Chapter 228: Say That Again (1/2)

Arthur's ranking was 165, above the ranking of the second test. He didn't know the mechanism for how their final ranking was decided, but he expected Rayxin to be involved. After all, he was the one supervising the second test.

As for the first ranker, it was a name that Arthur didn't recognize. Rae was the third ranker and Trevor was the tenth. Jonah didn't hold into the first ranker and was instead ranked ninth.

There was also the fact that Rae was a battle maniac and Trevor had made an alliance, making Arthur wonder if it had something with their leap in rankings.

There were a lot of discontented opinions from some students who were replaced by those of lower ranking than them. However, Henrick shot them down by stating that a lot of factors were involved in deciding the final ranking.

First was the written exam. Then came the ranking of the Chains of Fortune. Then came their performance in the second test as well as final ranking. The last factor was the interviews that all of the students went through.

It seems that even though Rae and Trevor finished the second test after him, their ranking was influenced by their writing exam and their ranking on the Chains of Fortune. Arthur managed to rank 20 ranks higher than the second test, so he figured his written exam was just average.

”None of you shall be abandoned,” Henrick said as parting words. ”All of you are going to be nurtured to be some of the greatest awakeners in the world. Please let your teachers handle your enrollment.” He disappeared afterward with Jared Voyla.

The students felt their bodies be enveloped with mana before they disappeared. When Arthur opened his eyes again, he was in standing in the middle of several buildings.

”Students, you have been assigned to the Daybreak Dorms.” A teacher standing on top of a platform in the yard began explaining. ”For the Explorers department, there are the two dorms: Daybreak and Nightfall. Each of you will be living separately and taking classes separately. There are many competitions between the two dorms that reward benefits in resources and opportunities.

”You will now be given a bracelet with a number on it. These numbers are your current ranking. The higher your ranking is, the more training resources you are given. The ranking changes based on your merits, grades, and battle points.”

”What are merits and battle points?” A student asked.

”Merits are achievements in your minor fields. As for battle points, they are awarded based on how you perform during dungeon raids and team battles.”

”Are there other ways to rank higher?” A brute and gigantic looking asked.

”Yes,” The teacher paused. ”Through official duels. If you win against someone of a higher rank, their battle points will be reduced and yours would increase. You won't be replacing their ranking, but you will rank higher.”

The crowd's atmosphere shifted as tension rose. However, the young male teacher was unconcerned and continued.

”You can duel someone once a week only and you can't turn down a duel for four consecutive weeks.”

'So, we need to fight once a month if someone kept challenging us.' Arthur worried for Jonah. After all, his strength didn't suit his ranking.

The reason that Arthur had agreed to help Jonah, to begin with, was the potential he offered. The ability to make a doppelganger was helpful in Arthur's quest to find out about the academy. If he can be at the same time in two places, he would be provided with an alibi.

When Arthur realized that Jonah can be ranked first, his plan further developed. Jonah was one of the higher rankers and this meant he would get to interact with the strongest and most influential characters.

These factors combined made Jonah valuable for Arthur. However, the deciding factor was the loyalty he showed when Rayxin tested him.

”Grab your room keys from the reception. You'll find everything you need in your room. Classes start tomorrow so check your schedule, dismissed.”

There were a hundred students gathered around the platform so it didn't take a lot of time for Arthur to spot the giant human named Oliver. As soon as he saw Arthur, Oliver ran over.

”Brother Alexie! We're in the same dorm!” Oliver was almost shedding tears of happiness. Arthur looked at him with suspicion.

”Why are you so happy?”

”What?” Oliver looked shocked. ”Isn't it because we're together?”

”Yeah, but Nera isn't with us. You shouldn't be this happy.” Arthur squinted his eyes as he looked up and down at Oliver. ”Did Reinhold threaten you?”

”I-I have no idea what you're talking about.” Oliver wiped the sweat gathering on his brows as waved his hand.

Arthur sighed and didn't say anything. He turned and looked around to spot Jonah surrounded by a few of their classmates, looking troubled. Their eyes met and Jonah looked like he wanted to rush over as well but Arthur shook his head and glared at him.

”Let's go to our room,” Arthur said to Oliver and he followed after.