"We have reached an agreement that we’ll follow your condition. We’ll offer all those resources to you for only a one year contract. However, I hope that you are able to prioritize our academy once the term is over."
Clovis thought for a moment and said, "I understand. Let’s do it that way. But you surely are going to do the same for my group, right?"
The principal was celebrating in his heart. The hardest part was convincing him, so the principal simply said, "Indeed. Judging from the strength they have shown so far, they’ll most likely reach a very high rank.
"That’s why we’ll offer a similar contract to them. I just hope that you will be able to help us persuade them to sign the contract."
"Alright." Clovis paused for a moment. "Do I need to shut them up?"
The principal was confused about who he was talking about, but there were some people that needed to be pushed away.
Without hesitation, the principal assured him, "Don’t worry. We will handle that matter and give them a proper warning."
"Alright then." Clovis nodded.
The principal extended his hand. "Welcome on board, Student Clovis. I’m looking forward to your future success."
Clovis shook his hand while saying, "Likewise."
As the principal said, the matter regarding other academies was his to handle.
Obviously, there were a lot of people sneaking around, trying to get into contact with Clovis.
But before Clovis even left the academy to return to his house, the academy had made a clear statement that Clovis was a part of the first academy and no one should touch him.
Those who wanted to approach him couldn’t help but clench their teeth as they realized that Clovis had decided to join the first academy.
They were blaming each other because they couldn’t find such a talent anywhere, especially those who thought about giving the contract only after the annual event. They could still defend themselves because Clovis hadn’t shown any result yet, but it wouldn’t be too long for the annual event.
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Of course, there was a lot of criticism from people, saying that the first academy forced Clovis to join the first academy permanently after seeing his true talent. If he didn’t show it, the first academy wouldn’t even bother to give that contract.
The principal knew it would happen, so he let it happen. Instead of fighting the rumor, the principal just received all of them head-on, fully knowing that the rumor would be shifted pretty soon.
Once Clovis received an excellent result in the annual competition or simply reached Tier 3.
That was why the principal dared to make such a gamble.
…
A few days later.
"Clovis. Is this really going to work? If we sign the contract, it means that we won’t be able to leave for three years, right?" Kanaria asked.
The others were also curious about the reason for Clovis to suddenly accept this contract.
Clovis simply said, "One year. The contract is only for one year."
"But it’s not like you’re going to leave just because the contract ends, right? While you can do that, it makes your image somewhat bad. No one is going to partner again with us if we have that kind of image." Kanaria explained.
"Indeed. However, you are missing a point. The reason for the one-year term is to see their sincerity. If they don’t even do anything for us after a year or two, there is no reason for us to be here any longer. Don’t forget that the academy wants us for a certain reason. Besides, in one year, I believe that everyone can get much stronger."
Erwin frowned. "If that’s the case, why do you suddenly want to join the first academy? Weren’t you the one against it the most?"
"Yeah, and I still hate it, but I have to admit that the academy is a shelter."
"A shelter?" Erwin fell into deep thought, not understanding his meaning.
"Yes. If there are organizations planning to kill me, the academy will be the ones taking care of it. In fact, they might not even realize those organizations and just think that some academies are trying to eliminate me."
Erwin was taken aback. On the one hand, Clovis acted like a jerk by exploiting the academy. On the other hand, it was actually a brilliant plan. They could gain some peace for a period of time because the academy was covering them.
The more they showed how strong they were compared to others, the more protective the academy would become.
This way, they didn’t have to worry about those organizations for at least a year.
"Waaf!" Reolf barked as if telling him that he would be there to protect him.
"Hahaha. Reolf… good boy!" Clovis chuckled as he rubbed him. "I’m sorry for making you stay here. We’ll be leaving very soon, so endure it a bit longer, alright?"
"Waaf!" Reolf nodded.
"I can understand why you want to join the academy right now, but this will probably create a conflict with other academies as well as other students, no?"
"It’s easier to handle an enemy that we already know than the unknown enemies who are lurking in the dark."
Kanaria sighed. "Alright. I’ll trust your decision."
"Anyway, even though we won’t be living any time soon, it’s not like we can’t do it under the guise of ’vacation.’" Clovis shrugged while glancing at Melody, as if implying that they could still leave this country for a bit to find his mother so that they could help her younger brother.
Melody sighed, knowing her weakness. It seemed that Clovis had put a proper thought before making the decision.
"Anyway, unlike in Axionia, there is no limitation for us to travel. We can go to a corner of the country without worrying that this city will fall." Clovis smiled.
"!!!" They almost forgot about this fact.
Before they could even say anything, Maya slammed open the door as she shouted from the entrance. "Guys. Where are you? Are you home now? I have brought the details regarding the annual event!"