This student froze in fear and had all his food fell on his head.
The crowd was perplexed by the turn of events, but eventually, they burst out laughing.
Because of the embarrassment, the student run towards the public restroom in shame.
"I… Molt Ariston, son of Maxim Ariston, the greatest mage in this Kingdom will never go down in history as an embarrassment to my family! You will pay for this shameful event, you destitute pigs! I'll make sure of that!"
Molt punched the public restroom's wall in anger.
Back to Aziel's group.
They finished their dinner and was discussing something.
"Today's experience taught me that we're not yet ready for dungeon raids, or at least that's what I think for both of you. I'm sorry for putting your lives in danger."
Aziel bowed his head to apologize.
"You don't have to do that. Lift your head Aziel, it's not appropriate for you to be like that."
"He's right, it was our fault because we underestimate the dungeon especially me. And if it wasn't because of you, I believe we won't be able to get back here alive. Thank you man!"
Jake and Rocky simultaneously bowed their heads.
"Raise your heads guys. It's embarrassing to see someone bowing their heads at me, as I am not used to it. Anyways, I want to propose something so I need you to listen very carefully."
Aziel embarrassingly scratch his head as he start to discuss something.
"I will do anything for you man, you saved my life so it's the least I could do."
"Same thing here."
Both Rocky and Jake had the same opinion in following Aziel's orders.
"Alright. Rocky and Jake, you will train with me in magic every night after class. During mornings, Rocky will have a body enhancement training with me, and Jake, I want you to enhance your weapon's craftsmanship. You can take my spear, use it as you see fit but don't destroy it. Mr. Drako will kill me if you do. During Saturdays, you will have a body enhancement training, and magic training on Sundays. You both will do it for the rest of your time here at the Academy or until I can see you improved yourselves. Is that clear?"
"Do we have a choice? I mean, I am the weakest one here, and I can't rely on both of you always. And if push comes to shove, I, Rocky Shepard, also wants to stand by your side. So, training my body and magic is a must."
"I had the same reasoning with Rocky. I can't forever depend on you Aziel, and after listening to your proposal, I don't see anything wrong about it, I can only see improvement. So, I'm in."
Aziel smiled after hearing his friend's words.
"Woah! Woah! Chill out man! You're giving me heart attack!"
"GAAAY! Jake is GAAAY!"
The three of them laughed by Rocky's words.
After their discussion, they head to their room to have a rest after a very long and exhausting day.
"Rest up for the night guys. We'll start our training tomorrow."
"What!? Oh right. 'Sigh' I forgot that it's Friday today."
Jake whined.
"Urgh! Let's rest man, I'm tired. Let's worry about it tomorrow."
Rocky then falls asleep like a log.
"How did… you fall asleep that… fast?"
Jake eventually went asleep after Rocky.
Aziel however didn't went to sleep as he was discussing with Eleanor and Drako about his proposal to Rocky and Jake earlier.
"You're not just thinking of raising your comrades' abilities, but improving themselves as well. And the fact that you thought about it early is a sign that you're growing fast my child. I'm proud of you."
"Yes kid. And your friend who like to craft weapons, I'd like to meet him. I think I can teach him one thing or two. I'm sure we'll get along."
"No, not yet Mr. Drako. He's not yet ready to see you, and I'm sure you wouldn't like it. Anyways, that's all for now guys. Thank you for your approval. I'll talk to you soon."
"Alright my child. Be safe always."
With that, their conversation ended and Aziel went to sleep.
- - - - -
The dorm had rooms for VIP students, and in one of it, a student is having a conversation through a crystal ball.
"Molt! I did not raised you to be humiliated by some random kid! And I didn't raise you to humiliate me! You better do something about it or I will do it myself, and I promise you, you won't like it, Son!
"I am very sorry, father. I will immediately take care of those pigs. Just give me another chance to prove myself to you."
"Chances are given to those who prove themselves molt, not the other way around."
"Yes, father. Thank you for your time."
Their conversation ended, and molt was very furious after his father scolded him.
"What do you want me to do, young master? Just say the word, and I, Lester Brode, will definitely fulfill the job."
Lester Brode is a sadist assassin who likes to play with his victim using his long knife, and he was hired by Maxim Ariston to be the butler of Molt Ariston. The two young men had the same personality, shares the same brain cells, and gets along really well.
"Not yet Lester. There will always be time for everything, and if we act now when the issue is still fresh, the attentions of everybody will focus onto us, and they will put the blame on me. I can't let that happen. So, wait a little while longer, Lester. For now, I want you to learn everything about those pigs without them knowing. Do it before the selection for the tournament starts. We have five months at most in gathering information and planning their demise."
"Are you really sure you don't want them dead yet? What if they saw me and attack me instead?"
"When that happens, take them alive and I will kill them myself."
"Alright, young master. But I can't promise a fully intact body, okay?"
-End of Chapter-