Mark didn't even get to ask her name, as she left he didn't bother calling her either.
Mark wondered what should he do to get stronger...
"if I am going to fight in the championship, I don't want to embarrass Mark," he looked up and breathed in.
"This is the world I wished and dreamt of, now that I got a chance to live this life, I will live it to the fullest."
<< ding >>
<< new quests assigned >>
<< the National Warrior Championship will begin in 78 days,
quest -1
Win the first match.
rewards - 50 MP, new system feature
note - during the period, aside from the main quest, side quests will be assigned. >>
Mark looked at the Screen with excitement.
Mark then went to the cafeteria and grabbed his breakfast.
after he finished his breakfast, Miss Lor called him to the infirmary.
when he was at the infirmary, he noticed some papers scattered on the table.
He greeted Miss Lor, who was busy arranging the papers.
"Mark, there's something I want to discuss with you,"
she said without looking at him, busy arranging the papers.
"Okay sure."
"do you remember the championship I was talking about yesterday?"
"I do... what about it?"
"I was wondering if you can still participate?"
she said putting the papers in an envelope.
"Of course, I will!" he immediately agreed.
"That was unexpected, well... take this envelope to the Headmistress. she wants to see you. and she will fill you the details."
saying that she shooed him away.
Mark was confused but did as she said. he used the Radar System and went to locate the principal's office.
*knock* *knock*
he fixed his clothes and knocked on the door.
"come in!" a female voice resounded from inside.
Mark opened the door and entered the office.
the office was as usual with a few expensive-looking pieces of furniture.
"sit there!"
Mark bowed and took a seat.
"Mark Flynn! how are you?"
Mark looked at her, she had blonde wavy hair, and brown eyes. she appeared to be in her late 20s.
Mark blankly stared at her beautiful face for a moment.
"I am fine, ma'am," he said with a wry smile.
"hm... looks like you lost your memory. still, it's a miracle as to how you just woke and..." she paused and looked at him very carefully.
"you are really like a different person now. I had never seen you smile before. you had always a stiff posture and expressionless face."
Mark smiled.
"oh give me the envelope," she asked.
"here..." he handed it over.
she looked over the papers carefully.
"Okay, everything is fine, now let me tell you about the Competition."
"The National Warrior Championship is in 2 and a half months from now and the 6 candidates that will represent our Academy are Perry, Jason, Clara, Misty, Valerie, and you. the winners will get some huge rewards too.."
"even though you lost your memories, I think you should participate. I heard from Miss Lor that you want to start fresh, this could be your life's turning point."
Mark listened to her with interest in the fact that it was his original plan.
"Listen, Mark, I will be honest with you, there will be a lot of different students from various Academies from all over the nation. and there will be a lot of high-ranked Mages and warriors. I have picked you six because I believe you all have the best talent and potential. this could be a good experience for you."
she said.
"I will try my best!"
"Good to hear..."
she smiled and looked over the other papers.
"Umm... ma'am I have a favor to ask,"
he said hesitantly.
"oh, sure go ahead."
surprisingly the Principal was very friendly and approachable.
"it is about Emily... I think she is alive."
She raised her brows and looked at him.
"What are you talking about?" she asked.
"as I said, I think she is alive, and in somewhere in the abyss. I know it sounds impossible but I am alive too you know."
she pondered for a while then spoke,
"Are you sure about that?"
"Is am sure about that! I can not tell you why, but I am sure," he spoke with resolve.
"I see... the teachers from the fire and water department are heading there with their party. you can join them if you want."
Mark raised his eyebrows and looked at her with surprise. she rested her back on the chair and smiled.
"don't look at me like that, she is like a daughter to me. I want to believe she is alive even if there is the slightest chance. your case is a miracle itself. I wish you the best of luck." she smiled.
"I will! by the way, when are they departing?"
"they will be departing the day after tomorrow."
Mark stood up and turned to leave.
"I should take my leave."
Mark left the office and looked at the classes. there were a few classes on sword and battle tactics classes which looked pretty interesting.
he went to the battle tactics class.
there were a lot of students and the teacher had already notified the students about him being alive.
so they didn't look surprised...
there were still some, who looked troubled by his presence, which he ignored.
the teacher was about to start when he received a message. he excused himself for a second.
after returning,
"Attention everyone! die to some urgent business I will be postponing this class to the next week."
"huh?" everyone there was disappointed. as this was one of their favorite classes.
"Don't be upset kids, and all classes are over for today, you can head back to your room."
Mark was surprised as well but didn't bother to ask.
he soon returned to his room.
he was surprised to find Velma Lying on his bed.
"Velma? what are you doing here?" he frowned upon that...
"well, I was just waiting for you..." she refuted.
he sat on the chair and glanced at her.
but suddenly,
*Rumble..*
*Thud*
Thunder crackled and a blinding flash of lightning streaked down from the sky.
Mark and Velma looked out of the window in awe.
"Woah! what was that? looks like it's storming outside."
Velma moved towards him and hugged his waist.
"No way..." Mark was shocked to the core looking at the system panel.
<< Warning! Thunder God Vanessa is watching you. System features are restricted. >>
one by one Lightning strikes flashed in the dark sky, illuminating the vast horizon in view.
the wind started to blow faster and faster.
the Emergency Alert System of the academy was activated. a large Magic circle covered the whole academy grounds and a golden light barrier emerged from the ground.
meanwhile, in the principal's office, the Headmistress had a complicated expression.
she was tapping the window frame with her fingers, and looking at the trail of lightning, radiating a mighty aura.
As a SSS Rank adventurer and a Lightning element user, she can easily feel terrifying and destructive energy, which seemed like a heavenly tribulation.
She didn't say or couldn't say anything just prayed in her mind.
This is an event that no one could miss. After all the lightning continued to strike the whole night...
Velma, on the other hand, smirked looking at the violent weather.
"Ano..."
she slowly pulled his sleeve and blushed.
Looking at her actions Mark had a bad feeling.
"y-yes? What is it?"
Mark looked at her and asked.
"you see... It's storming outside, and it's already night, so you don't mind if I spend the night here right?"
She asked with a coy smile.
Mark sighed. He almost fell for the act before... 'she is someone you can say... A gal?'
He thought, despite her appearance, she was very open and cheerful.
"I don't mind... But you sure? I am a young man and you're a pretty young lady... Sharing a bed?"
Mark didn't back off and pushed her into the wall.
She blushed a bit then looked into his eyes with love...
Mark was astonished by her smile, her light green eyes were very soothing to his heart. He glance at her puffed lips, and then her eyes.
She caught in the moment as he placed his lips on her...
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