Previous Chapter Reminder = In the previous chapter, we saw that Manu successfully got admitted into Sun Academy. Teacher Kael convinced him to participate in the upcoming competition. Manu refused to join any club, and later he encountered an old opponent once again.
Now Next...
NARRATOR VOICE = Manu was sleeping peacefully in his room.
In his dream...
Manu = Why did you leave me behind? Why did you sacrifice yourself?
Beast Girl = My sacrifice was not meaningless. The upper-class people are responsible for my death. They have been doing this for many years.
NARRATOR VOICE = Manu suddenly woke up with a shocked expression. Sweat covered his face as if he had just stepped out of a shower. A cold breeze entered through the room's window, passing through the curtains and brushing against his ears and feet. Feeling uneasy, Manu quickly drank some water.
Manu = What kind of dream was that?
NARRATOR VOICE = Even after that strange dream, Manu eventually went back to sleep.
Morning...
NARRATOR VOICE = Manu got out of bed and walked toward the bathroom. Even while getting ready, he still felt an unusual sense of fear lingering in his mind. After freshening up, he headed toward his classroom.
Classroom...
Manu = Teacher Kael, I have a question.
Kael = Go ahead.
NARRATOR VOICE = The students in the classroom looked at Manu as if he were trash, but none of them dared to speak openly in front of the teacher. However, the moment Manu tried to ask his question, whispers began spreading throughout the classroom.
Gossips = Look at that trash. Does he even have the right to speak?
He shouldn't have been allowed into Sun Academy.
He's a stain on this academy.
His real place should be in a garbage dump.
Just sitting near him makes me feel sick.
Kael = Enough. Keep silent.
NARRATOR VOICE = The moment Kael spoke, the classroom fell into complete silence. It was so quiet that the voices of students training outside could be heard clearly.
Kael = Before anything else, I want to tell all of you something important.
NARRATOR VOICE = At that moment, the Falcon Team entered the classroom.
One member was a bulky warrior wearing silver and red armor. A scar stretched across his face, and a heavy shield rested in his hand.
Another member wore a white kimono with a yellow cloth belt. He carried a wooden staff topped with a sapphire-blue crystal.
Kael = Listen carefully.
For the upcoming competition, Manu will become the leader of Falcon Team.
This is my order.
Manu = Sir, I don't think I'm capable of holding such a position. I'm just a newbie. How can you trust me so quickly? I honestly don't understand.
Kael = The reason is simple.
Listen carefully.
I know you're one of the weakest students in this academy.
If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes, I would have failed you during the entrance test.
But I saw how you survived.
Despite your weakness, you passed through pure survival instinct and survival intelligence.
You even pushed a Serpent Academy spy to the edge of death.
Very few people can achieve something like that.
That's why I chose you.
Lyra = I agree with Teacher Kael.
NARRATOR VOICE = After the decision was made, the Falcon Team left the classroom.
The moment they stepped outside, arguments immediately broke out.
All Falcon Team Members = Captain, why are you letting that trash become our leader?
He won't even get us through the first round.
Lyra = You'll see soon enough.
Let's make a bet.
If he fails to clear the first round...
I'll marry that trash myself.
But if he manages to secure first place...
Then all of you will apologize to him.
All Falcon Team Members = Deal accepted.
Manu = Is there any profession or skill that allows someone to defeat opponents without personally fighting?
Kael = Yes.
Caster.
And Beast Tamer.
Manu = What's a Beast Tamer?
Kael = Good question.
A Beast Tamer forms contracts with beasts and tames them.
After that, the beasts fight on behalf of their master.
NARRATOR VOICE = The moment Manu heard that explanation, he immediately rushed out of the classroom.
However, while running through the corridor, he accidentally bumped into a person dressed entirely in black.
At that exact moment...
The mysterious figure released an overwhelming killing intent.
Coming Soon...
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AUTHOR NOTE
I'm sorry, family.
This chapter ended up being quite short.
This is only the first half of Chapter 9.
The second half will be uploaded next Tuesday.
My health hasn't been very good lately, and my doctor advised me to take some rest.
Don't worry.
The next chapter will definitely come.
Take care, family...