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.

to happen, I didn't

seem as enthusiastic as

Donna raised her

building, they'd be jumping up and down with joy. Yet here I was completely unfazed

get me wrong, I am indeed really

my hands

when I said

Manticore building. Furthermore, despite its flaws, it really

thought about it, the more

have

"No, I'll go"

helplessly shook my head. I'd be stupid to refuse such a place. Especially since the equipment, there was far more

"Haa..."

steps I made my way towards the

have to hasten

I needed to push up my plans to clear up the

wait for Angelica to be

the deal with the demon hunter guild was finalized, I no longer had to worry about

again. I needed her for the next

She was crucial.

"See you, Miss"

body away, I inwardly muttered, 'Looks like I have to

...

decorated in gold with fine paintings all over the beige walls, in front of a large desk, sat a man. Though he did not look any older than forty, the man's hair had a

through his neck. Despite his looks, an air of elegance

'”Clink!

his phone and dialed

'”Tut!

man instantly greeted him. His voice

been a while, Micheal. Have you been

Roshfied. Why have you contacted

an imposing and authoritative voice rang out from the speaker of the

know a man of your caliber knows exactly why

you want

voice. Not long after, the man named Micheal once again responded.

enemy of my enemy is my friend. Isn't

'”What do you propose?

'Got him'

knew that he had caught

"Let's form a partnership"

'”A partnership?

me get rid of

So you want me to do your dirty

pondered. His lips curled

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

of Emma. Despite being the current head,

brother

carried the Roshfield family

beneath the desk,

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

was why he called

I agree to this deal, what do I stand

remained stoic. However, despite it being that way, there was no denying that he

feel it.

to deal a big impact on my big brother. I thought you hated him, didn't you? Plus,

eyes became

we both know how things will turn out for the both of us right? With me aiding you from the inside, handling her shouldn't

What do you stand to gain from this

became silent for a couple of minutes before Micheal Parker once

"Me?"

Jasper smiled.

"My son's future..."

...

number one academy in the human domain, they did not have access to

expansive connection. With many students graduating each year, they

the moment, over a thousand students stood outside an

multiple men and women dressed in black with

the energy

"Everything seems in check"

"Are the preparations done?"

busily talking amongst each other, an instructor

pair of sunglasses, the

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