Chapter sixteen: New mission

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What, most of the first year student screamed as if their brains had been stabbed.

The mission was a very advance one even a magician above level two hundred would die if there were careless.

Even Rick sub consciously clenched his fist. He didn't know if he was going to survive. 

Rick, are we going to participate in this mission? May asked. It was obvious, even a tough person like her was worried.

The raid mission is on an island. It's not that far from the Bermuda triangle, Tom said trying to relieve everyone.

Ber..Bermuda triangle, May stammered. Her very lively face turned pale white. That place has over two hundred million sea monsters, my dad almost died after going to that cursed place, she mumbled.

Is that place really scary? Tom asked May. His voice was tinged with fear.

Yes, May replied. She had not fully recovered from the shock.

Seems like there going to shit there pants, Ben laughed as he approached us.

Hmph, Tom harrumphed as he stared at Ben with a cold gaze.

It seems like the beating I gave you was not enough, this time, I'll definitely make you become a cripple.

Cold sweat dropped from Ben forehead as he heard this. It took him a long time to recover after Rick best him up even though it was in a field that could reduce the pain.

You, he grunted angrily. Do you know who you are insulting? 

I don't really care, I replied him before dragging Tom and May towards their class room.

That kid, just because he is from a renowned clan he believes he can bully anyone he wants, Tom grumbled as he walked behind me.

Rick, would we be alright? May asked.

I'm not really sure but, I will try as much as possible to ensure our safety, I replied.

Hmm, if we can backup ourselves I think we should be fine besides, I also learnt a new fire skill from my uncle, May announced to Tom and I.

Wait, are you talking about uncle Harry? Tom asked in astonishment.

Hmm, May nodded.

OMG, Tom nearly ran crazy after noticing her positive response. 

"Er," who is Harry? I asked Tom with a confused look on my face. I had never heard about him so it was not surprising if I didn't know him.

He's one of the most renowned magicians in the world, even his current system level is unachievable except you are from a wealthy clan who are ready to support you with unlimited resources.

But how come I have never heard of him, I asked with my voice tinged with surprise.

Oh, most people don't identify him when we call him uncle Harry but he is mostly called general Harry.

I have actually heard of him, I replied. In fact, my parents had always told me stories about this man and ever since, he became my role model.

I knew you have heard of him before, May chuckled before continuing. Anyway, he will be visiting my parents this afternoon and he will be giving me some tools to improve my magic growth.

Hmm, can we tag along? I asked May.

Sure. As long as you don't try to do anything stupid, he won't do anything to you and he may also give you some resources, May answered me before walking into the class room.

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Welcome students, I hope you have all heard the new mission. Although, we didn't want to involve the year one students, we had no other options the monsters were just too much, Miss Tasha said as she started the class.

Hmm, some students grumbled, they were obviously not in the mood to argue.

Anyway, you will be regrouped. For instance, a team with only vanguard, will be merged with other team's that posses both defense and scouts. But you can only merge with two groups, Miss Tasha announced.

Can we pick the groups by ourselves, I asked. I was extremely careful as I did not want to pick groups that we're very troublesome and people who would only be a problem to his teammates.

No, she answered me before resuming. The group selection would be done by the school higher-ups so there is no such thing as picking your own group.

But how do we know when the results are out, another person asked.

Sigh, just check the school website, Miss Tasha said before resuming our normal magic class.