Chapter 166: Leaving (Part 2)

Holding the ring in his hand, Evan looked at its details.

---) Mana Regeneration Ring (Epic-Grade): A ring made from Rank Four Spirit Gold that attracts Mana towards its wearer. Regenerates 30 Mana Points every minute. Once a day, you can use the skill Mana Blessing.

---) Mana Blessing: Instantly restores 30% of wearer’s total Mana.

"This..."

Evan was stunned when he saw that the ring was actually an Epic-Grade artifact and his shock intensified even further after reading its description.

Even among Epic-Grade artifacts, this kind of auxiliary treasure was undoubtedly one of the best.

During a fight, Mana was one of the most important things because, without it, you couldn’t use your skills. A treasure that could continuously regenerate Mana was practically a massive advantage against any enemy.

Although he was greedy for artifacts, Evan knew that something like this was no ordinary treasure, so he couldn’t help but speak up.

"I can’t accept it."

Queen Eleanor raised an eyebrow when she heard him.

"You don’t like it?"

"It’s not that..." Evan quickly replied when he saw her raised eyebrow. "It’s just that... I feel like it’s too valuable."

Eleanor chuckled when she heard Evan’s words.

"Don’t think too much. Mana Regeneration Rings are a specialty of us elves. Although they’re very valuable, we can create more of them as long as we have enough materials."

At this point, she couldn’t help but give him a teasing smile.

"If I only had one Mana Regeneration Ring, do you think I would have given it to you instead of my daughter?"

Evan was taken aback by her words, and his eyes widened.

Previously, he had thought that perhaps Queen Eleanor had obtained the ring from a dungeon or a treasure orb.

But it seemed that wasn’t the case.

Moreover, after learning that there was more than one Mana Regeneration Ring, Evan didn’t refuse it any further and immediately put it on.

Since his Mana was already at its maximum, he didn’t feel any difference after wearing the ring.

However, he knew that as soon as he used some of his Mana, the ring would begin regenerating thirty Mana Points every minute.

Seeing him put on the ring, Eleanor asked,

"You’re leaving today?"

"Yes." Evan nodded. "I was on my way back to the sub-academy when I accidentally ended up here. It won’t be long before the academy starts, so I need to leave."

"I see..." Eleanor nodded and waved her hand. "You can all go now. I only called you here to give you your reward."

Evan bowed slightly before leaving with Alice and the others.

"I didn’t expect you to receive a Mana Regeneration Ring," Liam said after they came outside.

"You’re quite lucky. It seems Mother is really happy with what you did at the academy. If you aren’t an elf, getting a Mana Regeneration Ring is extremely difficult," Alice added in a surprised voice, as she hadn’t expected Evan to receive one.

Evan was also happy after obtaining another excellent artifact. He sighed in amazement, wondering when he would get the chance to receive more free artifacts like this.

"So, are you leaving now?" Kevin suddenly asked.

Evan snapped out of his thoughts and nodded.

"Yes. I’m still quite far from the sub-academy on my planet, and it will start in a few days. If I don’t leave now, it’ll be difficult for me to reach there on time."

Alice and the others sighed upon hearing him. Although they had only known him for a short time, they had genuinely grown fond of this greedy guy.

Evan also felt a little down because Alice and the others were the first friends he had made in his life.

And he wasn’t sure when he would see them again.

Seeing their expressions, Erza coughed and rolled her eyes.

"What’s with those expressions? Don’t tell me you’re going to take years to reach the main academy." She shook her head. "This guy already has a recommendation letter, and with his strength, I think it’s only a matter of time before he joins us at the main academy."

Alice and the others thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"Besides, we can talk to each other whenever we want using our Communication Crystals," Evan added.

"You’re right. And you better be prepared, because the next time you see me, I’ll be a lot stronger than before," Liam said, punching Evan on the shoulder.

"Sure. Let’s spar when we meet again," Evan replied before suddenly smiling like a devil. "During the spar, we’ll bet something valuable so that the winner will be satisfied after winning."

The smile on Liam’s face stiffened, and he immediately shut his mouth, not wanting to lose his artifacts.

Alice and the others couldn’t help but laugh when they saw his reaction and shook their heads.

"All right, I should be going now," Evan said as he took out his Entrance Authority Token.

"Be careful, and don’t always act recklessly," Alice said in a serious voice, remembering how he had pushed his body to its limits on the last floor of the Animal Kingdom Dungeon.

Evan nodded.

"You guys take care, too. I’ll join you at the main academy soon."

As he spoke, he activated the Entrance Authority Token, which he had already recharged using Mana Cores.

"You better join us soon, or you won’t even be able to defeat me, a healer!" Kevin shouted when he saw Evan being enveloped in a golden light and his body slowly beginning to fade.

Evan simply smiled and nodded at everyone before disappearing from Planet Elvador.

Alice and the others looked at the spot where he had been standing just moments ago.

"I never expected I’d make a human friend in my life," Liam said with a sigh.

"That’s mostly because he’s different from most of the humans we’ve met so far," Alice replied, looking at the others.

"All right, we still have some time before we leave for Planet Agroth. Let’s train for a bit, or a certain guy will call us trash when we meet again."

Kevin chuckled, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

"I wonder what kind of mess he will create when he joins the main academy."

Everyone imagined Evan challenging the students of the main academy and plundering their treasures and burst into laughter.

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// End of Volume 2 //

Volume Three will begin tomorrow!