Chapter 358: Elite Among The Elite (1/2)
”Professor, it would be indeed an honour and a privilege to be chosen to represent this class. As such, I shall uphold the status given to me and partake in your proposal,” Artorias lowered his head graciously as though he were a knight, leading to the teacher's earlier dull face to nod in approval.
”Wonderful! Now, choose five other people to join you on your mission, be sure to pick wisely.”
”I shall indeed,” Artorias lifted his lowered head and panned a look at the eager class that stared at him like drooling dogs.
It was safe to assume that they all wanted to be on his team. Indeed, who wouldn't want to be recognized and distinguished amongst their peers?
Many of them were certainly strong contenders, but sadly, Artorias had long made his decisions.
”My first pick shall be Moby Kane. His quick wit, versatile moveset and incredible skill will make an excellent first member to my roster,” He smiled and pointed in the direction of the confident, quiet black and red-haired man sitting in the back.
As soon as Moby heard his name, he bore no reaction. He simply strolled out of his seat ignoring the envious daggers from his fellow students and stood beside his new team leader, after all, this was to be expected.
”Thank you for your kind words, I'll be sure to not let you down.” As he spoke, Moby took a glance up at the previously smiling man only to be faced with a cold, deadly glare that made him quiver down to his very core, like a primal instinct telling him to flee. However, when he blinked, that gaze and aura were no more. He was more than certain it was no figment of his imagination. it was almost like that time when they fought on the roof, only this time his stare was far softer. Moby had yet to forget about the man that sat in front of him every day in class, but this was an even further reminder to be wary.
”My next choice is Elizabeth Elianora, a mage that excels in both healing and buffing spells is an essential part of any team, and I believe she does it best out of everyone in the class,” He motioned towards a pink-haired girl sitting in the front, and with stars in her eyes, she shot up straight as an arrow and walked up to her new teammates.
Her long pink hair was tied in pigtails and her bright green eyes were poised. Her bone structure was particularly defined, and the stand-out feature on her face was her large luscious lips that seemed to bear little to no makeup. Her movements felt rather exaggerated, like she was asserting her presence over the class or maybe to show off her rather average-looking figure that paled compared to her far more attractive face.
”I-I am so thankful for this opportunity, but in the end, it was only the most natural that I would be chosen,” She lowered her head and spoke, something that Moby did not expect from someone he always saw as a pretentious high and mighty noble.
She was the first daughter of the esteemed Elianora household who were innovators in the field of potion-making with the use of mana, although most were still in a testing phase. They were extremely important projects and as such, her family was well respected and revered even amongst the highest of nobles.
”Mhm, you're indeed correct. I chose you based on your skill, nevertheless, I'll trust you will work well with the rest of the team,”
”Yes! Of course!” She lifted herself up and stood beside the unreacting Moby, taking subtle glances at him that led to no reaction.
”The following person I select is Regrit Oswald. However, I assume that will make it so his brother comes along with him, making it not one but two selections, correct?”
”That's right, Kai Fatebringer is to be accompanied with you if you are to pick him,” Professor Zave nodded, leading to a slight sigh from Artorias.
”Very well, I shall take both,” He seemed inconvenience by his decision, and Moby could not help but inwardly chuckle as he witnessed the class's reaction, and especially that of Kai who was seen as nothing but an inferior bonus nobody wanted or asked for.