"School newspaper?"
Hymin replied in disdain. "It's the Tianjing Evening News! Ha, we're going to be famous this time! Oh right, Wang Zhong, where's Ma Dong? That fellow claims to be a master of economics and got himself a leader for free. It's time for him to jump out and do some publicity. Whether or not we can double our sponsorship this year will depend on this! "
Wang Zhong spread his hands. "I don't know where he is. That fellow hasn't been returning to the dormitory recently."
"Hmph. That fellow seems to be neglecting his duties recently. Back then, he pestered Scarlet and Milami to become the leader. Now, we don't see him every other day." Senior sister Hymin expressed her displeasure.
"Ma Dong has indeed been a little strange recently." Scarlet thought about it. "Yesterday, senior sister Milami told me that they haven't been together much recently."
"They couldn't have quarreled, right?" Hymin's gossipy soul was burning.
"Nope. Senior sister Milami told me to ask Wang Zhong a few days ago. I've been busy with the competition these past two days and forgot about it …" Scarlet said apologetically.
Wang Zhong frowned and shook his head. He didn't know either.
He had been busy with the competition these past two days and hadn't paid enough attention to his brother. It was his negligence.
It had started about a month ago. He had indeed felt that there was something wrong with Ma Dong. He had been nagging all day, but he hadn't thought too much about it. He had thought that he had a small conflict with Milami. It seemed that he needed to find that fellow and ask him about it.
"Forget it. You should go and understand the situation first. Publicity and whatnot can wait." Hymin shook her head and waved the newspaper in her hand excitedly. "I'll go find Barran. If that fellow knows that he's in the newspaper, he'll definitely be shy to death. Haha!"
Thinking about the blushing expression on the burly Barran's face when he saw the newspaper, Scarlet and Wang Zhong couldn't help but laugh. However, Hymin's goal was too obvious. Scarlet couldn't help but tease, "Senior sister Hymin, are you thinking of going to the first years to see Grai?"
"Tsk. Do you think I'm someone who forgets my friends for love?!" Hymin rolled her eyes, but the smile at the corner of her mouth betrayed her.
Every year, the first years of the academy would always be the most hardworking batch. Since they were freshmen, they should have the appearance of a freshman. They should be the first to enter the academy, and the first to enter classes. By the time Hymin arrived, the morning classes of the first years of the Fighter Department had already begun.
However, it was a little different from the usual morning classes. Not only the first years, but many of the third years' senior sisters and seniors, as well as the third years' teachers, were actually gathered here. It wasn't a sea of people, but the small training ground was completely surrounded. Even the corridor outside was filled with people.
"Look, that's Barran!"
"It doesn't look that powerful up close!"
There were even a few girls who expressed their interest in Barran. In fact, the topic of conversation between girls was on a much larger scale than that of boys. Hymin felt goosebumps rise all over her body. From a aesthetic point of view, Barran's female fans were completely different from Grai's fans. Seeing Lily in the crowd from afar, Hymin squeezed her way over to greet her. Feeling slightly curious, she asked, "Lily, what's going on?"
"Ha. Isn't it because Barran and Grai's performances yesterday were too eye-catching?" Lily replied with a chuckle. "Grai is slightly better, as he's always been strong. However, Barran's improvement is too great. A few of the third years' teachers want to come over and learn from him. They want to see his training flow today. I've also followed the teachers over to take a look."
"So arrogant?" Hymin gawked for a moment, before quickly smiling. "I'm afraid that the teachers will be disappointed."
Others might not know, but as a member of the nine-man squadron, Barran had some understanding of the wall-crashing training that he did every day in the Prodigy Society's training room. Basically, they could see that it was the foundation for Barran's recent rapid progress. Naturally, the miraculous destruction and reconstruction of his soul sea after its collapse was definitely the biggest factor. The teachers definitely wouldn't be able to see anything from Barran's performance in the academy's classes.
When he came to class today, the enthusiasm of his classmates had caught Barran off guard. When they saw him, they swarmed over like a swarm of bees, scaring Barran to the point that he thought he had walked into the wrong place.
After experiencing yesterday's big fight, Barran was much more calm and unperturbed. However, the attention of so many people still caused him to feel slightly uneasy. The main reason was that there were too many people looking at him, not just from his class, but from the walkways and windows outside the training grounds. At any moment, he would be able to hear the buzzing sounds of discussion mixed with his name. Indeed, he wasn't too used to such attention.
He had heard that there were a few third year teachers nearby, and this was only a first year's morning class …
He couldn't help but glance outside the window, just in time to see Senior Sister Hymin and Senior Sister Lily. Senior Sister Hymin even waved at him.
Senior Sister Hymin had also come … Barran's face turned even redder. Deep down, he didn't feel that he was anything special. He had only shouldered the responsibility that he had to bear. In reality, he felt that what he had done was far from enough.
The morning training of the heavy soldier class was in full swing. With so many people paying attention to them, the youths naturally wanted to show off their firepower. Naturally, everyone knew that these people were here to see Barran. Barran himself quickly calmed down. His senior had once said that it was fine to just be himself. Therefore, after a few minutes, Barran entered his usual state as if there was no one else present.
Teacher Zhao Gang, who was being flattered by his fellow third year teachers, opened his mouth and said, "Barran, Ke Luo Fu, step out and start training!"
Barran obediently responded and stood out. Beside him, Ke Luo Fu was slightly startled, but he also stood out.
As the class monitor of the heavy soldier class, Ke Luo Fu's strength was the strongest in the heavy soldier class … in the past.
In the past, although he didn't go as far as to specifically bully Barran, it was common for him to flaunt his superiority in front of weaklings like Barran.
However, the tides of the world changed. Nevertheless, Ke Luo Fu still didn't believe that Barran was really that strong. He had never displayed such strength before!
Ke Luo Fu wanted to give it a try. Who knows, this might be the chance for him to make a name for himself!
The surrounding teachers and students quietened down, while Barran and Ke Luo Fu walked into the training grounds. This was the most common training for heavy soldiers, and was a competition of explosive power and defence. These were the foundations of a heavy soldier.
The Soul Power of the two started to condense, while their gazes turned exceedingly biting cold. Being an outstanding figure within the first year, Ke Luo Fu was considered to be an influential figure within the circle, with 'high hopes' placed on him. Although he couldn't be placed within the boundaries of the Federation, he indeed couldn't be considered weak within Tianjing Academy. Upon entering a combat state, his aura immediately rose.
Compared to him, Barran's state was extremely strange. Due to the close distance between them, everyone could clearly feel that Ke Luo Fu was clearly stronger in terms of aura. Barran … could it be that he hadn't recovered from yesterday's fight?
"Start!" Zhao Gang gave the order, before Ke Luo Fu rushed out like a berserk bull.
Bang …
In the next second, Ke Luo Fu felt as though he was being crushed by an armored train, before his body instantly floated up. How gentle …
Everyone was dumbfounded. Ke Luo Fu was considered to be the most talented heavy soldier they had recruited this year. Despite being the one taking the initiative in the collision, he had actually fainted …
Lily and Hymin weren't the slightest bit surprised by this. One had to know that Barran's collision could even heavily injure an expert like Adolf. Yet, Ke Luo Fu had actually taken the initiative to attack. He was truly courting death.
The surrounding teachers nodded their heads in succession. This was what a true heavy soldier should be. When he was calm, his aura would be concealed. Only when he attacked would he appear like a ferocious beast. The soldier faculty would have a day where they could make a name for themselves. This Barran definitely needed to be nurtured. Zhao Gang swept his gaze across the others, only to discover that everyone's eyes had turned towards the ground. Looking at Ke Luo Fu's current state, no one really wanted to give it a try. Watching the fight on the battlefield was just for show, but personally experiencing it was an entirely different matter.
Classes continued as usual, but everyone's gazes towards Barran were completely different. Nevertheless, Barran didn't change himself because of the changes in the people around him. He wanted to become stronger, as he knew that he had yet to reach the standards of his seniors.
After class, Hymin repeatedly waved towards Barran, prompting him to jog over.
"The figures of everyone in your class aren't bad!" Hymin smiled beautifully. "It's a pity. It'd be great if you didn't wear any clothes."
Barran scratched his head awkwardly. "Ah?"
"Look at your silly face!" Hymin smiled as she took out a newspaper and handed it to him. "Take a look. It's a good thing!"
"What's this?" Barran received the newspaper. When he flipped to the front page, he was instantly shocked silly by the picture of himself.
"Not bad, Barran. You're a feature on the front page." Lily joked with him. "You've stolen the limelight of our entire squadron. You have to treat us!"
"Ah! Okay! " Barran subconsciously agreed. However, when he regained his senses, an awkward expression appeared on his face. "Senior sister Lily, I, I don't have any money …"
"Look at you. I'll lend you money if you don't have any!" Hymin wrapped her arm around Barran's shoulder and said with a grin. "You treat, I'll pay. Senior sister, you're generous, right?"
Suddenly being in close contact with a mature beauty like Hymin caused a delicate fragrance to seep into his heart. Barran's ears turned completely red. "I, I …"
"What you, you, me, me!" Hymin glared at him and whispered into his ear. "My condition is that you help me call Grai! ok？”
"Alright, Hymin. Stop bullying Barran." Lily, who was standing by the side, couldn't take it anymore and helped Barran out of the predicament. Everything about Hymin was good, except that she liked to tease boys.
Barran hastily nodded his head. He really couldn't stand such an atmosphere.
When Barran offered to treat them, Grai gladly accepted. Everyone else, including Hymin, had rejected him without exception. Clearly, senior sister Hymin had ulterior motives. Finding Ma Dong? That fellow's asking price was too high. Scarlet … they were both girls, so it was inconvenient. As for Wang Zhong … how should she put it? After the recent events, even Hymin felt slightly pressured. After all, Wang Zhong was the captain. Compared to her, Barran was the best choice. Furthermore, she believed that Grai would definitely take the bait.
The place to eat was decided by Hymin. It was a pretty good restaurant in Tianjing City. Although Hymin couldn't be considered as an aristocrat, her family's situation was indeed pretty good. In the current Tianjing City, she could be considered as one of the elites. Coupled with her own abilities, she indeed had the capital to do as she pleased.
The food wasn't expensive. With fancy barbecue and beer, the atmosphere was extremely good. It had to be said that a forthright man would be able to bring up the atmosphere, let alone a forthright beauty.
Be it Lily, Barran or Hymin, none of them were particular about food. After eating for a while, the three of them stared at Grai.
"Grai, you're actually able to eat so elegantly in such a place?" Lily couldn't bear it any longer. As girls, both she and Hymin paled in comparison to Grai. He was basically a noble.
With a faint smile, Grai replied, "That's right. I'm a rather slow eater. Barran, that photo of yours is very handsome."
Hearing Grai's words, Barran felt embarrassed. "Actually, I should have taken a photo of Senior Wang Zhong …"
"Senior's heart is very big. He doesn't really care about such empty titles," replied Grai as he drank a mouthful of beer.
Hymin couldn't bear to watch any longer. "Grai, you're a man. Do you dare to drink so much? Come, let's drink one first!"
Grai remained unmoved. "My physique isn't very suitable for alcohol. Senior sister, please enjoy yourself to your heart's content. Barran can accompany you more. Barran, during the period when you were injured, senior sister took care of you every single day. Shouldn't you drink one with senior sister?" “
Barran immediately stood up. "Senior sister, I … don't know how to talk. Let's drink ten first!"
Cup after cup … gulp gulp gulp … Just like that, ten large cups were downed. Grai was stunned. Wasn't Barran too honest? Most people would at most drink three cups.
However, Hymin didn't agree. As a heroine, how could she be a coward? "Barran, this won't do. If not for your bravery, how would I be where I am now? Big sister will drink ten cups with you!"
Lily and Grai looked at each other in dismay. The atmosphere had been completely stirred up by the two of them. However, Grai had unknowingly changed the topic.
Not everyone is so happy when they drink.
Compared to Hymin's cheerful laughter, the scene that Wang Zhong saw caused him to frown slightly. Bar. Wang Zhong had come to look for Ma Dong. However, he had already missed a few of the places that Ma Dong usually liked to go to. It wasn't easy for him to find him here.
Light music played within the bar, and the lights were dim and hazy. Ma Dong was sitting in a corner, drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
On the table in front of him, there were two or three empty bottles, all of which were of high quality alcohol.
President Ma Dong's hair was a mess, and his suit tie had been pulled to an unknown place. His elbows were resting on the table, and his eyes were unfocused as he stared at the cup of wine in his hand. The cup was still half-filled with a golden liquid that exuded a dense alcohol smell. His five fingers gently swayed the cup.
He seemed to be thinking about something. After a long while, he gave a self-deprecating laugh and brought the cup to his mouth.
A big hand reached out and dragged the wine glass over, slamming it heavily on the table, making a loud 'pa' sound.
Ma Dong jumped in fright and sobered up slightly. Raising his head, he saw that it was Wang Zhong. Smiling again, he extended his hand to grab the cup of wine. "Ha! Us brothers are really close. Come come come, accompany your brothers for a few cups! Hey, you, grab another cup! "
Wang Zhong didn't say anything and drank three cups in a row. Looking at Ma Dong, he said, "I've drunk my wine. Speak, what happened?"
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