Chapter 67：The person you used to look down (1/2)

Yman made some obvious gestures just to steal the attention of Instructor Goki; however, without him knowing, Goki also was intentionally disregarding him.

Actually, he was wondering if why seems he was purposely ignored by the instructor.

Instructor Goki does not want him to duel so as not to hurt himself. For him, Yman had no need to fight in this duel. What he needed to do was to practice his leadership skill. Being strategist was more suited to him. Maybe he would be the one to lead the academy to group battles on some of the competitions.

Now that Kiko was already out of the picture, Yman was finally able to breathe in relief.

But for some odd reason, after the instructor chose the next trainee to duel, he would whisper in their ears.

Yman just thought of it that the Instructor Goki was giving advice to them. Actually, Yman's thought was spot on.

”You're next,” Goki pointed at one of the trainees.

”Yes sir!”

When the trainee stood beside him, Goki whispered in his ears, ”Actually, if you want to become stronger choose a stronger opponent or someone as strong as you in this duel. Not the like of that infamous brat who had zero mana and was the least talented in a fight. You won't gain good experience in fighting someone like that. Understood?”

”Y-Yes sir, I u-understood! Thanks for your guidance sir!”

Yman noticed the trainee bowed slightly at the instructor.

The trainee chose his opponent who he thought was a good opponent for him.

Clang, clang, clang!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Their duel lasted 3 minutes. And both of them took damage. The trainee that was called out first by Goki was defeated but he was happy at the result and even said his thanks to him.

Goki grinned. Not only did he avoid the trainee feeling down after their defeat, but he also was helping them so as to more improve themselves. And not only that, he avoided Yman to go on the duel too.

Just like hitting 3 birds with one stone.

Hehe, Goki giggled.

The duel continued. Many trainees finished their duels.

Bob was able to make a draw result with an opponent that has the same ability as him. His opponent was one of Kiko's friends with the element of earth and wood. While Bob's element was metal.

Their fight was like two boulders crashing into each other. It was the longest fight to finish. And the judges decided to finish it with a draw.

”Damn! I can still fight! Why did the judges stop the fight? I almost got that gorilla!” Kiko's friend roared in dismay behind his breath.

”Chill up, Mario dude! Hahaha, since both of you did your part already, let me handle that Toadman!” Bruno declared with a big laugh.

Kiko and the others could only cheer at him.

Yet...

”I choose that person as my opponent!” Someone pointed at Bruno.

”What? Damn it dude! Why me of all people here? I have a mission you know!” Bruno growled.

His friends chuckled as they thought, 'Mission my ass?!'

Yman on the sideline just forced a dry laugh. After Bruno and the guy who chose him as his opponent finished their duel. Bruno won in a domineering manner. His opponent was having a hard time countering his shield magic that was made from wind. All of the attacks of his enemy were being slowed down by it, and sooner dropped on the ground because of the loss of velocity.

The next duel was between the guy who Yman never forget. It was the guy who pushed him inside the auditorium on the Outerworld.

His enemy was a knife user. And that guy used a dagger.

The two of them contested through speed. Both were agile and used the same elements. However, the fight ended with that guy's victory, using a special move.

Before he left the center, he sent a sharp glance at Yman. He just scratched the side of his face and thought, |How troublesome.|

Chloe managed to win in difficulty against a girl opponent, and Mai won too against a bestial girl opponent with cat ears. Although she was agile and sent a combo of swipes to Mai, Mai's transformation magic dominated her. Chloe sent a cheer on her while Bob's voice dominated the other's voice. Yman just sent a thumbs up at her.

She said her thanks to them. Although they were not in the same section, both of them were able to get close to each other from that horrendous travel.

Keremi won against a bestial opponent without receiving a single hit. Yman was wondering about Keremi's speed. Although he didn't look fast while he was fighting, the enemy could not land a hit at Keremi. Just like before when they fought with the Mustang Spider. The spider failed to land a hit on him too.

Brai and the other Elite members dominate their opponents easily.

Goki was grinning broadly, actually, he wasn't only avoided calling Yman, he also avoided choosing those trainees who had clear animosity towards him. Until the other trainees would choose them.

Chief Henderson, Mayor Chan, and principal were very pleased with the results of every match.

”Haaah~ Now I agree that this batch of trainees has many talented individuals. Hehehe! This is getting more exciting. I wanted to train some of them personally!” Instructor Musk said while chewing a small piece of a tree branch.

”Yeah! Hahaha. But that Kiko kid shall be taught by me alone! Gyahaha!” Instructor Torr declared in a loud voice.

”Ufufufu.” Beth just laughed.

Kiko on the distance felt proud of himself after hearing the instructor's words.

Yman on the other hand raised his hand and called out, ”Instructor Goki, sir!”

Goki glanced at him, ”Yes? You have something to ask?”

”Yes, sir. What about me? I did not take part in the duel yet.” Yman asked him.

The other trainees went into random murmurs again after hearing him.

”Pufft, that guy again.”

”Haha, who would want to duel him? It's just a waste of time, anyway.”

”Yeah, and we would probably not learn anything if we did fight him.”

”You got it right! Hahaha!”

Such murmurs reached his ears.

Goki forced a drily smile, ”Ah, is that so? Oh sorry about that. But that's fine I guess. Since you have no pair.”

Suddenly, Judge Beth also asked, ”By the way, Instructor Goki, is that the last pair?” Beth asked Goki.

”Yeah, it seems. Actually, there is one person left here. But no need to push him to duel since he has no pair.” Goki replied like it wasn't important talking about it.

”Hmm... is that so? Okay then.” Said Beth as she was about to stand.

”.....”

Yman was speechless, wondering if he was lucky or not. Shall he rejoice? Or be sadden?