Chapter 40
Elphis had only been in public view for two years, but his popularity had skyrocketed, and people soon admired him more than the other three candidates who had appeared more often.
Klevich had seldom stayed in the royal city in recent years, and all he knew about the new candidate was from his students.
Eli felt that this kid was smart, talented, and hardworking. As long as he didn't die halfway, he might be able to become a magical god. It would be a pity to let him stay in the quagmire, so he might as well find a chance to give him some advice.
Klevich returned to the royal city today. When he went to the Sword Master Academy to visit an old friend, he unexpectedly saw the child. He had never seen him before, but his facial features were easy to recognize.
Just one glance and Klevich was stunned... He was not shocked by the young man's exquisite face. He had lived for hundreds of years and had seen a lot. Appearance had never been something that attracted him, but the temperament of this child... gave him a sense of déjà vu.
Since there was nothing to do anyway, the man followed all the way. However, he did not expect to see a few passers-by who had not talked to Elphis actually condense their faith into him!
Abner has been in this business for decades and has not received much faith. What's wrong with this kid? !
Didn't the people who had received the grace in the past believe in God together with the priests? Why did they now change their object of faith to the candidate for the Son of God who was still of a very ordinary realm? ? ?
Klevich even began to wonder, if this child could gain faith just by walking by, then if this child smiled at the crowd and talked to them, wouldn't he be able to gain a lot of faith?
Klevich suddenly understood why he felt that the child's temperament was familiar... He had seen it in a teacher when he was very young - this was a unique attraction nurtured by a lot of faith.
The more faith you gain, the greater your prestige, and the easier it is to convince others. It's a virtuous cycle.
It's strange, this kid didn't do anything amazing, like turning the tide and saving a city of people from a disaster - so how did he make people feel trust, peace of mind, admiration, etc.?
Except for buying things, he was not seen having any extra conversations with civilians along the way. Abner would have a few words with others in a friendly manner in the same situation, but this kid didn't even bother to pretend to be calm and approachable, and his attitude of alienation and disregard was clear.
Eli admired Elphis and praised him a lot, but Klevich did not take Eli's observations as the truth. Some people are very good at concealing themselves in front of the public, and Klevich wanted to investigate it himself.
It happened that his beard had not been groomed for a while, so he changed into some cheap clothes and rolled around on the ground, smeared some red potion on the corner of his mouth as blood, and arrived in front of the road the two were walking on, closed his eyes, thinking that after the kid rescued him, he would take the opportunity to chat with him and get a brief understanding of his character.
Klevich had even made up a reason for his appearance here, and had thought of a way to trick the little wizard, who was said to be kind and gentle, into taking the bait... Hmm? Why didn't he take the bait? ? ?
You saw me, why couldn't you just do a little, effortless healing? Where's the kindness?
These two little brats didn't even mention him, let alone take a step closer to see what was going on! Not to mention kindness, they didn't even have basic curiosity!!
The dean of Aurelion was hurt by the indifference of his own students, but he still sat there with a glimmer of hope... He was an excellent student favored by so many teachers, a savior entrusted with the faith of so many people, and he had patiently waited for his friends who were taking the exam for half a day today. To say the least, he felt a little soft in his heart...
Maybe they felt there was something suspicious about him, so they didn't lend a helping hand?
But if you are suspicious, you should at least observe him more, right? What does it mean to look at him twice and then walk away as if nothing happened? ?
After watching the two people's backs disappear completely, Klevich finally stood up with resigned hope. His fingertips swept through the air from top to bottom, forming a distorted air wave visible to the naked eye, and soon a crack appeared.
The gap was not dark, but a simple inner room with a mahogany desk. A gentle man with black hair and blue eyes was sitting in front of the desk, annotating documents...
After the dean's plan failed, he decided to go back immediately to check his student's eyes and find out to what extent his blindness was!
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There are no classes on the first day of school. Everyone does not need to go to the classroom. Classmates who have not seen each other for a while are scattered around the college chatting.
In the dormitory of a student in Grade 5, Class 1——
"Great news! I just ran into Mr. Carter, and he said there will be a new student in our class, seventeen years old, younger than us, and asked us not to be xenophobic."
"What? Why don't freshmen go to first grade?"
"I asked, and it is said that the guy has some strength. The gentle teachings of the lower grades will not help him."
"What's your background? If you wanted to come to Rockefeller, why didn't you come here a few years earlier?"
"Let's not talk about him. Anyway, we'll know how capable he is tomorrow. I heard that a candidate for the Holy Son will come here as an exchange student for half a year."
Someone immediately showed a gloating expression: "If he is beaten up badly, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the Holy See?"
"Don't underestimate him. My friend in Aurelion said that the candidate always ranks first in written tests and team battles. He must be difficult to deal with."
"Have any of you been to the Holy Light Savior Church at his home ground? How was it?"
Everyone around them said in unison, "Is there any difference between each Holy Light of the Vatican?"
"I've seen him on the street. He doesn't look like someone who deserves a beating, but he's really weak. I feel like if I punch him he'll..."
"Then your hand was broken by Senior Raymond."
A burst of laughter broke out in the crowded dormitory, and it was obvious that everyone understood the meaning of this sentence.
Raymond Harold is Rockefeller's strongest student, bar none. It is said that he has already entered the ranks of great swordsmen. He is a rare genius in a century. His future realm and status are immeasurable. However...
As well as being famous for his talent, when Raymond was still a freshman, he vowed that he would enter the Vatican in the future, become the leader of the Holy Knights, point his sword at the darkness, guard the Pope and the Son of God, and assist them in purifying all impurities in the world!
Some people in the academy want to become free bounty hunters, and there are also many talented people who want to join the Golden Knights led by Her Majesty the Queen. There are also students like Raymond who want to join the Holy Knights. Those with less talent do not dare to think about these two places. They think that being employed by a noble is also a good idea. Although there is not so much freedom, the remuneration and power of these places are very attractive - but these should not attract a genius like Raymond who has the qualifications to become a sword god.
There are many forces that want to support him, why does he choose to obey orders from others?
And to be honest, that guy has a weird temper and is arrogant. It's hard to imagine what it's like for him to stay in a place like the Vatican with strict rules...
Many teachers and classmates tried to persuade him to change his mind over the years, but Raymond remained as stubborn as ever, and was determined to enter the Vatican.
Now that he can get close to the candidate for the Son of God who has a say in the Vatican, Raymond is likely to take the initiative to make friends with him.
Someone tutted, "Thinking about Senior Raymond's temper, I'm curious about how he will communicate with that candidate."
"I heard from my cousin that Senior Yaerlin wants to become the personal knight of that candidate."
"How is it possible!" Someone else said confidently: "It must be fake!"
"My cousin is a friend of Arlin, he heard it himself! And Arlin and Raymond were supposed to go to Aurelian as exchange students, but they didn't sign up, wasn't it just to get in touch with the candidates?"
Yarlin is one of Rockefeller's most talented students. He has reached the high-level two-star realm at the age of twenty. He is taciturn and not good at socializing. He is a righteous and kind person who hates evil. No one has ever heard that he has any yearning for the Holy See.
When this news came out, the dormitory suddenly became noisy and everyone expressed their disbelief.
In the dormitory not far away, the two brothers just mentioned were packing up.
The industry in this world is backward, and of course there are no transparent glass windows, so the dormitories are dimly lit during the day.
Elphis wondered if his already introverted brother would become even more depressed if he stayed in this narrow and dim place for too long.
He pulled out a piece of light magic material from his space ring, and the dormitory was immediately filled with just the right amount of bright white light.
"Keep this ore for lighting and put it away when you sleep. By the way, go out often when you don't have classes. Don't stay in the dormitory all the time."
Elfs had never been so worried about someone before. Was this what it felt like to raise a child? Okay, he had experienced it before, and he no longer had any expectations or curiosity about getting married and having children.
Whenever Winster was cared for and instructed, he felt in a particularly good mood, and the expression on his face naturally softened.
He smiled sweetly, and when he looked at the silver-haired young man, his black eyes seemed to be filled with scattered starlight. In addition, he had a dangerous and handsome appearance, and Elphis always had a vision of a wolf's tail swaying happily behind him...
"Well, I listen to my brother." Of course I have to go to see my brother when I don't have classes. What am I doing staying here?
Afterwards, the two of them went to the dormitory that the college had arranged for Elphis, packed up, and then walked around to familiarize themselves with the environment. During this time, Elphis felt more and more like he was a star, with people paying attention to him wherever he went.
The young man's physical features were too obvious. Most students had only heard of him before, but they were able to recognize him at a glance when they met him. Even Winster, who was standing next to him, was remembered by many students.
"Boss——"
Eugene, who is also an exchange student and a food delivery boy, saw Elphis and his eyes lit up. He ran over excitedly and said, "Boss, I just went to the cafeteria here and it's just as bad as the food in our college. I'd better continue to bring you food."
Elphis: There's no need to be so positive.
In the freshman year, Eugene called him "Hey" at first, and then "Classmate Al" after he recognized him as his relative. After his grades improved rapidly with his help, he became the "Boss". When he saw Elphis' classmates, he was quite arrogant, as if he was very proud of being his only younger brother, although Elphis never admitted it...
He didn't even go out of his way to help Eugene study. It was just that the kid couldn't sit still and recite his lessons, so he ran to Elphis' dormitory to study. Every time he made a little noise, he would be looked at (coldly), and then he would recite his lessons quietly again.
Oh, sometimes he would discuss the application of fire magic with Eugene. Actually, Elphis mainly wanted to deepen his understanding of fire magic so that he would have more confidence when facing the enemy in the future. However, Eugene stubbornly believed that it was because of his guidance that he could make such rapid progress.
Because of this, Eugene used all kinds of excuses to pester him and became Aurelion's well-known lackey. After five years... Elphis got used to it.
"Okay, I have arranged for someone to deliver the food to the door at a fixed time. Please help me get it, Eugene. This is my brother, Winster. He will dine with us in the future."
Elphis thought that Eugene was a good atmosphere creator and didn't have any bad intentions. If Winston saw him for a while, maybe they could become friends.
Eugene looked at the young man next to the boss, and met Winston's deep gaze. He felt inexplicably nervous for a moment and couldn't laugh anymore.
However, when he thought that this was the boss's younger brother, he instantly relaxed a lot - as long as he was not here to compete with him for the unique follower status!
"Hehe, you are worthy of being the boss's younger brother. You have the same extraordinary aura as you. I can tell at a glance that Winster is very strong!" This is the truth. This kid looks really fierce. "Then... I will call you Little Boss from now on?"
Winster nodded casually, less wary of the man who approached his brother enthusiastically: Just a servant, no need to worry about him.
Elphis was too lazy to correct Eugene's address. According to what he said before, calling him by his name... He didn't dare to do so. Not to mention him, most of Aurelion's students didn't dare to do so, as they always felt it was an offense. Elphis thought about it and thought that they were showing their respect for the God of Learning.
"You go and do your own thing. Winster and I will just take a walk."
Eugene actually had nothing to do, but he walked away anyway. After knowing each other for a few years, he certainly knew that the boss didn't like others following him all the time.
The Colosseum in Rockefeller is an important place for the two to stroll around. The swordsman has much more energy and stamina than the mage, and there is nothing to entertain him to kill time, so he can only come to the Colosseum to fight a few times to vent his energy.
This place is much more lively than Aurelion's, even the audience is more passionate. The difference between the two is like the difference between the civil service circle and the military circle.
Elphis stood in an inconspicuous corner, his figure blocked by Winster.
Finally, there were no strangers staring at his brother, and the gloom in Winster's heart dissipated a little, but he still felt that he was not tall enough and strong enough to protect his brother completely... He needed some time to grow up a little, and become more fierce, so that when he was guarding his brother, no random people would get close to disturb his brother.
The first day of school basically ended with me wandering around.
Exchange students can challenge anyone in the fifth and sixth grades, and they also have to respond to challenges proposed by others. They can sneak into any class or lesson they want. They don't have fixed courses and have plenty of time, so after having breakfast together, Elphis can still send his brother to his class.
There were already more than a dozen students in the classroom. The young people were sitting casually and talking loudly. Some of them leaned back with their hands on their heads, some crossed their legs, and some were sitting with a look of annoyance on their faces, as if they were dissatisfied with the height of the table that could not accommodate their long legs... In comparison, Aurelion's students were well-behaved and polite in the classroom.
Alphis could see the scene inside at a glance at the door and felt slightly relieved about the commotion - everyone in this class seemed to be very outgoing and enthusiastic, and he hoped that someone would take the initiative to make friends with Winster.
The two people standing at the door were too conspicuous, and soon someone recognized the city-famous candidate. The loud voices immediately became more restrained, and some people even sat up straighter when the noble and cold silver-haired young man glanced over...
Everyone started to exchange glances: What's going on? Are you here to pick a fight?
At the door, Elphis, like every modern parent, gave instructions to his child on his first day of school: "Listen carefully to the teacher's lectures, get along well with your classmates, and if anyone bullies you..." After choking for a moment, Elphis swallowed his words to tell the parents in time and continued to instruct: "Don't beat anyone to death."
The student who eavesdropped: “???” Is this considered the arrogance of an aristocratic family?
Looking at the other person, he was clearly about the same height as the candidate, and looked much tougher than the delicate and cold silver-haired young man. However, his soft tone and expectant eyes made him look shorter than him: "Brother, are you going to other classes now? Then will you come over when I have swordsmanship class?"
Elphis hesitated for a moment and did not agree immediately. "I may be in the arena at that time. I will come when I am free."
He wanted Winster to integrate into the new environment as quickly as possible. If he was with him all the time, the child would definitely stick to him and would not be willing to interact with others.
Hearing this, the black-eyed young man showed obvious disappointment, "Then be careful, brother, don't fight if you are tired."
Elphis was so pleased with the concern that he touched his brother's head with a curved brow.
Looking at this sticky scene, everyone in the classroom thought: A strong freshman? It's so funny, this is a baby who has not been weaned!
After the candidate left, everyone saw the freshman with his back to the door watching his brother leave. Then he turned around with a gloomy expression on his face. He glanced coldly at his classmates who were looking at him curiously. Without saying a word, he chose an empty corner in the last row and sat down. He folded his arms and leaned back, crossed his legs on the table, and began to stare at the stained glass window next to him in a daze.
The freshman looked younger than they were, but he had a strong aura. Especially when he was in a bad mood, the whole classroom was filled with low pressure, which made people feel scared.
Seeing the faint wrinkles between Winster's eyebrows, the others looked at each other with complicated expressions: Damn! He changed his face so quickly, it turns out that he is not a person who has not been weaned, but a guy who curries favor with the powerful!
The students were somewhat unhappy about being completely ignored by the freshmen. In addition, there was a clear contrast between Winster's attitude before and after, which made everyone dislike him even more. Without any discussion, they all secretly decided to teach the freshmen a lesson in the fencing class.
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Rockefeller has two arenas, one for students to challenge and compete, and the other is used for classes.
There are many different styles of swordsmanship, some are hard and some are soft, some emphasize agility while others emphasize strength... Elphis plans to take swordsmanship classes regularly, learn a few moves that suit him, and challenge opponents with different styles.
There were many classes brought to the arena by their teachers. People like Elphis, who walked leisurely and stopped frequently, naturally attracted a lot of attention. He was not good enough to notice the difference of someone among so many people.
In the crowd, a bronze-skinned, 1.9-meter-tall, handsome young man was frowning and staring at the silver-haired young man not far away.
Raymond was extremely annoyed, he knew he should get close to Elphis as soon as possible and then get a chance to work in the Vatican, but he was simply not good at dealing with people, in this matter, he was only good at one word - fighting.
But he could only face the challenge. If he had a choice, among the four candidates, the one Raymond least wanted to get close to was the pretty boy in front of him. The only reason was that this human seemed to have more brains than the other three.
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