Chapter 99: I’ll Be The Monster

After everyone’s theirs elementals affinity, Class A students headed towards the The training grounds.

Yuki was going to teach them a [Mana Control art.]

Most of students are from noble family so they know mana breathing arts but not all students belongs to noble family.

There are commoners as well.

...And then there’s Lorenzo. Since childhood he was spoiled and didn’t even bother to train, much less bothered to learn a breathing arts.

So, he was also in same boats as commoners.

"Hey, there!"

As Lorenzo walked toward the training grounds alongside the other students, someone tapped him on the shoulder.

He turned around and found a familiar face.

Alex Valor.

Elise Valor’s younger brother.

Although they had been classmates since the beginning of the academy, this was their first time actually speaking since the Antarctica survival exercise.

"Good morning, Lorenzo."

"Good morning, Alex."

Alex smiled politely.

Unlike his older sister, who usually maintained a strict and serious expression, Alex seemed considerably more approachable.

His platinum-blond hair and purple eyes resembled Elise’s, although his facial features were somewhat softer. At first glance, someone unfamiliar with him might even mistake him for a girl.

"So, how have you been?"

"Pretty good. What about you?"

"Can’t complain."

Alex walked beside him.

"By the way, I heard about what happened this morning."

Lorenzo glanced at him.

’Of course. That incident has already spread everywhere.’

"Which incident?"

Alex gave him an amused look.

"The two students hanging naked at the academy’s entrance."

"Oh, that."

Lorenzo nodded casually.

"Nothing particularly interesting happened."

Alex stared at him.

"...You call that nothing particularly interesting?"

"They were being disrespectful, so I taught them a lesson."

"Hahaha!"

Alex couldn’t hold back his laughter.

"You’re quite something, Lorenzo. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who could say something like that so casually."

Lorenzo shrugged.

"There’s always a first time."

"True."

Alex shook his head, still smiling.

"Anyway, I wanted to talk to you about something else."

"What is it?"

"Why are you still attending regular classes? You’re in the top ten! You don’t necessarily have to attend every class if you don’t want to. High-ranking students can request individual training sessions with professors. My sister does that all the time. One of the reasons the academy allows it is that her rank is higher than almost everyone else in her class. It makes more sense for her to receive specialized training rather than waste time in general sessions."

"...Really?"

Lorenzo was genuinely surprised.

He had already begun to feel that group classes were slowing him down. Having to follow the same pace as everyone else meant he couldn’t push himself as hard as he wanted.

Hearing Alex’s explanation felt as though someone had suddenly removed invisible chains holding him back.

"Yeah. Just talk to Professor Yuki. She’ll handle the arrangements."

"Thanks for telling me, Alex."

"Don’t mention it."

Before their conversation could continue, Professor Yuki Hayasaka stepped forward and interrupted them.

"All right, I want everyone’s attention!"

The students immediately turned toward her.

"First, close your eyes and take a deep breath through your nose. Keep inhaling until you can’t take in any more air. Once you’ve reached that point, open your mouth and take one final breath."

Yuki paused briefly to make sure everyone was following her instructions.

"Then release the accumulated air in short bursts, around ten to fifteen times. While doing so, consciously draw mana from your surroundings into your body. Don’t force it. Let your breathing guide the flow of mana. Now, begin!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the students followed her instructions.

Lorenzo closed his eyes and took a long breath through his nose, filling his lungs to their limit. Once he could no longer inhale, he opened his mouth and drew in one final breath.

He then began releasing the accumulated air in short bursts while simultaneously drawing mana from his surroundings into his body.

Gradually, his breathing settled into a steady rhythm, and his consciousness slipped into a meditative state.

"Huh...?"

When he finally opened his eyes, he couldn’t help widening them in astonishment.

He no longer felt as fatigued as before. The lingering tiredness in his body had noticeably diminished, leaving him feeling surprisingly refreshed.

Lorenzo glanced around and noticed that the other students seemed equally bewildered.

"Neat, isn’t it?" Instructor Raven commented with a satisfied smile.

"It’s a simple breathing technique that helps relax your body while allowing you to absorb mana from nature into your mana core at a faster rate. Practicing it regularly can help maintain your body in its optimal condition for extended periods, which can prove useful in countless situations."

She paused before continuing.

"It’s called the Mana Breathing Art."

Yuki smiled as she watched the students examine their bodies with curious expressions.

"Although it might seem like a simple breathing exercise, don’t underestimate its importance. This is one of the fundamental techniques every Awakener should learn."

She raised one finger.

"By practicing this technique regularly, you can improve the efficiency of mana absorption, gradually strengthen your mana core, and maintain your body’s condition. It’s particularly useful for those who haven’t yet developed an advanced method of mana cultivation."

"Now, what are you waiting for? Start practicing!"

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Thirty minutes later...

"All right, that’s enough for today. Don’t forget to practice this technique daily!"

Yuki announced the end of her lesson.

She briefly glanced at her students before heading toward the exit of the training grounds.

However, before she could leave, someone stepped forward and blocked her path.

It was Lorenzo.

"What is it, Lorenzo?"

"Professor, I want to establish a club."

Yuki blinked in surprise.

"You want to establish a club as a first-year student?"

"Is there a problem?"

"No, not at all. But you do know the requirements for establishing one, right?"

"Yes. I need approval from the presidents of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Clubs, as well as the student council president’s signature on the registration documents."

"If you already know that, then why did you stop me?"

"Even if I manage to obtain all three approvals and the student council president’s signature, I still can’t establish a club without an advisor."

"And why are you telling me this?"

"I want you to become the advisor of the club I’m planning to establish."

"...Are you crazy? Why would I do that?"

"Because I’m going to make your wish come true."

"My wish?" Yuki raised an eyebrow. "You think you know what I want and can make it happen?"

"I’ll bring chaos to this academy. A kind of chaos that hasn’t been seen in the past two years. I’ll be the monster you desire."

"...What?"

Over the past few years, Golden Dawn Academy had gradually settled into a stable environment under the influence of current student council president.

Although Yuki appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, it wasn’t exactly what she wanted.

She wanted to nurture a true monster.

Not someone ordinary, nor someone merely a little stronger than everyone else, but an exceptional individual capable of standing above the rest.

And to Yuki, such monsters weren’t born in peaceful environments.

Just as four-leaf clovers could only emerge by trampling and breaking the ever-blooming three-leaf clovers, true talent needed adversity to flourish.

Lorenzo’s proposal was therefore rather tempting.

Bringing chaos to an academy that had remained peaceful under the student council president’s influence?

A wide smile gradually spread across Yuki’s face.

"All right. Now I’m interested in your proposal."

She placed a hand on Lorenzo’s shoulder.

"But there’s one condition."

"What’s that?"

"Obtain three founding agreements before the club registration ends which by the next week, and I’ll become your club advisor. If you’re really determined to establish this club, you should be able to accomplish that much, right?"

Lorenzo smiled.

"That’s an offer I can’t refuse. I accept your challenge."

"Then you got yourself a deal."

Lorenzo looked at her with smrik on his face.

"...But let me tell you in advance professor. The club is just disguise, I’m creating my own organisation, A real Mafia Organisation."