Lightning Dojo.
Ellia raised her head. Even though it was called a dojo, it actually covered an entire neighborhood.
There were houses for disciples to focus on their studies. There were all kinds of training facilities around the area.
It looked like a smaller-scale version of Grand Magica College. In fact, the place itself could rival so smaller institutions.
Still, there was one thing that stood out in this place. Most of the facilities were related to the lightning elent.
That was right. True to its na, the Lightning Dojo had only one rule. It only accepted people who awakened a lightning-elent avatar.
If one looked left and right, they would find people using their lightning-elent abilities.
The butler who was driving the car glanced at the rearview mirror before asking carefully, "Miss, may I know why you are coming here?"
Ellia crossed her arms while looking out the window. "To slap the Lightning Emperor in the face."
"That’s..." The butler smiled wryly.
"Don’t you know my character already? I have never done anything aningless."
"Indeed. However, Miss, I’m just worried that the Lightning Emperor might do sothing. I might be able to protect you, but if we clash directly with the Lightning Emperor, I am not sure about the damage we will have to endure this ti."
"I am fully aware of the risk. However, the Lightning Emperor can grow his dojo this far due to his wisdom. If he focuses solely on the pursuit of strength, this neighborhood won’t exist."
The way Ellia answered felt as though she had already simulated what would happen next.
The butler couldn’t say anything back, but he was still worried about her. "Why are you doing this? I don’t think the Lightning Emperor has ssed with us, right?"
"I’d choose not to answer. If you want to report the matter to grandfather, do whatever you want. But know that the mont you do it, you don’t have to follow around anymore."
"I’ve chosen to dedicate my life to you, Miss. However, your grandfather will probably find out sooner or later."
"It doesn’t matter." Ellia shrugged.
"Well..." The butler sighed. "...in that case, we’ve arrived."
The main Lightning Dojo had finally co into view. The first thing she saw was a big paved road with fields on both sides. Several disciples were sparring with each other.
The butler opened the car door as Ellia erged from the car.
The disciples in the fields couldn’t help but turn around to see the guests, only to be taken aback by her beauty.
Ellia’s beauty could be said to be on par with Auric’s appearance, but that was because of the atmosphere around her.
Grace, confidence, calm, maturity, and depth. She felt like dark water in an open sea, silent but deadly.
Suddenly, a silhouette leaped into the sky and landed in front of her.
"Are you perhaps Ellia Stroph?" The middle-aged man raised his hand, stopping her.
"I have notified you about my arrival," Ellia stated to confirm. She had to do it so that the other party wouldn’t use it as a sorry excuse, such as claiming she ca uninvited.
"Of course." The middle-aged man nodded calmly. "The Lightning Emperor is waiting for you. Please follow ."
The man guided her along the paved road. The Lightning Dojo was located much deeper inside.
She had to go through the small wooded area where the disciples trained before the massive dojo ca into view.
The dojo itself was a grand structure. It only had one floor, but it was taller than a three-story building.
With tall windows around the entrance, the building had been renovated to match the modern design.
The man guided her to the left side of the building where the Lightning Emperor resided.
The grand hall was practically empty. There were no pillars or decorations. In fact, there were so cracks around, showing the sign that the room was frequently damaged.
On the opposite side of the hall stood the Lightning Emperor. His eyes were closed, but his lightning crackled violently around him.
A small spot on the ground was struck by lightning, leaving a crack.
As if noticing Ellia’s presence, the Lightning Emperor gradually opened his eyes while suppressing his lightning.
"To think that Ellia Stroph would actually grace my dojo with her presence."
Ellia narrowed her eyes. The Lightning Emperor was a man in his forties. He had a big, muscular build. He wore long white pants and an unbuttoned shirt as if he were trying to showcase his muscles.
His long, spiky hair made his appearance even wilder.
Yet, despite such an appearance, his speech was filled with politeness.
Ellia placed one hand on her chest and bowed politely. "I am Ellia Stroph Astler. It is a pleasure to et the Lightning Emperor. Thank you for allowing to co here."
"It looks like my choice was right. You are soone who has a unique elent. I never thought you would be able to evolve your avatar to the juvenile form so quickly."
It was normal for soone with a unique elent to evolve slowly, as they had to be extra careful near the evolution phase.
Even with the S-grade affinity, she would face the sa problem.
"I got lucky."
"Luck is also a part of strength." The Lightning Emperor stepped forward. "Just call Uncle."
"I don’t think that’s appropriate," Ellia politely declined.
"Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. But isn’t that the reason you ca here? I don’t think my place will be visited by soone like you unless you are here to propose an alliance or maybe a marriage?"
The Lightning Emperor couldn’t think of any other reasons no matter how much he thought about it. "Have you fancied my new disciple? Simon has an S-grade lightning elent, which is also an extre variant. So, I’m sure he is worthy of you. Call Simon here so we can have a chat together."
Ellia watched the middle-aged man leave before speaking. "The reason for my visit is indeed related to the person you ntioned. However, it’s not the way you think it is."
The Lightning Emperor’s calm face turned serious. "What do you an? Has my disciple troubled you in any way?"
"Not , directly." Ellia also turned solemn. "In this era, all people have the sa starting position. Only talent sets us apart from others. It’s precisely because of that talent that this happens."
"You are treading on very dangerous ground. I don’t take insults very kindly."
"This is not an insult. It is a reminder. Maybe a piece of advice if the elder takes a young woman like seriously."
The Lightning Emperor narrowed his eyes. "Okay. But let make myself clear. If it’s not as you say, you know what I will do, right?"
Ellia smiled. She knew the Lightning Emperor wouldn’t jump to conclusions and protect everything blindly. That was why she confidently ca here.
"You should restrain your disciple a bit more. Do you know whom he has provoked?"
"He can provoke anyone." The Lightning Emperor sounded arrogant, but the aning changed after he added, "But just because he is my disciple doesn’t an he gets a free provocation card to anyone. So, you say you’ve been wronged in so way?"
"Not directly, as I said." Ellia lifted the docunt she had been carrying all along. She used her ability to send the docunt to the Lightning Emperor.
The Lightning Emperor grabbed it and saw the picture of Auric.
"Who is this Auric Elfe? A nobody?"
"That nobody is the youngest evolution master in this city. His speed? Just two days after awakening."
"!!!" The Lightning Emperor was startled. This was a piece of information he had never heard before.
"Your disciple tried to ss with his shop because of his ego—I an, his ’strong character’." Ellia shrugged. "You can find his information pretty quickly if you put any effort into it. However, the association seems to be hiding his information. I think you know what this ans, right?"
The Lightning Emperor couldn’t say anything. Of course, he knew.
Ellia explained, "With that kind of talent, it won’t be that hard for him to beco a gold-grade, no, even diamond-grade master. If the association reveals that information to the headquarters, so elders might take a fancy to him."
The Lightning Emperor’s body was trembling. Even the butler finally realized where Ellia’s confidence ca from. He knew nothing about Auric.
"I am reminding you because the situation hasn’t reached the point of no return. At the sa ti, I’m also reminding you that this person is under my protection. If you touch him personally, I will take action directly."
The Lightning Emperor had a full grasp of why Ellia ca here personally.
"What do you want?" The Lightning Emperor asked.
"Compensation. Not for , but for him." Ellia smiled as if her plan had succeeded. "I’m giving you an opportunity to nd this relationship before it’s too late. If I’m right about his character, he won’t mind it unless your disciple crosses the line. But I can assure you that he’s not a pushover."
The Lightning Emperor’s body began to shake. He never thought he would be blackmailed by soone so young. And it was on a matter he knew nothing about.
"I only said this because I respect you as an elder. Anyway, I have said my piece, so I’ll take my leave." Ellia didn’t bother waiting for the Lightning Emperor’s reaction as she walked out of the room.
The Lightning Emperor was gnashing his teeth, but at the sa ti, he was helpless, as if he knew what would have happened if Ellia hadn’t co to warn him.
He was a brave man who had fought on countless battlefields. Yet, he was shaken because of a threat from a young girl like her. It was more than satisfying for Ellia.
But her true target was not him. The reason she waited until the middle-aged man exited the room was because she wanted him to bring Simon.
As she expected, the mont she exited the building, she saw Simon coming in.
"Oh my. Miss Ellia." Simon raised his head and bowed like a gentleman. "It is my honor to be graced with your presence. I am soone who—"
The excessive greeting from Simon just made Ellia want to cut him off. Ellia interjected, "No need to say anything. I don’t like little boys like you, who flaunt every little thing you have like a baby."
Simon froze, but he hurriedly recovered. "I—"
Unfortunately for him, Ellia cut him off again. "Let tell you sothing. The little thing you did. I hope it won’t co back to haunt you.
"Let’s see. If I want, I can disassemble the entire Lightning Dojo. Just by getting banned from the association alone can render your master unable to evolve his avatar further. And if that ban is extended to all the disciples here just because of one person, I wonder how they will feel?"
Simon’s body shook.
"What? You’re not going to run your mouth anymore? Well, I wonder what the Lightning Emperor will choose—the entire dojo that he has built over his entire life or a newly accepted disciple. You may be talented, but I wonder whether you’re talented enough that he can abandon the entire Lightning Dojo or not."
It was not a question. It was a direct threat to Simon.
"You..."
"You what?" Ellia scoffed. "You can think people are unworthy of you, but what makes you think you’re worthy of ? Your talent? I know that my talent is at least equal to, if not stronger than, yours. Your appearance? I know one person who is much more handso than you, and I bet you know him too.
"What next? Other than your talent, what else can you show ? Attitude, none. Intellect? You don’t even know what you’re doing right now."
When Ellia gave that clue, he realized she had co here because of Auric. His body was shaking, and his face was red with sha.
He looked like he wanted to shout back to her, but there was nothing he could do but swallow it.
Ellia simply patted Simon on the shoulder and walked away. "Goodbye, little boy."
As she walked away, Simon dropped to his knees and coughed heavily.
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