Chapter 56 Dungeon Activities (2)

After telling the students about group formation, Kevin came and stood beside Sir John.

"How are you, Sir Killington?" Kevin asked politely.

"I am fine. And brat, how many times I have to tell you don't use too much formalities with me." John replied.

John Killington was a white-haired man in his seventies, with a sharp and angular face that exuded an air of authority.

His thick, well-groomed mustache accentuated the lines on his face, and his piercing blue eyes held a hint of wisdom and experience.

The years had left their mark on his face, etching deep lines around his eyes and mouth, but they had also bestowed upon him an aura of calm and serenity.

He was a tall and imposing figure, standing erect with his chest puffed out, exuding an air of confidence and strength. His hair was neatly combed and swept back, revealing a slightly receding hairline.

Despite his age, he was in remarkable physical shape, his broad shoulders and muscular arms a testament to his disciplined lifestyle.

As he stood beside Kevin on the training ground, he radiated an aura of command and respect. His presence was enough to make the students stand at attention, their eyes focused intently on him, waiting for his words of wisdom.

"Okay, Sir John. What do you think about my students?" Kevin ignoring what Sir John said beforehand, asked different question.

Sir John didn't bother to argue with Kevin about formalities. He worked with him years, he knew Kevin very well.

"They are good seedlings. You can say this year's batch is too talented compared to past years. However I am concerned about somethings." Sir John remarked.

"About what?" Kevin asked.

"First, as I have heard, Rain Holmes, one of the finest talents didn't come to the academy for personal reasons. It's truly lose for us." Sir John said like he was regretful.

"True, he sounded like good seedling. He may have entered top 3 ranking easily if he came to the academy." Kevin added.

"However the second thing is more troublesome. This batch reminds me time of 'Great Reshuffle'. I was child as that time. The ten great commanders and their feats were my childhood stories." Sir John's face was filled with Nostalgia. He turned his face towards Kevin and continued,

"Kevin. According to me, Great change is about to come again. The peace treaty won't last much. Be better prepared." Sir John said seriously.

"I also thought the same thing." Kevin said.

As Kevin and John engaged in conversation, the students began to form groups.

Many students surrounded the top rankers, with a particular focus on Ken who was known for being kind, attractive, and the chief of the class.

It was no surprise that he attracted a lot of attention. Soon, most of the students had formed their own groups.

Even Arya, who was initially a loner, found a group to join. As Rain had guessed that she would eventually make friends, but he would surprised to know that her group was made up of members from his own fan club. Apparently, Arya had joined the club and had made some friends there.

Emma and Kaya, on the other hand, had a harder time forming their group due to their reputation being negatively impacted by Rain's live-streams. However, due to their families' positions, they were still able to make some new friends.

As a social butterfly, Daisy quickly formed her own group. It was easy for her.

Meanwhile, Maratha, who had always been a loner, was left to form a group with the remaining students.

As students was making strategy for dungeon.

A man with red hair came with his group that he made to Ken. If Rain was here he would have said, Villain and his minions.

His name was Ben Tyson. 8th ranked individual among Freshmen.

Ben was a striking figure with his fiery red hair that seemed to match his angry expression. He had a handsome face that was set in a frown, giving the impression that he was not to be trifled with.

His sharp eyes were a bright blue color, and they held a hint of annoyance as he looked at Ken.

He had a tall and muscular build, with broad shoulders that seemed to fill the room. His skin was lightly tanned, as if he spent a lot of time outdoors.

He wore a black training outfit that showed off his toned muscles and his sword was strapped to his back.

Overall, he exuded an air of confidence and power, making it clear that he was not someone to be taken lightly.

"Hey, Ken. Why don't we make bet about who get high score in dungeon?"

Ben said that arrogantly. Even moron could see that he was just here for trouble.

"Okay." However unexpectedly Ken accepted it.

"So, You accepted it, huh. Good for you."

After saying that words Ben left.

He was so happy that he even forgot to talk about what was wager in the bet. When Ben reached near his group, he remembered that he didn't talk what was wager of the bet.

As he felt embarrassed, he didn't go to Ken to set the wager.

Ben and Ken's conversation wasn't loud but as you can say this is fantasy world and everybody has superhuman body.

So everyone heard it.

A muscular guy turned his face towards Ken and started walking towards him.

As he approached Ken, his broad shoulders and imposing stature made him look like a street fighter ready to take on any challenger.

"Ken. Why did you accept it? You know he is just doing this for trouble." He said as he was concerned.

"It's okay. James. Even if I have refused it. He would just make bigger trouble." Ken said with smile like everything was under his control.

Yeah, As par the storyline of the game, Ken and James become friends here. Even if Ken is from common family and James is from B-class guild owner family, Andre Family. James is just muscle-head who only believes in power.

James was a tall and muscular man with bulging muscles that rippled beneath his tanned skin.

His striking orange hair was styled in a messy, unkempt manner that added to his rugged appearance.

He had a square jawline and a chiseled face with prominent cheekbones, giving him an above-average appearance.

However, despite his rough exterior, his deep-set eyes held a gentle expression, and his voice was surprisingly soft when he spoke to Ken.

The story of how Ken and James became friends is quite interesting.

It all began when James noticed that Ken had achieved the top rank among their peers.

However, James thought that Ken appeared to be weak since he himself was ranked seventh among the freshmen. James felt that he should challenge Ken to a duel to prove his own strength and power. He challenged Ken to a private spar.

Despite his initial confidence, James lost the fight against Ken. In many similar situations, the the person in James' would become a villain like Ben or Rain. However, James took a different approach and chose to befriend Ken instead.

Their friendship may have started in an unusual way, but it quickly grew into a strong bond.

As the storyline of the game progressed, Ben began to feel envious of Ken's achievements.

As the son of an S-ranker, Ben had always been talented and looked down upon those from less privileged backgrounds.

He was frustrated to see someone from a common family like Ken rise to the top of the rankings, make friends with everyone, and receive attention from females.

These things irritated him greatly and he began to cause trouble for Ken.

Soon the dungeon activities finally began, and each group set out on their adventure.

As they entered the virtual world they felt so surreal. Although some of the students didn't look surprise as they had already practiced in virtual dungeon in past.

Most of the high class family prefer to train their children in virtual reality. Even though it's not as efficient as real combat it's still better than being hurt in the real life battle.

Soon the dungeon activities ended.

As cliche as, the protagonist group managed to come in first place, followed by Ben's group in second.

Emma's group and Kaya's group ranked third and fourth, respectively.

Unfortunately, Martha's group ended up in last place, with Arya's group coming in second to last.

Martha's group was not very successful, as she had weaker members in her team and did not put in much effort. As a result, they ranked tenth. Still from her face it didn't look like she cared for rank.

Interestingly, there were some differences between the game and reality.

In the game, it was Rain who made a bet with Ken and lost, while Ben was portrayed as a third-rate villain who received a beating from Ken for bullying students from common families.

Despite these differences, Ken's popularity began to grow as more and more students started to pay attention to him.

Even though Rain's streaming activities were still more popular at the moment, students began discussing Ken and his achievements.

It was clear that Ken's success had not gone unnoticed, and many were curious to learn more about him.

Professor Kevin arrived to give some feedback and pointers to the students. He also announced that the groups would remain the same for the next set of activities.

This news was met with mixed reactions, as some students were happy with their group members while others were hoping for a change.

Sir John also offered some advice and praised some of the students for their hard work and dedication. The students listened intently, taking notes and asking questions when necessary.

As the session came to an end, the students started to disperse. Some were chatting excitedly about their upcoming dungeon activities, while others were discussing their plans for the weekend.

A few students lingered behind, hoping to speak with the professors one-on-one about their progress and any areas where they needed improvement. Ken was one them. Looking at the Ken, James also stayed behind to give him company.

Overall, it was a productive day for the students, and they were eager to continue their adventures in the game.

Meanwhile, on the Island, Rain was evaluating his progress.

He had spent over ten days exploring around 10% of the Island, encountering high ranking monsters along the way that sent chills down his spine. Although he had to avoid fighting them and run away, he was still happy with his progress, as he had managed to gain some points from his adventures.

He also gained some points as plot progress reached 1%.

Although it was only 1%, it still amounted to 100 points, which was a small but meaningful accomplishment.

Rain was also becoming stronger, and he still had the Growth Elixir in his possession, which he planned to use soon. However, he was equally excited about the fact that he was making some impact on the plot of the game. He had been gaining influence through his actions and was eager to see what new developments were in store for him.

To find out more, Rain turned to the forum of the Academy, hoping to catch some juicy news.