Mu Ryan’s clarification gave Leo a lot to think about, especially with regards to his memory loss.
The librarian had told him a couple days ago that they had 2-3 students every year that walked into the academy with issues of memory loss, meaning that this had to be a common occurrence.
And between that scrawny kid that was beat up by Su Yang, Mu Ryan and himself, there were three students who suffered with memory loss this year as well.
In Leo’s understanding, if this was such a common occurrence every year, then it would not be too bad if details about his memory loss were eventually leaked, however, not wanting to risk it, he still wanted to protect the secret as close to his chest as possible for now.
"I see…." Leo replied in a heavy voice, as he swallowed a mouthful of food, before opening a stamina regeneration potion and taking a sip.
"If all of us are from the Mu Clan, then why do you think Mu Shen was allowed to come to the academy with his memories intact? While you were allowed to keep your name, and I was assigned a fake name?" Leo asked, probing for more information from Mu Ryan, as he wanted to understand her take on the world.
"To be honest big brother, I’m not too sure, but in my limited understanding of the Mu Clan, the upbringing of clan talents is not decided by the birth parents but the council of elders," Mu Ryan began, as she explained the topic to Leo with a passion.
"They say that when a child comes of age, the elders sit and decide the best route for their growth, and based on the child’s personality and other factors, it’s decided as to how they are to be exposed to the world," Mu Ryan said, as she presented Leo with a very interesting theory.
"If they are disciplined and their personality is deemed to be regal and fitting of the clan name, they don’t undergo a wiping of their memories.
So my assumption is that brother Mu Shen fits that criteria.
He keeps to himself, he doesn’t partake in bullying others and is a great talent.
Definitely worthy of bearing the clan name" Mu Ryan explained, as she nodded her head in satisfaction.
"In contrast, even though I don’t have my memories, I know for a fact that I’m a problem child.
I have an eccentric personality and my range of emotions are wild.
I can go from being really sad to really happy in a matter of moments, so it’s probably not a good look for the clan if I behave that way in the outer world.
My assumption is that they decided I needed a fresh start to perhaps work on some of my flaws, which is probably why I woke up with a list of weaknesses to work on also imprinted in my brain" Mu Ryan said, as she tapped towards her forehead in glee.
"Finally, I think you’re the worst of the bunch.
You must have hit the jackpot of having a personality so rotten that the elders hate you, and a talent so grand that they can’t deny you, that they have sent you out into the world without your memories and your real name.
They will most likely accept you back into the clan if you make a proper warrior of yourself and bring the clan honor.
However, if you accidentally get crippled or die, or if you don’t live up to your potential, they will probably disown you, since they don’t want problem kids like you in the clan" Mu Ryan said, as she gave Leo a friendly thumbs up. However, Leo did not find this explanation funny at all.
"So if I don’t live up to my talents, the clan will most certainly disown me and force me to live out the rest of my days alone. Is that what you’re saying?" Leo asked, as My Ryan vehemently nodded.
"If you don’t live up to your talents the clan will disown you yes.
Also, I’ll go hug the thighs of my brother Mu Shen, because I don’t want to be associated with a loser.
So I will abandon you too—" Mu Ryan said, as Leo felt his left eye flicker in anger at her words.
He had never even willingly accepted her company in the first place, however, she was already threatening to leave him if he did not shine.
’What a cartoon character–’ Leo concluded, as he let out a deep sigh and returned his focus to his food.
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(2 hours later, Lecture Hall A-2)
Leo arrived at the next class about 20 minutes before the lecture was scheduled to begin.
He chose an empty seat in the third row to be seated, so that he did not show-up at the very front of the class, but was not mixed with the backbenchers either.
It was the perfect sweet spot that would allow him to study anonymously, as he felt quite excited for the upcoming class, ’General Magic Theory’ which was purely a theoretical subject.
Beside him, sat Mu Ryan, who unlike him could not sit still at all.
She had to fidget about constantly, whether it was to raise the height of her seat, arrange her note taking supplies, or just spin around for fun to kill time.
In a way, Leo did not mind her childish behaviour as he found himself capable of turning a blind eye to it.
However, on another note he felt worried for the woman, as he could not imagine any circumstance where such a restless individual could turn out to be a good Assassin, when assassination was a primarily stealth related profession.
"In so early? Skyshard? Don’t tell me you have that Dork Gene in you—" A male voice mocked him, as Leo turned to see Su Yang entering the room.
Unlike him, he walked straight to the last row of the class, where he slouched until his head was barely above the table.
"Theoretical classes bore me, I reserve my enthusiasm for the battlefield," He declared loudly, even though nobody was paying attention to him in particular.
’Guess he’s just a weirdo–’ Leo thought, as he ignored him, and patiently waited for the class to begin.
********
A little while later, the class completely filled up, as Professor David walked into the room with an air of authority about himself.
This seemed to be a common feature amongst all professors in the university, as they all seemed to exude an aura of strength and authority.
After walking in, he took a quick glance at his watch, and on the exact stroke of 2:30 pm, broke off a piece of chalk and began writing on the blackboard behind him.
*Tap*
*Tap*
*SCREECH*
*Tap*
’What Is Mana?’ He wrote, before turning, as just as he was about to speak, a student came running into the class.
*BOOM*
With a casual flick of his wrist, Professor David flung the kid who came in late, with as much speed as he came in, as the poor student found himself slipping on the hard floor as he hit the passageway railing.
"You’re late and hence you’re not welcome in my class.
Try to enter without permission again, and I promise I will break your bones." David said in a cold, ruthless voice, as the poor student who dared walk in late, ran away from the professor’s sight in fear, not daring to linger before him any longer.