"Why did you stop?" Dai Mubai asked from behind.
But the next moment, he caught a whiff of urine.
He wasn't the only one. The others smelled it too.
Looking down, they saw that the ground beneath Ma Hongjun's feet was already soaked.
"What is this? You're old enough to know better than to wet yourself. Aren't you embarrassed?" Ning Rongrong muttered, pinching her nose as she ran around Ma Hongjun.
The others did the same.
Dai Mubai knew the whole story. He sighed and patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder. "Go change your pants. I'll explain things to the dean."
Soon, all the students at Shrek Academy gathered on the training field.
Flender, his face bruised and swollen, began his speech. "This year's gone very well. We've gained three more Little Monsters.
"I'm Flender, dean of Shrek Academy. On behalf of the academy, I welcome you. Each of you will soon pay 100 Gold Soul Coins to Teacher Li, who handles the finances.
"Everyone else, go back and rest. Get your strength up. Your first class will be tonight.
"Oscar and Ning Rongrong, you two are the exception. Come with me."
At his words, the others followed Dai Mubai to find Li Yusong and pay their tuition.
Only Oscar and Ning Rongrong remained.
Flender looked at them. "You're both Support System Soul Masters. One of you provides attribute boosts, while the other has a Food-type Martial Soul. Soul Masters like you need their companions' protection wherever they go. Without it, you'll have a hard time surviving.
"Oscar, tell me: as a Support System Soul Master, how can you better protect your life when facing an enemy?"
Oscar answered without hesitation. "Stay behind my companions as much as possible and find advantageous terrain to hide in."
Flender nodded. "You're right.