Chapter 173: Pit Digging Teacher(Two in One)
Standing on the empty stone platform with the sun almost rising at the horizon, fresh morning air entered Kai's lungs and washed away his laziness, filling him with power and strength.
Turning around, he found others coming out of the train one by one with sleepy expressions.
Sophia stood beside him in her disguise, yawning and losing her body.
It was not the behavior you will expect from a royal princess. But she didn't care. In these few days, she had spent more time with others and tried to get rid of her shyness. Kai also revealed her identity to Jai, Esabella, and Kade. As for the others, it can wait.
Jai and Esabella didn't have much of a reaction because they have only known her for a few days. On the other hand, Kade was stunned by knowing that Dilo is not a man but a woman.
What surprised Kai was that he later learned that Kade was not overwhelmed by the fact that Dilo is a woman but instead how Kai found out that she was a woman.
It seems like her father had already informed the academy about her real identity and told them to take care of her.
'It appears that the King of Romand Kingdom had underestimated the power of the magic item,' thought Kai.
Looking around, he noticed Kade, who was coming out the train with a voice transmission rune device in his hand.
Sometimes later, the entrance of the teleport gate raised from the ground and the portal opened.
David and Old Black came out with dark circles and tired expressions.
Judging from their looks, they have not gotten much sleep for many days.
"Good... morning, students...." said David and Old Black while Yawning.
"Looks like you all came back safely and sound," said David as he studied everyone, and finally, his eyes landed on Kai.
He already had received the report that Kai had entirely solved the problem of the ancient battlefields as well as solved the mystery of the Winter Song Lake just by himself.
Walking towards Kai, he smiled. "Good Job. Thank you for solving the Ancient Battlefield and the Winter Song lake's problem once and for all. You have done a great service for the people of this continent."
Then he looked at Morrigan, who was supposed to be the mysterious woman trapped inside the Ice.
Feeling David graze, she responded with a cold stare. David's heart turned cold, and an unpredictable sense of danger overwhelmed his senses. He quickly turned his eyes away from her.
Doing that, he saw Jai with Esabella and Elder Asava, who stood beside them.
Even though he had already gotten the news that grandmaster Arbus is dead, nevertheless seeing the person with the same face and body structure, it's hard to believe that the person standing before him is not Arbus.
David has met Arbus many times and never had a good feeling about him. It was as if he was always scheming something.
The only difference is the color of the eyes and the compassionate aura with a gentle smile on his face. He looked at others without looking down upon them.
He could never have expected Arbus to act in such a manner.
Old Black also remained silent. Arbus caused the incurable injury to his magic channel when he fought to protect the students' 354 years ago. Almost killing him in the process and causing his cultivation to fall from the peak Magic Knight to the Grandmaster peak stage.
There was once a time he used to admire him, but now he doesn't feel anything.
He had already given up hope of taking revenge on Arbus upon knowing that no magic or weapons worked on him aside from the headmaster sword.
So he was quite surprised to know that he was killed, and the person who killed him was Kai's master.
That legendary master who seems to know everything and has strengthened and improved magic devices and ways of cultivation as well as how to teach them.
He even gave him that miraculous water, which cured his long time injury, and his former cultivation has slowly started to recover.
His new ideal is Kai master, not only his but everyone in the academy.
David smiled at them and turned around.
"Attention, everyone, make a row and enter the teleportation gate and please return to your dormitory as soon as possible to get ready. The preparation for the graduation ceremony is completed, and it will be conducted at ten o'clock. I hope nobody will be late. The headmaster will personally hand out the graduation certificate."
Hearing that everyone was stunned, they were not expecting that their Academy life's graduation day would be on the same day they returned to the academy.
"Don't react like that, students. We had already gotten the news from Instructor Kade that you have successfully become Magic Knight stage experts. We have been super busy these days because of that, not only do we have to make preparations for the Immortal Day festival but also make preparations for the graduation ceremony. It will be a memorable day in your life, and I hope that you progress even further in the path of magic in the future. As you may know, the seal on our continent is now gone, and the Magic Champion stage will no longer be the end." said David with a smiling face.
Students looked at each other and nodded.
Forming a line, they entered the teleport gate one by one.
Jai, Esabella, Morrigan, Alina, Duke Grawn, Asava, and Kai were supposed to be the last ones to enter, but Old Black stopped them.
"Please wait, I need to make a change in the coordinates. Master Daoma is waiting for you with Headmaster Oliver in his house."
Hearing that, Jai was shocked and looked at Kai.
Kai didn't have any idea what Old Black was talking about; as far as he knew, Master Daoma is still in his soul state.
Others were also curious: who is this Master Daoma?
Seeing the reaction of Jai, Kai smiled, "I forgot to tell you. Master had regained his mortal body and most likely is staying in the academy."
David nodded, "He is currently living with Headmaster Oliver. Not only him but your roommate Alice is also staying there."
"Alice, she is also staying in the same house with them...?"
"Hmmm...She had gone through many changes in a short period. When you were away, she had already reached the last stages of the Magic Knight realm in a few days of time. Her physical and mental growth is also astonishing. If I had not been visiting headmaster Oliver frequently, I would never have witnessed such rapid growth and transformation in nature talent in my life. Most likely, she is also getting graduated today."
"Can I open the door to the core court? It's getting late. We still have many other works to do after dropping you off," said Old Black.
"Old Black, can this teleporter connect with the core court of the academy? If I remember, it was not supposed to be possible," said Kai
Old Black smiled. "Master Daoma has made some changes into it, and now it can work with greater efficiency and stability. So, please don't make me wait anymore and enter the teleporter. I have already set the coordinates to Headmaster Oliver's teleport gate."
Kai nodded and looked at everyone.
Duke Grawn was a little excited. It was going to be the first time he met with Oliver. While Asava didn't care much, he had already inherited the memories of Arbus and knew Oliver. He is more curious about Master Daoma. According to Jai, he was sealed inside Mount Daoma to be more specific; he was sleeping there for billions of years.
Morrigan's heart trembled whenever she heard the name Daoma. She got a feeling that she knew him personally and was once a close friend, but at the same time, a deep uneasiness grabbed her heart, telling her to run away as far as possible. She is going to face a person who she least wants to meet.
A few minutes later, they all entered the teleporter willingly or unwillingly. David and Old Black followed after them.
[Oliver Courtyard]
The teleporter was activated. Oliver, Daoma, and Alice were waiting for their guests to arrive.
The first one to come out was Kai; he looked at them and moved forwards, followed by others.
But when Daoma saw Morrigan come out the teleporter, his eyes widened.
'Is she the mysterious woman Trapped in the Ice? I find her familiar, her aura particularly. It reminds me of some of the most unpleasant people I know. Is she somehow related to them?'
Morrigan's body shivered as soon as she saw Daoma looking at her.
'Who is this man? Why am I so afraid of him?'
Observing for some time, he turned his attention to Asava, who was also looking at him.
'Is this not the man who extracted Arbus Soul from his body? Is he Daoma? Kai's Master?'
On the other hand, Daoma had already stopped looking at him.
He had already found that the magic signature, aura, and the soul of Asava is entirely different from Arbus. So, there is no doubt that he is completely another person.
Then he looked at Esabella, who stood together with Jai and Alina.
'She inherited the ancient fire dragon bloodline. Something is going on between Jai and this girl. Finally, a girl with succubus bloodline, Alina, was it? Kai's new mate.'
Thinking so, he smiled inwardly and turned to look at Kai, ignoring Duke Grawn.
Who was just an ordinary person with nothing special about him.
Kai smiled at them as their eyes met.
Alice's heart was relieved on seeing Kai safe and sound; Daoma and Oliver nodded as they welcomed them.
David and Old Black were already gone back to their work, leaving them alone.
After some time, everyone was talking and laughing.
Duke Grawn, in particular, was interested in talking with Oliver. It was not only personal but also related to his business.
Jai, Esabella, and Alina, on the other hand, were talking with Daoma, who was happy to accompany them.
Knowing that Jai and Esabella are now couples. He gave him a thumbs up and glimpsed at Kai from time to time, who stood beside Alice.
Kai, on the other hand, ignored him and was busy talking with Alice.
Morrigan was the only one left out and silently standing at the corner of the courtyard, trying to act lowkey as much as possible. If one looks carefully, one can see her legs shaking; with deep fear in her eyes.
Kai noticed that and looked towards Daoma, who had a crafty smile on his face.
'Just what are you thinking, master Virgin'
"Kai, Kai, are you listening to me?" shouted Alice into Kai's ears.
Kai hurriedly responded, "I am listening to Alice. Listening to every word carefully with full attention."
Alice looked at Kai with keen eyes and placed both her hands on her waist with an aggressive expression.
"Tell me, what did I say just now?"
Kai scratched his cheek in response with a troubled face.
Alice shook her head in disappointment.
'Kai is the only one in the entire academy who dares to ignore beauty. Master Daoma and Alina were really telling the truth'
"It was about accompanying me for the evening. We are going to spend some time together and as a penalty for not listening to me carefully. You are going to pay for everything."
Said Alice while poking his chest with her fingers.
"Yes, yes, yes, don't worry about that, Alice. I am willing to pay for everything. As a man, how can I allow you to pay in my presence?" said Kai in a hurry while touching his chest
Suddenly he came to a realization.
'Shit, I have no money with me. How will I pay? Me and my big mouth. If the people of Buraford Kingdom find out that their king, who proclaims himself as a rich tycoon, is not even able to pay for his expenses. What will they think, and why is Alice acting so aggressively today? What happened in the time I was away from the academy? Return me my gentle and polite Alice, heavens'
Thinking about that, he looked at Daoma, who was smiling at him.
'This guy, he is behind it. A master who digs pits for his disciple. He was well aware that I don't have much money with me currently and I also can't reject Alice'
Turning his head around, he looked at Jai and his eyes shined.
'Maybe Jai can lend me some money. A brother in need and friend indeed.'
"Kai, so it decided that you will accompany me for the whole day after the graduation ceremony," said Alice with a bright smile
Kai nodded without any hesitation while glimpsing at Jai from the corner of his eyes.