Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Opening Ceremony, Dominant Entrance!
Very soon.
The day of the entrance ceremony arrived.
The central training ground was transformed into a gigantic venue, with crowds filling the stands, chattering incessantly.
"Have you heard? There’s something going on at this year’s entrance ceremony!"
"Something going on? What could it be? Isn’t it the same every year? The principal gives a speech, then the freshman representative says a few words, and it’s over?"
"That’s not it! I heard that this year, there’s a student who was personally recruited by Principal Drake!"
"Moreover, Principal Drake is setting up an evaluation at the entrance ceremony; if that student passes, they can enter the Sacred Beastbond Pool!"
"What, the Sacred Beastbond Pool? Isn’t that only for Monarch Level Beast Tamers?"
Chloe Grant stood amidst the crowd, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly.
She didn’t expect her little brother to make such a big wave!
This entrance ceremony...
Not only were all the freshmen present, but even many upperclassmen showed up because of this commotion.
"Chloe, your brother is amazing! And he’s good-looking too, why don’t you introduce him to me!"
Rose Thorne nudged Chloe Grant with her elbow, moving her face closer, eyes twinkling.
Handsome and strong, plus he’s her best friend’s brother!
Why let good things go to waste!
Why let someone else have him if we can keep it in the family?
Chloe Grant pushed away her best friend’s face without expression:
"No way!"
"Why not?!"
"You’re too old!"
Rose Thorne’s body suddenly stiffened!
That hurt!
As the bell for entrance rang, the freshmen began to enter the venue one by one.
In the special recruitment area, Caelus Quinn instantly spotted Crystal Winslow and hurried over with a few of his buddies.
"Crystal!" Caelus scratched his head, "Where’s Aster? Why isn’t he with you?"
Crystal Winslow glanced at Caelus and explained calmly:
"He said he’s got his own pace, wanted me to go ahead!"
Caelus nodded.
The little brothers behind Caelus looked at each other in dismay.
Then, mustering up some courage, one of them asked:
"Boss, who’s this Aster you mentioned?"
"Yeah, boss, with your skills, why call someone else ’bro’!"
"Other than Crystal, who else here could be your match?"
Caelus suddenly turned around, his sharp gaze instantly silencing the little brothers:
"Listen up! Aster Grant is my brother! From now on, when you see him, treat him as you would with me!"
The little brothers knew Caelus’ nature.
If Caelus said that, it meant that...
Aster’s strength must be above his!
Way above his!
"Got it!"
The few responded in unison, etching the name "Aster Grant" into their hearts.
Just then, a piercing voice came from the side.
"Yo, isn’t this young Master Caelus?"
Titus King strolled over with a few followers, a mocking smile on his face.
"Since when did you acknowledge some wild guy as ’bro’? And that idiot who dreams of entering the Sacred Beastbond Pool?"
He had received orders from the family elder...
To severely defeat Aster Grant at the entrance ceremony!
He had also received news that this entrance ceremony might very well feature Aster Grant against all the freshmen alone.
He had no respect for such an idiot.
The Sacred Beastbond Pool?
Just some Extraordinary Level guy thinks he’s qualified?
"Shwip——"
A lush green vine suddenly shot out, stopping just an inch away from Titus King’s throat.
The massive figure of the Warbark Treant loomed vaguely behind Caelus.
"Insult Star again," Caelus’s eyes flashed coldly, "and this vine will go through your mouth."
Sweat instantly beaded on Titus King’s forehead, he opened his mouth but dared not to speak.
Caelus always followed through with his words!
Moreover, both in strength and background, he was somewhat inferior to Caelus.
His expression changed repeatedly before he finally gritted his teeth and turned away.
"We’re leaving!"
As he turned, he transferred all his fury to the Aster Grant, whom he had never met.
If he couldn’t beat Caelus, could he not handle a clown who got famous by sensationalism?
Although Zane Drake personally oversaw the recruitment...
But this also meant that guy didn’t even meet the recruitment standards before the college entrance exam!
Special recruitment?
It’s just Awakening with a powerful talent!
With only talent, you can’t bond Beasts!
Could he be outdone by such a student?!
By this time.
Zane Drake had already ascended the podium, narrating Aegis Academy’s history.
But his spiritual power was focused on...
Aster Grant, who had snuck into the venue!
Though he implied that Aster should face all freshmen single-handedly.
However...
He didn’t intend to force these students to fight Aster.
How Aster could willingly provoke over a thousand freshmen to attack him was also a crucial test in itself!
Besides Zane Drake, this training ground was also observed by several Monarch Level Beast Tamers.
They were also curious, what kind of ability did this kid have?!
Daring to ask for entry to the Sacred Beastbond Pool!
"Next, we invite freshman representative Crystal Winslow to give a speech!"
The host’s voice echoed in the venue.
Crystal Winslow was just about to get up when out of the corner of her eye she noticed a familiar figure stealthily making his way to the podium.
A smile tugged at her lips as she halted her steps.
"Please, the freshman representative to the stage for speech!" The host prompted again.
However.
To everyone’s surprise, instead of Crystal Winslow, a vigorous figure leaped onto the podium.
In the stunned gazes of the staff, Aster Grant snapped his fingers...
"Boom!"
The crimson-gold Holy Fire burst into brilliance, the Eight-Winged Angel unfolding its radiant wings and hovering mid-air, bathing the entire podium like a divine altar.
Aster Grant’s fingers swept across the audience of freshmen, his voice laced with spiritual power reaching every corner:
"Forgive my frankness! Besides me, who else here is worthy of being called the top freshman?"
A defiant smirk played on his lips:
"Is it any one of you... pieces of trash present?!"
"Wow——"
The venue first fell into a hush, then erupted into a tsunami of astonishment.
"Holy shit! Who’s this prick?!"
"Damn it, can’t stand it! I must take him down today!"
"Where’s the staff? Drag this lunatic down quickly!"
In the crowd, Crystal Winslow heard Aster Grant’s bold proclamation.
She could no longer maintain her ice queen demeanor.
With a "pfff," she burst into laughter.
Caelus also silently gave a thumbs up to Aster on the podium.
No wonder he’s Aster, he’s a master at this!
The upperclassmen in the stands were collectively dumbfounded:
"Damn! This freshman is out of this world!"
"He’s provoking everyone, won’t he get beaten to death?"
"Wait... could this be that Aster Grant?"
Meanwhile, Rose Thorne was clutching Chloe Grant’s sleeve, her expression excited.
"Chloe! My husband! My husband!"
Chloe Grant’s mouth twitched incessantly.
This...
Is this really her well-behaved little brother?!
Zane Drake looked at the outrageously arrogant Aster on stage, almost pulling his beard out.
He hadn’t expected Aster to provoke the entire venue in such a way!
But the effect...
Seemed unexpectedly good!
However.
Just as the freshmen were about to storm the stage, Aster suddenly made a "time-out" gesture.
"Sorry, slip of the tongue just now."
He revealed an innocent smile, and just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief——
"Shwoop!"
His finger suddenly swung toward the stands, his voice rising sharply:
"What I meant is, including the seniors in the stands, you’re all trash!"
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