Dragon Master: The SSS-Ranked School Belle Asked Me To Contract Her

In just a few minutes, all of their forces gathered in a hall they had made into a conference room. Though, nobody really talked there.

Veer looked at the twenty-something students belonging to different academies, but still working together for their survival.

It was kind of nice and wholesome in a way, considering they were at each other's throat in the outside world. But here, they had forgotten everything and became trustworthy partners.

He cleared his throat and said, "You all seem very lively, did something happen while I was away?"

One of his former classmates from Starlight Academy—and also his subordinate—raised his hand and said, "Boss, Tristin proposed to Rachel and she actually agreed."

Everyone cheered for it as all the gazes went towards a couple standing on the edge. Rachel, a young woman with brown hair, blushed, and beside her stood Tristin, a teenager with deep black hair.

He rubbed the back of his neck and said, smiling, "I'm sorry, boss. I just couldn't control myself and keep my feelings to myself. Who knows when I will die and I just wanted to let her know that."

"And you didn't expect that she'll actually accept it?" Veer shook his head with a light smile on his face and said, "It's fine! Our goal is everyone's happiness and survival, after all. Though, it would have been different if this had created a bad mood in our group."

Tristin gulped and asked, "So, if she had rejected me then..."

"You understand, Mr. Boyfriend," Veer said, grinning at him.

Everyone began to laugh at that, as they poked Tristin while teasing the new couple. They were genuinely happy for the two of them, and it was also because they were unconsciously finding reasons to stay happy.

Veer let them enjoy for a minute and then clapped loudly, "Alright, that's enough! You're gonna kill the lady over there and I'm sure you don't wanna face the punishment for that."

Everyone chuckled and returned to their original tasks, focusing their full attention on Veer. They knew he must have decided something major as these meetings where everyone was summoned were rare.

"Alright, so there is bad news for us and that is," Veer said, pausing for a second before continuing, "a Sand Tsunami is coming for us and before anyone questions that, yes, it's a tsunami of sand instead of water."

"So, we can't run into the caves to save our asses," one young man muttered.

"Correct! That's why we're going to fasten our pace and conquer this Floating Island early," Veer said. "But for that, I'mma need you all to work like slaves. Are you ready for that?"

Tristin raised his hand and asked, "Does that mean our usual thing but faster?"

Their usual thing was that the lower and weaker members of their team would do minimal work while the main team would focus on killing the Boss.

There were many types of Aspects; sadly, the Academies had sent the majority as only offensive types. But there were still some supports who were useful in other stuff.

As for the Main team, it included Veer, Aurora, Elara, Rain, Elizabeth, and Rock. They were the ones who did most of the work on the front lines.

Sometimes, they might ask someone to join their fights, but that just depended on the nature of the opponent.

Veer nodded upon hearing that and said, "Yup! We want to preserve our strength for the main boss because he'll be a pain to deal with."

"Gotcha! What do you need us to do, Boss? Just order and it shall be done!"

"Oh, don't worry, you'll definitely enjoy it," Veer grinned and said. "You have to make a kilometre-deep hole in this floating island because the Boss is sitting in the centre of it."

There was an odd silence before a platinum-haired young man spoke, wearing a beautiful smile on his face, "So, we just need to explode the shit out of it?"

"Yup! Precisely that! We will give you the coordinates and then you just need to make a hole there. How? That's not my problem!" Veer said, turning towards Trevor, who had just spoken. "And I'm sure you will like to lead this operation, right?"

"You're damn right, Boss. Who do you think is better suited for this than me?" Trevor spoke, spreading his arms wide open. "No one here knows, but art is explosion!"

Everyone ignored his flippant behaviour as they were already used to him, as Rachel asked, "Boss, what about those monsters?"

"Oh yeah, Boss. Our operation will attract too many ugly guests and, as you know, I only like to work with handsome people like you," Trevor said, smiling at him.

Hearing his words, Veer was reminded of the day they had recruited Trevor. The only reason he agreed to join their group and be Veer's subordinate was that Veer was handsome and had a harem of beautiful women.

In Trevor's eyes, he was a walking legend and an idol he looked up to.

Ignoring his shining eyes, Veer nodded and said, "You're right! But that's also a part of the operation you guys need to settle. Of course, if those Lord Stage bastards come to intervene, I'll help you out. But till then, it's all up to you."

Seeing that no one had any opposition to his orders, Veer said with a nod, "Good! Now, do any of you have a problem with Trevor being your leader for this operation?"

Everyone shook their head except for the Triplets who didn't know Trevor. But seeing that even Veer trusted him, they also shook their head.

As for why Veer chose him, it was because despite his flippant behaviour, Trevor was a natural-born leader and also a powerful member of their group.

"Good! Then, go and prepare yourself because the moment we determine the location, I'm sending you there to dig the shit up," Veer said, waving his hand in dismissal. "Begone, Subjects."

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

Everyone bowed and then dismissed themselves. Every single one of them was a responsible person and they took their duties seriously.

There was a reason Veer still kept them in the team, as he wouldn't have tolerated a laid-back and cowardly attitude.

They knew who was protecting them with their lives, so they at least did their part with everything they had. After a year, they had grown even closer after some minor fights.

Veer wasn't about their coordination as this wasn't the first time they would work together on something. The only problem was pacing, and he trusted Trevor for that.

"I still can't understand how the hell they tolerate you and your jokes," Elara said, as she came to stand beside him. "Your Majesty? Really?"

"What's wrong with that? He is the future Elf Emperor," Aurora said, joining the team. "It's just a matter of time."

"That reminds me, the moment we get out of here, they will start targeting you," Elara said in a serious tone. "Especially now that you will have such a group following you and you yourself are a threat to them."

"We'll just have to see when we get there," Veer shrugged and said. "Besides, I'm not even sure they will continue following me."

"I will follow you to the end, Boss," Rock quickly spoke from the sidelines. "So, I hope you don't abandon me."

"I don't have a habit of abandoning my shield," Veer flashed a smile at him and said.

Rock was stunned hearing his words and, for a moment, wondered if he had heard something wrong. He stuttered as he asked, "What did you say?"

"I said, thanks for being my shield!" Veer said, as he went towards him and patted his shoulder. "This position is officially yours and I'm trusting you with our safety!"

While Rock had always worked as their shield, he often failed in that part because of Veer's and Elara's presence.

Veer was simply a monster, excelling in every aspect of battle, and with his Primordial Arcane Forge, he even worked as a top-tier tank.

Elara was slightly different, but she was also a monstrous tank because of her Aspect and Sub-Aspect. She was a tank who could deal heavy damage and take it too.

Because of this, Rock always felt out of place and worked harder than anyone in their group. Even Veer was shocked by the sheer torture Rock put himself through to complete his vow.

He wanted a shield they could trust with their safety and fight on other aspects properly. So, Veer had respected him and didn't give false praise or position.

Veer waited for this day when he thought Rock had finally managed to turn himself into an unbreakable shield that would shoulder even the world's destruction for them.

Veer sighed and said, "Honestly, you have my respect, man. I thought I was already a monster for surviving that Mana Circulation Technique of mine, but you're really something else."

He smiled and said, "So, raise your head high because you are my shield until either of us dies."

Rock grew emotional and dropped to his knees, "I will not disappoint you, Boss. And you can't die before me because this shield will not let it happen!"