The Author's POV

'”Bang!

"Guuuh..."

A pained groan escaped from my lips as I crashed against the side of the wall. I opened my eyes with some difficulty. My entire body ached.

"Not bad, you lasted one more minute compared to last time"

On the other side of the room, Donna tied up her hair. Staring at me she smacked her lips. It was a habit of hers that came out whenever she was satisfied.

"Miss, what do you suggest is the best way I can improve my strength faster?"

Recovering a little, I sat up and spoke up.

After the fight with Thibaut back at the banquet, I had come to a powerful realization.

I was weak.

Purely based on my fighting strength alone, I was far from where I should be. I urgently needed to improve the mastery of my arts.

They were the foundation of my strength.

Unfortunately, I did not have a lot of time.

With everything that I needed to do, I couldn't focus as much on training as I used to.

From handling the mercenary group stuff, the company, studying for classes, and the many other things, I couldn't train as hard as before.

I needed to increase my efficiency. I needed to find a way to train faster.

Unaware of my circumstances, Donna thought for a moment before speaking up, "Train faster? You're already improving much faster than other people at the moment. Why do you want to improve faster? If you want to increase your rank, take a potion or an earthly treasure"

Donna paused and shook her head. Walking over to the side of the room, Donna took a white towel and sat down.

"However, I suggest against doing so. For one, it's really expensive, and two it can only be used on rare occasions. There's a chance you might get a backlash or it could even stunt your talent limit"

If too many potions and natural treasures were consumed there was a chance that they could permanently damage someone's body beyond repair.

If such a situation happened then there was no longer a chance for them to become stronger.

That was why most people didn't just stuff themselves with potions and earthly treasures. It did more harm than good.

"If you're looking it at from purely from a skill perspective then the answer is easy. Just go to the time regressor machine and hone your skills there. It's the perfect place to practice your skills"

"...ah, that"

My mouth twitched. I almost forgot about this.

With me being so busy and those bastards monopolizing the place I still did not have a chance to use that place.

Had I been able to use that place, then perhaps I would've been stronger than now.

"You better get going, classes will start in half an hour"

Checking her watch Donna spoke up. It was already 9:30 A.M, and classes were about to start soon.

In response, I stood up and patted my clothes.

"Fair enough"

"Oh right, before you go, I've got some good news for you"

Suddenly, Donna recalled something.

Tapping on her watch, she scrolled through a couple of files. After a few scrolls, she stopped at a specific file.

"Good news?"

My interest instantly piqued. Who didn't like good news?

"Mhm, congratulations"

"Congratulations, for what?"

I was instantly confused. Did I win something? I don't recall ever doing something that warranted an award. Noticing my confusion, Donna shook her head and explained.

"You have been accepted to the Leviathan building. You can move in by as soon as next week"

"Leviathan building, next week?"

I was instantly taken aback.

this to happen, I didn't expect for me to move in so

seem as enthusiastic

Donna raised

jumping up and down with joy. Yet here I was

no, no, don't get me wrong, I am indeed really

my hands in

when I

a lot of unfinished things back in the Manticore building. Furthermore, despite its flaws, it really was a nice place. Especially since Leo

more I thought about it, the

have

"No, I'll go"

shook my head. I'd be stupid to refuse such a place. Especially

"Haa..."

my way towards the exit

like I'll have to hasten my

my plans to clear up the Manticore

had to wait for Angelica

guild was finalized, I no longer had to worry about my

return and join me once again. I needed her for the next

She was crucial.

"See you, Miss"

and dragging my tired body away, I inwardly muttered, 'Looks like I have to start

...

the beige walls, in front of a large desk, sat a man. Though he did not look any older than forty, the

black goatee that reached halfway through his neck. Despite his looks, an air of elegance and authority

'”Clink!

his phone and dialed a

'”Tut!

up. The man instantly greeted him. His voice carried a hint

been a while, Micheal. Have

have you contacted

out from the speaker of the phone. In response, a faint smile appeared on Jasper's

man of your caliber knows exactly

you want my

a brief pause that stemmed from Jasper's voice. Not long after, the man named Micheal

enemy of my enemy is my friend. Isn't that what they

'”What do you propose?

'Got him'

fists underneath the table. He knew that he had caught Micheal Parker's interest.

"Let's form a partnership"

'”A partnership?

help me get rid

me

his chin and pondered. His lips

correct way to word it, but yes. That's precisely

goal was to get rid of Emma. Despite being the current head,

his brother had

the Roshfield family blood.

secretly clenched his fists beneath the desk, as he thought, 'It

he had a chance to turn the tables in his favor. He had to deal his

why he called Micheal

deal, what

whole conversation, Micheal Parker's voice remained stoic. However, despite it being that way, there was no denying that

feel it. Thus, he

deal a big impact on my big brother. I thought you hated him, didn't you? Plus, you'll be directly removing a thorn known as my niece from

eyes became

we both know how things will turn out for the both of us right?

about you? What do you

of minutes

"Me?"

Jasper smiled.

"My son's future..."

...

academy in the human domain, they did not have access

with its expansive connection. With many students graduating each year, they had many various

a thousand students stood

it were multiple men and women dressed in black with

is the energy

"Everything seems in check"

"Are the preparations done?"

black busily talking amongst each other, an

faintly hidden beneath a pair of sunglasses,

of Liamon Guild, today, you'll all be entering the dungeon in teams", he said as he took off his