307 Hardworking Paul (1/2)

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”Come one guys, you can do better!”

Inside a wide training field, a man stood in front of twenty or so students, watching them as they perform their daily routine.

This man had a wavy blonde hair, a tanned skin and muscular build. His eyes were full of strictness as he watched the youngsters in front of him. His arms was crossed and his expression was incredibly serious.

On normal occasions no one would see Paul this serious, yet here he is. His sharp gaze alone sends shivers to his students' spine.

The students, no matter how tired they are, would give it their all since they knew that if they didn't, then Paul's glare would haunt them for the rest of the week.

This is not to say that his students didn't like Paul as their teacher. In fact, they couldn't ask for a better person to teach them the ways of a true Defender other than him. It's just that Paul becomes really cranky and borderline horrifying when it comes to actual training.

Today, their task is to hold their position until the end of the period. This shouldn't have been hard if it weren't for the fact that they were being shot with compressed air as they held their ground.

All student of his was standing in line, their shields were up as they endure the unceasing attacks of steel dummies in front of them. The dummies will shoot a compressed air that packs a punch every ten seconds, their task is to keep their guard solid and endure. Easier said than done of course.

Nevertheless, the students were just as serious in training. How could they not be when there's prize up for grabs?

With the establishment of the Heavenly Cloud Academy, the students had already gotten used to the way of living inside. All of them could feel themselves becoming more and more powerful as the days go by. But of course, some people are more ambitious than the others. In any chances that they encounter a chance to rise above the rest, best believe that they won't hesitate to grab it.

The Academy rewards hard work, this has been proven by students again and again. In less than a year of its establishment, there is a sharp increase in the numbers of Fighters who reached the Marrow Cleansing Stage. Something that was once known as a fabled realm, had now become a regular achievement for the majority of students.

And it wasn't just fighters nor the students who experienced benefits from this. There is also a sharp increase in the volume of Knights in the Kingdom. Not only that, they qualities are also high.

It is safe to say that the Kingdom isn't scared of any beast hordes within sizes of one million to one and half million.

*Beep*

Paul's ears twitched as he heard that sound. He sighed and waved his hands, deactivating the dummies along with it. He then said:

”At ease now.”

The strictness on Paul's face disappeared and was replaced by a contented one.

”Good work, everyone.” He said as he looked at them one by one. He then took out several items on his spatial ring and passed it onto them. ”Here, for your efforts.”

Each of his students were rewards with 2 vials of C-ranked Body Restoration Fluids and two bottles of Moonshine. Seeing their rewards brought smiles to the faces of his students, Paul then spoke once more saying:

”Alright, you're done here. Away with you. Remember to rest well before you attend your next class. Now, shoo!”

His students grimaced at him. Paul only cackled and no longer paid any attention to them. He turned around and walked towards the door.

Before he opened it, Paul stopped and placed his Instructor's Badge on a compartment that could found just by the door. Once he placed it, the door suddenly flashed with a bright light. Paul retrieved his badge and opened the door, revealing a swirling portal.

Without any hesitations, Paul stepped into the portal. He then ended up in another place, a room filled with more doors that leads to other places in the Academy. Paul smirked and said:

”Ah, how convenient. You truly are amazing, Bro.” He did the same ceremony and entered the door which lead to the Teacher's Faculty.

Yes, this is yet another project that Raven came up with to make their lives easier. A pity that he didn't have any chances to use it since he had to leave.

Paul arrived at the Teacher's Faculty Room. He was immediately greeted by his colleagues, which made Paul smile as he greeted them back. He walked to his office and began arranging his work.