As the students were immersed in their conversations, they suddenly fell silent as the door to the classroom creaked open.
All eyes turned towards the entrance, as Professor Kevin strode in with a confident gait, his piercing gaze scanning the room as he took in the sight of his students.
"Good morning, everyone," Kevin said, his voice firm and clear, filling the room.
"Good morning, Professor Kevin!" the students replied in unison, eager for the day's class.
"I hope you're all ready for some intense combat practice today. We have a lot to cover, and I expect nothing but your best effort," Kevin said clearly, his eyes scanning the room.
The students nodded, some with excitement and some with a bit of trepidation, knowing that the class would be challenging.
"Let's go, it's time for class. Follow me," Kevin commanded, leading the way to the training area.
Soon, they entered a vast space with various training equipment and obstacles, perfect for combat practice. Kevin walked to the center of the area, where all the students could see him clearly.
"So now, after observing your performance in the VR dungeon, I have noticed something. Most of you have too poor stamina, especially mages and some special individuals. A good warrior or mage needs a good body. So, from now on, you all have to do physical training every day," Kevin explained, his eyes sweeping across the students.
The students' faces fell, realizing that the training would be more intense than they had initially thought. Kevin continued, "And here is a mana-restriction bracelet. You all have to wear it. You can't use mana to enforce your body."
He distributed the bracelets to every student, and some of them looked pale and nervous, except for a few who seemed to be taking it all in stride.
"Now, first we will start with running. Let's begin," Kevin said, and the students started running, sweat already pouring down their faces.
After an hour, most of the mages were on the floor, exhausted. Only a few students were still running, including Ken, James and a particular girl.
"Okay. Stop," Kevin called out, and they all stopped running, gasping for air.
"Let's meet tomorrow, here," Kevin said, before leaving the training area.
"Ken, you sure have good stamina," James commented, impressed by his friend's performance.
"Huff...hah...huff...you...too," Ken replied, barely able to catch his breath.
Amy, a muscular girl with short dark red hair, came over to them, complimenting Ken on his stamina.
"Although you look like weakling however you sure have good stamina." Amy said.
Amy was a striking girl with short, fiery red hair that framed her sharp features. Her body was a testament to her athletic prowess, with toned muscles and curves that made even the boys feel a bit envious.
Her C-D sized chest added to her already stunning figure, making her the epitome of an athletic beauty.
Her face was angular and defined, with piercing green eyes that seemed to hold a spark of mischief.
Her full lips were usually curved up in a friendly smile, making her even more approachable.
After complimenting Ken, She left to help another student who had fallen to the ground.
As the students left the training area, some were whispering about the tough training they had just experienced. Ben, in particular, stared fiercely at Ken, feeling envious of his performance and how he was praised by a beauty.
And about merchandise, thanks about giving that idea, too. I kinda forgot that. Now I will launch it soon. You don't have to worry about it, I will not give you a single coin from the sellings."
After reading the email, Lily clenched her small fists in frustration. The tension in her body was palpable as she tried to control her emotions.
In that moment, the lollipop in her mouth broke under the pressure of her teeth.
*CRACK*
"This guy is openly mocking me. I will show you what I can do. I will destroy...."
Just when Lily was thinking about how to destroy Rain. Another email came.
"Hey. You wanna destroy me.
However can you even find me?
Do you even know where I am?
And children should not think about things like violence. They should eat lollipop and play in park. So they can grow properly."
This time, all hell break loose.
"YOU BASTARD!! HOW DARE YOU MAKE FUN OF MEEE!!" She roared in anger. Just when she was going to block Rain, another email come.
Although she was angry she still read it.
"Don't be angry. Let me give you something. How about 80/20 profit from sales? Feel honoured."
Lily was now having hard time to control her anger. 'Feel honoured' sounded like he was taking her as a peasant.
"Don't be angry like child. How about 55/45 ratio. 55% mine and rest is yours. But you have to manage everything and thanks for agreeing. Bye Bee."
After reading this, Lily somewhat gained her rationality.
"This is good offer. Okay I will agree with this." She sent reply to the email.
"Just you wait. When I meet you in future I will crush you." She mumbled.
"And what is Bye Bee? Is this the new trend?" She started searching about the term.
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[Rain's POV]
"It would have been great If I could see her expression." Rain chuckled.
"Still it's good opportunity for me to make some money.
Although Lily is like money grubber but she is still Future Merchant Queen. With her expertise I will make more money." Rain was expecting good amount of money.
He thought that with the money he will earn, he can get more system points and get stronger faster.