Chapter 68 - Moss’s Preparation and His Teacher’s Instructions

News of White Deer High choosing a Knight to participate in the competition quickly spread throughout the city. It became a hot topic among the students after dinner.

“Annie, I’m sure you heard that a Knight from White Deer High will participate in this year’s annual school professional competition, right?”

“I’ve heard it from my neighbor’s classmate from Number Two High. That Moss student must have some courage to go to the competition and embarrass himself, huh?”

“That’s what I thought. Is there anyone who remembers what a Knight is in a world where everyone judges you by your class?”

“I admire this Moss guy. He was always a top student at White Deer High, but he had to awaken as a Knight because he comes from a poor family.”

People spoke of the good and bad whenever they spoke of Moss, even though most looked down on him. In addition, some people didn’t mind watching a good show. However, they looked forward to Moss bringing them joy in the annual school professional competition.

Adding a sense of comedy to the competition that encouraged progress was not wrong. The topic of a Knight participating in the competition was trending among the contestants and students.

“The participants of White Deer High are interesting. There are only two teams, and they’ve already lost.”

“Isn’t that a good thing? Anyone who meets them in the Player Kill competition would be delighted. The teams from White Deer High will be cannon fodder for their opponents’ advancement.”

“That makes sense considering White Deer High’s second team composition. They have a Knight, Alchemist, Water Element Summoner, Assassin, and a Wine Mage. Even though there’s a certain logic behind this team composition, it’s still bad. There isn’t a single popular class among them.”

“I’m already praying to meet them in the Player Kill competition.

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Unlike the undercurrents outside the school and the public’s lively opinion, Moss quietly spent his time in the library and the Mystic Realm.

Moss had already prepared his equipment and items for the competition. He also told his parents that he would bring his things to school and live there for a while. He could manage his time better since he didn’t have to board the train to school.

After returning from practicing in the Mystic Realm, Moss sat on a chair and looked out the window, thinking about the upcoming competition.

The annual school professional competition attracted thousands of people. Several experts and people would attend, especially for the Future Star award. The contestants would go all out for this grand event.

If Moss wanted to go far in the competition, he had to prepare himself for every possibility. In addition, he had to learn as much as possible about his opponents.

Even though he couldn’t learn about his opponents, he could do other preparations. He would find an opportunity to learn about his opponents later. Moss wouldn’t back down no matter what kind of opponent he faced.

Moss would’ve been worried if he were still a Guardian Knight. But he was confident he could defeat his opponents and obtain victory now that he had evolved into a Grand Knight.

Ding!

Moss’s phone suddenly rang with a notification. It was a text message from Miss Aisha, “Moss, can you come to my office for a moment?”

Moss replied, “Okay!”

Then he went to Aisha’s office.

Knock! Knock!

Moss arrived at Miss Aisha’s office and knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Miss Aisha’s voice came from inside.

Hearing Miss Aisha’s response, Moss pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing that Moss had arrived, Miss Aisha felt conflicted at the moment. Whether it was for Moss or herself, Miss Aisha hoped that Moss could achieve excellent results in the competition.

Although Miss Aisha thought so, she wouldn’t tell Moss about the petition. She looked at her precious student with profound affection and said with her signature smile, “How are your preparations going, Moss? Let me know if you need my help, okay?”

Moss knew that Miss Aisha wouldn’t simply ask him to go to her office. But since Miss Aisha asked, Moss nodded and said with a smile, “I’m almost ready, Miss Aisha.”

Moss looked at Miss Aisha confidently. Then he saw Miss Aisha calm down and open her desk drawer.

Miss Aisha took a red ring out of the drawer and placed it on her desk. She looked at Moss and said, “I have a one-star ring here. It can reduce the effects of attribute attacks by 20%. As a Knight in the early stages, you are weak to defensive attribute attacks. You can resist some of those attacks with this ring.”

Moss saw Miss Aisha’s actions and instinctively wanted to refuse.

As a new teacher who had just started her job, Miss Aisha had previously wanted to give him a class awakening scroll. Now, she wanted to give him a ring with attributes. This was a huge burden for her.

As for a Grand Knight who had just changed classes, the Power of Faith that he had awakened could continuously reduce the other party’s additional damage as the battle progressed.

Moss owed his teacher a huge favor last time and didn’t want to burden Miss Aisha anymore. However, he did not know how to explain it to his teacher. Moss could not honestly say that he had the system. Even if he said it aloud, Miss Aisha would not believe him.

Moss was in a difficult position.

Miss Aisha, who was opposite him, could see Moss’s hesitation. She continued to persuade him, “Moss, you’re about to represent White Deer High in the annual school professional competition. There are several experts there. Skills, potions, and equipment can possess attribute attacks. Just as the Frost Knight Holy Sword you just obtained.”

“You may not think it would come in handy in the Mystic Realm Competition, but it will in the player versus player competition. No one will let their opponents’ weaknesses slide at that time. Whether it’s for yourself or your team, you should always use your strengths to avoid weaknesses.”

Miss Aisha analyzed an ordinary Knight’s weaknesses and looked at Moss with anticipation. “So? What do you think?”

Moss noticed Miss Aisha’s sincere expression and her genuine concern for him. He felt that it would be a waste of Miss Aisha’s time if he repeatedly refused. Moss’s refusal might even offend Miss Aisha.

Moreover, now that Moss had the system, he would have the ability to repay Aisha properly.

At this moment, Moss thought of what his father had said when he took Miss Aisha’s class-change scroll home. “You must remember your teacher’s kindness…”

Moss saw Miss Aisha’s expectant look and felt a warmth in his heart. Thus he revealed a brilliant smile and said with gratitude, “Then I will accept the ring, Miss Aisha. Thank you. I will make sure to repay your kindness in the future.”

Miss Aisha felt that she hadn’t entirely wasted her affections when she saw Moss’s grateful expression. She smiled even wider as she picked up the red ring and handed it to Moss.

“Here, Moss. The ring is yours now.”

Moss immediately bowed and solemnly took the one-star ring. The ring touched his palm, and he felt Miss Aisha’s warmth. Moss couldn’t help but feel touched by her kind gesture.

Moss slipped the ring onto his ginger and said sincerely, “Thank you very much for your care and guidance, Miss Aisha.”

Aisha nodded with a smile, “I believe in you, Moss.”

Seeing Moss’s joyful expression, Miss Aisha felt even more gratified. She continued, “The annual school professional competition is about to begin, Moss. I sincerely hope you show your grace on that giant stage and achieve satisfactory results. I know you will bring glory to White Deer High!”

Moss felt even more excited when he saw Miss Aisha’s anticipation-filled eyes and heard her sincere blessings. He said with incomparable determination, “I won’t let you down, Miss Aisha!”

Moss bid farewell to Miss Aisha and exited her office.