Preparations(2)

The more he read the article, the more convinced he is. He definitely found one!

The article was about the Insigne family, introducing each member and their background. It also talked about the achievements of Ezekiel Insigne, father of Keziah Insigne who is an S-rank hero and part of the Dawn Guild.

It was said to be named 'dawn' as a representation of hope. Since the sun rising meant a new era with tomorrow full of light.

It also talk about the children of the household, enrolling at the Milan Academy. However, the problem is not Keziah but Kierra enrolling, she was Keziah's twin sister.

In the novel. Kierra can't enter the academy because of her weak constitution unlike Keziah who was strong and lively. When Keziah entered the academy. she was very lonely because of Kierra and that's when Angelina approached her.

Knowing about Kierra, she seduce Keziah to following her saying that she has a cure. But then, she was sacrificed to the demon that Angelina tried to summon. She survived but exhausted her soul.

Keziah met a tragic ending after Lorelei and her friends killed her due to the demon contaminating her soul with demonic energy and become a bloodthirsty demon herself. It was very sad.

So what is this now? Kierra will also enroll? This can only mean that there must be someone who healed her. Of course he also can't crossed out the possibility of this being a parallel world.

A frowned appeared in his face. Liam had no way of confirming it unless he enter the academy. But it will be impossible of him to be at the same class with these people.

He was only G-rank. Lorelei and the others should be at F-rank or/and E-rank. The class are divided into their school rankings and no matter how much good his skills are, with a G-rank stats, at most, his rank would be at 200's.

It's also impossible to meet them outside the school since even though his family was quite influential, he's just an ant compared to them. There's no way of meeting them unless... he raised his rank.

If he atleast achieved an F-rank, it would increase his chances, and would atleast be at 50's at physical examination. F-rank doesn't seem much but in the novel, it was mention that 98% of the first year students are G-rank, 1.92% are F-rank and only .08% are E-rank.

If he have a high score at academic exam then it would be much better and maybe he could get a rank around 30's. Every class have 30 students so he atleast need to ranked 30/500 to enter the section A.

Fuck. But where can I get some cheat item that can increase my rank? From what I can see, this body just brokethrough the G+ rank. Ugh.

Then suddenly, a bulb light up in his head.

He can use the Mana Breathing Technique!

Mana Breathing Technique doesn't exist to this world right now or it shouldn't be. It will only be known after the arrival of gates.

<Gates> are doors to different world. One of the gates that appeared were connected to the Elven realm. In the beginning, they were the only one who try to negotiate with humans and the first one to established a trade between the two races. The elves gave the Mana Breathing Technique.

As the name said, it was technique that contained different way of breathing air and mana. The technique teach about how to fuse air and mana together and breathe them to increase one's mana and tempered their body.

Currently, the only way to increase mana stat is to continuously drain all of your mana reserves then rest for a few hours to fill it full. Mana potion won't do. You need to rest.

However, this is time consuming and besides, draining your mana will make you feel uncomfortable.

And if there are any emergencies, you wouldn't be able to fight unless you drink a mana potion to fill it but in return, your effort of draining it will be useless and the effect will diminished.

If he use the Mana Breathing Technique, not only will his mana increase, his stamina and strength will also rise sharply.

He became excited and wanted to try immediately but he remember that he still had another problem-- the academic exam.

Liam groaned. It's not like he's a bad student who doesn't like to study but it's just boring. He never like boring activities. And besides, studying is just about memorizing so if only he can just memorized it in one read...

Wait, memorize?!

His face beam as he check his status window and read the skill from his second authority.

[Knowledge Extractor]

Skills:

>Record [S]

When activated, you'll be able to record anything that you experienced.

>River of Memories [SSS]

With the help of this skill, you'll be able to see someone's memories as long as you know their name and use a 'keyword' as a trigger.

>Gifted Eye [SSS]

It gives you the ability to look through someone else status window. Provide enhanced eyesight and x-ray vision.

There! The skill <Record>! His mind immediately worked. I can just use this to memorized anything I've learned then slowly try to comprehend it.

He could remember the basic information a person should know and some additional info from the memories he recorded. However, that will obviously not be enough to get a high score.

I'll look for some books later. I'll need to study for the exam anyway.

Two problems solved. There's only one left. That is combat skills.

It's not just about being able to use your authority skills but he also need to train his swordmanship, reaction time, and some abilities that could help defeat your opponent. These can't be solved by increasing a rank but can only be honed by experience.

Maybe he can asked his father? No, base from his memories, his father will definitely send a lot of bodyguards which will ruin his goal of experiencing some life and death situation. That leaves his brother, Anton.

Should I call him? He picked up his phone and was about to open it when he heard a loud yell.

"AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!"

"What the fuck!" his phone almost fall to the ground. Who is it?!

Liam immediately stood up and walk out of his hideout.

***

"Liam!" he almost lost his balance when his mother run towards him and give him a big hug.

The yell actually came from his mother who panicked when she didn't see Liam on the bed.

"My baby! Are you okay now? Did it hurt anywhere? Tell this mother of yours!" she twist and turn his body making him quite dizzy before hugging him tightly.

"Mom, I can't breathe. Cough!"

"Ah! I'm sorry! I just got excited! Did your injury still hurt?"

His mother stopped hugging him and cupped both of his cheeks instead, looking worried.

"I'm fine." he said with a sigh. For some reason, he was not uncomfortable around his mother.

"Liam, aren't you supposed to rest? Is it okay for you to be already using your computer?" Henry shook his head. He knew about Liam's 'secret hideout'.

Right. He was attacked by villains yesterday that's why he's supposed to be resting. He forgot...

He smiled awkwardly before responding. "I'm already healed. I'm fine, you're worrying too much."

They both sighed. The couple both knew that they can't stop their son when it comes to this topic.

"Fine. But come down with me, I brought you your food but then since you're already fine like you've said, why don't you have dinner with us?" she asked with an expectant look on her eyes.

He doesn't really want to...

Looking at Lian's eyes shining, he gave in and reluctantly nod his head.

***

"It's good to know that you're in good shape! Don't worry about anything and leave the investigation to me! I'm your older sister after all!"

"Haa..." He can't help but sighed after hearing his sister's energentic voice. "Thanks, sister. I'll leave it to you then."

"Kyah! My dear brother! That's right! Leave it to me! I'm capable and talented after all!" Patricia excitedly spoke. My dear brother really knows that I'm a person he can lean on, she thought.

Of course, Liam only said those things to her, thinking she'll shut her mouth since she like it when people depend on her.

And this is what Liam can't understand. I mean, he's practically telling her to work hard for him, why would she be happy? He can't understand this logic at all.

"That's right. Leave the investigation to Pat. She's very good at it." Anton smiled at me.

Hm? He's praising sister? Base on the memories I received, they don't have a good relationship with each other.

Did they made up?

Patricia also seem suprised but she became excited immediately. "Oh~ You're finally acknowledging this great Patric--"

"Since, that's the ONLY thing she's very good at actually."

...I guess not.

"What?! Repeat what you just said!"

"Ah! I'm sorry. Perhaps you're not aware but other than gathering information, you're pretty much lacking in every aspect. I'm sorry, I thought you knew this already but I guess not."

Anton was saying that he's sorry about this and that but it's just a roundabout bullshit that Patricia is useless if not for the fact that she's good at gathering information.

And besides, Anton is not saying sorry for calling her useless but for not knowing that Patricia's too stupid to realize that she's useless.

Liam was amazed. He'll need this kind of skill in life.

"I'll kill you! Why are you calling me useless? You're the one whose useless!" she shouted, enraged.

Anton have an innocent look on his face as if he can't understand what's she's talking about.

"Pardon? I never called you useless, didn't I? Did you perhaps misheard? I see. You're either deaf or can't undeestand simple words."

"You fucker!"

Clack-!

Both of them froze at the loud sound of utensils hitting the plate. Its their mother who's emitting an ominous preasure.

Gulp.

The two both gulped in unison as no sound could be heard after seeing Lian's smile. There was a pin drop silence at the dinner table.

"Patricia." a cold voice called out making Patricia froze.

"Y-yes?"

"Kindly restrict yourself from saying such words. Can't you see that Hannah is listening?"

Patricia quickly turned her head towards Hannah who's looking at them with curious eyes.

"Sister Pat, what's 'fucker'?" she asked innocently.

Patricia flinched and were horrified. She quickly tried to explain.

"Ah, i-it's an adult word! It's a bad word! Don't say it! You shoul--"

"Patricia, my dear."

"Yes, mom." Patricis stiffened.

"Shut up."

"Yes."

Patricia immediately shut up and sat on her seat like a statue. A chill run down her spine. While Anton look away, not wanting to make eye contact with his mother.

"Hannah baby. Don't pay too much attention to your sister's useless blabber, okay?"

Lian smiled warmly to her youngest who showed curiosity to every new thing that she see or hear.

"Oh-tay."

Hannah cutely smiled at her mom who fondly pinched her cheeks.

"Thanks for understanding, Hannah. You seem to be getting matured day-by-day unlike those two immature siblings of yours who do nothing but fight whenever they see each other."

The said two immature siblings of Hannah flinched at their mother's words.

"Hehe... thanks." Hannah shyly cupped her red cheeks, ignorant of the hidden remarks her mother just made.

"You're welcome, baby."

Liam and Henry was only watching the whole situation. Mothers are scary...

"Ah right."

All of the people in the dining table turned their heads toward Henry who suddenly spoke as if he just remember something.

"Liam, your books were placed in your closet. Just check it later."

Right. I was just about to ask. He gave a small smile.

"Yes, dad."

"And also, you're weapon is sword right?"

"Mm."

"Then why don't you come with us tomorrow to the guild? You could pick a weapon there--"

"I'll just order one but thanks for your suggestion." he cut him off.

"...I see. Then tell me when you choose one."

He sighed. Although Henry tried to maintain a stoic face, Everyone could see his eyes drooping down in sadness. He must be sad since he missed the chance to show him his cool side as a guildmaster but he don't really want to go.

For sure there's a lot of people there and that's what exactly he hate. Liam's sure that everyone know this already. Actually, the previous owner of this body going to the academy was already a stretch.

"I will."

***