novelzi Chapter 66 68:Have A Nice Trip
Chapter 66 68:Have A Nice Trip
The tension in the place thickened. Some students stiffened, others lowered their heads. The excitement from earlier was gone, replaced by a quiet, uncomfortable weight.
Few have already opened their lips to brag and introduce themselves, especially the noble brats only to cough and swallow their words.
Just as everyone wondered if this was it, they heard a warm voice.
"Ah, so this is the future of the Academy," he said, his voice smooth and comforting. "Good morning, everyone. I am Professor Linden. Some of you may know me, but for those who don't, I'll spare you the long introductions. Let's just say I've been around longer than most of you have been alive."
The cadets chuckled softly, the tension easing a little.
Professor Linden stepped closer to the group, his eyes sparkling with interest. He pointed at one student in the second row. "You, what's your name?"
"L-Lucas, sir," the boy stammered.
"Lucas, good to meet you. Judging by the way you're standing, I'd say you're a tracker. Am I right?"
Lucas nodded, his nervousness giving way to pride.
"Thought so," Linden said with a grin before turning to another cadet. "And you, young lady, the one with the determined look?"
"Marina, sir."
"Ah, Marina. You look like someone who's good at strategy. Am I wrong?"
"No, sir."
"Excellent! I hope to see those skills shine today," he said, his tone encouraging.
He continued like this, engaging with a few cadets and putting them at ease. It was clear he had a gift for connecting with people, making even the most anxious students feel valued.
But his chatter stopped when it reached Freya, "Lovely lady what's your name."
Freya took a step back in disgust and spoke, "Sorry sir I feel a bit uncomfortable so please stay away from me a bit."
It seems she tried to be as polite as possible but Linden's smiling face cracked. Holding himself he turned to Edwin whose expression was already screaming.
[Stay away from me.]
[Don't talk to me or I will kill you.]
Nudging his glasses, he finally returned to the front, addressing everyone. "Remember, teamwork will be your greatest weapon today. The forest may look daunting, but trust in your skills and each other. Now, let the hunt begin!"
The students straightened, their earlier nerves replaced with determination. Professor Linden's warmth and encouragement had given them the boost they needed.
"Ah."
"Then let's begin team segregation." as he spoke Emilia pulled out a tablet.
Soon, the beeping sound echoed.
"You all have got your team name."
Hearing this, I looked at the smartwatch whose screen lit up with corresponding names but the moment I saw the team, I couldn't help but curse.
"FUCK!"
However it seemed, I wasn't the only one who had the same reaction as I heard many curses as if I had arrived in the street of a fish market where people were haggling for prices.
"TSK!"I clicked my tongue.
People lost their composure because of some bias.
Then, I checked my smartwatch for the name of my team.
[Team 15]
Freya Osborne – Student Rank 2
Ryan Trent – Student Rank 7776
Talia Greaves – Student Rank 14230
Lukas Star – Student Rank 18924
"Dogshit!"
"What the fuck?"I screamed in terror but just then, Emilia's figure started levitating as she extended her hand.
A pale whitish aura encased giving her a shining and stunning look drawing everyone's attention.
"Since you have seen the team. I will directly send you and your team to the dungeon so it will save the time you will waste in bickering and arguing."
"So I wish you good luck and have a nice trip"
"Brace yourself!"
CLAP!
"UUH!"
WHAT?
Then like a blinding flash of lightning, an illuminating flash struck everyone's vision and became blind and when intense light disappeared, the entire line of cadets had disappeared from sight, disappearing out of thin air.