Chapter 59: with translation of chapter title

Harold Andrews has always thought highly of himself.

He was born on Metler Island, the largest island in the Storm Sea, with wizard aptitude of upper fourth grade, just a little short of reaching the lower fifth grade standard.

But among the twenty-three selected Newbloods, he appeared neither outstanding nor inferior, very awkward.

The only upper fifth-grade aptitude in this year's academy is among the Metler Island Newbloods.

Metler Island also has two lower fifth-grade aptitude geniuses.

On the way to the port where the sea ship docks, because the journey is relatively far, the wizard recruiting Newbloods is not in a particular hurry, so the time is relatively long.

As time passes, more stories arise.

Other Newbloods always circle around the three fifth-grade aptitude geniuses, saying all kinds of flattering words.

And Harold Andrews has no one beside him.

The two Newbloods who also have upper fourth-grade aptitude do not think Harold Andrews is that outstanding.

The Newbloods with middle and lower fourth-grade aptitude think that if they are going to curry favor, they might as well curry favor with someone even more impressive.

As for the remaining upper third-grade aptitude, of course they just follow the crowd.

Thus Harold Andrews ended up being ignored, intentionally or not.

This made the perpetually proud and arrogant Harold Andrews feel extremely humiliated.

He swore that he would make those who flatter the high and step on the low look at him differently!

Therefore, after entering the Rivowoss Biological and Medical Academy, Harold Andrews must make himself shine even more than Lan Ni. Tai Le, who also chose to enter the academy and is a top-tier genius with upper fifth-grade aptitude!

He also wants the other guys who entered the academy to look up to him!

Thus, Harold Andrews painstakingly studied the meditation method, practicing deep meditation as long as his spirit could endure.

How many hardships, how many times he experienced dry heaves, nausea, dizziness from his heart strings being too taut—only Harold himself knows.

Effort brings reward; hard work will eventually pay off.

Finally, Harold mastered the first layer of the meditation method, promoted to First Grade Wizard Apprentice, becoming the first Newblood of this cohort to report to the academy as a handsome guy.

Fame and profit, both in hand.

Harold felt he had reached the pinnacle of life.

However, before Harold could enjoy the praise for long, news stealing his limelight came one after another.

What Linke Grand used a little scheme, stirring up internal strife and fire among the Vice President and core members of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society;

What Linke Grand remained calm in danger and counter-killed Enrique Bernardulis lying in ambush beside the road;

What Linke Grand surpassed all the fifth-grade aptitude geniuses and took first place in the midterm exam……

For a while, the forum was full of rumors about Linke Grand.

The Newbloods' usual gossip topics are nine out of ten about that guy.

Linke Grand, Linke Grand, you can hear that name everywhere.

What Harold Andrews finds most intolerable is Linke Grand's haughty arrogance (never socializing) and his contempt for others (never forming factions).

Moreover, everyone has a beautiful hometown girl, so why is it hard for me, Harold Andrews, to say a few words to Lan Ni. Tai Le, while you, Linke Grand, have Mo Li Kidman clinging tightly to you?

Even though Mo Li Kidman's aptitude is two grades lower than Lan Ni. Tai Le's, she is still much prettier.

Soft and sweet, lovely and cute, fond of acting cute and playing the innocent, a clingy loli who likes to stick around, she spends all day circling Linke Grand, constantly trying to please him, while Linke Grand always maintains a cool demeanor—what man seeing that wouldn't want to cut him down with a single blow?

Harold Andrews had already come to hate Linke Grand for this.

The reason Harold Andrews made up his mind to strike at Linke Grand in the shadows is that lately people keep comparing him to Linke Grand.

What both are fourth-grade aptitude, both among the first five to report their promotion to the academy, Linke Grand is much stronger than Harold Andrews……

Blah blah, a bunch of nonsense constantly drilling into his ears.

Harold Andrews couldn't help but flare with anger.

It is both out of jealousy and a desire to clear obstacles early in preparation for the Two Districts Grand Comparison.

After patient observation and meticulous planning, Harold Andrews decided to start with the five brothers, step by step shaping Linke Grand into a thorn in the flesh and a nail in the eye for most Newbloods.

His father had once used a similar method to eliminate the family's biggest rival.

The reason he hides in the dark, using some hard-to-trace means, is to hint to the five brothers who got a beating.

Because Harold Andrews feels he cannot see through Linke Grand and also harbors a hidden fear.

This guy is truly capable of delivering a lethal revenge and dares to kill with his own hands!

From leaving the confinement room, on the way back to the dormitory, Harold Andrews kept recalling his interactions with the five brothers.

Making sure he left no loophole, even if his intention were seen through, Linke Grand wouldn't come knocking, and he couldn't help but let out a deep sigh of relief.

Harold Andrews hesitates, wondering whether to continue targeting Linke Grand.

He suddenly feels he is in some danger.

It seems he has narrowed his path.

……

Next day.

Week 11, Thursday.

The news that the five Five Grade Aptitude geniuses were beaten, then voluntarily sought out Linke Grand and bowed to him, spread as expected.

Dormitories, after all, are not detached villas with a single door.

On each floor, the entire corridor on both sides has a full twenty rooms.

The appearance of the five brothers last night was so conspicuous, their momentum so grand, it's hard not to attract attention.

As more people noticed, the news spread without legs.

Linke once again became the subject of discussion among many Newbloods and the focus of unusual gazes.

At this moment, the cafeteria is not crowded, yet those substantive gazes also trouble the perceptive Linke.

He can use the Brain Seal Technique to block abnormal sensations, but this will hinder his vigilance around him.

If someone were to spy, secretly film, follow, or launch a surprise attack at this time, Lin Ke's reaction would be absolutely several beats slower than usual.

Even Mo Li, while eating breakfast, stared at Lin Ke with a strange look for a long time.

On the way to the experimental building, Mo Li fiercely glared back at several Newbloods who openly gossiped about Lin Ke, and finally couldn't help asking: "Lin Ke, do you really want to be the big boss of our class, lead everyone, and overthrow the Newblood Mutual Aid Society?"

"That's not true, don't talk nonsense."

Lin Ke decisively clarified.

"But I see on the forum that everyone is saying that."

Mo Li tilted her head, looking puzzled: "They say you have good grades, high ability, a sense of responsibility, are very responsible, dare to kill, and possess many leadership qualities. Most importantly, you're handsome and popular with girls..."

Public opinion is truly getting more and more outrageous.

The direction it's being guided toward is even more off the rails, with a clear tendency to forcibly shape Lin Ke into an ambitious schemer.

The reason he kept such a low profile before was to accumulate strength and wait for the right moment.

It seems as if Lin Ke is about to raise his voice from a high place, raise a banner, rebel against the upperclassmen, and overturn the fate of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society!

Regarding this, Lin Ke was both speechless and annoyed.

It's obvious that this wave of public opinion was deliberately stirred up by someone.

He really doesn't have any good way to respond.

(End of chapter)