Chapter 11 Joining The Academy
Chapter 11
Joining The Academy
"They're … the Golden Guards of His Majesty!"
Everyone was stunned. They could tell at a glance that these were the famous Golden Guards, responsible for the safety of the Snowy Night Emperor.
"Your Highness, is this guy actually a noble prince?!"
The two guards' faces were pale as they stared at David in disbelief. Their hearts were filled with regret.
Who would've thought that this commoner who'd been denied entry to the academy was actually a prince? How was this possible?!
Even Ryan was shocked. He didn't understand what was going on.
"What business do you have with me?!"
David furrowed his brows, a trace of suspicion in his eyes as he stared at one of the guards.
"Your Highness, His Majesty, has been waiting for you for a long time. Please follow me back to the palace," the guard said.
His Majesty …
David's expression turned cold. According to the memories of his predecessor, the high and mighty Emperor in the palace never cared about his life or death. Why would he suddenly summon him?
And the day after he was assassinated … Was this a coincidence?
David felt that things weren't as simple as they seemed.
In the storyline, there were very few descriptions of the Snowy Night Emperor. But for someone who could become an Emperor, it was impossible to do so without absolute shrewdness and skill.
He was still too weak right now. If possible, he didn't want to be involved in the disputes of the Imperial Family. But it seemed that he couldn't avoid it even if he wanted to.
Although he didn't want to go to the Imperial Palace, he still nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll go with you."
David clearly didn't have the right to refuse an invitation from the Snowy Night Emperor.
In this world, only when you have enough power could you have the right to speak.
As they watched David leave with the Golden Guards, the two guards were filled with regret. "This young man isn't a noble. He's … a member of the Imperial Family!"
… …
Jade Summit Imperial Palace.
In a magnificent hall, a middle-aged man in his fifties sat on the throne. He wore a golden robe and a dazzling golden diamond crown. His face was like the ancient moon, and his hair and beard were all white. He looked very old.
However, his back was ramrod straight, and his pitch-black eyes were as deep as the starry sky. His entire body exuded the dignified aura of a king.
This was one of the most powerful people in the Jade Serpent Continent, the Snowy Night Emperor!
Below, David stood in the middle of the hall, as silent as a cicada in winter. His attitude was very respectful, and he did not dare to show any dissatisfaction, because he knew that the man sitting on the throne had the power to decide his life or death.
He was still too weak now. Only by knowing how to endure could he survive.
The Snowy Night Emperor stared at David's face and was silent for a long time. His eyes gradually softened and he sighed. "You look a lot like your mother …"
David was stunned. His attitude became even more respectful, and he didn't dare to speak carelessly.
"I'm sorry I couldn't see your mother one last time," Henry said apologetically.
"It's not your fault," David said.
"You've been living alone on the streets all these years, and you've suffered a lot." "I've mistreated you." Henry sighed.
"You're the ruler of a country, and you're busy with official business. "I can understand that you don't have the time to care about other things," David said seriously.
Henry was a little surprised. He had thought that this son of his, who he had never asked about, would cry and throw a tantrum in front of him. He didn't expect that David wouldn't even complain.
Moreover, the things he said were all in defense of him as a father.
No matter how one looked at it, Henry had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. However, his youngest son had no complaints or regrets. He could not help but feel a great deal of praise for David.
But it was a pity that David didn't have a martial soul!
On the Jade Serpent Continent, everyone had a martial soul. Whether it was a trash martial soul, an ordinary martial soul, or a top-grade martial soul, everyone was born with a martial soul.
Henry had even heard of people with twin martial souls who had one more martial soul than an ordinary person. They were peerless geniuses that only appeared once in a hundred years.
However, he had never seen a Twin Martial Soul before. His strange son had one less Martial Soul than an ordinary person. He didn't even have a Martial Soul since birth. He was afraid that there wouldn't be a second person like him in the entire Jade Serpent Continent.
Thinking of this, Henry's eyes couldn't help but darken. He sighed helplessly. His son was probably a freak that only appeared once in a hundred years!
"David, although you didn't inherit my surname, you're still my son. I've mistreated you for so many years. Now, I've decided to give you some compensation."
Henry stared into David's eyes and said seriously, "I've decided to give you a piece of land in the Fasno Province in the southwest of the Empire. I've already chosen a good place for you near mountains and rivers. It's called Snow City. The environment there is beautiful, and it's like spring all year round. You can peacefully be the lord of Snow City. I'll guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and glory, and a carefree life."
For an ordinary citizen, to be able to shake off their commoner status and become a noble lord of a piece of land was undoubtedly a dream come true. He felt that the conditions he gave David were already generous enough.
For a useless person without a martial soul who couldn't cultivate to become a noble lord and live a life of wealth without worrying about food and drink, what was there to be dissatisfied with?
However, what surprised Henry was that this son of his, who had never refuted him since he entered the family, rejected his generous conditions for the first time.
"Your Majesty, I don't want to go to Snow City."
David's attitude was still respectful. He said seriously, "I want to study at the Jade Summit Imperial Academy."
"You want to go to the Jade Summit Academy?!"
Hearing this, Henry couldn't help but frown. He seemed displeased.
Instead of being a lord, he wanted to go to the Jade Summit Academy?!
He couldn't understand what David wanted to do.
Henry looked at David expressionlessly. He said, "You don't have a martial soul. What can you do even if you go? Go to Snow City obediently and be a lord. You're almost an adult. I'll arrange a marriage for you as soon as possible."
Oh right, I heard that the youngest princess of the Balak Kingdom is the same age as you. She's very beautiful. What do you think of marrying her to you? "
Was this considered an exile?!
David laughed coldly. He could clearly feel that Henry didn't really want to compensate him. He just wanted him to disappear from his sight as soon as possible.
As for the generous conditions, a mere lord was nothing to an emperor.
He didn't care about the noble title of a lord, nor did he care about a princess's wife. He just wanted to live, to live peacefully!
As long as he could safely spend three years in the Jade Serpent Continent, he was confident that he could reach Rank 50. When that time came, he wouldn't be at the mercy of others anymore.
Based on the current situation, he was still on Deluna's wanted list. If he really followed Henry's plan and went to Snow City to become the Lord, he would probably be killed by the people from the Martial Spirit Palace on the way.
Therefore, it was safer for him to stay in Jade Summit City and join a powerful soul master academy.
David thought deeply. His eyes were filled with determination. He met Henry's sharp gaze and said, "Your Majesty, I only want to go to the Jade Summit Imperial Academy!"
The entire hall was deathly silent.
When the Snowy Night Emperor fell into silence, the entire hall became silent. The surroundings were filled with endless killing intent, which made David's blood run cold.
However, he did not intend to compromise on this matter. This was a matter of life and death.
"Alright."
After a long period of silence, Henry stared expressionlessly at David. Finally, he spoke. "I can let you join the Jade Summit Imperial Academy. However, if you don't meet the academy's requirements after a year and are chased out, you will obediently go to Snow City and become the lord of Snow City."
"Yes!"
David's eyes flashed with joy as he nodded seriously.
Although the Jade Summit Academy was known for its corruption, its management was still very strict. Every year, the students would be evaluated. If they did not meet the standards, they would be chased out regardless of whether they were royalty or nobility.
As for the new students, the Jade Summit Academy's requirement was that their soulforce had to be at least rank 21 after a full year of cultivation. Otherwise, they would be deemed unqualified and expelled from the academy.
Right now, David was rank 11.
Rank 10 in a year!
He could not help but clench his fists. His eyes were filled with determination. As long as he used the Sword Drawing System to train day and night, he was confident that he could meet the academy's requirements.
"Alright, since that's the case, I will send someone to arrange for you to enter the academy."
Henry thought for a while before quietly calling out, "Luther …"
David was suddenly shaken. He seemed to sense something as he looked to the left. A slender figure slowly walked out from the depths of the hall.
This was a young man in his twenties. He had light blonde hair and a gentle face. He was extremely handsome. The corner of his mouth seemed to always hold a brilliant smile. It was as if he was bathing in the spring breeze.
He was wearing a luxurious robe. His every movement exuded a noble aura. What an elegant young master.
Luther Nightingale!
David's eyes turned cold. This person was the crown prince of the Jade Summit Empire, Luther Nightingale.
The Luther that David saw with his own eyes was very different from the anime. He was more handsome, had a more noble aura, and was more polite. His entire person was natural. There was not a single flaw to pick out from him.
He could be said to be invulnerable!
"Luther, you heard everything from the side. I'll leave David's enrollment to you."
Henry smiled as he looked at Luther. In an instant, he had changed from a dignified emperor to a gentle father. His attitude was ten times more amiable than when he was with David. This was how one should treat their own son.
Whenever he saw the son he was most proud of, he would feel very gratified.
"Yes, Father."
Luther smiled and nodded. His smile, tone, and actions were exactly the same as the Snow Night Emperor's.
If not for the fact that David was a transmigrator and was familiar with storyline, he would not have believed that Luther was Luna Snow in disguise. Her acting was … too realistic!
Because of her royal status, this woman would become David's most terrifying enemy in the future!
"Alright, all of you are dismissed."
Henry seemed a little tired. He slowly closed his eyes and waved at the two of them, indicating that they could leave.
"Yes."
Hearing this, the two of them respectfully bowed to Henry and then slowly walked out of the hall.
… …
David and Luther walked side by side in the Imperial Garden.
Along the way, Luther asked about David's well-being. Her attitude was very gentle, without any of the arrogance of a crown prince. Her sincere smile was not pretentious, causing David to gasp in amazement at her acting skills.
One had to know that just last night, this woman had sent a Soul Ancestor to assassinate him!
On one hand, she sent someone to kill him, and on the other, she pretended to talk about brotherly love with him. Furthermore, there was not a trace of hypocrisy in her sincere eyes. After seeing Luna Snow with his own eyes, David couldn't help but admire this woman's scheming and shrewdness!
"Little brother, Jade Summit Imperial Academy is run by my family. You can rest assured and cultivate in the academy. If you encounter any trouble in the future, feel free to come find me!"
Luther smiled freely and patted his chest in assurance. He had the bearing of an elder brother.
"Many thanks, Your Highness!"
David put on a pleasantly surprised expression, as if he was overwhelmed by the favor.
"Haha, there's no need to be so formal between brothers."
Luther laughed heartily. Then his tone changed as his deep gaze fell on David's face. He said solemnly, "Of course, if you dare to do bad things in the academy and cause trouble everywhere, I'll teach you a lesson!"
"I wouldn't dare," David said respectfully, "I'll definitely study hard. "Thank you, Your Highness, for giving me this opportunity!"
Luther patted David's shoulder gently and said, "We're brothers. Don't call me Your Highness, it's too distant. Just call me big brother."
Drama queen!
The Oscar award belongs to you!
David hesitated for a moment. Although he was unwilling, he still revealed an excited smile and shouted happily, "Big Brother."
"Mn."
Luther nodded in satisfaction and said seriously, "Little brother, you have to believe that even though father can't recognize you, he still loves you."
At this point, he took out a gold medallion and handed it to David: "This is my medallion. It symbolizes my identity as the crown prince. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can take this medallion and come to the palace to find me. No one will dare to stop you!"
David slowly took the crown prince's medallion. His eyes gradually filled with tears as he said emotionally, "Ever since my mother passed away, no one has treated me so well …"
He suddenly burst into tears and hugged Luther, shouting, "Big brother!"
"Uh …"
Luther's body stiffened. He could clearly feel the strong body tightly pressed against his chest. This intimate touch made him feel disgusted.
Ever since he grew up, this was the first time he had been hugged so intimately by a man. His rationality almost collapsed, and he subconsciously wanted to push David away.
However, who would have thought that at this moment, David would explode with astonishing strength? His two arms were like iron pincers, tightly clamping her slender waist. There was no way she could escape.
In a moment of desperation, she wanted to use her soul power to push David away.
"Big Brother! I've finally found my family!"
David's tears and snot flowed down his face. He buried his face in Deluna's arms and blew his nose on the luxurious robe.
His hands were not idle either. His large hand slapped the latter's buttocks!
"Pa!"
With a clear sound, Luna, who was in disguise, almost fainted from anger. The soul power that he had just accumulated collapsed involuntarily.
I can't beat you now, so I'll disgust you to death first!
David could not help but laugh evilly in his heart.
"Brother ~ Goodbye!"
David waved his small hands at the entrance of the palace as he excitedly bade farewell to Luna.
"Goodbye! Goodbye! "
Luna gritted her teeth in anger, but still managed to squeeze out a brilliant smile. She had been touched all over by David just now.
She was confident that her disguise was impeccable and that she hadn't exposed herself as a girl.
Furthermore, David's tears were very sincere and didn't seem to be an act.
"He must've been moved to tears by me …."
In the end, Deluna Nightingale came to this conclusion.
If she hadn't been sure that her identity hadn't been exposed, she would've thought that David was deliberately taking advantage of her.
"Ouch ~ It hurts!"
At this moment, a scorching pain came from her buttocks. Luna's face flushed red as her jade-like hands involuntarily touched her slightly swollen buttocks. She immediately went berserk. "This little rascal …."
David had channeled his soul power into that slap just now. Even a rock could be smashed into pieces with that slap. Such a powerful slap had landed on Deluna's tender buttocks.
She was embarrassed, angry, and in pain!
But!
After calming down, luna's eyes gradually turned cold. Her cold eyes were devoid of any emotion as she muttered to herself, "How did he survive …."
… …
Luna was extremely efficient. At around two in the afternoon, David had just finished his lunch when he received Jade Summit Imperial Academy's acceptance letter.
To be honest, this scene was somewhat similar to when he received the acceptance letter from Hope University.
Calm as water, without joy or sorrow.
At that time, David's first reaction was to eat a bowl of instant noodles to calm himself down.
At the same time, the Snowy Night Emperor had summoned David. News of the trash prince joining Jade Summit Imperial Academy swept through Jade Summit City like a hurricane.
In less than half a day, everyone knew about it.
"Hey, hey, did you guys hear? That trash prince is going to join the Jade Summit Imperial Academy."
"What? "Can a chicken turn into a phoenix?"
"A piece of trash without a martial soul who can't cultivate. So what if he enters the Jade Summit Academy? He'll just be wasting the empire's resources."
"Hehe, you bunch of idiots, you really don't know anything. This move of the royal family has a deep meaning. Think about it: the Snow Night Emperor let that illegitimate child wander the streets and did not care about him for more than ten years. Why would he suddenly summon him?"
"Could it be … the crown prince? No! That's impossible! The empire already has a crown prince!"
"Hehe, you just wait. It's going to be a good show."
Walking on the street, David could feel the strange gazes from all around him. The people around him were all talking about him with great interest.
It could be said that he was the center of attention!
Yeah, just like a celebrity. It felt pretty good.
David's expression was calm. He didn't feel uncomfortable at all. First, he went home to pack a change of clothes. Then, he carefully closed the doors and windows and walked directly to the Jade Summit Imperial Academy.
Time was life. He had to seize every minute and second to become stronger. He wanted to make a name for himself on the Jade Serpent Continent as soon as possible.
Therefore, he didn't want to waste any more time. He was going to move to the academy today and begin his cultivation journey!
Just as he stepped out of Jade Summit City, a bell-like voice rang out behind him.
"Hey, David!"
This somewhat familiar voice made David stunned for a moment. He subconsciously turned his head and saw a beautiful blue-haired girl running towards him.
While running, the young girl revealed a beautiful smile and waved at David with all her might!
It was Miley!
Not good, not good, the creditor has come knocking!
David noticed Miley and realized that he was in trouble. He hurriedly turned his head and pretended not to see her. He ran out of the city like a madman.
"Hey! You … what are you running for?! "
Miley's smile stiffened. She greeted David with a smile. Not only did he ignore her, he even turned around and ran. This made her very angry.
"Stop right there!"
Miley stomped her foot. Ice-blue soulforce surged around her body, and the image of a holy Ice Phoenix flickered on the surface of her body.
Her martial soul entered her body, and a pair of enormous wings flapped behind her back. She turned into a streak of light and chased after David.
"Whoosh!"
Flying in the sky was faster than running on the ground. Furthermore, Miley was a Soul Elder. She was much stronger than David. In the blink of an eye, she caught up to him.
Miley's blue hair danced in the wind. Her wings flapped behind her back, and she floated in the air like a goddess. She was absolutely beautiful. A trace of anger appeared on her delicate face as she glared at David with extreme dissatisfaction.
"Why are you running? Am I that scary?" "It's not like I'm going to eat you!" She angrily retorted.
Seeing the angry girl in front of him, David rubbed his temples as if he had a headache. He coughed awkwardly, "Hey, aren't you that girl? What a coincidence to meet you here."
Miley slowly descended from the sky. She stared at David with a hint of resentment, "We're leaving. Today, we're here to say goodbye to you."
"What, you're leaving? Really?!"
David's face was full of joy. The only thing he didn't say was, "Great!"
Seeing his happy expression, Miley felt even more angry and annoyed. She hated David so much that the roots of her teeth itched.
"I heard you joined the Jade Summit Imperial Academy?" Miley did her best to remain calm as she stared at David.
"Yes." David nodded seriously.
"Then we'll be enemies from now on!"
Miley's eyes gradually sharpened. She said angrily, "In two years, the Continental Advanced Academy Elite Tournament will be held. We'll meet there. I'll personally defeat you then!"
"Oh …" David indifferently replied.
At this moment, Miley bit her red lips. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly. She looked very lovely. She looked at David with a hint of resentment, "I'm about to leave. "Don't you have anything to say to me?"
David thought for a moment, then seriously reminded her, "In the future, study hard at the Jade Sky Academy. If you have nothing to do, don't wander around Jade Summit City!"
"Go to hell. I don't want to see you again!"
A layer of mist appeared in Miley's large eyes. She glared fiercely at David, then angrily turned around and left.
Nice!
David couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile. He'd finally angered this girl and made her leave.
Even the air he breathed in with his creditors had become oppressive. It was too uncomfortable.
So …
In the future! We won't see each other again.