Chapter 274 274 - Sparring

Chapter 274 274 - Sparring

"The ones which will impress the people that will be watching you, might or might not get some interesting offers coming from all sorts of teachers," Sophia said, clearly indicating that it was primordial for everyone to act to the best of their capabilities.

"Who knows maybe someone will get an offer to become a disciple."

Then, as she said that, she gave a subtle glance to Aiden, not wanting him to notice.

She knew that the person who was more than likely to receive would be him since Sophia would be telling everything that had happened during the entrance exam.

"Alright, we wasted enough time, let's leave for the arena."

Then, as she said that last word "arena", those who were around Aiden seemed to be extremely surprised about it.

He started hearing people whisper as if excited that they would be fighting in such an area.

"The Arena? Are we really going to be sparring in such a legendary place?"

It seemed like no one could believe it at all when it was really the truth.

***

A few moments, they were all going toward the Arena which was probably really impressive from what Aiden had heard.

It seemed that many legendary battles had been fought there over the years, in fact, the director of the academy had fought the old one there.

Aiden hadn't been there and he didn't have any idea of their strength, but from what he had sensed from the director. It must have been an incredible fight, there was not a single doubt in his mind.

"Who do you think has the most chances at obtaining that disciple status," one of the people close to Aiden asked.

It was clear that this person wasn't part of the brats who thought they were the strongest in the world.

That person was probably the same type as Aiden, the only difference being that he was a lot less talented than him.

"Who do you think?" Another one replied as if it was extremely obvious.

Then, that same pointed to the group of six people who were walking right behind Lady Sophia.

"Right, yeah makes sense, they come from powerful families after all."

***

Arriving in the Arena, Aiden made sure to look at everything that was around him and he had to admit that he was quite impressed by how different this place looked compared to that church.

If he had only a brief moment to describe it, he would say that it was not as old as the church.

The interior seemed new as if this place had just been built, when it clearly hadn't been the case.

"Alright, so I already made the match-ups and the first one is between you and you," Sophia said as she pointed at two different people.

It was clear that she had no idea what their names were as she had only pointed at those people.

Those two people clearly didn't come from any impressive background, so this fight was only important for those who would be fighting one against another.

The two who had been chosen were probably feeling a lot of pressure right now, even more than before, since they had to win to join the Magic Academy which would basically assure their future.

Those people weren't like those who came from great backgrounds and who were assured to have a good future even if they failed here.n.)0velb1n

Their families were so powerful that they would be able to live with comfort their whole lives.

Then, after all this happened, Aiden glanced up toward the screen which was currently showing the two of them looking at one another.

Even through that screen, Aiden was able to feel the tension, however, a group of people completely ruined that tension.

"Let's bet on who will win, the one who loses has to... um listen to what everyone says for a whole day," announced one of those entitled brats which were named James.

"Listening and doing everything that someone says for a whole day, are you crazy? This is cruel, James," answered a girl who was part of that group, her name was Anna.

"Whatever are we going to bet or not, I'm picking the one on the right."

"Sure, whatever."

Then, James and Anna who were currently in what seemed to be a strange conversation both turned toward Aiden.

"Do you want to play with us Gold Core?" asked Anna, naming Aiden Gold Core as this was the only thing that she remembered about him.

'Gold Core, is that my new nickname? A bit from Reaper, huh?' Aiden thought.

It was clear that they weren't taking Aiden seriously at all since they were not even calling him by his name, however, Aiden didn't want to create a big deal out of this.

"No, I'm good, but you guys can, it's no problem."

Anna who heard this flashed a subtle smile toward James as she looked Aiden in the eyes.

"Why? Are you scared of losing?" She asked thinking that it would be enough to rile up Aiden.

However, contrary to her expectations, Aiden simply smiled as he replied, "Yes actually I am, I don't want to listen to some stupid person for a whole day."

Anna who heard this gritted her teeth.

"Do you know who I am? Who do you think you are calling me stupid?"

Not knowing what to say, she stopped talking thinking a little.

Then, a few seconds later, she continued as she said, "If I wanted to, I could make that you never enter this academy. Your Gold Core won't even save you."

Aiden who heard this didn't care, however, there was still something which he didn't understand.

'What the hell is a core and why is it so important?' Aiden thought as he had always guessed that the Core that they were talking about was related to the mana which was situated close to his heart.

However, he dismissed those thoughts as he continued taunting the person who was right in front of him.