Chapter 330: Back To School (1/2)

Chapter 330: Back To School

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

Although the three students had improved in different areas after spending half a month at the TNN training facility, they all left with one thing in common: confidence.

At the transit terminal where Cao Yi and the other two were about to part ways, Cao Yi turned to his Ayrlarng friends and said, ”Thank you for the great time we had spent together.”

”Thank you too! I will see you on the Moon!” Hu Yangxuan replied.

”Yea! Time to show them the results of our secret training.” Wang Tong said with a broad smile.

”Cheers!” Cao Yi waved his hands and soon disappeared in the throng of people at the transit station.

Although Hu Yangxuan had worked hard to improve himself, he felt that Wang Tong was the main reason why he was able to pick up the slack. Hu Yangxuan had a good family background, and he had also trained in the Templar. But, this head start wouldn't carry him too far without the constant encouragement of Wang Tong.

After the half month of training at the TNN, Hu Yangxuan had gotten rid of his bad habits, and was then more devoted to his training than ever.

After the two returned to Ayrlarng, they were surprised to find out that their school had also changed a lot. A brand new building was erected at the place where Wang Tong and his gang used to hang out all the time, and they found out that this new building was filled to the brim with new and advanced equipment. Due to Ayrlarng's recent outstanding performance, the school board had received increasingly generous donations. After spending much time investigating Ayrlarng's success at the tournament against Bernabeu, and subsequently, Capth, the investors were confident that Ayrlarng would prevail at the coming pan solar tournament.

It was common knowledge that unlike the local tournaments, the stage at the pan-solar tournament belonged to the great houses. But, the competition went beyond the battlefield, as the cooperation also fought against each other to carve out their share of the profit.

The final matches would be held at the legendary Sky Arena, and the rest of the matches would be taken place at twelve different cities across the moon.

As a sport, METAL combat enjoyed greater popularity than Fleet combat, since the ability of the METAL warriors was tied directly to the fate of human race. It was in everyone's interest to not only enjoy watching the fight, but also assess the likelihood of their survival in a Zerg attack based on the performance of their soldiers.

Every planet had received a quota for participants based on their population and the results of previous participation. Considering the unprecedented amount of applications the committee had received, the tournament hosting committee had decided to increase the quota to meet the demand. Although the minimum requirement for the applicant's soul energy was level four, the committee had set up a special application stream to process the applicants who were lower than level four but possessed much higher damage output.

The public academy students had made up the bulk of the applicants. The tournament was an opportunity for students to showcase their ability and be recognized by future employers. However, there were also participants from private schools. Driven by the promise of increasing their fame, many private schools had set aside heft prizes for the combatants they had sent to the tournament should they prevail.

Thanks to the new investments, Wang Tong was assigned a new living quarter. Although the living standards were much higher here in the new building, Wang Tong missed his old dormitory beside the girls' apartment.

Wang Tong found out that he had somehow become the center of his schoolmates' attention after he had defeated so many formidable opponents for Ayrlarng. He was no longer the ”Caretaker Wang”. Instead, he had become a hero, especially to the girls, and his presence inspired respect rather than snickers.

Due to Wang Tong's grassroots origin, most students at Ayrlarng felt Wang Tong relatable. Therefore, Wang Tong enjoyed wholehearted support from his male schoolmates, as no one seemed to be jealous of his sudden rise to fame.

Wang Tong laid in his large and soft bed, trying to view himself in light of his new fame. However, didn't find it particularly enjoyable. Wang Tong was not bothered by his lack of enjoyment for being adored. He knew too clearly why people liked him, and was too cool to care. He was Wang Tong, and Wang Tong never cared about what other people thought of him.

Wang Tong's train of thoughts were disturbed by approaching heavy footsteps towards his door. Wang Tong smiled knowingly, his friends were here.

”Mowhahah! Boss, you are home, finally! Common, give a fist-pump! Holy sh*t! The rumor is true!” Karl was the first one who rushed into the room, and he stared at Wang Tong's new room in disbelief. Lumi, Zhou Sisi, Tita, and Zhen Zhong followed suit.

”What does the rumor say? How did you guys know that I am back?”