2026-06-08 15:03:24With a calm flick of his sleeve, Dorian glanced at Elder Harwick and said coolly, "Oh, go ahead and expel me if you want. Either way, I'm taking today's entrance exam."
Without another word, he brushed past Elder Harwick and strode into Duskfall Academy.
"Damn it! You'd rather take the hard way than the easy one — ungrateful bastard!"
Watching Dorian's defiant figure disappear into the academy, Elder Harwick clenched his fists, his face darkening with rage.
Then, he quickly followed after him.
......
The Martial Hall — Duskfall Academy
This was where Duskfall Academy held its entrance exams.
The dean and vice deans of Duskfall Academy were all present, standing respectfully alongside over thirty stern-faced martial academy representatives from across the kingdom, each exuding formidable auras.
Every single one of the thirty-two martial academies in the Ironveil Kingdom had sent their enrollment officers.
Hundreds of third-year students stood in orderly rows across the vast hall, awaiting their turn for evaluation. The massive space was eerily quiet, save for the examiner's voice announcing the results.
"Strength 630 pounds, speed 11.1 m/s, reaction speed average, total score: 73!"
"Strength 710 pounds, speed 12.2 m/s, reaction speed average, total score: 79!"
"Strength 660 pounds, speed 11.8 m/s, reaction speed above average, total score: 77!"
"..."
The examiner, an instructor from Duskfall Academy, called out each student's performance in a steady monotone.
On the elevated platform, the martial academy representatives remained stone-faced, showing no reaction whatsoever. Meanwhile, Dean Aldren and the vice deans wore strained smiles, not daring to speak too much.
Though these enrollment officers held relatively low ranks within their respective martial academies, their status far surpassed that of mere academy deans.
And that wasn't all —
The weakest martial academy's admissions officer already surpassed Four-Star level!
Meanwhile, the strongest fighters in Duskfall Academy barely reached the peak of Three-Star.
The gap was staggering.
"Warren Cole — strength 1,020 pounds, speed 14.7 m/s, high-tier reflexes — comprehensive score: 91 points!"
Suddenly!
The examiner's voice boomed across the testing grounds once more.
Hiss—!
Gasps of shock rippled through the crowd at the announcement.
"Warren Cole is absolutely phenomenal! Every metric is off the charts!"
"No kidding! He's the crown jewel of our academy's third-year class — a genius martial artist at late Two-Star level. These results are exactly what you'd expect!"
"Scoring over 90? Unreal! Rumor has it you could count the number of students in Duskfall Academy's history who've broken 85 on one hand!"
"Insanely strong. No way we can compete with a prodigy like that. No way!"
Murmurs rippled through the crowd.
Up on the high platform, the stone-faced recruitment officers from various martial academies finally showed signs of softening. A few even cracked faint smiles.
"Not bad at all."
"Decent. A minor prodigy, I'd say. Probably late Two-Star level."
"Eighteen years old and already at late Two-Star? Impressive."
Hearing the recruiters' remarks, Dean Aldren and the vice deans beamed with pride, their wrinkled faces lighting up like sunflowers in full bloom.
Of course they were thrilled — Warren was their third-year star. Having him earn the recruiters' approval was a massive win for the academy's reputation.
And then —
They caught the slightest nod from the recruitment officer of Stormcrest Martial Academy, the most prestigious martial academy in the Ironveil Kingdom.
At that, the two elders' faces practically burst into radiant, crinkled blossoms of delight.
The assessment continued.
Over there, Warren strode back to the ranks amidst a sea of admiring and envious gazes, the corners of his lips curled in a self-satisfied smirk.
"Warren, you're amazing," cooed a heavily made-up girl with a fox-like allure, batting her eyelashes at him flirtatiously from the crowd.
A flash of desire flickered in Warren's eyes before he leaned in close, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. "Lyra, graduation's just around the corner. You know I'm the best man for you, right? Stick with me, and I'll make sure you're well taken care of."
"Mmm, Warren, you're so strong — how could I not like you?" she purred, her voice dripping with honeyed sweetness.
"Good. Then —"
Warren's blood burned with anticipation. He was about to seize the moment and set a date to finally claim this vixen when —
Suddenly.
A lone figure stepped slowly through the entrance of the Martial Hall.
"Dorian Ash?!"
At the sight of the newcomer, Warren's face darkened instantly. Beside him, Lyra Ashton's seductive smile vanished, her delicate features twisting into a scowl as she clenched her jaw, glaring at the intruder.
"Huh?"
"Dorian Ash?"
At that moment, not just Warren and Lyra, but everyone in the hall noticed Dorian walking calmly through the entrance, hands clasked behind his back.
A brief silence fell over the crowd.
They seemed genuinely surprised.
"Dorian, what are you doing here?"
As Dorian approached, the nearest male student blurted out in disbelief.
Clearly, they had all heard the rumors.
Those with abysmal skills — those who stood no chance of entering a martial academy — had supposedly been advised by instructors to take a temporary leave and skip the assessment.
Given Dorian's reputation as the weakest in his year, his presence here was nothing short of baffling.
"Why shouldn't I be here?"
Dorian remained unfazed, his hands clasped behind his back as he replied coolly, "I'm here to take the assessment."
Pfft —
The moment the words left his mouth, laughter erupted around him.
"HAHAHA! Dorian — no, Dorian the Useless — you actually came for the assessment?"
"This fool can't even lift 500 pounds! Don't embarrass yourself up there!"
"Are you kidding me? Dead last every single year, and now you think you can get into a martial academy? Keep dreaming!"
The crowd erupted into raucous laughter, the noise exploding like a boiling pot.
"Silence! What's all this commotion?!"
On the high platform, Dean Aldren bellowed furiously, his face dark as a thundercloud.
Damn it all!
Couldn't they see the esteemed officials from the martial academies were present? Such disorderly conduct was utterly disgraceful!
The instant the dean's roar echoed across the grounds, the crowd fell into hushed stillness.
Just then, Dean Aldren's sharp eyes caught sight of Dorian, who had been about to merge into the queue. His brows knitted together in an instant scowl as he barked,
"Dorian Ash! What do you think you're doing?"
Dorian paused mid-step, lifting his gaze calmly toward the platform. A faint smile played on his lips as he replied, "What does it look like, Dean? I'm here to take the examination."
"You? Taking the examination?!"
Dean Aldren's expression darkened further. At that moment, his peripheral vision caught Elder Harwick scurrying in from outside the Martial Hall. A quick, meaningful glance passed between them.
Elder Harwick shook his head grimly, his face stormy.
In that instant —
Understanding dawned on the dean.
Damn it!
This bastard just doesn't know when to quit!
"What's the matter, Dean Aldren?" A nearby martial academy official frowned and asked, "Is this student here for the assessment? If so, hurry up and have him join the line. We don't have time to waste!"
The chief admissions officer of Stormcrest Martial Academy, seated at the head of the group, remained silent but shot Dean Aldren a cold glare.
Dean Aldren stiffened instinctively and quickly replied, "Honored officials, no — this student has already been expelled!"
"Oh? Expelled?"
"That's right. This student repeatedly violated academy rules, skipping classes for seven straight days. His behavior was disgraceful, so he was dismissed!"
Dean Aldren first addressed the officials with deference before abruptly turning and jabbing a finger at Dorian. "Dorian Ash! You've been expelled! What are you doing here? Get out! Don't disrupt the other students' assessments!"
The crowd swiftly parted, leaving Dorian fully exposed under the light of the hall.
The surrounding students cast him looks of pity and sympathy.
Warren smirked coldly.
Meanwhile, a flash of satisfaction flickered in Lyra's eyes.
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One by one, they leapt to their feet, rushing toward Dorian in a clamor of competing offers."Dorian Ash, is it? I'm the enrollment officer from Ironwall Martial Academy. We would be absolutely thrilled to have you join us —""Dorian, I represent Goldleaf Martial Academy from Ashenveil City. Though it's a bit farther from Ironveil City, if you're willing to come, I can personally request additional rewards from the academy!""That's right, Dorian! Name your terms — whatever you want, we will do our best to meet your demands if you choose our academy!""Dorian, let's be honest — Stormcrest Martial Academy is prestigious, no doubt. But it's packed with geniuses, the competition is cutthroat, and the pressure would crush most people. Why not consider Emberfield Martial Academy instead?"The enrollment officers served as representatives of their respective martial academies, scouting talented new disciples from local training schools across the region.Recruiting exceptional students mean
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As a late-stage Two-Star martial prodigy, Warren's explosive power in his rage had far surpassed the maximum strength recorded in the assessment — reaching a staggering 1,200 pounds of force!With a grip like that, even solid hardwood would snap instantly — let alone the fragile human throat.Warren was beyond furious.Being repeatedly looked down upon by someone he considered worthless was something his pride simply could not tolerate.Though he wouldn't dare kill Dorian outright in this setting, he was determined to cripple him beyond recovery — ensuring this nobody could never even dream of becoming a true martial artist."Incredible!"Below the platform, hundreds of third-year students watching the confrontation gasped in shock.That speed, that power — most of them wouldn't stand a chance if they were up there. Dorian seemed as good as finished.On the high platform, the recruitment officers from various martial academies, Dean Aldren, the vice deans, and Elder Harwick — all watc
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The group exchanged bewildered glances, the absurdity of the situation sinking in.Warren's sneer froze on his lips.Lyra's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief, as if she couldn't trust her own ears.Up on the high platform, the thirty-two recruitment officers from martial academies across the kingdom exchanged looks, each seeing a flicker of astonishment in the others' eyes.At first glance, that young man had seemed utterly unremarkable, and rumors of his expulsion as a poor student had made them dismiss him outright.But this result — how could it be so extraordinary?!They were all well aware of the unspoken rules of the academy's assessments. In other words, that young man named Dorian Ash was nothing short of a genuine prodigy!Let it be known —These recruitment officers had years, some even over a decade, of experience under their belts. They had assessed countless students, yet —Those who achieved a perfect score were rarer than one in a hundred!Incredible!To think that in
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On the high platform, Dean Aldren had initially believed that given his prestigious position in the academy and the sheer authority in his furious reprimand, Dorian — the weak and cowardly underdog — would be trembling in fear, too intimidated to resist, and would simply slink away in disgrace.But!Instead, he saw Dorian standing perfectly still, his gaze unwavering and devoid of fear, even carrying a hint of amusement as he met the dean's eyes."Dean Aldren, if you want to expel me, fine. But I've paid the full tuition for this semester. There's no reason to bar me from taking the final assessment, is there?""You —!"8:43 AMDean Aldren's eyes bulged with rage. He hadn't expected this boy to dare talk back to him!Noticing the impatient expressions of the martial academy recruiters nearby, the dean quickly sneered and snapped at Dorian."Fine! You're no longer a student of Duskfall Academy anyway. Take this last exam and then get the hell out!"He then turned to the recruiters with
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With a calm flick of his sleeve, Dorian glanced at Elder Harwick and said coolly, "Oh, go ahead and expel me if you want. Either way, I'm taking today's entrance exam."Without another word, he brushed past Elder Harwick and strode into Duskfall Academy."Damn it! You'd rather take the hard way than the easy one — ungrateful bastard!"Watching Dorian's defiant figure disappear into the academy, Elder Harwick clenched his fists, his face darkening with rage.Then, he quickly followed after him.......The Martial Hall — Duskfall AcademyThis was where Duskfall Academy held its entrance exams.The dean and vice deans of Duskfall Academy were all present, standing respectfully alongside over thirty stern-faced martial academy representatives from across the kingdom, each exuding formidable auras.Every single one of the thirty-two martial academies in the Ironveil Kingdom had sent their enrollment officers.Hundreds of third-year students stood in orderly rows across the vast hall, await
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Dorian slowly lifted his head, his expression chillingly blank as he fixed his gaze on the sharp-faced youth. "Seems like... you still don't quite grasp your current situation."His voice was like the bite of midwinter, sending an icy shudder down the other's spine.Then their eyes met."Ah... ah..."The sharp-faced youth felt as if he were staring into the abyss — Dorian's dark, fathomless eyes radiated a bone-deep cold, like a bloodthirsty predator had locked onto him.His scrawny frame trembled uncontrollably, his pupils dilating in terror.His mouth gaped soundlessly before his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed in a dead faint.He had actually passed out from sheer fright."Pathetic. With a will that weak, what's the point of practicing martial arts?"Dorian glanced down at the unconscious youth with disdain, shaking his head in cold amusement.Without another word, he grabbed both the sharp-faced weakling and the stocky thug by their collars and hurled them out the door like dis
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