Chapter 83: The Opening of the Ranking Battle

On this day, the Nidlan Academy was bustling with people.

Luxury carriages arrived one after another at the academy entrance, with one prominent figure after another stepping out.

The entire academy was heavily guarded, with the imperial regular army surrounding the academy, on high alert, not even a fly could pass through.

Seeing the regular army coming and going around them, the students thought something major had happened, and the atmosphere of the academy, once filled with laughter, gradually became heavy.

“What’s going on? Could it be related to the disappearance of the candidate saintess last time?”

“I don’t know, but the academy’s classing battle is being held today, and important figures from within the empire will be coming.”

“I know about the academy classing battle, but why are all the big shots coming to watch?”

“Of course, geniuses from both inside and outside the empire are here. The academy classing battle is currently the only large-scale event that can showcase their strength. The famous knight orders of the empire will use the performance of the fourth-year students as one of the criteria for whether to recruit them, so all fourth-year students take it very seriously.”

“Moreover, this classing battle has many genius students that the empire has been paying attention to for a long time. The empire values their growth highly, and I heard that His Majesty the Emperor will also personally attend.”

A group of students whispered among themselves. During their conversation, a carriage more luxurious than the others drove into the academy, heading towards the principal’s office.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

“That’s the royal golden-winged star dragon flag. Could it be that His Majesty the Emperor really came?”

Seeing it in person was even more shocking than the rumors.

“What a pity, if I had known that His Majesty the Emperor was coming to watch, I would have applied for an adventure activity in advance.”

“Even if we participated, what difference would it make? With our strength, we might not even be selected, and even if we were, we would just be a supporting role.”

More and more students heard the news and walked towards the academy’s duel arena to witness this grand event.

At this time, Leo and the others had already entered the duel arena, which was already packed with people. Falling behind even slightly could mean getting separated from the group.

“Why is the academy classing battle being held in the duel arena?”

Leo looked at the audience seats around him, which reminded him of not-so-good memories.

“The audience seats are just the entrance; there are teleportation magic doors inside. The actual location of the classing battle is in the Nicklong Mountains outside the Holy City. Look, that’s the teleportation door.”

Nathan pointed to the four doors in the duel arena, standing upright like mirrors.

At this moment, a commotion arose nearby, and everyone’s gaze turned towards it.

A team of neatly arranged golden-armored warriors marched in unison, the sunlight reflecting off their armor, creating a dazzling brilliance.

Led by the crown prince Dante, the other members were strong figures classed high in the Empire’s Sun Team, and they were well-prepared.

“Your Highness, is it really okay for me to participate?”

Caroline cautiously surveyed the crowd around her; she stood out the most in the Yang Team, wearing a mage robe that made her feel out of place.

Dante replied, “There’s no need to doubt. Our team’s mage power is far inferior to the Holy Radiance Team; your strength is essential.”

“It’s the Sun Team! So cool!”

“Truly deserving of being the top-classed team; each member has an extraordinary aura.”

“This year, they will probably be first again.”

“Not necessarily; the Holy Radiance Team is very competitive.”

After the Yang Team, the Holy Radiance Team also made an appearance. As soon as the knights in the team showed up, the surrounding people thought the Holy Knights had arrived.

In addition to the knights, there was also a group of priests, led by Selena, walking in front.

“Selena, we are opponents this time.”

Dante brought the members of the Yang Team to Selena’s side.

She smiled slightly, “This time, we are determined to secure first place.”

“Just right, we think the same.”

Next came the Forest Team and the Flying Wings Team.

Although their entrance was not as sensational as the Sun and Holy Radiance Teams, it still attracted a lot of attention.

“By the way, aren’t there six official academy teams? Why are there only four?”

Leo thought he would see the other two official teams, but they did not appear.

Nathan explained, “Although the academy has six official teams, strictly speaking, there is only one. They are the academy’s enforcement team, missioned with investigating the accuracy of the missions provided to the academy by the Adventurers’ Guild and coordinating conflicts among adventurer teams. They usually don’t appear and won’t participate in the classing battle, but they are there as monitors to prevent unexpected situations. As for the other one, it’s a group of oddballs.”

Jin revealed a mysterious smile, “Senior Heles is the vice-captain of that group; didn’t expect that, did you?”

“I can probably guess what kind of team it is.” Leo immediately lost interest.

“What kind of team is it?” Michelle was very curious.

Heles said, “Actually, it’s nothing much. It’s a team formed by a group of unserious fourth-year students. I just didn’t expect so many people to join; their numbers exceed the total of all the other official teams combined. This team is called the Jack-of-all-trades, which means they do everything, quite unserious.”

“For example, they specialize in digging up gossip about other students and then selling it as information. They also take on missions between couples, investigating whether the subjects are cheating, and occasionally fabricating evidence to make hot couples break up. When I was young, I accidentally joined, and now I think it’s truly a lifelong shame.”

Heles covered her face, the key point being that she had even managed to become the vice-captain, and there was no way to deny it.

What a terrible team; no wonder Heles could become the vice-captain.

I really don’t understand how the Nidlan Academy could consider such a team as an official one.

Hearing this, Krista immediately distanced herself, covering her chest in panic, “Wha… What! You’re the vice-captain? You wouldn’t sell my information, would you? I’m so beautiful; there must be many lecherous men trying to find out my measurements. You wouldn’t tell them, would you?”

Heles showed a mischievous smile, stretching out her hands to grab and knead in the air, “Good idea! Why didn’t I think of that? Let me personally confirm how big your measurements are. After verification by me, the vice-captain, the credibility will be very high.”

“That’s harassment!”

Krista’s face turned pale, and she retreated in fear, surrounded by people; she couldn’t escape.

“Idiot!” Yuris said from the side.

Michelle watched the two of them playfully and covered her mouth, giggling, then looked down at herself, her face slightly flushed.

“Alright, stop messing around; the classing battle is about to start.”

Nathan stopped the two from fooling around.

At this moment, Selena brought the Holy Radiance Team to the side of the Crimson Flame Team, and the other teams consciously made way.

“Michelle, are you sure you don’t want to join our Holy Radiance Team? If you join us, our chances of securing first place will be even greater.”

“I want to participate with my team.” Michelle shook her head in refusal.

“That’s true; you have a great group of companions.”

Selena’s gaze focused on Leo.

“I’m looking forward to your performance; someone whom Michelle values so much, I hope you won’t disappoint me.”

“Actually, the saintess has overestimated me.”

Leo felt a bit helpless, suddenly catching a glimpse of Michelle looking at him with encouragement and expectation.

He felt a bit of a headache; just how much was he expected to achieve?

Compared to before, when he was timid, after obtaining the legendary weapon Asavah’s Sword, he felt more confident.

Following Michelle’s wishes, it wouldn’t be a problem to show a bit of strength.

After Selena left, Dante also brought people to the Crimson Flame Team.

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