There was gasps amongst the students as Jake was the only person so far that had made Mr Rango to execute an attack in the form of a defense. It was a deflection act but undeniably an attacking strike.

"You did good kid, I'm impressed". Mr Rango said in a deep voice and a wide smile.

"Want to be my protégé?" He asked.

This resulted in more comments as teachers usually picked at most three protégé amongst each years, though not many were fond of it, but they only did so after the second test. And one had to pass the second test before been picked.

But here was a situation where the Warrior master was asking a student to be his protégé right before the second test. He would definitely be an idiot not to take it.

"I'm sorry master, but I can't accept it". He replied politely.

"Huh"

"What the fuck?".

"Is he an idiot?"

"Ahh, he's definitely an idiot".

The students were shocked and showed signs of irritation and disgust as a lot of them insulted him and also wondered if he had lost his