Chapter 15 (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After agreeing to attend the Academy Competition, Andrew was in no hurry to leave. He borrowed a book called ‘Fire Elf Summoning: From The Beginning to Giving Up’ from the bookshelf and then returned home.

As soon as Andrew opened the door, he saw Mary and Tim were playing and Topa was floating happily in the air. He looked at them benevolently.

“What’s the matter? Is there any good news?”

Andrew pretended to be ignorant.

Mary ran over excitedly.

“My brother told us just now he would definitely get first place in this competition! Look, he’s over the moon!”

“He said that we should watch it together! How about it? Why don’t we all go? Anyway, we have some money now, so it’s fine to relax a little!”

Mary’s eyes darted around. It seemed like she was mocking Tim, but in fact, she looked at Andrew with some trepidation, afraid that he would not agree.

Andrew could tell that Mary hoped that he could go with them and relax. However, he could not say that he had already received an invitation and would be sitting in the Chairman position.

He could only pretend that he did not know.

“I still have some things to do when the time comes.”

“Ah…”

Mary’s expression immediately turned sour.

Even though Tim didn’t say anything, he was a little disappointed.

“Dad, I’ll get good results this time when I participate in the competition. When the time comes, the Academy will give me a scholarship. Then, I’ll be able to help to lessen the family’s financial burden.”

“Good boy, you worked hard.”

Andrew felt a little guilty as he glanced at Topa obscurely.

‘If it wasn’t for this Star Race, perhaps I would have taken action. The people of the Blue Planet might not think too much about the change in my talent, but if the Star Race had noticed it, it might not be the case.’

If Topa had noticed his change and left Tim, then his son might have lost this great help because of him.

Andrew decided that since the expenses at home were barely enough, it was better to hide for a while.

“When the time comes, you two have fun.”

He turned around and returned to the study.

Only Tim and Mary were left staring at each other, their eyes filled with disappointment.

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“Has the President not returned yet?”

Andrew sat on the rostrum, feeling a little curious. He had been part of the Association for a while, but he had not seen the President. It was mentioned that he was exploring a secret realm in a foreign land. It was fine at other times, but today was the Academy’s Grand Competition that concerned the reputation of an entire city!

Andrew’s current seat was the place with the best view in the Academy competition venue. He had arrived a little late. After all, watching competitions between magic apprentices was meaningless to him. He might as well stay at home and cultivate for a while longer.

He had arrived at this time because he guessed that it would be Mary’s turn soon.

Beside him, Lanza was very enthusiastic.

“Mr. Smith, these are the experts of Faerun City.”

“This is Mr. Nolan, the advanced mage.”

“Mensa and Ferrando, intermediate mages.”

Andrew was a little impatient and nodded casually, while the others looked at him with a provocative gaze.

“Boring.”

Andrew ignored them. In the competition of the magic apprentice level, Mary had already appeared, so he naturally cast his attention over.

Standing in front of Mary was a rather rough-looking young man, who politely bowed.