For the next two days Kaizen continued his recovering in the dorms . Kavin informs Kaizen that Vina and Ark have regained consciousness. Kaizen decides to visit them to express his gratitude for their support during the dangerous encounter.
Upon entering the room where Vina is admitted, Kaizen finds Ark and the other 4th-year trainees already present. They seem to be having a discussion amongst themselves. Kaizen and Kavin bow respectfully and thank them for their assistance and care during the activity session.
However, Vina and the others seem a bit distant and avoid direct communication with Kaizen. Ark then explains that they feel embarrassed for not immediately helping Kavin when he was in danger, whereas Kaizen, a junior, fearlessly jumped in to save his friend.
The unknightly behavior they showed you at that time was something they never wanted to show in front of someone especially in front of a Junior . Kaizen told Ark that he never thought about it like that and actually he is very grateful to them for returning to help and save them as without their help both Kavin and kaizen wound not have survived . Then Ark laugh aloud and patted Kaizens Shoulder and Said that he could already see a Righteous Knight in Kaizen .
Ark told Kaizen to return now and he would convey his regards and thoughts to them after he leaves . Feeling a mix of emotions, Kaizen leaves the room and reflects on the events that transpired during the Ogre encounter.
After getting enough rest Kaizen decided to rejoin the Classes and he returned to the academy for the class , he noticed something was different between how he was treated before and now . The Gazes cast upon him were not what they used to be , nor were there taunts thrown towards him . Kaizen joined the class as time passed and class came to an end , Kaizen asked Kavin why were all the trainees lookin at him like that . Kavin told Kaizen that everyone was looking at him with either admiration or envy .
Confused by the statement Kaizen asked for a clarification upon which Kavin replied that there is a rumor around the campus that at some point during the Incident you had a One on One with the Ogre as even the seniors had exhausted themselves and you survived the face-off against the Ogre without any receiving any damage .
Kaizen bluntly said that it's a blank lie cuz he had taken a number of hits from the Ogre and Had received a lot of heavy damage . As Kaizen's sentenced finished Kavin's face went Blank with a surprise he said " that means you actually did fought the Ogre alone for few rounds and survived ". Kaizen said what's so great about a few rounds when you can't even hurt the opponent and Ark was the first one to fight the Ogre alone on his on while protecting us both .
Kavin said that because Ark is Ranked 2nd in the 4th Year Trainees he is really strong and has mastered all the basic Aura techniques . Kaizen was shocked as he never expected that Ark was someone who had a rank in the Academy as he always looked so friendly and easy going. Kaizen curiously Asked if Ark was 2nd ranked then who was Ranked 1st among the 4th years .
Kavin Replied of course who else but the Daughter of the Count Vina Blood-Mare . Kaizen recalled the fight and the techniques used by Vina against the Ogre and Nodded as if confirming her rank against Ark's . Soon they returned to the dorm as it was already evening .
Everything returned to Normal the tension between the students began to ease but suddenly the Instructors decided to announce the result of the join activity performed in the forest . The Ranks Came out and Vina's team was ranked at the bottom with zero points as they happen to have lost their collected magic stones during the struggle to keep their lives.
Although little disappointed Nobody was really worried about their points or ranking . They knew with the experience they have gained this time they can easily dominate the next Activity and achieve the first rank .
Afterwards Kaizen had started him hard training again he would visit the training hall at the evening and return late at night , sometimes even struggling to walk straight .