(From MC's perspective)
Little Star Gate High School,
The ongoing duel made everyone excited. Especially after seeing Judy's power, no one doubted her credibility. She might be stronger than Eric Marsh.
"Glass Physique, uh" A quick glint flashed in my eyes. To think her small fist can remain unscathed after the attack, it's amazing. What is more amazing is that? She didn't even use her spell to defend.
On the other hand, Matt Ryan used his spell. Which tells me how strong She is.
Then I continued to observe the duel.
Time passed,
Judy Owens used the same tactic again to defend herself. It may seem confusing but as time went on everyone came to realize that the opponent Matt Ryan is slowly starting to lose himself.
Eventually, he ran out of mana and admitted defeat.
When the announcement was made the crowd broke out in loud cheers.
I'm also convinced after looking at her status.
Then the following match-up was announced. Hereafter, it's going to be a proper A-rank division duel. The appearance of Eric Marsh and Judy Owens stole away everyone's limelight.
But I feel this will change in a few minutes.
Inside the new room,
Chairman Benjamin was shocked by Judy Owens' performance. From beginning to end, she didn't even use her spell. Then he realized that she was a former Class A3 student.
So it is normal for her to defeat other weaker students.
After praising Chester Nixon one more time, he continued to watch the duel.
...
While rank division duels were happening. At this time in some other place. An important meeting is going on.
Red City Branch-Dark League,
Inside the underground chamber, people were discussing an important event.
Eight people have seated circularly for a round table discussion at this time and few were present in the real body while the rest of them showed their projection bodies.
A dark projection showed in the place of the head seat. Everyone knew it was the projection of the head of their city branch.
"Cough"
A coughing sound came from the dark projection.
After hearing that, everyone became tense. The meeting won't be held unless there is something important.
So other members don't know what is going to happen.
The dark protection observed the reaction of everyone. His appearance was shielded. If one looks from the outside, one can only see black fog covering his body.
This was also one of the reasons which made everyone terrified.
The dark projection is satisfied by everyone's reaction. Then he said, "There is an important task that was given to us by the headquarters."
When he said that everyone sucked a cold breath.
"Headquarters?" The hunchbacked old man exclaimed in surprise. Right now, they have no choice other than to accept and complete the task.
There is no place for rejection. If they do, everyone will be killed in no time. The hunchbacked old man broke out in cold sweat. Why is this happening?
The headquarters only deals with stuff related to advanced-rank wizards. So what is a little barren place has to attract the giant's attention.
While everyone is confused, the dark project is already seen through their details.
He commented, "I know some of you were confused. But after hearing the task you will understand."
Everyone perked up their ears after hearing that. Even the hunchbacked old man mustered up his courage to listen.
The dark projection said, "The headquarters wants Vincent Carey dead"
"Who is Vincent Carey?" The hunchbacked old man asked back.
Not only he but other members were also clueless.
"Is there any Level-6 wizard in our country?" Black-clothed women inquired. Her black mage robe perfectly hides her curvy figure.
But no one dares to look at her unless someone wishes to die. She glanced at the dark projection for an answer.
She assumed since the task was given by headquarters. It must be related to advanced-rank wizards. But as far as she knows no powerful wizards go by that name.
7 members began to chat among themselves.
"Silence," the dark projection uttered.
The next moment, the atmosphere became pin-drop silence. The hunchbacked old man lowered his head in fear. Others also closed their mouths.
No one raised their voice. Everyone turned towards the dark projection.
"Cough" "Cough"
"First let me explain the task"
"There is a wizard student studying in Little Star Gate High School. His name is Vincent Carey. Level-1 Sub-taboo gravity wizard."
When he said that everyone widened their eyes in surprise.
"Sub-taboo magic," the black-clothed woman touched her lips. She can't wait to taste the blood of a young sub-taboo wizard.
"What school student?" The hunchbacked old man exclaimed in disbelief. Because he felt he heard it wrong.
The dark projection added further, "Yes, the target is this school student. And the headquarters want him dead at any cost."
The black-clothed women's eyes gleamed with a twinkle. She felt there was something amiss. Any ordinary level-1 rank wizard can kill this student.
So what is the purpose of their gathering? Before she could ask anything.
The hunchbacked old man opened his mouth, "We can send our subordinates to kill him. Is there any need to convey such a high-level meeting?"
His voice contained a tinge of displeasure. He felt this was a little too much.
But the next second his heart skipped a beat. Because he felt an extremely cold gaze from the dark projection. How is this possible? Is it just a projection of a person?
How can I feel threatened by that? The hunchbacked old man's heart was set on storms. In fear, he dared not to be again.
He knows the projection is the head of the branch. The head can make him disappear in a cond. So he decided not to say anything.
Seeing him shudder in fear, the other members stopped making any comments. Even the black-clothed women waited patiently to listen.
The dark projection finally became impatient. He doesn't want to disclose the background of the kid. If the yellow river academy finds out then it will become too troublesome to deal with. with
"Alright, who is willing to take this task?" After saying that he looked at everyone. He wants to see who is ready to accept the task.
The black-clothed woman hesitated. She wants to taste the blood but that doesn't mean that she is ready to accept the task without knowing the details.
On the other hand, all the members were also of two minds about it. There is not much detail revealed by the head except the target. Which is very bothersome to them.
The hunchbacked old man began to calculate. He already made a bad impression. This is a good opportunity to redeem himself. On top of it, there will be good rewards after the completion of the mission.
He immediately raised his hand and said, "Head, I will accept the task."
When the hunchbacked old man said that, everyone looked at him with envy. Though the task details were not clear. But if the old man can finish the task, then he will be rewarded with riches.
The black-clothed women frowned. But she didn't stop the old man. Since her instinct felt something wrong. Then she won't do it against her will.
The dark projection remained silent. He didn't expect this person to stand up. Others are showing some caution. But this man was ready to accept the task.
The dark projection doesn't know whether he can complete it or not. Then he quickly retracted his thoughts and said, "Alright, This task will be given to you. If you complete the task successfully, then you will be rewarded with one rank 6 resource."
Gasp
Everyone gasped in disbelief.
"What rank 6 resources?" Some of the members were stunned in disbelief. It is an ordinary task to assassinate a level-1 school kid.
Anyone can do it, but the headquarters is awarding rank 6 resources for that. What is going on?
Even the black-clothed woman is amazed. Her heart starts to beat faster. "Damn, rank 6 resources?" She won't know what to say for a moment.
Above rank 4 it's very hard to collect resources independently unless you are part of a force. Now, their organization is awarding rank 6 resources just like that. Even if it's a rank 6 resource, it's comparable to a hundred rank 5 resources.
"Vincent Carey, uh. What is the background of the kid?" She said in her heart that she has a feeling that the kid named Vincent is not ordinary.
Then she looked at the hunchbacked old man. She has a feeling that the hunchbacked old man will face huge trouble.
After discussing some other topics, the meeting ended. The dark projection disappeared immediately. Others who attended the meeting through projection also disappeared.
The remaining members walked out of the underground chamber.
The hunchbacked old man saw the black-clothed woman. "He...He...He..., spider girl. This time you failed to accept the task. Don't worry, If I find another rank 6 resource, I'll exchange it with you."
Hearing that, a cold glint flashed in black-clothed women's eyes.
"Harumph," After giving a cold snort, she disappears from the spot.
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