Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Schools Scramble, The Crowd Is Stunned!
At this moment, seeing that he couldn’t make it to the assessment in time, Aster Grant decided to let loose.
He asked Orion Winslow if he could still get into Aegis Academy if he missed this assessment.
The answer from Orion Winslow was:
No problem at all!
After all, for a genius like Aster Grant who awakened early, if Aegis Academy didn’t accept him...
It would be truly mindless!
With Orion Winslow’s assurance, Aster Grant felt relieved.
On the way to the assessment site, he seized the opportunity to buy a heap of food.
After all, during the coma, his body’s energy had almost depleted and needed replenishment urgently.
Lazuli, being a little foodie, naturally approved of Aster’s decision with both hands and feet.
When the two appeared at the assessment site, laden with bags and skewered meat in their mouths...
The entire crowd fell silent.
Everyone was stunned!
Thousands of students present, along with principals from various academies were waiting for you.
And you actually have the leisure to eat.
Once he realized it, Aster quickly put away the food in his hand, along with the snacks in Lazuli’s arms, into the Beastbond Space.
"Eh? Where are my candied fruits?"
Lazuli blinked innocently, only realizing after Aster pointed it out that she had become the center of attention.
"Eh?!"
With a cute exclamation, the little girl turned into a streak of light and hid in the Beastbond Space.
But that left Aster in a tough spot.
He had nowhere to hide!
Standing alone in the center of the field, he bore the brunt of tens of thousands of gazes.
Fortunately, in the next moment.
A gentle force suddenly lifted him up.
Zane Drake waved his sleeve, directly bringing him onto the podium.
Several principals cast resentful glances, just like a group of abandoned wives.
They had been waiting here, staring at each other for a full half hour!
"Hello to all the principals! Thank you for your hard work, principals!"
Aster responded quickly, immediately giving a ninety-degree bow, his voice loud enough for the entire venue to hear.
The quick change in his demeanor made Zane Drake twitch at the corner of his eye.
This kid’s face-changing speed... is quite fast!
But for a genius...
It’s normal to be a bit special!
"Aster, would you like to join our Aegis Academy?"
Hearing this, Aster turned his head and saw an elder with silver hair smiling at him pleasantly.
Aster immediately realized that this elder was the principal of Aegis Academy.
Facing Zane Drake’s inquiry, Aster wasn’t ready to agree just yet.
After all, he learned from Orion Winslow that Abel Vance had sent his information to the admissions offices of all the colleges.
Abel Vance had only one goal in doing this!
And that was...
To incite fierce competition among the academies and help him maximize his benefits!
"Principal Drake, I haven’t decided which school to join yet, my talent is somewhat unique, for some reason..."
"And this talent already awakened during the Awakening Stage!"
Saying this, Aster used Sovereign!
His silvery-white eyes struck the hearts of the principals present!
Early Awakening!!!
Aster’s value rose once again!
Everyone there had keen eyes, who couldn’t see the high potential of Aster’s awakened talent?
Moreover, they also felt that Aster’s spiritual power seemed to surpass that of ordinary Beast Tamers by a great deal!
Even just at Extraordinary Tier One, his spiritual power seemed comparable to that of an Extraordinary Tier Five Beast Tamer!
"Aster, our Phoenix Academy..."
"Aster, our Black Tortoise Academy..."
This group of principals eagerly introduced their schools.
Only Beau Lawson and a few other top university principals remained silent in place.
They all heard the subtext in Aster’s words!
If they wanted him to join, they had to put the benefits right in front of him!
Zane Drake chuckled speechlessly at this moment.
He didn’t expect Aster to proactively expose his early awakening.
However, he fully understood Aster’s desire to secure benefits for himself.
After all, resources are something you strive for yourself!
Seeing Aster’s sidelong glance constantly on him, he realized this kid was waiting for him to speak up.
However...
Knowing this kid wanted to join Aegis Academy, he wasn’t in a hurry to state his terms.
At this time, Beau Lawson slowly stepped forward and sincerely said to Aster:
"Aster, if you join our Black Dragon Academy, we will surely cultivate you with all our might!"
"You will receive the highest treatment our academy has ever offered!"
Aster was at a loss for words.
Facing the earnest gaze of this Monarch Level expert, the words of refusal swirled in his mouth several times, but he was too embarrassed to say them.
His sidelong glance constantly sought out Zane Drake, full of meaning: "Won’t you say something already?"
"Ahem!"
Fortunately, Zane Drake also worried that he might impulsively accept Beau Lawson’s terms.
"Aster, if you are willing to join Aegis Academy, this old man can satisfy one of your requests!"
Though it sounded light, the entire place fell silent suddenly.
Although it seemed that Zane Drake offered a rather stingy condition, bear in mind, he is one of the strongest in Draconia.
A request from Zane Drake means almost anything can be achieved within the borders of Draconia.
Finally waiting for Zane Drake to speak, Aster sighed with relief.
"I am very sorry, Principal Lawson, but I still want to learn more about Aegis Academy first!"
Beau Lawson had already anticipated this result.
Although his Black Dragon Academy is ranked second, the gap compared to Aegis Academy might be greater than his with the last-ranked schools.
The name "Aegis" is not just for show.
When Aster saw the understanding gaze of Zane Drake, he instantly realized his little thoughts were long seen through by Zane Drake.
Thus, he boldly stated his demands.
"Principal Drake, I actually have two requests, the first is I want the Holy Marrow Spirit Liquid, as for the second request..."
Under Zane Drake’s watch, Aster braved himself to speak:
"I want my pet beast to enter the Sacred Beastbond Pool!"
Hearing Aster’s request, Zane Drake’s brows furrowed slightly.
The first request was nothing; even though precious, the Holy Marrow Spirit Liquid is just a material, not as valuable as a genius.
But the Sacred Beastbond Pool...
It’s the foundation of Aegis Academy!
It is generally only rewarded to Monarch Level Beast Tamers who have made significant contributions.
And Aster, an Extraordinary Level Beast Tamer...
Zane Drake, staring into Aster’s eyes, slowly spoke:
"What’s your purpose in entering the Sacred Beastbond Pool?"
"I have a pet beast that needs the Sacred Beastbond Pool to heal!"
Zane Drake’s fingers interlaced slowly as he weighed the pros and cons of this matter.
Seeing Aster’s pleading gaze, he finally opened his mouth slowly:
"I can agree to the first condition, but as for the second condition..."
Hearing this, Aster’s eyes already showed a look of disappointment.
Zane Drake’s tone already indicated an impossibility for this condition.
However.
Zane Drake changed his tone:
"As long as you can prove your worth at the freshman ceremony, this condition will be granted!"
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