Chapter 11 Equal Life-Binding Contract (Part 4)_1

"Who are you?" Ganedi cried out in terror, clearly sensing that the person behind him might take his life at any moment.

"This is Milan Magic Martial Academy. Just like you, I'm also a student here. Before you decided to bully my roommate, shouldn't you have asked for my permission?" The skinny student was none other than Ye Yinzhu's roommate, Sura.

Cold sweat trickled down Ganedi's forehead. He had already guessed that the person behind him must be from the Assassin Department. Over at the Warrior Department, no matter how strong a warrior was, they wouldn't want to provoke someone from the Assassin Department. Assassins were everywhere, and no one wanted to be targeted by a killer. Ganedi had always been confident in his abilities, but now that Sura had managed to approach him from behind and launch an attack without any forewarning, it was clear that the assassin behind him was not someone he could handle. Even though this was within the academy, no one would doubt an assassin's ruthlessness. The first lesson in the Assassin Department was to strangle any possible threat in the cradle facing an enemy, no matter where you were, which is why a saying circulated within Milan Magic Martial Academy: "Rather provoke a teacher than a single student from the Assassin Department."

"This, this big brother, I realize my mistake. I didn't know Ye Yinzhu was your roommate. Please let me go, we will leave immediately," stammered Ganedi, his voice trembling because the black blade seemed to be rubbing against his skin.

"The next time I see you, I won't bother talking." Sura's gentle voice suddenly turned grim. What did a silent assassin represent? It was destruction.

The black blade disappeared as if by magic, silently vanishing while Ganedi's six companions watched. Sura's body swayed slightly and then just like that, vanished from the spot. Invisibility, a skill only high-level assassins could master.

Deep fear struck the hearts of the seven, and Ganedi glanced at Ye Yinzhu, not even daring to utter any pleasantries, and led his companions away in retreat.

Ye Yinzhu's gaze shifted, and he looked to his left where the slim figure quietly appeared beside him, and it was Sura.

"Sura, thank you." Yin Zhu smiled faintly.

Sura looked at Ye Yinzhu with a hint of surprise because just before he had appeared, he clearly felt an invisible spiritual fluctuation locking onto his body.

"Even if I hadn't taken action, I believe you could have handled it. However, giving them a scare is better. That Ganedi is a standout in the Heavy Sword Department in the second year, with quite impressive martial skills. I guess they won't dare to bother you again after this." Sura chuckled, and by now, the deadly stillness in his eyes and the cold killing intent had already vanished.

Sura's performance just now gave Ye Yinzhu a completely new impression, and it was only now that he realized how strong his roommate really was.

"Congratulations, Yin Zhu."

"Congratulations? Oh, you mean our match against the Water Attribute team today?"

Sura gave a thumbs up: "I really didn't expect that your Divine Music Department would also have its day of triumph. Come on, let's go back to the dorm. What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook for you."

Ye Yinzhu smiled noncommittally and said, "You really are a competent steward. These four Gold Coins are so worth it. Not only do I not have to clean up the room, but I also get dinner. And you're even a free bodyguard."

Sura chuckled with a mischievous grin, "If you think it's a good deal, I won't object to a raise." As he spoke, he rubbed his thumb, index, and middle fingers together, looking somewhat sleazy. No one could associate him with the cold-blooded assassin just moments ago.

The dorm room was still as small as ever, but it had become a home for Sura and Ye Yinzhu. A huge luxurious villa might not be as comfortable to live in. Though the room was small, it was clean and tidy. Every day, when Ye Yinzhu returned here, he would feel a warm sensation. Since arriving at the Milan Magic Martial Academy, the person who left the biggest impression on him amongst the teachers was Nina, while among the students it wasn't Haiyang from the Divine Music Department or the other beauties, but rather his roommate, Sura.

Sura was extremely capable. He always kept everything in the dorm in perfect order. Ye Yinzhu hardly ever noticed when he tidied up, but it was hard to find even a speck of dust in their room. Witnessing Sura's assassin capabilities today had taken him by surprise. It seemed that everyone had their own secrets, but Sura's were particularly numerous.

Perhaps even Ganedi, the one who was attacked, didn't know the extent of Sura's abilities, but Ye Yinzhu was very aware. Assassins rarely reveal their Douqi, concealing their true strength from their opponents is an assassin's primary concern. However, Ye Yinzhu's spiritual power was much stronger than that of his peers. As Sura let Ganedi go and concealed his presence, Ye Yinzhu clearly sensed that the Douqi radiating from Sura was almost at the same level as his own. This meant that Sura was at least at the Beginner Green rank in terms of Douqi. Among peers of the same age, this was almost unimaginable. Even Ye Yinzhu, who had concentrated exclusively on his training for over a decade, had only been able to attain such a level of Douqi! Without needing to ask around, Ye Yinzhu could guess that Sura was definitely the strongest among this year's new students in the Assassin Department.

"Time to eat, what are you thinking about?" Sura, back to his usual carefree and happy self, pulled out his purse and began calculating the cost of their meals.

Their lunch today was richer than the past couple of days, with one meat dish, one vegetable dish, and even four steamed buns. There was even a small bowl of vegetable soup.

"Wow, Sura, what's the occasion? All this delicious food?" Yin Zhu asked, surprised.

Sura replied with a smile, "Didn't your Divine Music Department win today? Consider this a celebration for you. We're growing boys, after all; we need to eat some meat at least once a month. You have another competition this afternoon, so eat up quickly. I'm free later on, so I'll accompany you to the venue and cheer for you."

"Thank you, Sura." Ye Yinzhu suddenly felt as if something was stuck in his throat.

Lowering his head, a strange gleam flashed across Sura's eyes as he said, "No need to thank me. If you really want to thank me, just keep working hard. If you can win a place and get some prize money, our lives will be much better off."

"Definitely." For his own pride and for Sura, Ye Yinzhu clearly set his goal for the first time: to become the champion of the freshmen competition.

After gobbling down their lunch, Sura accompanied Ye Yinzhu back to the Divine Music Department. At this time, all the beauties of the Divine Music Department were there. Perhaps because of their victory against the Water Attribute in the morning, there was a jubilant atmosphere throughout the department.

"Yin Zhu, there you are. Where did you go after the competition ended?" Xueling, with her sharp eyes, spotted Ye Yinzhu as soon as he approached the classroom.

Yin Zhu still remembered Xueling's impulsive kiss amidst the excitement today, and he couldn't help but feel embarrassed as he saw her, his handsome face blushing, "Xueling, I went back to eat. Oh, let me introduce you—this is my roommate, Sura from the Assassin Department."

Sura and Feschera were definitely two different types of people. Feschera, when seeing a beautiful girl, would gaze at her so intently it was as if his eyes would pop out of their sockets. Sura's reaction, however, was very calm. Even the smile on his face diminished slightly, as he just nodded and greeted Xueling with a polite nod.