Doubts

Eliza was observing earlier as she somehow guessed what they were talking about. She asked "You called her Clara, right? You mean she's Red Lotus in the Arena?"

"Right. I forgot to introduce her to you. We'll do that this afternoon." Ban approached Eliza for a hug. He continued "Well, it's not a surprise anymore since you witnessed what I'm about to do to you." He caressed her cheeks.

"To become a Profound Practitioner? Does that mean I can control things like you did earlier?" Eliza brightened her eyes.

Ban rolled his eyes while pinching her nose and scolded "Those were humans and not things. But yes, you can do those kinds of tricks in the future after being reborn." He continued "I'm about to reach a new level. I will do that while watching your reborn progress later."

"7th Order right? Wow! My grandpa is also a 7th Order Divergent." Eliza was amazed. She continued "It took me years to reach 1st Order Divergent, and you are about to reach 7th Order in just 10 days? Sigh*" She made a downcast expression.

"You'll catch up to me sooner or later. You only need to meditate everyday and you'll become as strong as me, easy." Ban caressed her hair gently.

"Meditate like monks do in the temple? That's so boring, hubby. Is there any methods other than meditating?" Eliza pouted coquetishly. She likes having fun here and there while on training. That is why Vernard kept an eye on this mischievous grand daughter of his.

Ban chuckled and whispered "There is indeed one other method I know that is much faster than meditating, and that is..."

Eliza widen her eyes in disbelief. She blushed furiously with mouth wide open.

"That- You-..."

Eliza immediately buried herself in Ban's embrace in shame.

"Hah! You asked for it, my pikachu." Ban laughed loudly.

In fact, Myriad Elements Divine Body can also absorb Profound energies but only miniscule in amount as it only focused on absorbing elements on the surroundings.

"So your other lovers are Profound Practitioners too? Wouldn't they bully me if we happen to meet?" Eliza looked at Ban with puppy eyes.

"They are reasonable women. I worry about you playing pranks on them." Ban pinched her nose.

"Hehe. I won't."

The cuddled the whole break time while chatting happy.

...

Where trainees at...

Sergeant Bell glanced at Sergeant Scott with doubt. She appears to be in a good mood. He liked her but she always rejected his advances. After Ban gave rewards to the group of Scott, they returned with happy faces. However, nobody talked about what happened at the hall.

Sergeant Scott squinted her eyes to Bell. She didn't say anything and nobody knows what's on her mind. She's always been like this ever since she entered the army. She told her female soldiers to keep the matter earlier a confidential and they agreed without hesitation.

"What did you talked about with the Lead Instructor, Sergeant Scott? Is it that important that you need to hide it from us?" Bell asked.

Scott felt annoyed and replied "Let's go ask Lead Instructor then? Like I said, it is confidential."

Bell sweated upon hearing her reply. He immediately waved his hand to deny the offer "No. No.. There's no need to disturb the Lead Instructor. I get it now." He only wanted to have a good chat with her.

"Tsk!*" Scott disdainfully stared at Bell. She found it effective to mention Ban to Bell as a shield. She smirk in silence.

...

"At ease."

Ban returned to the group with Eliza. Everyone saluted on the couple.

Eliza was currently blushing a little. The two ended up having romantic moments after the chat. Ban's devil claws were on Eliza's towering peaks as he massaged them while he was behind, hugging her. Eliza also became aggressive as she made her way on Ban's lips.

Everyone looked weirdly at the couple. However, they now respected Ban for showing them who's the boss.

"Ahem* I have an announcement to you, ladies and gentlemen. First, I am only present at least once a month. I am only a temporary Instructor. In fact, I am willing to accept if a new Lead Instructor will come to train you guys. Second, your Team Instructors will now four instead of five, Staff Sergeant Eliza is my personal assistant and also my girlfriend. So, you should know the meaning of that." Ban paused as he smirked making Eliza cover her face in shame. She wanted to find a hole and hide in there.

Ban continued "However, she has to be present every week to check your progress through data. She will note the top 3 excellent trainees every week through combat testing. Yes, there will be a competition each week. The 1st place will have an extra reward and the other two will have the consolation price. Those top 3 will not be able to join another competition, so good luck and train hard to be the best. Questions?"

Everyone dazed, they didn't know how to start.

Ban remained silent. He was clicking his fingers as if he was listening to a music.

"..."

Seeing no one raised a hand after few seconds, Ban sighed inwardly. He thought 'I guess I put too much trauma on them. They were too timid.' He was planning to return when Sergeant Scott raised her hand.

"Go ahead." Ban nodded.

"Will you train us personally, Sir?"

"No. Who needs training?-" Ban was about to spout some bullshit when Eliza pinched his waist silently. He coughed and continued "Hah! I'm just kidding. I was planning for a substitute. She is my disciple and she loves training and battles. She will train you guys personally, including the Team Instructors. I don't know her training method. However, I can describe it in one word."

Everyone gulped in expectation.

"Heavenly. I mean, out of this world kind of training."

Eliza giggled on the side.

"Ahem* So yeah, that's my answer. Next question."

Everyone was speechless. They were clueless about what Ban was talking about.

One soldier raised a hand.

"Go on." Ban nodded.

"Is she a soldier, Sir?"

"She's not a soldier. However, she is more than qualified to be an instructor. I don't do this kind of thing. I can only teach you punches and kicks like a hooligan, and that's my forte. Next."

Another one raised a hand.

"Go on."

"Are you an Elemental Divergent, Sir?" A female soldier timidly asked.

"I am an Enchant Divergent, why do you ask?"

"..."

They did not expect Ban's answer. Everyone doubted Ban.

"Hey! I just taught you on not to judge a book by it's cover and I already seen your doubtful faces. Sigh* You guys are hopeless." Ban shook his head in defeat.

"..."

"B-But Sir, We thought you are an Elemental Divergent-"

*Thump!*

Ban stomped the ground using a little bit of strength making the area trembled.

Everyone widened their eyes in shock. How could a young man be so terrifying? They didn't know what was going on right now. They already had an orientation about Divergents, but Ban's show of power was new to them. The new soldier now glanced at the four Team Instructors with doubt. However, the Team Instructors also have the same reaction as them. Nobody thought that a useless question would change their world views just like that.

"That's it for now. I will introduce your new training instructor before the day ends. Continue your daily drill." Ban waved his hand to the dazing crowd and grabbed Eliza's hand preparing to leave.

Eliza shook her head in dismay. She thought 'He really didn't fit to be an instructor, but a boss who's casually ordering around.' She asked Ban "Where are we going? It's still early in the morning."

"We'll visit our grandpa in the city. I have matters to tell him personally." Ban led her out of the training camp.

"Grandpa? But I don't know where he is right now." Eliza was confused.

"Don't worry, I probably know where he is right now."

...

Ban and Eliza were at the gate of the camp riding a military jeep heading to the city. When the couple was on their way, Ban suddenly muttered in a low voice "Teacher?"

"What did you say, hubby? Teacher? Who? Where? Did you have a daydream right now? Hey.. Tell me." Eliza was on her nagging mode.

Ban said "Calm down. I'm just talking randomly here."

Eliza raised an eyebrow "Oh okay..."

"..."

"But you said teacher earlier. Who was it? Is it my Big Sister? I'm just curious..."

Ban rolled his eyes. He replied with a nod "Yes, it is your Big Sister."

"Really? Did you miss my Big Sister? That's why you mentioned her? Hehe."

The journey became lively as Eliza keep chatting nonstop on the car.