The principal widened his eyes in shock after looking at Clovis’ file again. "Evolution rate is only 40%? Is he serious? Is his evolution rate getting changed as well? The data is nerfed so that he doesn’t bring suspicion? No way, if that’s the case, he should have stayed quiet."
"…" The principal tried to look at it a bit more and found something even more shocking. It was when the police officers tried to stop Clovis because he had broken the laws by becoming an explorer with only a 15% evolution rate.
"Is he actually not hiding his high evolution rate but the other way around? His evolution rate is so low that it will hinder him if it’s known.
"A Tier 9 can do something like this, but how in the world is he able to reach Tier 2 even though he is only 16 years old, especially with that low evolution rate?" The principal’s expression turned grim.
The more he looked into Clovis, the more mysterious he became. What would happen if the world knew that a peerless talent who managed to fight a person three tiers above him was actually a less talented person who wasn’t supposed to become an explorer?
The entire world would be frenzied.
If he was insane, he could actually spread this news. Some wouldn’t believe it, but some would look further.
However, Clovis had taken this into account by expressing his willingness to be affiliated with the academy for a price.
They gave resources and facilities to Clovis, while the latter boosted their reputation. There was a high chance that Clovis would do something for the academy in the future if he felt indebted to them.
That was why the principal realized what he should do.
"To think that Hana Skylark is not exaggerating even a little bit." The principal sighed.
…
A few hours ago.
When he was about to leave his room, he saw Hana coming toward his room.
"Well, well, well. Principal. I wonder where you’re planning to go. I’ve heard that you have investigated his background." Hana smiled like a sly fox.
"Hana Skylark…" The principal frowned. "What do you want?"
"I just want to talk to you for a second. You need to know several things before going to Clovis."
"What are you planning? Someone like you will definitely try to—"
Before he finished, Hana raised her voice. "Yeah, yeah. Just smear my name or whatever if that makes you satisfied. Just hear me a bit… I don’t want to die yet."
"…" The principal didn’t expect Hana would choose the word ’die’ to describe her situation.
After some consideration, he decided to talk with Hana.
"So?"
Hana raised four fingers. "All I want to tell you are four things. First of all, there will be a lot of parties bothering him, especially those who want to recruit or destroy him."
"You’re planning to use my academy as the shield?"
"It’s a win-win situation. If he ever graduates from this academy, he will probably stay long in this country."
The principal frowned. "Suppose I accept…"
Hana sighed. "Let’s not play with our words for today. I have seen his talent, especially his backer. Mess with him, not only the academy, but the country will be in trouble."
The principal fell silent for a moment and calmed down his heart. He had a prejudice against Hana because of her sly personality, but it seemed that she wanted to discuss a serious matter.
"Alright. Continue." The principal nodded.
"I’m sure you have seen potential after that fight, right?"
"What potential are you talking about?"
"Don’t play dumb. If we are talking about potential, there is only one kind of potential that separates us from the true geniuses of the world."
"!!!" The principal trembled. He wasn’t sure about it, but it was true that everything could be explained by this single thing. If Clovis had a unique ability, no one in the country could rival their reputation. After all, they managed to produce a Tier 9. It was still in the future, but with Clovis’ growth, he might be able to become the youngest Tier 9 in history, surpassing Mara Leverstrike.
The principal thought for a moment and crossed his arms. "How long have you known him?"
"Several months. You can guess the reason why I developed a relationship with him." Hana raised three fingers. "The third thing is that… He doesn’t like to live inside a cage."
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The principal closed his eyes, understanding Hana’s words. The cage she was talking about was this academy. If he wanted to get Clovis, he had to pay attention to this freedom.
"Last but not least, I just want to let him have some fun. Even if I don’t do anything, he is bound to rise to the top. Instead of a full scholarship or something, I believe that an equal standing will entice him more."
"!!!" The last information was actually the most important. If all this information was true, Hana had just given him the sure way to invite Clovis. It would be quite annoying, but if he wanted him, he had no choice but to give an offer that fit those conditions.
The principal asked, "What are you trying to do, Hana Skylark?"
"I don’t plan to do anything. I’m just a businessman. If there is a profit, I come. If there is a problem, I solve it. Everything is for the sake of my business." Hana shrugged.
The principal sighed. "Fine. Let’s just say that I trust you in this instance."
Hana nodded. "In that case, I hope that those academies know what is best for them. I don’t plan to become another laughing stock like Axionia." She stood up and took her leave.
When he recalled the conversation, the principal let out a long sigh. "To think that there is such a monstrous young man in this world… No, I guess those who have the ability to reach Tier 9 are simply built differently. If that’s the case, I don’t have any other choice."