Chapter 157 - Taming the Ancient Ruins - 7

"A Bronze rank 2 light rune?" Ignatius looked at Wei incredulously. "For an Iron student?"

"I lost the bet," Wei looked physically ill while explaining. "It's official, there's a new digger beetle evolution."

The Director's eyes returned to the numbers on his desk, scanning them for the hundredth time. Final-year students with elite beasts and years of experience reported similar amounts. But a first-year child? With the historically weakest beast?

"Luck should have limits," Ignatius muttered, massaging his temples. The figures danced before his eyes, defying all logic and experience. His hands trembled slightly as he set down the report. "This is ridiculous."

Wei shifted uncomfortably before the Director's desk, his usual confidence shattered. "That must be it," he insisted, though his voice lacked conviction. "Some relative of his must have stumbled upon it by dumb luck and somehow communicated it to the kid by…"