2026-10-19 06:01:15"Include me in your little team too. Rey and I have unfinished business," Laena stepped between us.
"Ah, I also have questions I need to ask you. You've really started grasping the technique I showed you quite well," I said.
"Yes, I kept practicing continuously. I'll do my best to catch up to you."
This was my favorite thing about Laena. She never gave up; while some people would see someone stronger than them and give up without working, Laena only grew
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Headmaster Tairel asked Uravis and me to engage in a friendly sparring match. Actually, I was quite excited for this match; it would be the first time in years I would fight a true Phoenix again.Beatrix stepped in:"Headmaster Tairel, we need to return to the academy to submit our report, and Alex just fought an S+-rank monster, he needs rest."I replied:"It's fine, I've almost recovered.""Rey, no, you need to rest." Beatrix was worried about me, and seeing her like that somehow made me happy. I held Beatrix's hands."Nothing will happen to me, you don't need to worry this much."Beatrix still continued to worry about me."Don't worry, Beatrix, it's just a sparring match. There's no situation that requires them to push themselves this much," Headmaster Tairel said. Beatrix looked at him with an angry face."Rey, be careful," she said. I stroked Beatrix's head. Her face flushed red."Don't worry, what's the worst that could happen," I teased."Go and change your clothes, wear mana-r
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BEATRIX Alex was standing in front of me, still unconscious. I began crawling toward him. - "Alex..." I pulled his head out from where it was buried. There wasn't a single mark on his body, he was just dirty. I straightened his body, checking his breathing and heartbeat. - "His condition is good." I felt relieved and stroked his face. - "You're so cute even when you're sleeping." Just thinking about Alex made my heart beat fast. The facial expression I saw just a moment ago... - "Can a human really be like this?" I thought. Mana was slowly pulling back into his core. His stars began to glow. - "Wow..." I looked in awe at what I was seeing; his stars were glowing blue and white. - "So, these are the stars made of pure mana that Headmaster Tairel talked about." Headmaster Tairel had said this was impossible and told Alex he was one of a kind. When mana entered Alex's body, his body completely recovered. His breathing normalized, and his heart gradually settled into a r
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I couldn't believe my eyes; the entire area had converged into a single plant that transformed into a monstrous entity. It was a creature with massive, long claws, composed entirely of vines and trees. Its appearance resembled a Drake, with a waterfall flowing down its back. - "This is a Valley Omen!!" one of the students screamed. - "An S+-rank monster. I've seen it in books, but this is impossible. Wasn't this an A-rank dungeon?" The students began to panic. - "Beatrix, Raynor, get everyone out of here and don't even look back!" I shouted. I turned to the Valley Omen and smiled. - "Come on then." The Valley Omen roared, echoing across the entire area. Giant vines emerged from its body and began heading toward me. I dodged the vines, using the wind to steady myself in the air. The Valley Omen opened its giant mouth, and mists poured out. - "Alex, watch out, the mists are poisonous," Raynor sent a mental message. I used the wind to retreat backward; the students had already c
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Ever since Beatrix set me down, I hadn't been able to come to my senses; that scene kept popping into my mind, and my face was flushing red. Laena asked me with a worried tone if I was alright, and I answered defensively, confirming I was fine, while my eyes drifted involuntarily toward Beatrix. I caught her fleeting glance and immediately averted my face to the other side, pretending to be busy.Raynor burst into hysterical laughter inside my mind, mocking my condition and claiming my emotions had overflowed and were about to expose me, calling me a dragon who had lived two lives yet was flustered by a simple situation! I mentally fought back against his teasing, asserting that this had nothing to do with love, but failing to find a suitable argument to counter him, I put an end to his debate while cursing my luck for landing me in this position.We resumed our march toward the dungeon, and I found myself leaning on Laena for support. Raynor launched a new wave of mockery inside my m
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Beatrix and I headed toward the campsite; the others had already finished setting up their tents. Professor Brid asked if we had brought firewood, and I pulled it out from my dimension rune, assuring him it would be enough for tonight.I lit the fire, and Professor Brid prepared dinner for us. I complimented his skills, and he laughed softly, explaining that living alone forced him to become good at it. A student asked about tomorrow's plan, and the professor explained that we would explore an A-rank dungeon to gather medicinal herbs for our classes.Surprised, I asked if there was a dungeon nearby, and he confirmed it was an A-rank dungeon. In both my past and present lives, I had never stepped inside a dungeon, as my work was strictly protecting people as a mercenary.Laena expressed her lifelong dream of becoming an adventurer, but the professor warned that despite its romantic appeal, it was extremely dangerous. He was right; my interactions wi
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ALEXThe sunlight hit my face and forcefully woke me from my deep sleep. When I woke up, I looked around, but Riyoda had already awoken long ago, made his bed, and gone to class.ALEX (thinking)"Being exempt from classes is such a great feeling."I threw myself back onto the bed. A knock came at the door; I stood up and opened it. It was Beatrix.BEATRIX (smiling)"Good morning."ALEX"Good morning," I replied. "Did something happen?"Beatrix didn't normally come here unless there was a reason.BEATRIX"Yes, today as the Disciplinary Committee we're going into the dungeon with the students, so you need to get ready right away."Beatrix was trying to peek into my room with her eyes.ALEX"Would you like to come in?" I asked.BEATRIX"No, I'll wait for you here."I ignored Beatrix, grabbed her arm, and pulled her inside. Beatrix's face flushed red.BEATRIX (looking embarrassedly)"Why did you do that...?"ALEX"If you waited outside, people might think you're a creep."Beatrix looked i
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