Sparring

Emery turned and looked at Zach and after scrutinizing the expression on his face for a few moments, Emery deemed what he said were true.

Apparently, King Alduin of the Zodiac City wanted his nephew, the dragon protege, to train with him. 

Ignoring the look on Emery's face, Zach said.

"You are worthy to train with me and you will help me achieve the number one rank," said the proud Dragon bloodline.

His previous duel with Zach and the battle between the top two opened his eyes to the fact that he still needed to improve. Hence he agrees with the offer.

Even so, Emery certainly would not easily give up on his goal of reaching the first position to this half-blood protege. With about two full months ahead of them, it was still not yet decided which half-blood would make it to the top.