Seventh Teammate

            Chapter 29

The next day, Jake went to the gym as usual to complete his daily quest. This time, he didn't run into Cindy again which somewhat saddened his heart because he was looking forward to talking to her today. But he continued his training as usual and after the training, he decided to check his status screen to track his progress.

         <Status >

      <User: Jake Lucas>

      <Level: 5>

     <Combat level: Novice>

     <Skill level: Untrained>

      <XP 90 200 level:>

      <HP: 30>

     <Strength: 26>

     <Agility:22 >

     <Endurance: 29>

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Jake sighed and proceeded to complain."At this rate, it's gonna take sometime before I level up. I can't help but imagine how it will be like the higher I level up because the XP bar will just keep on increasing therefore making it harder to level up. I need more quests."

Not getting any response from the system and Zee, Jake decided to head off to his dorm room to bath. After bathing, the whole room went to take their breakfast before heading off to their homeroom class for the lesson.

During the class, Thompson kept on updating them about the world's current status. And before he ended the class, Thompson had something to say.

"Some students have started submitting their team. I need the list of all teams before this week is over." Thompson said then he left the class therefore dismissing the class.

"Oh man, I totally forgot about the formation of teams for the beast hunt." Peter said.

They had an hour of break before they had to head off for their combat training class so they gathered around Jake, Peter and Vynn's table to discuss.

"So we are all going to form a team with the six of us right since we know each other right?" Vynn asked.

"Yes of course. But who is going to become our seventh member. We all heard Thompson, he said that we need seven members." Kate said.

"Now what are we going to do?" Sophia asked.

"Hey guys! I heard you need a seventh member. Do you mind if I join up with you guys." A silver haired beauty was coming over towards their table.

"Cindy?!" Jake said surprised.

"You know her?" Kate asked with her eyes looking like a flame was burning in it.

"Yes, I do." Jake said. "What are you doing here?"

"Do you like to ask silly questions? I heard that you needed a seventh member and so here I am. Do you have any problems?" Cindy asked with a raised eyebrow.

"No it's just.." Jake wanted to say but he was quickly interrupted by Peter.

"Yes, you can join our team. You are very welcome." Peter said while blushing like a girl.

"Hey! You don't get to make the decision for us like that." Jack said. "Right guys?"

"Well am okay with her joining." Sophia said shrugging.

"Me too." Vynn added.

"Me three." Peter said still smiling.

"Same here." Jake said.

"Well I am against her joining." Kate said while glaring at Cindy.

"Well majority carries the vote." Peter said. "The majority of us have agreed. So you're welcome Cindy."

"Thank you guys." Cindy smiled.

"Hold on." Peter said. "You mentioned earlier that you and Jake knew each other. How did you guys know each other?"

"Well we met in the gym yesterday in the early hours of the day." Cindy answered.

"In the gym huh?" Kate asked now furiously glaring at Cindy. "Were you guys alone?"

"Uhmm, yes we were. Any problem?" Cindy asked.

"Ohh no no." Kate said furiously shaking her head.

"So do you mind introducing yourself better so we could know a little bit more detail about you." Vynn said.

"Sure. My name is Cindy Clark and am currently ranked number 15 on the school's combat rankings." Cindy answered.

"15! That means you must be strong." Peter said impressed.

"Strong? I guess so." Cindy shrugged. "So can I also know you guys better?"

*sure. My name Is Peter Chuck and I'm currently ranked number 2." Peter quickly boasted.

The others just slapped their foreheads loud because of the way Peter was behaving.

"My name is Jack Dem, ranked number 1." Jack said.

"Woah! You're number 1?" Cindy asked excitedly.

"Yeah." Jack said.

"Wow! Can't believe I'm in a team with strong individuals." Cindy said.

"My name is Vynn muscat, I'm ranked number 200." Vynn said while avoiding Cindy's gaze because he didn't know what she will think of him.

"My name is Kate Blake, number 35." Kate said.

"My name is Sophia Josh, currently ranked number 3." Sophia said.

"Woah! Josh? As In one of the Big three?" Cindy said excitedly.

"What?!" The whole other roommates shouted at once.

"How.. how did you know that?" Sophia asked with a stunned expression.

"My father works for the Josh's, so I know a little bit about the big three families." Cindy responded smiling sheepishly.

"So your family is part of the big three? Why didn't you tell us earlier?" Jake asked stunned.

"Because it wasn't important then and it isn't now. I came to the academy to pave my own path not to use my families influence to get everything I want." Sophia said.

"Wow! I didn't imagine that your dad will work for one of the big three. Do you know more about them? I mean do you have any information about the other big three?" Jake asked curiously.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you. I only told you about Sophia because I thought she must have told you guys." Cindy said.

"It's okay. If it is meant to be kept a secret then it's ok." Peter said. "Anyway back to the introductions."

"My name is Jake Lucas and am currently ranked number.."

"20" Cindy said. "I know, we were all there when you battled Sebastian."

As they finished discussing their team formation, and sharing of information, Jack glanced at his wrist watch and said. "It's time for our combat class, shall we go?" The others nodded, gathering their belongings and filing out of the classroom. With their minds still buzzing from the team discussion, they made their way to the combat training grounds, eager to learn more skills.