[Beginning of Academy]

"Ahhnn..."

A woman with black flowing hair and red eyes released a breathy moan, her face reflecting pure ecstasy.

Below her, a white-haired boy with bright blue eyes moved against her, his pace increasing with every movement.

"Mnghhh... Harder, darling~," Drusilla panted, her arms clinging tightly to him.

Zephyx answered with quicker motions, his movements more intense as he dipped down, his mouth devouring her lips in a passionate kiss. Their tongues entwined, each probing and relishing the other.

His romantic moment was suddenly shattered by an unexpected voice.

[Host, you are going to teleport in 5 minutes.]

Zephyx sighed in exasperation before answering inwardly, "Tsk. That's more than enough."

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As the last seconds ticked away, their actions became more intense.

"Ohh… Yes, yes, yes… I'm close! Don't you stop now, darling!" Drusilla whined, clenching her thighs over his hips.

"I'm close as well," Zephyx gasped, holding on to her hard.

With a final deep motion, their bodies bucked in synchronization, waves of ecstasy sweeping them as they came together at once.

Zephyx pulled back from her, his breathing still labored, and hurriedly began putting on his clothes.

Drusilla, still sprawled out with a pleased yet longing expression, pouted. "I'm still not satisfied…"

Zephyx paused, giving her a blank stare. "You've been draining me for a whole week, and you're still not satisfied?"

"...Yup," she replied playfully, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Zephyx smirked. "Wait till I'm your rank. Then, I'll make you plead with me to stop."

Drusilla laughed, her tone seductive. "Hehe, I'll be waiting~."

Zephyx exhaled before speaking to his system. "Release the letter from inventory."

[Understood, host.]

The moment the letter appeared, it started hovering before them, a countdown appearing over it.

'5'

Drusilla did not hesitate, drawing near to him in a split second and sealing his lips with a deep, passionate kiss.

'4'

Zephyx kissed her back with equal fervor, his hands drawing her nearer one final time.

'3'

They separated, a thin line of saliva still holding their lips together as their eyes met.

'2'

"Bye~," Drusilla breathed sensually.

'1'

"See you soon, darling," Zephyx said, backing away a little.

'0'

A shining magic circle coalesced at his feet. A blinding golden light burst from it, and when it dissipated, Zephyx was gone from view, teleported in the blink of an eye.

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When Zephyx opened his eyes, he was within a secluded room. Before him was a huge glass pane, giving a clear view of the gigantic auditorium below, filled with students who had managed to pass the entrance exam.

His eyes moved, scanning the area. He saw nine other rooms like his, placed above the auditorium, each surrounded by black-tinted glass, making it impossible to see inside.

A smile played on his lips. The true game is finally beginning.

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In the huge auditorium, several hundred students sat in the chairs, laughing and talking to the people next to them, their enthusiasm very palpable.

Then, without notice, a suffocating pressure fell upon the hall. The previously vibrant atmosphere froze as all the students instinctively ceased talking, their bodies rigid from the force.

Before the students on the large stage, space was distorted and a black portal materialized. An old man with white hair and white piercing eyes came out from it.

With just a wave of his hand, the suffocating pressure disappeared, dissipating as if it never was.

"Congratulations to all of you who passed the entrance test of SETRA Academy, I am Veymar Stardust, principal of the academy" the old man said, his voice deep and authoritative.

"But do not become too complacent. This is not something to be celebrated. If you fall too far behind your classmates, you will be expelled from the academy."

A heavy silence lingered in the air. No one dared to speak.

From his private room above, Zephyx watched the old man with a look of boredom. He had heard this speech a thousand times before in game. It was always the same—long and boring, with no way to skip it.

Following the presentation of important points regarding the rules and expectations of the academy, the old man paused, allowing the new students to take in the information. Then, after a minute, he began to speak again.

"Now, I shall proceed with the introduction of all Privilege Students."

Then, with a flick of his fingers, the old man caused a ripple in the air. the next moment, a black-haired girl with piercing blue eyes was instantly transported from one of the rooms above the auditorium and found herself on stage.

"Our first privileged student, Stella Duskwood," declared the old man.

Then he pointed towards the ten vacant seats at the front.

Without hesitation, Stella moved forward, her steps graceful and composed as she sat down.

The moment her name was spoken, murmurs spread throughout the audience.

The instant her name was mentioned, whispers circulated among the crowd.

"Did he just mention Stella of the Duskwood clan?" a boy whispered in awe.

"Yeah! The same Stella who awakened the Wood Affinity, just like her dad," another student replied.

"I knew right from the start that she'd be selected as a Privileged Student!"

The same kind of conversation dominated the hall as students shared their thoughts, some with wonder and others with silent admiration.

Then, after giving a moment for the excitement to subside, the old man snapped his fingers again.