Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Unmatched Potential! Signed by Abel Vance!
"Boom——"
Todd Yates felt a thunder explode in his mind!
Losing to a woman like Bianca Shelby was one thing!
But losing to someone who didn’t even participate in the examination?
How is that possible!!
"On what grounds!" His eyes were bloodshot as he pushed aside the classmates blocking him, "How can an absentee be ranked first?!"
The officer merely gave him a bland look, his voice cold as the arctic ice:
"Todd Yates, disqualified."
The entire place was instantly silent.
Todd Yates was struck like a thunderbolt, frozen in place.
Murmurs arose from below the stage:
"Who is this Aster Grant?"
"Todd Yates just questioned it, and he’s disqualified?!"
The officer surveyed the audience, his voice like a mighty bell:
"During the examination, Todd Yates stood by while seven classmates got injured!"
"Moreover, because of his recklessness, a student’s life was nearly lost!"
"Does someone like this deserve to pass our set examination?!"
He then shifted his tone, suddenly escalating his presence:
"As for Aster Grant’s ranking..."
"This is a military order personally issued by Lord Abel Vance!"
"Now, does anyone still have objections?!"
Abel Vance!
The name, solid as a pillar of the Southern Military Region, commanded respect across the audience.
Since the commander himself issued the order, Aster Grant naturally had his reasons for being ranked first.
Todd Yates wanted to argue back, but upon meeting the officer’s icy gaze, he felt as if he’d been cast into an ice pit.
Soon after, two steely soldiers lifted him up from either side.
When a mistake is made, naturally, a price must be paid!
Unlike Todd, when Bianca Shelby heard this news, she felt none of the anger of having the first place taken from her.
Quite the opposite.
In her heart, she believed Aster Grant deserved to be the rightful first place!
On the platform, the officer held the evaluation book, his voice as solid as iron:
"The following students, eliminated!"
As the last name was read, this examination, spanning over a month, finally drew to a close.
Next.
All evaluation results were sealed and sent directly to the admissions offices of various academies.
Meanwhile, in Aegis Academy, a thousand miles away...
The principal’s office.
Zane Drake lightly twirled a gilded letter in his fingers, raising his eyebrows upon seeing the "Abel Vance" signature:
"Surprising, that guy actually wrote a recommendation letter for a student himself?"
Speaking, he opened the letter.
Upon seeing the contents, Zane Drake’s expression gradually turned serious.
"A Legendary Level Beastbond!"
"Almost soloed an Abyssal Level trial!"
"Recipient of a First-class Honor Medal!"
These entries stacking together left Zane Drake somewhat bewildered.
He hadn’t paid attention to the school’s new recruits for a while...
Are the current Awakening Stage novices already this strong?
"Director Fulton!" He connected to the communicator, "Retrieve Aster Grant’s previous two examination records!"
Upon receiving the principal’s order, Jay Fletcher quickly sent over Aster Grant’s information.
Seeing the data, Zane Drake raised an eyebrow slightly.
"First place in both examinations! Wait... his sister is Chloe Grant?"
"Like sister, like brother!"
Such a genius must be recruited into Aegis Academy!
Zane Drake slammed the mahogany desk with a force that made the teacup clatter.
"Director Fulton! Prepare, I will personally go to the examination site to snatch him in half a month!"
Jay Fletcher was taken aback.
The last time the principal made such a big move was five years ago!
Meanwhile, in the admissions offices of top academies across the nation, countless eyes fixated intently on the gilded-edged evaluation chart.
In the potential assessment column for Aster Grant, Abel Vance’s powerful critique was as striking as blood and flame:
[Comprehensive Evaluation: Unmatched Potential!]
[—Handwritten by Abel Vance!]
...
At the same time.
Orion Winslow had already reached the journey’s end with Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow.
It was a hollow valley surrounded by mountains.
In the valley, there were still many collapsed buildings.
Orion Winslow raised his hand to dispose of the Demon Clan lingering there, directing the giant eagle to land.
"I recall you mentioning that to open the sanctum this time, a third key seems necessary?"
Aster Grant nodded.
According to the information about the Elven Sanctum in his mind.
To open this sanctum, all three keys must be activated simultaneously.
But at this moment, Aster scanned the surroundings and saw no one else.
"The other person might not have arrived yet, let’s wait a bit more."
Seeing this, Orion Winslow could only nod in agreement.
The person holding the last key would surely come here if he wanted to enter the Elven Sanctum.
Taking advantage of the wait, Aster asked Orion Winslow about the materials for Lazuli’s cultivation.
"Teacher Winslow, have you heard any news about Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid and Angel Sacred Blood?"
Orion Winslow frowned slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said:
"I do know about the Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid, it seems such material exists in Aegis Academy’s treasury."
"As for the Angel Sacred Blood... I have not heard of it."
Hearing Orion Winslow’s words, Aster’s heart leaped with joy.
The whereabouts of the Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid were finally found, and it was at Aegis Academy.
It seemed Aegis Academy was a must-go!
As for Angel Sacred Blood...
He could only take one step at a time!
However.
At that moment, an abrupt change happened.
"Who’s there?!"
Orion Winslow suddenly shouted sharply, his piercing gaze directed to the ruins on the right.
His wide sleeves moved without wind, full of vigilance in his eyes.
Just now, his perception told him there was clearly no one there!
"I-I’m sorry!"
A timid voice came from behind the ruins.
Only to see a blonde girl walking out slowly, plain in appearance, yet possessing exceptionally bright emerald green eyes.
The girl twisted the hem of her garment nervously, her voice as soft as a mosquito:
"I... am the holder of the third key, my name is Laney, from The Council..."
Since the invasion from the Alternate Space, the global forces have split into three—
Led by Draconia, The Council dominated by The Eagle Imperium, and the Western Church.
Though there were occasional frictions, a delicate balance was maintained between the three.
Orion Winslow frowned deeply.
As a Commander Level powerhouse, he hadn’t sensed the girl’s presence just now!
This girl is no simple character!
Meanwhile, Aster keenly noticed a completely shadowy cat keeping in step by the girl’s feet.
That must be the girl’s beastbond!
[Nether Spirit Leopard]
[Talent: Legendary Five Stars]
[Level: Awakened Tier Nine]
[Power: 311]
[Constitution: 285]
[Spiritual: 284]
[Speed: 350]
[Skills: Netherworld Instant Kill...]
The moment this beastbond’s data appeared before Aster’s eyes, his pupils shrank suddenly.
"Legendary Five Stars...?"
This talent made Aster’s heart tighten.
The terrifying speed of 350 points even surpassed Lazuli, and the other three attributes were also close to 300 points.
Such a beastbond was something an ordinary Beast Tamer couldn’t possibly own!
The blonde girl seemed to notice Aster’s gaze and nervously hid the spirit cat behind her.
"This...this is my beastbond!"
Orion Winslow’s eyes scanned between the girl and the spirit cat repeatedly.
After a few simple questions, the girl answered fluently.
Seeing nothing could be discerned, Orion Winslow gave up.
Though the girl’s identity was suspicious, she was after all the owner of the third key, and Aster and Crystal still needed her to open the Sanctum of the Elven Race.
"Remember," Orion Winslow lowered his voice as he turned, "Once inside the sanctum, be cautious of everything!"
"Besides the two of you, trust no one else!"
Aster and Crystal both nodded.
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