Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 245

Chapter 245: The Vault of Yggdrasil

When the cadets had nearly finished dinner, a sharp announcement rang from the speakers in the dining hall.

"All cadets of the Primary Term, those who ranked in the top ten during the Initiation Ceremony, are requested to report to Chief Sergeant Major Soren Volkan Ironclaw. You will find him on the parade ground."

A ripple of murmurs spread across the hall as the message ended. Cadets leaned toward each other in hushed speculation. Most were convinced it was a good sign... likely a reward for those who had distinguished themselves.

Maíra, always the curious one, asked, "Eleanor, what do you think? Will we get rewards, like they’re saying?"

Eleanor’s expression remained calm, her face an unreadable mask. She replied simply, "Doesn’t matter. We will see when the time comes."

Yet, in her mind, she weighed the matter differently. Rewards seemed likely... more importantly, tied to ranking. Her suspicion sharpened as she recalled Raijin’s sudden challenge for her position. Not a random act of arrogance, nor mere recklessness. It was a calculated move. He had chosen the Tower over direct combat, and now the reason revealed itself... he had known something.

This confirmation settled in her thoughts like a stone. Raijin had played a calculated game.

Dinner soon ended. The ten rankers made their way to the parade ground, while the other cadets scattered... some toward the library, some to their departments, others back to their dormitories for rest.

Chief Sergeant Major Soren Volkan Ironclaw was already waiting on the parade ground, his presence commanding. As the ten approached, his voice thundered across the space.

"Form a line before me."

The cadets obeyed at once, standing in a straight row before him.

gather all ten cadets who ranked in the Initiation Ceremony. Acknowledge your cadet number. When I call

all nodded in unison.

"Cadet 10156618."

rang out, strong and

"Cadet 10156597."

"Yes, sir," Elara replied.

the roll call continued until all ten stood

them to the administrative building. For Eleanor, it was only her second time inside; the first had been her arrival at the Academy through the

teleportation room... the very place where

Principal himself, Professor Aurelius Halveth Draconis, robed in radiant gold, alongside Professor Sylpha in her indigo robes. The contrast of their presence... one like a blazing sun, the other like a

Initiation Ceremony. You may

Each year, the Lord bestows gifts upon those who prove themselves through merit. And every year, these gifts have proven to be perfectly chosen, vital to the growth of those who received them. For the Lord sees deeper than

a secret. "This year, however, is different. Instead of receiving a gift directly, you will be permitted to choose one yourselves from the Lord’s vault. Perhaps it is because many of you share similar elements, or perhaps fate demands this trial. Whatever the reason, it is an unprecedented opportunity. Within that vault rest legendary to divine-grade treasures... yes, items stored by the

eyes widening,

of the item you seek, the harsher the trial you will face. Fail, and you will return here empty-handed. You will not die... the trials

"Now, Professor Sylpha will

Principal. "Thank you, Principal Draconis. Cadets, I trust you are pleased with this rare opportunity to behold the vault of Lord Yggdrasil. As the Principal has said,

vault by the Lord Himself. Once you step through, you will arrive directly within. There, you will see thousands of glowing orbs, drifting in the air in hues of every colour imaginable. You will not see the treasures themselves... only

choose any orb you desire, but know this... the item must also choose you. Only then will it be yours. To prove yourself worthy, you must pass the trial bound to that orb. These trials are unpredictable. What seems impossible to one may be trivial to another. Thus, I urge you to follow instinct. Select the orb that calls to you, that resonates with your spirit. That is the path of least resistance... and

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