Chapter 137: Beginning of Troubles (2/2)

Despite his protests to let go of his head, Oren looked happier nonetheless. It seemed that being able to see Selena made him happy.

”Let me meet her one day, okay?” Arthur smiled. ”Now, I have another gift for you. Don't use it unless you're in danger.” Arthur took out one of the peak-mid-tier cores he had as he grinned. It was time to give his brother another ability.

Teleport.

He saw his brother's eyes shake as he felt the change within. He had to hold him back from throwing his fist in the air. If he becomes excited again, he would take down their house with them.

”There's another thing I want to give you.” Arthur took out a book from his subspace. It was an Art that the prince had and Arthur had read through. It was called Demonic Flames Sword that focused on swordsmanship and fire, suiting Oren well. ”Practice this without anyone finding out.”

Arthur wasn't worried as he had already checked and found that this Art was available at Jerano College and other Awakeners institutions around the world. Even if someone found out, they would just think that Arthur had bought it for his brother.

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The next day, Arthur took his exams. He didn't do that well in theory but he didn't care at the moment. His scholarship would get him to any college he wanted. Topics like Monster Theory and Dungeons Analysis were important, but he can always use his legacy to learn them when he has enough points.

Jerano College was strictly for awakeners to develop the human race powers against monsters and other dangers. Even if Arthur got into it with his scholarship, he would still need to attend other topics. He enjoyed certain privileges that allowed him to take fewer classes, but nothing more.

His true aim was the Runes Research Department. It was said to be one of the best departments for runes research in the world working collectively with the Runes Association. Arthur wanted to evolve his ability using the resources he would gain from this department.

He had lunch with Amelia who was a lot more relaxed with news of the prince dying came through. She had been hiding for the past month lest they find her in the city. Arthur felt apologetic as he saw how brighter she became so he treated her for lunch.

”For our deal,” Amelia swallowed a bite from her sandwich as she nervously brought it up. ”I've already secured what you asked for. So…”

”I'll help you get stronger so just finish your food. How was your training?” Arthur asked.

”It's going well, just that it won't be enough. I'm a short distance away from reaching the rei-rank, but it feels unbridgeable.”

Arthur nodded. He felt sorry that Amelia had worked her whole life to reach this stage, but he reached it in two months. Foundations were the hardest to establish since you had to manually train your body and absorb mana for it to host enough power.

Mana was important but a weak body couldn't handle too much mana. A certain foundation needed to be established even for those that focused on their abilities than their physical bodies.

”I call you next week so we can start right away.” Arthur planned to strengthen Amelia using his runes after he finishes his breakthrough. This way, he would have an easier time getting her accepted into Jerano college.

The day afterward, Arthur passed his practical exam before heading toward Master Ronin's villa. He had called Arthur to tell him that he would receive his Medal of Heroism in the capital in the ball the next day.

Arthur felt his stomach twist at this thought. This would be the beginning of his troubles. People will see his face and some would recognize him.

Erin Voldor.

The last time they had fought, Arthur couldn't finish him off because of his blood armor. Furthermore, Arthur's body was already in a critical state from Jin's betrayal, so he couldn't use his rune for long.

This time, things would be different. Whether it was the genius berserker, the psychopath plant-controller, or the traitor summoner…

He'll crush whoever stands in his way. He had the fortress that even an Astra-ranker couldn't break into and he also had the strongest art in existence.

He will no longer be a weakling.