regarding other fields. So make sure to do a review after class. 

Oh, and more thing. The academy's headmaster told us yesterday that Wolf King will give a reward for the top scorer during the exam. So work hard young ones." Santharus added. His words made everyone's expression to turn excited. A reward from Wolf King himself is nothing shabby at all. Aside from that, it will also be a great honor to face the owner of the Earth Alliance Academy and the Tyrannical Tower. 

Everyone in the S-Class section told themselves to study hard. They suddenly want to become the top scorer of the exam and receive the reward from Wolf King. Everyone was already imagining what kind of glory the top scorer will get.

"Okay, that's it for now. Class dismissed." Santharus left the room as if he was in a hurry. He knew that his students will ask him what kind of reward will Wolf King give to the top scorer. So to avoid the endless barrage of questions from his students, he turned tail and ran before anyone can ask questions.

Roan clenched his fists tightly. It was his dream to someday have an opportunity to have a conversation with Wolf King. He wanted to become one of his direct subordinates. And now, the opportunity is placed before him, but the problem is that he, Roan, is not that good in academics.

His eyes suddenly flashed with determination as if he had just taken a major step in life. He glanced at the beautiful young woman inside their classroom and walked towards her. 

Everyone inside the classroom suddenly turned silent and focused their attention on Roan who was walking towards Krystal. The latter was also confused why, but she waited for Roan to tell his intentions.

Roan sat beside Krystal and smiled at her brightly. 

"Krystal, do you mind if I study with you?"

Krystal blushed unknowingly as she glanced at Roan's honest-looking face. 

"Why would you study with me? Isn't your roommate the guy who got a perfect score during the exam?"

Roan scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

"Yes, Levi is my roommate, but I doubt if the guy would teach me everything he knew. That guy is very competitive, and now with the prize from Wolf King, he surely would want that as well. 

But you are different, you are the student who got the second-highest score in the written exam and you are also my classmate. I know you will help me, so can I go to study with you?"

Krystal felt the gazes of her classmates piercing her skin. She knew that all of them were waiting for her answer. She then glanced at Roan who was still smiling brightly at her. He was not that handsome, but his physique was definitely the best in class. His features were also sharp and manly, especially his thick eyebrows. 

"Hmmm... Fine, but you will also help me practice my martial arts and shooting first, then we will study at the library by the evening."

Roan thought for a moment before nodding his head. He then reached out his right hand towards her.

"Deal, we will begin our practice as soon as we step out of this room."

Krystal glanced at the outstretched hand of Roan and she shook it shyly before she spoke. 

"Deal, thank you."

Roan felt the soft hand of Krystal which was as smooth as a cotton pillow. He felt over the moon after touching her hand, and he could not help but smile from ear to ear. 

Many boys from the class glanced jealously at Roan and they cursed themselves for moving slower than him. 

"Uhm, can you release my hand now?" Krystal asked timidly, her face crimson red.

"Oh, sorry. I was too excited." Roan smiled at her before he released her hands unwillingly.