Chapter 18

Levi was asleep on the floor all night.

The first class ended and he was still sleeping on the floor.

------ C-1 ----- Classroom

Madelin was sitting in a lounge chair, with a visible worry on her face. She knew about the fight, thinking about Levi's current state worried her. He felt that if something happened to him, his plans would be spoiled. She made her way to Levi's room quickly.

------ Room by Levi ----------

Levi feels that someone is hitting him on the head. He begins to open his eyes. He is surprised to see Madelin in his room.

Madelin is relieved. Before he got into another fight, he thought it was a good idea to tell Levi about his proposal. - I have a proposal that may interest you-.

Levi was barely waking up, his mind was still asleep. First go into the bathroom to wash your face. Madelin waits patiently for him in the armchair of the room.

The two sit on the kitchen chairs to talk.

Madelin. - I have a proposal.- Repeat his words again

Levi with a certain tone of curiosity says. - Speak-.

Madelin was angered by the way Levi addressed her. "I'm your teacher, you have to speak to me with respect."

Levi was upset, but he didn't show it, he just said. - Yesterday I was attacked by another student and no teacher intervened. I almost died and you want me to speak to you with respect. Perhaps it is not their duty to maintain the safety of students. His anger became evident at the end of his words.

Madelin was a little speechless. - Didn't they tell you? -. Ask this little question.

Levi, "I was actually only signed up because of the rush. I don't know much about school," thinking about this calms him down. - What should I know? -.

Madelin. - There is a rule in the school. Which says that a conflict between students, teachers should not intervene, even if students die. Only teachers will protect you if the one who attacks you is not a student of this academy.

Levi begins to reflect, "I must be careful of the students, even so, that does not rule out a possible attack by someone who is not a student, I would even have to take care of the teachers. Why didn't Born choose another academy?"

Madelin speaks to get Levi out of his thoughts. - Returning to the previous theme. Do you want to listen to my proposal? -.

Levi nods, hoping to see if he could take advantage of any of that proposal.

Madelin is glad. - I came to propose that you work for me and become my apprentice.

Levi immediately raises his hand. - I refuse-.

Madelin surprised tries to convince him. - You will have several benefits, for example: you will be paid a gold coin for each position made successfully. When you want to buy at the school you will have a 20% discount on any purchase. You can have access to missions where you will only be preparing a certain potion, even some have a better reward than those of hunting monsters. She begins to tell him the thousand and one benefits so that he accepts his proposal.

Madelin stops talking, expecting a positive response. Levi to what he says. - I refuse-. Madelin didn't want to miss the opportunity to have him as an apprentice, she grabs him by the shoulders, decided to pull her ace up her sleeve. - If you accept, I could tell you who wants you dead. Levi remained firm with his decision. Madelin was losing his patience. " Tell me the damn reason for rejecting my offer.

Levi sighs helplessly. "I don't want to be anyone's apprentice."

Madelin thinks quickly of a solution. - You could be my apprentice in name only.

Levi. - Explain yourself-. Apparently he was getting a little interested.

Madelin. - You would have the same benefits. You would be my apprentice and I would be your teacher. It wouldn't teach you anything, which apparently that's what bothers you. Levi nods, Madelin smiles. - But since I will not teach you anything, you will have to do other things for me, since you are putting a condition-. Levi raises his eyebrows in disgust, Madelin does not take care of him. - You will have to participate in the competitions to which it points you. You will gain recognition and so will I as your teacher. It's a win-win.

Levi was thinking about it carefully, he knew that he could not depend forever on Mira's money (it is actually Miller's money, but Mira is the one who decides how to use the money), in addition, his materials are running out, he only had to prepare another 4 potions. Then there is the question of missions, he thought seriously about it "Having access to that kind of mission would make things easier for me, there would be no need to leave the academy, it would certainly be a good benefit."

In his mind his enemies were still present. Like the "Walkers" and that unknown group, which for the moment I call "Collectors".

Levi went to the kitchen and made himself a coffee, reflecting on his decision. It doesn't take long to think about his "I'll have to" answer. He takes the rest of the coffee in one gulp, he firmly tells Madelin. - I agree. But with one condition. I won't have to attend your class.

Madelin embraced Levi of happiness. I was already imagining a bright future, full of flattery, recognition and money. He even dared to imagine the empress giving him a little compliment for his way of teaching, although I didn't teach him anything.

Levi knew that the hug means that I accept his condition, "Damn, I should have asked for more. She will receive recognition for my achievements doing practically nothing," this opens Levi's eyes, she begins to smile, "She's a smart woman. She will win and do nothing. I will do everything, besides, that you will have a student to worry about during classes. If he were my age I would steal a kiss," when analyzing it more, Levi was more impressed by the result.

Madelin leaves the room happy. He told him that he would go for him, to the place where his last class of the day would be to take him to his laboratory and explain things in more detail.

Levi pours himself another cup of coffee, thinking about the recent unexpected event.

-------- Territory of the Undead; Miller Tower ------

In the tower were Miller, Mira and five other people gathered.

Miller and Mira, were in their outfits stained with blood, eyes tired and red from the lack of rest, with their eyes dull.

Among the other five people was the old man who hired Miller to protect his granddaughter in the camp. His appearance didn't change much, other than having a scar instead of his right eye. He was currently wearing dark purple armor.

The remaining four, there are three men and one woman.

Each wearing a different outfit.

The woman begins to speak. - It is better to leave this tower, they have no chance of winning the war.

The other three men and the old man indicated their support for the woman's words.

Mira knew the war was lost. Even with his power he could not fight eternally. The ideas to defend the tower are over. The robot army was wiped out, even with the help of the undead.

Miller and Mira look at each other. Miller says. - I hate to say it, but there is no choice. We will collect our belongings and leave the tower.

-------- Khorhaf Empire; Jorhaf ---- Academy

Levi was outside the residential building, constantly turning his head to see if he could find his companions.

It worked, he recognized a child who was walking to a certain place.

He secretly followed him to the class venue, even passing through his mind assaulting him out of boredom.

Levi didn't have to attend the first class, but with the other two it was different. He didn't know about the personality of the other two masters and whether they would be upset about it. It was better to be safe than sorry.

He followed his partner smoothly.

I arrive at a training camp, "I understand why I didn't find them yesterday, they weren't in the building," Levi thought.

In the field there were several wooden dolls. Mainly used to practice student marksmanship. There were times when they used them to train them in physical combat, obviously they were controlled by a master.

Levi watches the assembled students. I look at Enlil. He got close to her.

I don't talk to her, because she was talking to other girls and had no way to enter the conversation.

Levi waits for the class to start.

Five teachers arrive. Among them was Axel.

Levi looks at him, observing that this time Axel was well dressed, however, Levi would not forget his first impression on him.

The students gather in front of the teachers, the girls had their eyes on Axel.

Levi decided to stay at the end of the group.

The class started.

Levi was bored. They were being taught the basics about magic. There were few students who were in the same rank as Levi, who always wanted to attract attention by demonstrating their magical abilities. Levi came to the idea that these guys didn't pay attention to her in their families and wanted to attract her to school. For Levi it was a childish way of behaving.

Everything was quiet during class, except for a few explosions caused by failing to do magic.

Levi approaches the wooden dolls.

He creates a lightning spear and throws it at the head of a doll. The spear easily pierces the head. Later he begins to practice with the other elements, using the dolls as targets.

Levi was beginning to take precautions, he is surprised to see that it does not cause much commotion when performing magic with ease. What he didn't know is that his fight had been broadcast in the academy, there was even a video. Which is why the students and teachers were not surprised by their ability.

Levi began to perform his spells more slowly as he felt a hostile look in the distance.

The teachers let Levi continue to train.

Axel was amazed at the control Levi showed with magic.

The class ends without surprises.

Levi follows the group to the next class.

They come to another field. Which is empty, there was only grass on the ground, with some puddles of water.

Levi observes that Enlil separates from the girls, takes advantage and approaches him. - Hello-. I stutter a little as I greet her.

Enlil responds with education and peace of mind. - Hello-.

Levi. - How have you done with the classes? -.

Enlil. - They're just explaining the basics. And just like you, I don't need these explanations, so I'd say it's been boring for the time being.

Levi. - I understand-. It didn't occur to him how to lengthen the talk.

Enlil. - You found out why you were attacked? -. She was curious about the matter.

Levi. - I found a photo in the belongings of the corpse. He seemed to be the relative or acquaintance of a girl who killed my family long ago.

Enlil. - Oops. I expected something more unexpected. It's a disappointment, it's just revenge, the world is full of those stories.

Levi wouldn't give her more information than necessary, she wouldn't tell her it was more than a family revenge, he still didn't know if she would also attack him in the future or be an ally.

A group of teachers stands near the group, among them leading the group, is the teacher who intimidated the students.

Levi had forgotten his face.

The teacher starts talking at the beginning of the class. Levi recognized him by voice.

The training consisted of running through the field in which the teachers placed obstacles, then made the students carry backpacks loaded with 5 kilos of weight, until the end of the class.

Levi was disappointed by the training, with his physique he had no problems, obviously it did not cross his mind that the other students have weaker bodies than his own and are still in the development stage.

Being used to more rigorous training put him at an advantage during class. He always stayed in front of everyone with ease.

Teachers took note of the ability of all students.

One of them observes Levi carefully. - How should we design your training regimen? -.

The teachers began to question themselves, it was rare to see students of the magic class with strong bodies.

The class went smoothly for Levi, but for some of his classmates it was hell. Some even vomited over the course of the class.

Girls suffered the most.

Levi does not leave at the end of the class, he continues to walk through the obstacle zone waiting for Madelin to come for him.

Some students began touring the area again, inspired by Levi. Having thoughts like "If he can me too" or "I'll strive to be strong" and other kinds of motivational thoughts, instead, in Levi's mind "How long will it take the teacher?, Why do these guys look at me like this?, I hope the teacher rushes", he was already getting the idea that his classmates wanted to attack him.

Unfortunately for Levi, it took Madelin three more hours to get to the scene.

Levi stops running and heads to his location, dropping the backpack.

Madelin says nothing. She starts walking, Levi follows her.

They arrive at a small building far removed from the others.

Madelin introduces it. - Welcome to my laboratory or office or whatever you want to call it-.

It looked more like a house than a building. With a floor of height. With a length of 15 meters and 30 wide.

Levi is not silent. - It's your home, right? -.

Madelin a little sorry says. - Yes, but that will change when the business grows.

Levi still knowing the answer asks him the question. - What business? -.

Madelin. - Of the potions of course. And you will help me grow. With you the production of potions will increase along with their quality and with the money to be able to make the house bigger, also to be able to buy materials, instruments and books more expensive. It is a long-term investment that will leave a great profit and let's not forget the recognition you will get during the competitions. She begins to explain to him the way the business works.

Far from the position of the two, there were some figures watching them.

End of chapter.