Chapter 104: Biased?

Chapter 104: Biased?

Amber gave her a pleading look, eager to show off her capability to her new friend. "So can I?"

Evelyn didn't think the professor would give them any decent rewards for such a basic thing, but decided to play along anyway. "Sure, what shape do you have in mind?"

"Uh I didn't think about that."

Evelyn smiled. "Why not make it a ball, then? You like it, right?"

The auburn-haired girl jumped excitedly. "Really?!"

"Yep."

Amber picked up one of the hammers confidently. "That's easy, then!"

The hammer itself wasn't anything special, being just a grade one artifact with no enhancements at all except for enhanced durability and weight. But since the professor probably just intended to test the thinking and physical ability of the students, it shouldn't matter much.

Although Evelyn didn't know for sure, she felt that a sphere should be one of the strongest in this type of collision test. After all, it would have the fewest number of failure points possible, and should be far less likely to fall apart than any other shape.

Of course, hammering a metal cube into a sphere was easier said than done, especially without heating it up. But with a sufficient amount of strength and a strong enough hammer, it should be possible.

Evelyn of course had no idea how strong Amber was, and decided to let the girl give it a go while she viewed her status. At the same time, she also adjusted the system interface to better suit her preferences.

-Amber Hydrangea: Level 14

Affection: 17% (Budding)

-Experience: 65 / 140

Special Physique: Blessed Spirit

Physique Strength: 70 [+50] = 210 KG + 150 KG

Spirit Power: 51 / 51

Soul Value: 70 / 70

Vitality: 421 Years Left

-[ Abilities / Enhancements ]

[Encourage], [Taunt], [Strengthen], ???

-Cultivation Method: Fiery Spirit [Grade 5]

Amber hung her head low. "S-Sorry, because of me"

Evelyn sighed. "Don't mind such a small thing. Didn't we get to the last round? It could have gone either way."

What she didn't say was that the professor was clearly a little biased, and even if their 'product' was better, it may still have lost anyway.

Afterwards, the professor finally introduced himself by his name, Harlan Stonehardt, and began their actual lesson, teaching them about the various heating techniques they will be using in forging as well as the basics of artifact formation.

Most importantly, each of the students finally received the book called 'Arms Codex: I' which contained all the basic knowledge they would need for this course. This was all she needed, anyway.

Evelyn still listened to his lecture, though there weren't many things that she couldn't already understand from a glance at the book, and the whole session was as disappointing as her first class in beast taming. At least this one didn't accuse her of cheating.

The worst part was that Evelyn could tell that the professor was actually quite knowledgeable and proficient. He just didn't care about them much, and his bias for the Terran students was clear for all to see. 'And I really thought that Maker's Mansion would be different, huh shame.'

Her guess was confirmed moments later.

"I haven't been back to Terrazyme for a while. You guys just arrived from back home, so the Terrans stay behind a little, yeah? The rest can leave."

Evelyn rolled her eyes as she left with the others, wondering if he would give them private lessons. Anyway, she didn't need to rely on his help. She ignored the taunting look from Rufus, and was the first to walk out of the class, followed shortly by Amber.

The girl followed her all the way to the White Lily Palace, where she reluctantly waved her goodbye, making Evelyn shake her head in both amusement and exasperation.

Although she really didn't mind if the girl followed her around, she had no intention of sticking to the classes and schedules for too long, and planned to figure out a solution for herself after talking with Aurora tomorrow. Hopefully, Amber could adjust herself soon enough.

When she finally entered her 'apartment' though, Evelyn realized that her plans might be pushed forward a little, because there was a certain platinum blonde girl playing some strange board game with Cecilia on the floor.

~ To be continued ~

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