欲海三姐妹

Chapter 59: Is It Possible for a Knight to Participate?

The National Professional Alliance organized the annual professional competition for high school students. Each year, they would host a regional competition in the country, with the city at its center.

The purpose of the competition was to search for outstanding talents from different classes and put the participants who performed well on a list of training programs. The National Professional Alliance intended to nurture these talented individuals for future defenses against Magical Beasts.

White Deer High would send a representative to participate in the annual school professional competition in White Deer District.

Of course, students were eager to participate in this competition because they would stand a chance to make it on the list for a talent training program. Then their future development would be unlimited.

It was important for White Deer High to participate since it would boost its reputation and development. The teachers also played an essential role in this competition, which would test their teaching standards.

When the teachers heard the director speaking of the annual school professional competition, they wanted to object to the idea of a Knight representing their school. They thought it would affect their school’s performance in the upcoming competition.

But when they thought about how the director and principal praised Moss’s performance, they became more confident about Moss representing their school.

Under such circumstances, it wasn’t appropriate for the director to ask for the teachers’ opinions and for them to express their objections.

Just as the teachers thought about their answers, class one’s teacher spoke, “Director, I think Moss is an excellent candidate to represent our school in the annual school professional competition.”

The surrounding teachers looked at each other when they heard class one’s teacher speak. Class one’s teacher didn’t care for the teachers’ gazes. She only focused on the director at that moment.

However, the director did not respond. He revealed a doubtful expression as if he was surprised that class one’s teacher was the first person to support Moss.

Class one’s teacher knew what everyone else thought. Even though Moss was a student from class two, she still decided to speak highly of him just to show off. Nonetheless, what the other teachers thought was true. Class one’s teacher only wanted to use this opportunity to show off.

She wanted to make up for Cullen’s bad impression and poor performance in the Mystic Realm, considering his actions also affected her reputation. Class one’s teacher felt the need to redeem herself before the director.

Class one’s teacher didn’t care what the other teachers thought of her. She continued to speak with a firm and respectful expression, “Although the Knight class that Moss had awakened is no longer prominent, the combat level he displayed was enough to prove that he is an excellent Knight.”

“Moreover, with Moss’s current offensive and defensive level, he is essential to others. Even if Moss’s future potential is limited, he will do his part in our defense against the Magical Beasts. I think he is wholly qualified to represent our school in the annual school professional competition.”

The director only nodded as he swept his gaze past class one’s teacher. Class one’s teacher was delighted when she saw this. Although the director didn’t respond much, his nod signaled that he agreed with class one’s teacher.

She quickly looked at Miss Aisha after that. Since Miss Aisha was in charge of Moss’s class, she would support her beloved student and agreed that he would be an excellent candidate to represent White Deer High in the annual school professional competition.

Indeed, Miss Aisha wanted to express her thoughts, but class one’s teacher took the lead before Miss Aisha could speak.

Then Miss Aisha saw the director looking over and said without hesitation, “Director, I also think that Moss is qualified to participate in the competition.”

The director looked at Aisha and nodded, indicating her to continue. Miss Aisha sensed the anticipation in the director’s eyes, so she became more confident and continued, “Moss had always placed first in my class even before he awakened. Although he’s just an ordinary Knight, he used his skills well even in the early stages of his awakening.”

“Being able to display such astonishing strength in battle proves that Moss possesses exceptional talent. It’s just as Madam Principal had said. Even though Knights aren’t as glorious as before, others would judge one by their class. Despite that, Knights are still essential for humans in their defense against Magical Beasts.”

“I think we need to promote a Knight’s spirit even more. Moss’s spirit ignited vitality in the Knight class. If we allow him to represent our school in the competition, it will inspire others who are discouraged because they can’t afford the more popular class change scrolls.”

“It would also promote White Deer High’s determination to advocate a more chivalrous spirit to others. In turn, Moss will see how important he is to White Deer High, further motivating him to push forward.”

Although Miss Aisha babbled on, the other teachers listened attentively. They realized during this process that the director never looked away from Miss Aisha. Na’er even repeatedly nodded as Miss Aisha spoke.

Nonetheless, everyone had already witnessed Moss’s outstanding performance throughout the test, so they expressed their support for Moss to participate in the annual school professional competition.

Meanwhile, someone suggested that White Deer High should reward Moss, so he could continue to grow. The director smiled as he swept his gaze across the teachers and nodded in satisfaction.

…

Meanwhile, an explicit notification echoed from the sky above the valley just as the students celebrated their victory, “Congratulations, students. You have all successfully conquered a one-star Mystic Realm!”

“Your final ranking scores will be displayed on the big screen. The student who takes first place will receive five percent of the total experience earned throughout the Mystic Realm.”

“The student who claims second place will receive two percent, and the student in third place will receive one percent. In addition, the student who was the first to kill the Mystic Realm Boss will receive a one-star set of equipment.”

“Wow! A one-star set of equipment?!” The students exclaimed in admiration as they looked at the big screen simultaneously.

“First place: Moss!”

“Second place: Cullen!”

“Third place: Alan!”

“The first student to kill the Mystic Realm Boss: Moss!”

Seeing that Moss had placed first and killed the Mystic Realm Boss, everyone present surrounded and congratulated him. The atmosphere was lively again.

Cullen was depressed when he placed second. He hung his head low as if his heart dropped. He was once again the perpetual second. Meanwhile, everyone was skeptical when they saw that Alan had placed third.

Alan didn’t expect this as well. He was ecstatic when he saw his name appear on the big screen. Alan waved his arms wantonly and ran without stopping. After celebrating their victory, the students chatted and laughed as they exited the Mystic Realm.

Alan put his arm around Moss’s shoulder as he occasionally looked at Moss’s equipment box, revealing an envious expression.

…

After arriving at a familiar old building, Moss pushed open the house door. He heard an anxious woman’s voice echoing from inside a room when he entered, “Honey, Moss should be back soon. I wonder if he did well on his test.”

Moss’s heart tightened. He recognized his mother’s voice and quickly entered the room, but he hadn’t thought of explaining the box in his hand.