Chapter 44：Assessment over (2/2)

All the noble families attended the assessment test which will be going on for three days straight. All the students were excited to try their best to get into the team. When they heard that they have only nine spots they felt a little disappointed and more than half of the students just dropped out of the competition but some of them felt weird as they thought that selection of nine members is a bit odd.

All the assessments were taken place inside the test grounds and the assessment this time is not fight against students but rather there are number of trails to assess their potential in various aspects.

But Sam was oblivious to this as he was in between in a pile of paper scrolls and continued to do his work.

Soon, the assessments are over and there are only two days left before they can start their journey to the Falcon cliff city and Sam finally got a message from the Principal to meet the rest of the team mates to get along before going to the competition. Sam also needs to visit the Evergreen family to take back the Blazing earth bulls, so he made a trip to the academy first.

When he reached the academy, a senior student received him and then led him to a room which already has ten people waiting for him.

When he entered the room, he saw Principal addressing the nine people sitting in front of him and felt a little surprised as he saw a few familiar faces there. Philip, Freya, Haley, Kelly, Jack are sitting along with another four people. He didn't recognise the other people.

But the one with the big surprise is not him but the others in the room. They all felt weird at first when they noticed that the overpowered freshman, Sam didn't participate in the assessment and now that they saw him here, they were shocked. 'So, He is already in the team.' All of them thought and understood the odd selection 9 members, because the 10th member is already decided.

Between those surprised gazes there is one with some disdain. Sam came out of his stupor and walked towards the Principal.

”Hello, Sir.” He greeted him with a nonchalant face. The rest of the people also came out of their stupor and looked at Sam.

”Hello, Sam take your seat.” He said as he pointed at the seat.

Sam nodded and took a seat without greeting anyone else. He just gave his friends a look before turning to look at the Principal.

”Now, that all the participants are here, I will say a few words. We will be going to the Falcon cliff city day after tomorrow. The ten of you are going to represent the Starwood city in the tournament that is going to be conducted by the Count himself. There will be teams from the other cities under the jurisdiction of the Count and people from the Falcon Cliff city will also participate in it. I can't tell you what the rewards are but the tests would be on various aspects and the winners will get the recognition and rewards beyond imagination. I hope you guys will prepare well and work hard in representing our city and the academy.” Principal spoke as he looked at the ten participants.

”Sir, how many days is the tournament going to be conducted?” Philip asked as he raised his hand.

”I am not quite sure. But you will know after we reach there. I and City lord are going to accompany you all. Eisen, you are going to be the in charge of the team.” Principal said as he looked at a person and that guy stood up. He is the one who looked at Sam in disdain. Sam saw the three stars on his chest. He seems to be at the initial stage Novice.

”Sir, do you mean that I am the leader of the team?” Eisen asked as he looked straight at the Principal. The latter nodded.

”I have an objection regarding the team.” He said with an arrogant tone. Principal raised his eyebrow as he looked at Eisen.

”What would that be?” Principal asked in a low voice.

”I don't want someone who used their status to get into the team through the backdoor. This will not do justice for the team members at all.” Eisen said as he looked at Principal straight in the eyes without noticing the change of expressions on other members. But everyone could understand that he is talking about Sam and then all of them looked towards him. They wanted to see how Sam would react to that, but all they could see was a cold, emotionless and nonchalant face without any reaction. Then they heard the reaction from another person.

”So, Eisen. You mean the Principal of this academy, me is a person who is influenced by the people's status and open the backdoor without considering their capability.” Principal asked as he voice sounded a little colder.

Eisen was dumbfounded for a moment when he heard this. He really dared not agree to what Principal said. How could he agree that Principal is a person with out morals? That would be courting death. Even if he really felt that, he wouldn't dare to say that.

”No sir. I-I mean that someone might have u-used their status to threaten...…” He started in a flustered tone and was interrupted by the Principal.

”Enough. I am not going to ask your opinions nor do I care. You are only a leader of team because of the cultivation level. Don't think that you have some say in the team members selection simply because I gave you the position. You better keep your mouth shut. Everyone you guys can leave. Meet me at the Academy gate at morning in the day after tomorrow. You are dismissed.”