Academy:
The supreme elder was in deep thinking when the duel was over. He has not made up his mind yet. If he chooses to kill Zack, then he will end up dead sooner or later.
If not, the mysterious person will ruin his academy. On top of it, his life is running out of time. Without the forbidden liquid, he can't prolong his life span.
What he didn't know was that someone else was observing him from the shadows. He is none other than Jonathan.
He did come earlier. When Zack's duel was going on. He started observing the Supreme Elder.
Right now, he confirmed the suspicion in his heart. The Supreme Elder was not right in his mind. If he wants he can directly kill this person.
But the problem is that Saw Scale Viper Academy would face danger if the news leaked. An academy can't survive without someone like him.
While he was observing, he saw the Supreme Elder speaking to someone on the call.
"Have you made up your mind?" The mysterious person asked again with a strange voice.
The Supreme Elder's expression darkened. He thought that the person would give him some time.
Then he took some breath before replying.
"Yes, I agree to your request."
"There is going to be a conference at the end of the year. Where all the academies will participate. That might be a good chance to kill that kid."
"But I won't directly do it. It will endanger my life," the old man added further.
This is the middle ground he can find. He can't kill that kid. Otherwise, his teacher would make sure he would die.
There was silence for a moment.
"Alright, I can wait for the year-end," The mysterious person said after ending the call.
The old man sighed in relief. Now he can get that forbidden liquid non-stop.
On the other hand, Jonathan frowned. He heard the conversation. Which made him ponder more.
Earlier, he thought about warning the Supreme Elder. He also had plans to take Zack from this place if the situation worsens.
But this conversation gave him some hope. If they are planning to harm Zack at the year-end conference.
Then he can find out the identity of the person behind the scenes in the meantime. When it happens he can solve the problem at once.
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From MC's perspective:
The online posts are filled with disappointment. Nobody thought my duel could end quickly.
Many of them had great expectations. But it can't be helped. I didn't want to expose my body strength.
After closing the online posts, I lay down on my bed. Not long after, I was disturbed by the notification sound.
Beep~
Hearing that I looked at the communication watch.
"Jonathan is calling me," I uttered in surprise. After attending the call, I heard he was waiting outside.
"Only Jonathan can come and go like this," A faint smile appeared on my face. Then I got up from the bed and walked to the door to open it.
Creak~
The door opened. And a middle-aged person walked inside.
After closing the door, I turned toward Jonathan and asked," What happened?"
I didn't notice it earlier. But Jonathan has a heavy expression on his face.
Then Jonathan asked me to sit down first.
Sitting on the sofa, I couldn't help but look at him.
"The supreme elder turned out to be a rotten apple," Jonathan said.
My heart set off storms. The one thing that I had hoped for earlier was a false alarm.
But right now, I couldn't help but feel nervous. The Supreme Elder indeed has some problems.
Thinking about Dean Rebecca's response lately. I couldn't guess more.
"Young Master"
"What are you thinking?" Jonathan asked.
Hearing that I started to tell him the events which have happened recently.
A few minutes later,
A look of understanding dawned on Jonathan's face. He didn't expect that old man to interfere in the academy's affairs already.
When it comes to Azure City. He looked into Zack's eyes. He decided to tell him the news.
"Young master Zack"
"The Azure City was not safe anymore. You should ask your friend's family to leave that place immediately," Jonathan said.
My expression changes drastically. Michael and Laverne both are there with their family.
I'm not worried about Michael. But Laverne should leave that place. But what is going on? I thought it was a normal internal struggle in this city.
But who could make things worse? That city was basically under the Academy's jurisdiction.
Then I raised my head and looked at Jonathan. He seems to be hiding something. Things are not that sample.
How come the supreme elder of the academy became so evil?
"Jonathan, can you tell me"
"What's happening?" I asked.
Jonathan sighed inwardly. He saw that the situation was causing pressure on the Young Master.
Then he thought again. It's good to remind Zack about the danger. Who knows the supreme elder might change his mind.
He may start scheming against Zack before the year-end conference.
Then he started explaining the events starting from Jonathan's submission to the Giant Tower Headmaster's schemes.
More importantly the unknown powerhouse behind the scenes.
A few minutes later,
I kept my face straight but my heart was not calm. "Someone from the inner post is causing problems here," I muttered in my heart.
This is something beyond the hands of the academy. No one can fight against the warriors from the inner post.
"Young master Zack"
"If you want you can come with me now. Master won't blame you," Jonathan said.
Hearing that I shook my head.
"I had promised the dean to perform well in the year-end conference. She had already told me that the year-end conference ranking was important to the academy."
"Otherwise, they can't get needed resources," I replied.
Jonathan didn't force it. He understands the situation.
"Alright, but I don't know what master will decide. If he wants you to come back, then you will have no choice," Jonathan said.
A bitter smile appeared on my face. To be honest, I want to go to the inner post with him. But right now, there are a lot of things that need to be resolved.
Laverne's problem must be solved as soon as possible. Then I have to make my essence to reach the Super Elite.
On the other hand, Jonathan thought about something before taking out the old wooden box from his storage ring.
Seeing the wooden box, I returned to reality.
"What is this?" I asked.
"Well, this is something. I got it recently. The box is not important. But inside there is an item. Which can save your life from the Supreme Elder," Jonathan said.
Gasp~
I sucked a cold breath of air.
"The item has the attack power of a general. If anyone opens the box, then they will be hit by the full-blown power of a commander," Jonathan added further.
But my heart was full of raging storms. I guess the Supreme Elder has a similar power.
"Jonathan, what is the strength of the Supreme Elder?" I asked.
"He is an Early Stage Commander. But he has long since exhausted his potential. On top of that, he is aging rapidly."
"If not for consuming banned items, he would have died by now," Jonathan answered.
Hearing that hanging stone disappeared from my heart.
"Young master, don't worry."
"The attack power stored in the item is not ordinary. It can easily kill the Supreme Elder. But I hope you won't use it," Jonathan advised.
Hearing that I nodded at him. If the Supreme Elder was gone, then the academy would follow in his footsteps sooner or later.
"Alright, I'm leaving then. If you want anything, you can ask Carlos Kent," Saying that, Jonathan stood up.
He wants to resume his mission as soon as possible. He was glad that he came to verify the truth.
Once he leaves the Academy space, he will inform the master.
On the other hand, I placed the wooden box carefully inside my storage ring. Jonathan left the place.
Then I fell into deep thinking again. Suddenly, I realized something and started to change my clothes.
I should ask the dean to shift Laverne's family. They can't stay in this place anymore. The Azure City had become part of someone's plan.
Warriors can't fight against that person. So Laverne's family should leave that place.
And I didn't expect Michael's father to collude with the warrior from the inner post. This is getting dangerous. After getting ready and changing back to the academy uniform.
I left the dorm building and started walking towards the office building.
On the way, I came across other faction warriors. Ignoring them, I continued walking.
Soon, I reached the office building. Then I walked upstairs. Shortly after, I arrived at the dean's cabin.
Creak~
The door opened as usual. Seeing that, I walked into the room.
Dean Rebecca is sitting behind her desk.
Before she could speak, I took the seat opposite to her.
On the other hand, Rebecca frowned upon seeing the heavy expression on Zack's face.