Inside the grand and imposing room, more than a dozen school leaders took their seats.
The leader was an old man with a thick white beard, looking sleepy. He leaned lazily in the main seat, his head lowered, emitting soft snores. His beard was blown up by the wind, making him look like a dozing old neighbor.
In reality, this person is the supreme leader of the Holy Sword, a high-ranking figure even within the entire Alliance.
Urta Stokos, Dean of the Holy Sword Academy, nicknamed "Black Hole," is a demigod with supernatural abilities.
Despite the old man's listless appearance, when he is angry, people will witness the true scene described by the phrases "the sun and moon lose their light" and "the world loses its color."
Besides Dean Urta, the leader of the Holy Sword, the other school leaders present were also renowned figures.
Vice Dean Louis, nicknamed "Ghost Eye," is Epic Peak spellcaster and a serious-looking middle-aged man.
Kamori, the head of the Innovation Department, nicknamed "Steel Tiger," is a middle-aged, burly man who is over three meters tall and has a fierce aura. He is Innovation School Ability Energy and is also Epic Peak powerhouse.
The head of the Sublimation Department, Boros, nicknamed "The Blood Weeper," is a sinister-looking young man with dark circles under his eyes, a look of utter malice, and blood-red hair that seems to gather from an endless Blood Sea. His strength has also reached the Epic Peak.
Saila, the Director of Admissions, nicknamed "Insect Witch," is an Epic -level, kind-looking old lady whose nickname reveals the fear her enemies have of her. She is also Mona's superior.
In addition, there's the Dean of Academic Affairs, Grin Moonlight, and the Director of Finance, Farui'an Saint Cloth...
There are thirteen high-ranking members of the Holy Sword Academy, all of whom are powerful warriors who have fought their way up from the battlefield. Otherwise, they would not be able to lead the Holy Sword Academy, the highest institution of learning with a distinguished military record.
"A new class of students is enrolling. How are everyone's preparations going?"
Vice Dean Louis asked the question, glancing helplessly at Urta beside him as he spoke.
These were originally the words of the dean, but his own old dean was notoriously lazy.
Although Louis is called the vice dean, he is practically the same as the dean.
With all the affairs of the academy to manage, big and small, Louis had no time to delve into the mysteries of magic, which made him want to resign several times.
Unfortunately... I can't beat this old man.
I was forced back into my seat every time...
The vice-dean is suffering in silence; all he wants is to be a shut-in and research magic...
"Vice Dean, all matters Innovation Department have been settled," Kamori said with a hearty laugh.
Boros followed closely behind, his voice somber and hoarse, "The same goes for the Sublimation Department."
"The exchange station's supplies have been inventoried and are sufficient to meet students' exchange needs."
"The Academic Affairs Office..."
A leader from a prestigious university gave a speech.
After they finished speaking, Louis glanced at Urta and, seeing that the old man remained motionless, had no choice but to continue chairing the meeting himself.
"The last item, the freshman representatives for the opening ceremony, have you finalized them?" Louis asked.
"Our Innovation Department recommends Lancelot, the champion of the Joint Entrance Examination! He is the most suitable candidate," Kamori said without hesitation, glancing smugly at his old rival, Boros, across from him, the meaning of which was self-evident.
The other leaders nodded slightly as well. Even Boros, who had always been at odds with Kamori, had no objections. He lowered his eyes and completely ignored Kamori. He knew all too well how to deal with this arrogant tiger.
Moreover, the title of champion in the Joint Entrance Examination is highly prestigious, and it would be unreasonable anywhere not to let Lancelot be the representative of the new students.
Louis nodded slightly. In fact, he was just going through the motions. The fact that Lancelot was the representative of the new students had already been decided internally.
"Alright, everyone go back and prepare now. The opening ceremony will officially begin tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, and everyone needs to be present."
"Yes!"
The college leaders left the meeting room one by one.
In the afternoon, several more people appeared in the first-floor reception room.
A young man with a cold and aloof expression.
A tall, mature woman with a hot and sexy figure.
A handsome guy with blond hair.
A quiet and reserved boy.
Blade Runner Bell, Devastation Queen Stephanie, Angel Rongside, Berserker Jimmy.
Like Lancelot, they all joined the Holy Sword Academy.
"Rongside, Stephanie, why didn't you two join the Infinity Academy?" Lancelot asked curiously.
He could understand why Bell and Jimmy joined Holy Sword. Both of them were battle fanatics, and Holy Sword would provide them with more opportunities to spar and fight. In terms of combat experience, Holy Sword Academy was unparalleled among the six top universities.
However, both Rongside and Stephanie are SS-level Ability Energy, so they should have been able to develop better at the Infinite School.
Hearing his question, Rongside shrugged and said helplessly, "My old man gave the order to come to Holy Sword, saying that my Ability Energy are suitable for the battlefield and that I will receive preferential treatment in terms of resources here."
"Oh, that's true." Lancelot nodded, then looked at Stephanie, "And you?"
"There's less competition," Stephanie said frankly. "The Holy Sword's Sublimation Department doesn't have many high-potential ability Ability Energy, so the average treatment is better. Although the teaching staff isn't as strong as Infinity, there are more resources."
My Ability Energy is resource-intensive. My family is poor, and the Holy Sword gave me too much, so I came here.
"They're all top-tier universities anyway, how bad could they be?"
"I see." Lancelot smiled calmly, raising his wine glass. "Now that we're all here at Holy Sword, we're all classmates. Let's support each other through the years to come and strive to achieve the Sanctuary as soon as possible!"
Upon hearing this, the other four also raised their glasses; they shared the same sentiment, otherwise they wouldn't have taken the initiative to come to him.
Even in the Holy Sword, it's still important to stick together; there's strength in numbers!
"By the way, tomorrow is the opening ceremony. You should be the freshman representative, right? Have you prepared your speech?" Stephanie popped a piece of candied fruit into her mouth and asked Lancelot.
"I'm ready. There's not much to say, just a few simple words." Lancelot shrugged.
"Bring it here, I'll polish it up for you."
That's great.
The following day, at nine o'clock in the morning.
Under the sunlight, the neatly arranged square formations reflected the vibrant faces of the participants.
After the students had taken their positions, a spatial rift suddenly appeared, and the leaders of the Holy Sword Academy walked out one by one.
His flamboyant entrance caused quite a stir.
"Wow, that's pretty cool."
"Ugh, when will I be able to do that? I'd die happy if I could."
"You? Maybe in your next life!"
"Look, that old man with the white beard in the middle, see him? That's our Dean, Urta, Demigod. Demigod! He was my idol when I was a kid. He once killed an ancient golden Gold Dragon with a single blow, turning the tide of a battle single-handedly. His divine power was invincible. I never thought I'd see my idol in person."
The students were buzzing with discussion, but most of their words and glances were focused on the unassuming old man with the white beard. Just like his nickname "Black Hole," he was ordinary yet attracted the attention of countless people.