10 Representative

'What do you suppose happens when a Saint suddenly advances to a Sovereign Level?

"That person would be able to easily fight against several Saint levels and win, the balance of power would shift immensely."

'In most cases, but the level of your power also depend on your profession, after all I've seen geniuses beat Adept Level Professions while only being Trainees, simply because they had stronger professions.'

"So does that mean there are adept level who can face off against saints?"

'It's certainly not impossible based off the stories I've heard, but I've never seen it personally.'

"Does that have something do with your mark?"

'My profession is called Aura Eater, it is extremely rare and the few people who have it tend to die from their body not keeping up. The enzyme called pepsin used in the digestive system to break down protein for the body absorb is mutated allowing it to also store aura, basically meaning the stronger the aura of the food you eat, the stronger you become.'

[It's certainly an interesting profession]

'I've always been stronger than most people while being at the same level, that continued as I reached the Saint level, as I kept advancing I had less rivals around me which caused a lot of jealousy.'

"What do you mean? Obviously their would be people that are jealous, but who would let their feelings get in the way of having a Sovereign Level Profession Holder in our region?"

'You of all people should know of the wickedness inside people's hearts, once news of me being close to advancing to sovereign level spread, those sly bastards used a woman to get close to me.'

"You don't mean that she.."

'She somehow managed to put a curse on me, an unknown one at that.'

"What does it do?"

'I don't know for sure but all I can say is that while I was advancing into the Sovereign level, it felt like my body was being ripped apart from the inside, I passed out and when I awoke I reverted back to a level sixth Saint.'

"I never knew curses could be used like that."

'Neither did I, it also pinned me in this location."

"Pinned?"

'If I leave this building I might die, I can't even step foot into the school, I've been stuck here for nine years surviving off the lunch my students bring me, the last time I tried to leave, I was coughing up blood for weeks.'

"Isn't there anything you can do?"

'Even with my decline in power, I doubt anyone in this school could match me, I did become popular for fighting several sixth level Saint Magicians when I was only at the fourth level.'

"Is there a reason you can't seek help from the school?"

'I thought you would have figured it out by now'

"Did your curse have something to do with the school?"

'The administrators and certain higher ups, they were all once under my command, now they have me trapped here like a dog!!'

*"The name Senshi was known to all in this region, even Saints from far and wide came to pay their respects, the stories I heard made him out to be a godlike entity, I can only imagine how he must feel now."

'As to why I asked you here, how would you like to be my Representative?'

A representative is a title given to special students chosen by teachers, as representatives students are allowed to get around certain limitations and disciplinary rules, they help with events and more, and depending on the status of the ones they are representing a student may even be able to stand against a teacher without consequence.

"If you're this powerful, why would you want me to be your representative?"

'I need someone who won't be influenced by the administrators, since I don't know how this curse works I can't take any chances.'

"You've been here so long, did you have representatives before?"

'I couldn't find anyone who hated this school as much as I did, I think it's a good deal, you get more freedom, and of course I get something in return'

[Master, I think you should agree, having someone so powerful behind you will surely speed up your plan.]

"What would you need me to do?"

'Every curse is made with a ritual, since I've been stuck here I'm unable to find out what type of curse this is, all you need to do is investigate it for me.'

"How would I know where to start?"

'Mona, the head of the school's medical department, the woman who betrayed me after four years together, we even promised to marry each other, she is the one who placed the curse, all you need to do is find out how.'

<new mission available>

<Cooperation : It's easier when people share the same goal.

-Help the legendary Senshi undo his curse.

-Reward: Instant Level Up

-unlock achievement <Knowledge of Curses>

-7 days remaining until completion.>

*"An achievement?"

[Achievements are received when special conditions are fulfilled, they often come with unique skills]

"I'll accept, but it will surely be difficult with my current strength."

'Since you're willing to be my representative, naturally I will bestow you with a gift.'

He extended his arm and a glowing white pill appeared in his hand.

'This is an Aura Pill, it's one of many high class pills you can take to increase physical strength, it has no use for someone who is at the Saint level, I don't know if it will work on someone without a profession but, it could still be useful.'

<appraisal>

<Type: Supplement

-Name: Mid Level Aura Pill

-Description: A powerful supplement for profession holders who are below the level of Saint.

-(+30) on all stats>

"I've never seen something like this before, and the effects are so outrageous."

'Why don't you take it here, it'll be interesting to see what effects it has on a body of someone with no profession,'

Eser quickly swallowed the pill.

<Absorption of Aura Pill has begun>

"AAARGHH!"

'Endure the pain boy!'

*" why didn't that bastard say it would be this painful!!"

Eser went through agonizing pain for several minutes before hearing,

<Error>

<Condition 'Profession' has not been fulfilled>

<As penalty the pill's effect will only be 50%>

The pain stopped and Eser was finally able to catch his breath.

"It seems those without professions will only receive half the effects."

'Well you already took it so theirs no going back on your word now.' Said Senshi as he reached out his hand.

Eser stood up and reached out his hand shake, "I never intended to,"

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