Chapter 155 Start tonight (1/2)

Chapter 155 Start tonight

Many arcane masters hard to spot usually were gathered in the Law-Keeping Department’s conference hall in Eichemalar.

Apart from some arcane masters at Special Affairs rank, the same as Liszt or Donna, there were even great figures belonging to the highest level, figures from the Office of Justice.

Even Angil, the chief royal adviser previously in charge of the national tournament’s opening ceremony, could only face these great figures on equal footing.

“Are we certain it’s Dias?”

“Reynolds used a secret skill the moment he died and left a death imprint. We are certain it’s Dias, the most wanted criminal by the Office of Special Affairs.”

“According to the reliable information we previously had, Dias has already become one of the thirteen bishops of the Evil Dragon followers. His personal strength is enough to pose a threat to every arcane team in the Office of Special Affairs.”

“Dias is Wechberg’s son. Wechberg was once one of the best craftsmen in Eichemalar’s Renovation Guild. He was in charge of construction and remodeling projects for most areas in Eichemalar, so he was extremely familiar with every corner of the city.”

“Dias’ strength and status are very different now. Him appearing again in Eichemalar this time is absolutely not simply a matter of killing some enemies of his.”

“Transfer the members of team one and team seven in the Office of Special Affairs here. They have experience fighting against Dias. We need to make sure to fish him out before he can implement whatever sinister plan he has.”

“Don’t make bigger waves. The tournament is already underway. We are going to give them more opportunities if we create more chaos and panic.”

Though there were many great figures present, the entire course of the meeting was very plain and succinct.

In the end, Palmer, one of the oldest chief judges in the Law-Keeping Department, swept his muddy yellow eyes across everyone and concluded, “This is war. Success and failure, both would be an extremely crucial turning point.”

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“Group one, upper half: Dragon Breath Academy, Hellfire Academy, Severn Academy, Adventurers Academy.”

“Group two, upper half: Abel Academy, Fearless Academy, Alchemy Academy, Fire Mountains Academy.”

“Group three, upper half: Silver Trout Academy, Holy Dawn Academy, Rapier Academy, Salt Armor Academy.”

“Group four, upper half: River Bend Academy, Reaper Academy, Ionia Academy, Wayfarer’s Rest Academy.”

“Group one, lower half: Golden Stag Academy, Hawkmoon Academy, Agate Lake Academy, Oakman Academy.”

“Group two, lower half: Winterfell Academy, Stone Hedge Academy, Raventree Hall Academy, Karhold Academy.”

While the secret meeting was underway in the Law-Keeping Department, only the matches of the last two groups in the lower half were left in the unstoppable Cup of Starry Sky Braves.

Inside the athlete village, in Holy Dawn Academy’s residence, an issue of Breith Magazine lay beside professor Plum, a more detailed presentation about the qualified teams in it.

“Knock knock knock…”

Professor Plum closed the huge ancient book with a copper cover in his hands. He said, his face even, “Come in.”

“Professor Plum, teacher Carter said you were looking for me?”

Ayrin walked inside after opening the door. He asked, brimming with expectancy, “Are you going to teach me another skill?”

“Did you learn the two skills I gave you last time?” the professor asked with a glance his way.

“About that… haha…” Ayrin started laughing awkwardly all of a sudden. He scratched his head, a little embarrassed, “They look really too hard. I only learned one of them, I still can’t use the other one yet for now.”

“You already mastered one of them?”

Professor Plum’s pupils shrank imperceptibly all of a sudden. “Which one is it?”

“It’s that very powerful Dragon Scale Absorption.” Ayrin was a little depressed. “In fact, I even spent a bit more time practicing the Eyes of the Dark Goddess. I’m not sure why, I only managed to learn this skill that’s only good for taking a beating.”

“The first one is indeed Dragon Scale Absorption.”

Professor Plum didn’t blink even once, but his eyes kept narrowing until they shrank into a straight line.

“Since you haven’t learned the other skill yet, why did you keep running to the arena to watch the games these past couple days?” he continued to ask Ayrin.

“Because, professor Plum, didn’t you tell me to pay attention to enhancing my self-learning capacity?” Ayrin looked at the very old-fashioned professor, a crafty glint flashing through the depths of his eyes. “I went to watch the fights so I could steal arcane skills from them.”

Professor Plum stayed silent for a moment. “Can you learn them?”

“If someone happens to repeat a skill many times, and it’s not as complex as Dragon Scale Absorption or Eyes of the Dark Goddess, then I can learn it.” Ayrin looked at the professor, all smiles. “Professor Plum, it just happens I learned a very powerful arcane skill, do you want to take a look at it? Oh right, it absolutely won’t damage the books here.”

“What powerful skill?” Professor Plum also felt a little curious all of a sudden.