Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

"Are you done?"

Edric asked, as soon as Alex got up from his desk.

He was writing a letter to Sarah, informing her about his return and everything that happened back there. Although he knew she must have already gotten the news, he wanted to ask a few things through the letter as well.

Alex nodded, "Yup, but why are you so excited?"

Edric, with a grin, said, "Today, we will be teaching the young ones. Naturally, I'd be excited."

Today, the school has arranged a combined training between the first and the third year to encourage students.

Once the first-year students get to know what they could become if they continue to work hard, they will be inspired to double their efforts.

On the other hand, this exercise could backfire bravely if any of the third year loses to the newcomers.

'I have a bad feeling about this… '

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In the indoor gymnasium, the group of students were gathered on either side of the training mat.

Since they wanted each match to be observed closely, only ten students from both years were invited, and only one match would be held at once.

The top students from both years were gathered, so naturally, Celestria and Amanda were also standing between the students who were participating in today's activity.@@novelbin@@

"Alex." A smile bloomed on her face as Celestria noticed the silver head walking inside.

The eyes of all the first-year students were drawn toward the boy who was rumored to be the strongest third-year student. Not only that, the tales of him saving the Saintess have also spread among students.

"So he is the one…"

"...who went against a Vampire…"

"Wah…even his eyelashes are silver. How dreamy~~"

The enthusiasm of the first year wasn't shared by the third year as they remained silent and a few waved at Alex.

Alex noticed that Ark had an ominous presence around him as he pressed the bridge of his nose and glared at Alex for some reason.

"Did you hear the rules?" Amanda asked as Alex arrived by their side.

Alex shook his head, "Did they tell everyone?"

Amanda shook her head, before adding, "But it's absurd to send third year against first years. Luckily, we didn't have to go through something like this."

Edric told her, "There can be two reasons; first, maybe because of the upcoming tournament. Or second, the warning of the Saintess."

Both reasons were valid since every academy gives quite an importance to the tournament. And last year, if not for Edric Soulforge Academy would have lost at the final stage of the tournament. So to not rely on a single student again, they might be preparing for it through different methods.

Or maybe, this was a step to identify the strong warriors who could fight the unknown catastrophe the Saintess mentioned…however, Alex knew that it was futile to think that any student could participate in the Ascension Trials.

Soon the bald instructor, responsible for teaching the first year, arrived in the gymnasium and announced,

"Okay, since you all have gathered, let me tell you the rules first." Instructor Josh began, "One student from both sides would be sent to the ring, and will have a mock battle. Remember, this battle is just to learn from your seniors, so don't get emotional and take a step that might sting you back gravely. Understand?"

A few of the first year seemed nervous as they immediately nodded, while a few just indifferently looked at their seniors, waiting for the battle to begin.

Alex noticed that a certain girl was looking straight at him with an expression that said she was provoking him.

And just as he thought, "I want to challenge you, senior Alex!"

Before the instructor could have called out names, the short, blue-haired first-year stepped forward and challenged him.

"Cristina, this isn't the way to-" her friend tried to calm her down, but,

"I don't want to fight anyone but the best. And he seems the strongest, so I challenge him."

The two groups began whispering among themselves; some were excited, and some were nervous about what would happen to the poor little girl.

Alex glanced at the instructor, and much to his annoyance, the older one was just standing there with a grin and had left everything in their hands.

Alex heaved a sigh, and stepped forward, "You are Cristina Cooper, right? A mage-class warrior? Why don't you pick an opponent who can give you some tips in magic, like Celestria or Amanda?"

The girl smirked, "I can understand if it's senior Amanda, but senior Celestria? Please." The way she rolled her eyes, and insulted Celestria caused many students to gasp.

On the other hand, Alex frowned, as he said, "You think you can defeat her, huh?"

Cristina scoffed, "Of course, I can. She is probably the weakest thirdt-year student and someone who always relies on others, no?" There was clear mockery in her voice and it could be sensed how little respect Celestria had in her eyes.

"Calm down, Alex. She is just a kid." Celestria tried to calm him down before Alex took a step, which might end up traumatizing the little girl for life.

Alex shook his head, "No, wait," He whispered, before turning towards Cristina, "You, brat. If you are that confident in your skills then defeat Celestria. And if you do, I will spar with you for the rest of the year any time you ask."

Cristina grinned, "You can't go back on your words late-"

Alex raised his finger, and the energy radiated from that single move not only silenced the girl but the whole gymnasium. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire

Now, even the instructor wasn't nonchalant as he suddenly remembered the warning from the headmaster before he called for this training session.

Alex's eyes were devoid of any warmth or amusement before he said, "But if you lose, you have to apologize to her with your head on the floor."

Although Cristina's legs were shaky, she gritted her teeth, and muttered under her breath, "I…accept."

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A/N:- Don't badmouth his woman. Drop a comment.