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.

happen, I didn't expect for me

you don't seem as enthusiastic as

response, Donna raised

building, they'd be jumping up

me wrong, I am indeed really

raised my hands

when I said

the Manticore building. Furthermore, despite its flaws, it really was a nice place. Especially since

it, the more

you have every

"No, I'll go"

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

"Haa..."

of steps I made my way towards the exit of the

I'll have to hasten

to push up my plans to clear up the Manticore

to wait for Angelica

I no

once again. I needed her for the

She was crucial.

"See you, Miss"

inwardly

...

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

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

'”Clink!

the man tapped on his phone

'”Tut!

instantly greeted him. His voice carried a hint

Micheal. Have

have you

imposing and authoritative voice rang out from the speaker of the

man of your caliber knows exactly why I

want

stemmed from Jasper's voice. Not long after, the

of my enemy is my friend.

'”What do you propose?

'Got him'

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

"Let's form a partnership"

'”A partnership?

help me get rid

So you want me to do your dirty

his chin and pondered. His lips curled

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

Despite being

brother had

hated that. He also carried the Roshfield family

his fists beneath the desk, as he

missing, Jasper knew that he had a chance to turn the tables in his favor. He had

called

to this deal, what do I stand

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

could feel it. Thus, he

on my big brother. I thought you hated him, didn't you? Plus, you'll be directly removing a thorn

Jasper's eyes became

the both of us right? With me aiding you from the

you? What do you stand to gain

couple of minutes before Micheal Parker once again

"Me?"

Jasper smiled.

"My son's future..."

...

did not have access to a lot of dungeons as most of them were under

Lock could make up for it with its expansive connection. With many students graduating each year, they had many various connections that spanned all over

thousand students

multiple men and women dressed in black with all sorts of devices

is the

"Everything seems in check"

"Are the preparations done?"

in black busily talking amongst each other, an instructor wearing a Lock

faintly hidden beneath a pair of sunglasses, the instructor looked

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