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Chapter 154 Ignored
Chapter 154 Ignored
The boy's eyes widened, his astonishment reflected in the perfect shape of his mouth forming an "O" of surprise. He stared fixedly at the doll split on the floor, a feat that would have been difficult even for normal metal. It wasn't an easy task; not even a platinum-ranked swordsman could split the doll in two so easily.
Furthermore, his eyes diverted to the sword he had used: it was low-level and he didn't perceive any aura around it. The cut had been clean and elegant, demonstrating exceptional mastery of the art of the sword.
After a few seconds of astonishment, the boy snapped out of his daze, taking out a crystal and began writing. Once he finished, he announced solemnly, "Anthony Von Valeriano, Sword Handling Rank 4, high-level sword handling. You have passed the practical part. You can wait until the academy informs you which classroom you will be assigned to."
With these words, the young man strode away decisively, heading back towards the tent. Anthony was left alone for a moment, watching the back of the young man, then he turned his gaze forward to the academy's entrance, calmly advancing as he enjoyed the view.
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"Please, have a seat," a young voice indicated to the boy in front of her. According to the information she had, the young man sitting before her was a commoner named Ezequiel. After making sure everything was in order, the young woman continued, "Place your hand on the orb and apply a bit of mana."
Ezequiel nodded with a smile and placed his hand on the crystal. A thin thread of golden aura slid into the orb, causing it to glow even brighter than Anthony's. Tiny specks of light danced inside it, reflecting the impressive skill of the young man.
After observing the crystal carefully, the young woman took out a crystal and began writing. After a few seconds of concentration, she announced confidently, "Ezequiel, Maximum-Gold Rank. You may proceed to the next test."
The girl beside him guided Ezequiel to a doll identical to the one Anthony had faced. Without hesitation, Ezequiel drew a lance and, with a precise movement, split the doll in half as if it were butter. The girl had the same reaction as her companion, "Ezequiel, you passed the practical test, you may enter and wait until the academy assigns you to your respective classroom."
"At last, I see something other than just trees and corrupted creatures," Ezequiel sighed with satisfaction, his eyes gleaming as he watched the academy's entrance. He brushed back his black hair and began to walk, attracting the attention of the girls around him. Ezequiel was not only very handsome, but he also exuded an aura of confidence that inspired trust in those around him.
After walking for a few seconds, a girl approached and stood by his side. Her gaze was curious as she looked at Ezequiel intently. The girl was stunningly beautiful, with hair and eyes of a deep purple color, and she wore an elegant dress that enhanced her beauty.
"Hey, can I help you with something?" Ezequiel asked, confused by the sudden presence of the girl beside him. However, she responded with a mischievous smile, pointing to herself, "Are you asking me?" Her voice was soft but full of playfulness, leaving Ezequiel even more bewildered. He looked around but saw no one else besides this mysterious girl. "Yes, you," he confirmed uncertainly. Explore more stories with empire
The girl released a cute smile, making it clear she was just playing around. "It's nothing, I was just watching you. Any problem?" she asked with a slight spark of amusement in her eyes. Ezequiel sensed she was teasing him, but couldn't help but feel intrigued by her presence.
After a few seconds of interaction, the girl changed the subject: "You're a commoner, aren't you?" Ezequiel nodded, and she slightly pursed her lips in a thoughtful gesture. Then, with a furtive glance, she added, "You're unusual. You're very strong for a commoner, and moreover, at only 17 years old, you're already at Maximum-Gold rank."
The girl's eyes sparkled as she looked closely at Ezequiel's body, then she gave him a charming smile. "I'm lucky," he replied, shrugging, surprised by the sudden interest from the girl.
She pouted playfully, "Okay, don't tell me!" And before Ezequiel could react, the girl simply vanished, leaving him alone with his thoughts.
After a few minutes of walking, Ezequiel's eyes widened as he spotted a girl with black hair and red eyes. She was clad in a beautiful red dress that accentuated her curves with elegance. Her eyes shone in a peculiar way, and suddenly, Ezequiel's blood began to stir within him. With quicker steps, he approached the girl, noticing how all the boys' eyes around him were fixed on her.
However, she emanated an air of indifference and a presence that made it clear she did not wish to be bothered.
Ezequiel ignored the invisible barrier surrounding the girl and, with determination, approached her. When he was close enough, he asked confidently, "Hey, excuse me, may I know your name?" His gaze was fixed on the girl in front of him, who was incredibly beautiful, even more so than the girl he had met before.
Ezequiel couldn't help but feel drawn to her, and he was sure he also piqued her interest.
To Ezequiel's surprise, the girl didn't even spare him a glance and completely ignored him. Her red eyes scanned the surroundings as if she were looking for someone more important, and she walked past him without caring in the slightest about the boy who had spoken to her. Ezequiel was stunned by this unexpected indifference. "Hehehehe, she ignored you.
That must have hit your ego, right?" a familiar voice resonated beside him.
Ezequiel turned to find the girl with purple hair and eyes, who was looking at him with a mocking laugh in her eyes. Her irises sparkled as she watched the girl who continued on her way without stopping. "Although it's true that she's extremely beautiful. How cute!" commented the girl with purple hair with a mixture of admiration and sarcasm.
Ezequiel felt like his ego had been strongly hit, and his veins bulged on his forehead, his eyes turned cold, and suddenly he disappeared from his position, appearing in front of the girl with black hair and red eyes.
Meanwhile, the girl with purple hair and eyes gleamed, feeling like she was about to witness a great spectacle, and began to approach them.