Boisterous chatter imdiately ensued when everyone heard Roran's invitation. The man evidently had the charisma of a leader. His eloquent speech abilities and proven fighting skills, combined with his influential family background and support, made many acolytes admire him.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Loud claps suddenly resounded in the air, followed by a figure stepping forward until he reached a few steps away from Roran. The sudden clap startled everyone, as they realized it was Anas the Kaleos acolyte, who clapped with a smile on his face.
"That was a very nice speech, Roran. But let tell you, your idea is not realistic." Anas uttered.
Upon hearing that, Roran imdiately turned his body towards Anas, as he stared at him.
"Not realistic? Care to explain to about it?"
Receiving the man's gaze calmly, because he knew he was right, Anas answered, "There are 320 of us competing. Even if we sohow miraculously managed to defeat all the elite acolytes by working together, how will we decide who will be the top 50 among us?"
The words spoken by Anas represented the thoughts of most of those present in this place. Before Roran could answer him, he continued his words, "Roran, even though we both know those elites will be quite a challenge to defeat, the fact still remains that there are only 50 of them."
Stepping forward until he arrived in front of Roran, Anas said, "I myself have 3 teams ready to work together. However, we will not join you. as I don't want to share my hunts." He then turned around and looked at the other acolytes. "You all should do the sa too."
After saying that, Anas and the whole Kaleos acolytes imdiately left the place. Together with them there were the Zaiueo acolytes. The group walked past Ery
The three Zaiueo acolytes stopped in front of Ery and said, "Don't mind them guys, once you know them they are actually quite okay," Zuna said, followed by Zaku and Zidi with different phrases, like usual.
"I really doubt that," Julian argued.
anwhile, the other acolytes caused another commotion due to Anas' speech.
Seeing the unfavorable situation, Roran quickly stepped on the podium and tried to convince the acolytes again.
"Everyone, listen to ! This is exactly the reason why the Regular Class haven't won a single ti in the last 10 years! If we can focus on our opponent first and not kill each other, more of us can go to the next stage!"
Unfortunately, despite Roran's best effort to convince them, more and more acolytes started to leave the place, uninterested with Roran's plan. At first, they were hesitant about the offer, but thanks to Anas's words, the acolytes' opinion was now divided.
All the acolytes here were the best among the regular classes. Therefore, they obviously had their own considerations and after thinking for a mont, they realized, in the end, everyone here was competing for the top 50 position. Those who left were the one who preferred to fight with their own team or by themselves, while the one who stayed wished to join or strike another kind of agreent.
Roran continued to do his best to convince those who were still uncertain when he noticed Ery and his two other friends, who were chatting with each other. Eyes sparkling, he imdiately approached them again.
"So, what do you think? I heard about how you all manage to defeat the ogre with only five people. That's very impressive! With your group joining my team, I am sure our chance to win will be much higher." Roran vigorously said.
Before Ery and the others could reply, the man continued his words, "Let introduce you to soone." He then turned around and beckoned soone in the distance to co.
In the distance, Ery could see a group of dark-skinned female acolytes approaching them. Ery also noticed the white-colored tattoos on their bodies, which fascinated him. anwhile, Roran pointed his finger at the young woman who led the group.
"This is Okoye, she and her team are from Akamba planet. Their group is one of those who defeated the ogre too" an all females group, and from the fierceness in their eyes, ery can tell all are skilled fighters, probably all of them are combat magus.
All 8 females cross their arms in their chest as a way to salute, Ery and his friend awkwardly follow the sa way.
Roran then continued, "Okoye and her team have decided to join the group. With her team, your team and three of my teams, it ans half of the top 10 teams in group 7 will be fighting together at the sa side. What do you think?"
At glance, the idea seed attractive for Ery. However, the fact he had been betrayed so many tis in his life made him hesitant, he didn't want to make a rushed not decision. Moreover, this matter would affect his and his friends' future. Therefore, Ery kept silent and just gave a look to Julian and Klea. Roran noticed Ery's gaze and followed his gaze.
"I will follow whatever my friends decide," Klea replied with a smile, when she received Roran's expectant gaze.
On the other hand, although Julian looked quite excited, he tried to calm himself and proceeded to look at Ery. "I think this might be the best option for us," Julian said, as if asking for Ery's approval.
Roran noticed Julian's gestures towards Ery and finally realized who he needed to convince. It was quite surprising for him that the normal looking boy in front of him was the one who held the decision.
Ery felt Roran's gaze towards him.
"You are.. Your na is Ery right?"
Ery quiet surprised Roran knew him.
"You are actually quite the celebrity among us. The only B aptitude acolyte, one among 10.000 but manage to reach to the top 10. People say it must be because of your great teammate, but now i see the information is incorrect."
"No. your information is right, it really was because of my teammate" Ery calmly replied
"Talented and humble, I like you Ery, I am sure we can work really well together. so what do you say?"
The guy in front of him really seems to be sincere but Ery already made his decision.
"Unfortunately, there are still two of our mbers who are not here. We are interested in your invitation, but we cannot give you an answer right now." Ery calmly said.
Realizing Ery's words could an a subtle rejection, Roran tried to convince Ery again.
"Of course you can decide what is best for your team, but I really hope you can join us. The elite acolytes we will be facing aren't to be trifled with. With the resources they give to the elites, many of them have reached rank 7. Because of this treatnt, every year the percentage of regular acolytes, who manage to get inside the top 50 is only around ten percent! That ans on average only 5 fortunate acolytes made it into the top 50."
Hearing this, Ery could safely assu all the elite ranks were given enough spirit serum to boost their spirit force to 150. But probably they weren't all talented enough to achieve breakthrough to rank 7. But then again, only the gods knows what other resources they received.
The news gave Ery another weight of pressure. He needed a lot of effort to only improve his spirit force by a miniscule amount. The sa thing was also true for Julian and Klea. This emphasized the blatant unfairness of the academy.
Seeing Ery and the others' expression, Roran said, "It's not fair, I know. It's one More reason for us to win and get into the top. Only then we will be seen worthy to receive the sa benefits. It all depends on the next magus ga. So, Ery's stake is really high and I am sorry to say this, but acolytes from the lower realms like you will not make it without help. So, please contemplate this decision carefully. If you all decided to join, co to see us before the ga. We always welco talented individuals like you."
Roran and his companions then approached the other acolytes, leaving the trio lost in their thoughts. As there was no way for Ery to decide this matter without asking Thrax and Chumo's opinions, they decided to leave the eting area. As they left, Ery saw more and more acolytes joining Roran's group.
The decision to join Roran's team would have to wait. Whatever the decision his group would take, a fact still stood: Ery needed to get stronger to win the ga. Much more stronger.
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