Chapter 312: Doubted By The Academy (2/2)

”It is, but you're an exception. Although it's probably better if you agree to any duels as it will prove to everyone that you really deserve your current standing,” Galak explained.

”I don't really care if I prove myself to them,” Lawrend replied calmly.

”Tsk.”

Tongue clicks sounded inside the classroom as multiple students stared at Lawrend in disdain. They think that he was too arrogant.

”It's important for us Instructors of the Lightning Department. We need you to prove to everyone that we're not senile,” Galak replied with a wry smile on his face.

”What do you mean?” Lawrend asked in confusion.

”The students and instructors of the other department are criticizing our decision. Even the dean felt overwhelmed about it. He tried to explain it to them, but none of them believed him,” Galak replied.

”I see…”

He could imagine how bad it would be for the instructors if he rejected a duel. The students and instructors in the academy will start to doubt him even more. Once that happened, the instructor of the Lightning Department would lose their credibility.

”I'll do what I can. I'll engrave into everyone's minds that the instructors of the Lightning Department aren't senile,” Lawrend replied solemnly.

”Good! That's enough.” Galak nodded his head in satisfaction.

The students in the classroom became even more confused when they heard their conversation. It was as if Galak had blind trust in Lawrend that he would be able to prove everyone's doubts wrong.

”Is that all?” Lawrend asked.

”Introduce yourself to them,” Galak replied.

Lawrend turned around and faced everyone and said, ”My name is Lawrend Horiel. I'm a lightning mage.”

He then sat back down in his seat.

”...That's it?” Galak asked in confusion.

He had fully expected Lawrend to say that he was an Arch Mage already. It was a very underwhelming experience.

”Do I really have to say more? They won't believe me anyway. I'll just prove it with my actions later,” Lawrend replied with a casual shrug of his shoulders.

”You…”

Galak was speechless at his words. He made sense, so he couldn't say anything in reply.

”Then, does anyone here want to challenge Lawrend to a duel? You're more than welcome,” Galak said to the class.

”Me,” Olivus said with a swift raise of his hand.

Although he felt something off ever since hearing their conversation earlier, he was still not going to back down without trying Lawrend himself. He wanted to see what was so good about him that earned the instructor's recognition.

”Anyone else?” Galak asked.

”Me.”

Instantly, everyone's faces became confused. Even Lawrend himself turned his head and looked at her in confusion.

”Elena, are you sure?” Galak asked her who had her hand raised.

”Yes. I know I'll lose, but I want to know the difference between the two of us,” Elena replied calmly.

”Alright. That's sufficient enough reason.” Galak nodded his head.

”All of you, follow me outside. We're having the duel immediately,” Galak said as he stood up from his seat.