Chapter 20: I don't want to be called a Grandfather

"Okay, brother."

The two arrived at a Hut where Leylin was placed to stays while Seely's Hut was just next to Leylin's was number 10.

There was a metal plaque on the yellow wooden door where a "9" was written, and it looked to be rather rusty.

Pushing the door open, an odour of rot and rust invaded his nose.

Leylin uncontrollably sneezed twice.

Seely took this chance while Seely was sneezing. With a wave of his hand. The system's cleaning function did it's job and cleaned off the dust and dirt inside the Hut and the dust on the both of them.

"It looks like this is just a gathering point, so the accommodations are rather simple!" Besides a bed and chair in the wooden hut, there was practically nothing else.

Leylin found the room... clean? He swore he just sneezed because of the dust.

He found a chair and sat on it.

* Creak Creak * The wooden chair creaked continuously, which made Leylin worry that it would be crushed into pieces in the next moment.

"So.. what secret did you wanna tell me."

"Oh... nothing much just that I'm an aptitude of a 5."

"What?! Isn't this a big deal? You're path to Magus is already guaranteed. Why did you said you were only a 4th grade?"

"Well because my official test said that I'm a 4th grade but ...I held back. I faked my aptitude so I could stay low and not get the attention of a 5th grade. Although I would like to pretend to be a 3rd grade. With my aptitude, my growth will be faster than everybody else so it would been tricky to hide it by calling myself as a 3rd grade so I chose the next best thing. A 4th grade aptitude."

"Oh... I can understand. If you want too lay low, then I can respect that. Thanks for telling me."

"Of course! You're my brother! So you don't need to suck up to them since I'll take care of both our future."

Leylin had to admit. He was touched by what Seely said. When he arrived in this world he was worried how he could survive and become a Magus safely but with his brother being a talented Genius, maybe it will work out in the end, right?

"Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. I'll go rest now in my own Hut. See you later brother."

"Oh brother. I'm going to meet up with George. Would you like to come?"

"Nah. You go on. I'll rest here a bit first. Bye. " I'm sorry brother but I have plans on my own. Operation 'Taking away all of your crystals' will be continued.

With that Seely left first.

Leylin had made plans to meet with George and the others, and since he had already chosen his academy now, he should tell them so that they could properly write to each other in the future.

For the batch of acolytes that Leylin was in, they were considered one of the later groups to reach the camp. After Leylin's batch had chosen their schools, the various tents of the academies seemed to have fewer people visiting them, and it looked to be much quieter.

"Ennea Ivory Ring Tower, it's here!" Leylin walked to the back of the student quarters and blocked the path of a familiar girl from the same travelling party.

"Hi Lisa, do you know where George is?" Lisa was a red-haired girl who had matured early; one could already see the fine curves on her body.

"Ley... Leylin!" Lisa blushed, as she had a good impression of Leylin, who had helped several acolytes along the journey a number of times.

"George is in room 13, I'll call him for you!" Lisa picked up her skirt, and rapidly ran off.

Whiffing the perfume that was lingering in the air, Leylin's heart trembled.

"Leylin!" This lecherous thought was very soon broken by a joyous voice.

George had obviously taken a bath and changed his clothes. He had also shaved his mustache and gave off a very refreshing look.

"Have you finished choosing your academy?" George said loudly, as he patted Leylin's shoulder.

"Yes, I did, the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy!" Leylin replied.

"Abyssal Bone Forest Academy!" George touched his chin.

"How about your brother, Seely?"

"We're attending the same academy!" Leylin said with a smile.

"I heard from my female seniors that it seems to be famous for its Shadow and Dark element magic! I hope you won't piss in your pants because of a skeleton during the night!"

"Female seniors?" Leylin shook his head and had even more admiration for George's abilities for seducing women.

"Hehe...Those who are able to participate in the aptitude test are all of the nobility, and it just so happens that I met a distant cousin, an elder female cousin!" George laughed smugly as if having earned something.

"As for the skeletons and whatnot, I think we'll see them not only at night but even in broad daylight!" Leylin laughed bitterly, as he had signed an acolyte contract with a skeleton not too long ago.

"No matter what, as long as you know the location it's fine! Let's keep in contact in the future!" George said seriously, a big change from his smug expression earlier.

"Let's keep in contact!" Leylin nodded.

"Oh yeah! Do you know where Bessita went to?" George asked suddenly.

"Bessita?" Leylin shook his head.

After the previous attack of the wolves, the vibrant and beautiful girl had been much more silent, but at least she had endured and safely here arrived.

"Yeah! I heard from other companions that her aptitude wasn't that great, only that of a second-grade acolyte, so she entered the Wetland Gardens Academy!

"I know now! Thanks!" Leylin was not too interested in the affairs of this girl.

Although she was the one the previous Leylin really admired, to him, a girl of thirteen or fourteen years of age was only a child! And the previous encounters were just a child's mischief.

"How is it? Do you feel a little wasteful because you were unable to get her in your hands...?" George once again changed back to having a lewd expression.

"Scram..."

After another one to two hours, the sky had already darkened. Leylin was in the camp of the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy and enjoyed the dinner provided by the academy with the other acolytes.

"Seely? You're finally back! Come join us for dinner!" Leylin shouted when he saw Seely finally returning.

"Yep I'm hungry I strolled around. Sorry If I made you worried."

"That's okay. Come eat."

This time, the dinner was extremely sumptuous, and because they were leaving tomorrow, they were generous with the portions.

Various fruit juices and wine, fragrant barbecue chicken, fish sauce, truffles, fruits, and salads had all satisfied the belly of Seely and Leylin who had not eaten much ever since he appeared in the grasslands.

The acolytes were eating and drinking within several groups, and Leylin's eyes looked towards the corner and found Professor Dorotte and Jayden standing at a corner. Jayden also spoke a few words to him occasionally.

"Having a fifth-grade acolyte in this semester, we are really lucky!"

Beirut tore a huge strip of chicken thigh off the barbecue and gave it a huge bite.

"Ever since Jayden arrived, Professor Dorotte and him have spoken on a few occasions, I wonder what they are talking about?"

"For acolytes, the aptitude will greatly determine the progress of a Magus. What Professor Dorotte is doing is rather normal. Beirut, eat your barbecue chicken!"

Kaliweir's voice turned cold, and only after seeing Beirut drink the fruit juice and lowering his head did he turn his gaze back on the barbeque.

"Although the aptitude is important for a Magus, it isn't everything. Only the accumulation and comprehension of information is the true motivator and key to the rise of the Magi's powers!"

A third-grade acolyte added.

Leylin looked at his brother to see his reaction but was relieved he didn't take offense.

Although it was the truth, the atmosphere in the group darkened as they saw Jayden and the professor chatting away. The group silently ate their delicacies, seemingly having lost their appetites.

"Ha ha... Guricha, hurry, what happened, what happened next?"

On the other side, the lower aptitude acolytes sat in a circle with Guricha was in the middle, narrating a risky adventure.

He had eloquence and was humorous in his speech. Nyssa and Dodoria held their tummies and laughed coquettishly as if they were two happy skylarks.

Compared to them, this side was pretty silent.

The group looked at each other and craned their necks, listening intently. However, only Kaliweir retained his prideful expression.

What happened next though made them feel shocked. Seely went over to where Guricha, Nyssa and Dodoria was talking.

"May I join you?" Seely asked politely.

The three of them, one 2nd grade and two first grade acolytes were surprised to see Seely.

"I'm sorry for asking but what do you want with us that have lower aptitudes?"

"I'm just here to listen to your stories. You all seem like enjoying yourselves so I came here to join... and... between you and me (Seely leaned in to whisper after taking a seat on a chair at their table) ...you're all much fun to be with unlike those nerds over there who looked like their grandfathers while talking so seriously hahaha.

Guricha and the others.. couldn't hold back their laughter anymore.

"Hahahaahahahahah"

"It's true they're so serious looking while talking! They look like my grandfather being grumpy! hahahaha"

"Hahahahaha Seely is funny!"

Seely was shocked. It wasn't even a good joke for him but this three laughed so hard. Maybe they really need someone like me who can afford to joke like that. They got it rough being considered people who will never have a chance to become a Magus huh?

Seely just smiled.

When Leylin heard that... He remembered when Seely called him a nerd in the past. He felt helpless again towards his brother.

Seeing that even the fourth-grade acolyte Raynor could not bear to go over and listen and seemed afraid of losing face, Leylin laughed silently. Leylin got up and went to join Seely with others.

"Wait, Leylin why are you going there? Even if your brother who has a 4th grade wants to join them, you don't need to?"

Leylin shook his head slowly "No, I want to join my brother. It seems fun there... and...I don't want to be called a grandfather haha."

"I don't want to be called grandfather too! Wait for me Leylin." Raynor who obviously wanted to go in the first place but was afraid of losing face took this chance to join Leylin.

Soon others went too and only Kaliweir remained. Seely saw this.

"Hey Kaliweir, come and join us!"

"We'll ...If you say so but I'll only eat and join because Seely asked." Seely really wondered if this Kaliweir is a tsundere. He definitely wanted to come over but he wanted someone to ask him first. He's not so bad but his pride is restricting him.

After that the atmosphere became warm and dinner halls was filled with laughter. In the end even Jayden was looking at them from afar but after realizing Seely noticed him, he went and returned to his Hut.

After dinner time was over, the group bade their goodbyes and went back to their respective huts.

Leylin lay on his bed without removing his clothes, and he stared blankly at the ceiling as if he was lost in thought.

"I finally entered an academy! It is also time for the cultivation of Magi to open its doors for me!"

While Leylin was thinking about his future I'm becoming a Magus, Seely was checking his earnings.

"System, Status and Inventory"

[Name: Seely Farlier

Level: 28 (1670/2900)

Aptitude: 5

Strength: 32.9

Agility: 32.9

Vitality: 32.9

Spiritual Force: 31.5

Status: Healthy

Free Stat: 31

Inventory:

Distance: 28 meters

Available spaces: 0/28

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Magic crystals (99)

-Crossblade (1)

-Dagger (1)

-Throwing knives (3)

I've levelled up 5 times! Ah, my strolling for 2-3 hours wasn't a waste!

I really earned a lot and used those extras to level up.

Although I wonder why isn't there anyone complaining... There should be at least someone complaining right? ...Maybe they would search every nook and canny first before they complain. If I'm right. Most people should complain about it tomorrow. For now though, I wanna sleep! Good Night system. Good Night my magic crystals!

Little did Seely know, he was right. Almost 70% percent of acolytes were panicking because they lost their magic crystals. Too bad for them since Seely already went and got their magic crystals. They could only blame themselves for being in the range of Seely's stealing plans.

'Hahahahahahahaha So many!' Seely was laughing loudly in his mind forgetting that his brother could hear him.

'Why is brother laughing so hard? Was he reminded of a really funny joke???...I can hear you but I won't.'