Chapter 45: Cancel the Beast Duel? (Part 4)

After familiarizing himself with his skills, Song Jie didn't dwell on them too much and began his next phase of training.

However, he was somewhat curious about the drastic transformation of mid-level Light magic.

After all, the beginner level had already given him such a big surprise, so the mid-level should not disappoint.

With these thoughts in mind, Song Jie quickly closed his eyes and began his training.

Once he calmed down, time flew by quickly.

In the blink of an eye, the night outside silently turned into day.

When Song Jie woke up, he walked to the window and looked at the rising sun outside.

«It's time to report in.»

Today was the day to report to Pearl Academy, so after freshening up and having breakfast outside, he headed towards Pearl Academy.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance, he saw students coming and going.

«There are quite a lot of people,» Song Jie muttered to himself, then turned and entered Pearl Academy.

Since he was the only student in the Summoning Department, he went straight to the department head to report.

He skillfully navigated to the office area and found Jiang Yunming's office.

«Knock, knock, knock!»

The door was knocked on, and after Jiang Yunming said, «Come in,» Song Jie walked in.

«Student, you are…?» Jiang Yunming asked, looking at Song Jie.

«Hello, Director. I'm Song Jie, reporting for the Summoning Department,» Song Jie replied.

«So, you are Song Jie!» Jiang Yunming smiled and walked over to him.

«Sit down, I'll get you some water,» Jiang Yunming said, walking to the water dispenser to get a cup.

Seeing Jiang Yunming being so polite, Song Jie figured that Dean Xiao must have already spoken to him.

Although they had talked on the phone before, they weren't this familiar.

Song Jie smiled and said, «Director, there's no need to be so polite.»

«By the way, how's your summoned beast?» Jiang Yunming asked.

«Thanks to your help, I now have my own summoned beast,» Song Jie replied.

«What type of summoned beast is it?» Jiang Yunming asked curiously.

«A plant-type,» Song Jie answered.

«Plant-type?» Jiang Yunming nodded. «A plant-type summoned beast is good too. With proper cultivation, it can become a great help.»

Song Jie nodded gently.

Jiang Yunming looked at Song Jie, hesitating to speak.

Seeing this, Song Jie asked, «What's the matter, Director?»

«The academy has always had a special orientation program for the Summoning Department,» Jiang Yunming said with a sigh. «But now, with only you in the department, I'm afraid we can't proceed.»

Hearing this, Song Jie already knew what Jiang Yunming was talking about — the Beast Duel!

He quickly recalled the rewards for the Beast Duel.

If he performed outstandingly, he could win the Blood of the Beast.

This Blood of the Beast could significantly enhance the power of a summoned beast, possibly elevating it from a servant level to a general level!!

Such a valuable reward was not something Song Jie could miss.

But before that, he needed to confirm the reward; otherwise, all his efforts would be in vain.

Pretending not to know, Song Jie asked, «Director, what is this orientation program?»

Jiang Yunming then explained the Beast Duel to him.

«Are you saying that if we can't defeat a hundred people, the resources of the Summoning Department will be taken away?» Song Jie asked, feigning indignation.

Jiang Yunming sighed, clearly troubled.

How could Song Jie defeat a hundred people by himself?

This was absurd.

So he planned to talk to Dean Xiao about canceling the program.

«Don't worry, Song Jie, I won't let them bully our Summoning Department,» Jiang Yunming said.

Song Jie guessed that Jiang Yunming might be planning to ask Dean Xiao to cancel the program.

Jiang Yunming said, «It's just as well that you're here. Come with me to the Dean's office.»

«Okay.»

Song Jie nodded and followed Jiang Yunming out of the office.

After a while, they arrived at the Dean's office.

Song Jie vaguely heard voices talking inside.

After Jiang Yunming knocked, and Dean Xiao responded, he opened the door and walked in.

«Oh, all the department heads are here?» Jiang Yunming smiled professionally and nodded to the other department heads.

Song Jie looked up and saw a few familiar faces, especially the Light Department head, who was glaring at him angrily.

Clearly!

This old man was still upset that Song Jie chose the Summoning Department over the Light Department!

«Director Jiang, do you need something?» Dean Xiao asked Jiang Yunming.

«Dean Xiao, it's like this: our Summoning Department only has Song Jie. I wanted to ask if we could cancel this orientation program,» Jiang Yunming said.

Hearing this, everyone present looked at each other.

The Light Department head, Old Deng, said, «Director Jiang, I'm afraid that's not possible. This is a tradition of Pearl Academy, and you do have a student in the Summoning Department. I think the program should continue.»

The others saw Old Deng speak up and smiled, knowing that he was a very particular person and not one to be crossed.

Additionally, if the Summoning Department continued with the program, it would benefit them without making them the bad guys.

«Director Deng, our Summoning Department has only one person, and Song Jie just got his summoned beast. How can he defeat a hundred students?» Jiang Yunming smiled bitterly.

Song Jie remained silent, watching from the side. This old man was clearly targeting him.

«Song Jie is not just a member of the Summoning Department; he also has a mutated Light element and is quite powerful,» Old Deng continued.

Jiang Yunming still smiled bitterly. Even a mid-level mage couldn't continuously defeat a hundred students.

Using too many magic skills would deplete his mana.

Moreover, Pearl Academy was a top ten academy, and the students here were all outstanding individuals from various places.

Therefore, Jiang Yunming believed it was impossible for Song Jie to defeat a hundred people!

Jiang Yunming didn't want to argue with Old Deng anymore and looked at Dean Xiao. «Dean Xiao, the Summoning Department is already short of resources. If we lose these resources, Song Jie's Summoning Department will be…»

Old Deng, sounding like a concerned elder, said, «Director Jiang, you can't let the students back down just because of resources. If they face difficulties, will they back down as well?»

Jiang Yunming didn't speak, looking at Dean Xiao pleadingly.

«Enough,» Dean Xiao said, standing up and looking at Song Jie. «As for whether the Summoning Department participates in the orientation program, let Song Jie decide.»

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Song Jie, somewhat expectant.

Jiang Yunming sighed in relief, thinking Song Jie would choose not to participate.

«Dean, I think this rule is unfair,» Song Jie said directly.

«Unfair?» Dean Xiao was slightly taken aback. «What do you mean?»

«Why does the Summoning Department have to defeat a hundred people to get resources, which are then shared by other departments if we fail?» Song Jie continued. «But if the Summoning Department defeats a hundred people, what does it get? Nothing. That's unfair!»

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(End of this chapter)