Awakening to a Special-Grade Explorer
Vol. 4 - Ch. 133 - 133

Ashuka Damon

He had long, wavy, shoulder-length dark hair with a tinge of deep green and sharp, piercing eyes akin to a snake that peeks out from behind his bangs.

He was wearing a broad, brilliantly glossy, and delicate as a candy sculpture tiara---no, let's say bracelet resembling a tiara on both of his hands.

The strange combination was completely out of place in contrast with his white skin, and Tenji immediately realised this dissonance.

(Damon-kun...We haven't seen each other since the entrance exam for Chariot. Still, Chisato-chan didn't inform me a bit about this. Or maybe even Chisato-chan was kept in the dark regarding this?)

Tenji had several doubts in his heart as he stared at the resurfacing figure.

Before, Tenji and Damon both had the same physique, but with his body leaner than before, Damon now looked taller than him. Whatever the case was, Damon now stood before him with his signature indifferent expression.

"Clap-clap for your new classmates, and on this topic. Tenji, make sure to teach Damon-kun about the things here, alright?"

"W-Why me?"

"Because you both are from the same country after all. Do you not want to?"

"i-I was just surprised! I don't mind at all!"

Tenji replied hurriedly, though his expression was still laced with a slightly troubled look. For the reason was silent, non-stop hostile glare from Damon---just like it was the case during entrance exam time. The same glare hadn't changed even with their reencounter. Or, maybe his inherent snake-like gaze might have added to the cause, but if asked Tenji, he just couldn't say if that was really the case here.

"Good, then Pyne, can you change the seat? It would be easier for Ashuka to interact with fellow countryman."

"Eh~, but I also want to sit beside Tenji~"

"You are always around Tenji, are you not? So just put up with it until Ashuka get used to Mallorca's vibe."

"Geez......if only till then. Okay~."

Pyne still looked reluctant, nevertheless she moved her items like tablet in the bag and shifted to the only empty seat available. It used to be the seat of a Russian student, however the turnaround happened in the previous term exam.

He was studying here on an individual quota, not the national quota. It just happened that the supporter of said student, a professional explorer with prominent ability in the world, was under scrutiny due to his lacklustre performance. To put in details, all the students he had chosen were unfortunately underperforming, constantly struggling to stay in the list.

So, President Limey and Secretary Illonica, concerned about the future, stripped the explorer of his individual quota right and reassigned it to the other explorer 'Renji Ukai', active in japan. Following the large-scale test that happened over the right for this quota, Ashuka was thus chosen.

"Do you have any questions for now, Ashuka?"

Megan-sensei asked while glancing at still expressionless Ashuka next to her. Ashuka gaze trailed downward at the floor as if pondering on it and then looked up seemingly finding what he needed to ask.

"I heard you can spar against other students in Mallorca. What is the exact procedure for that?"

Tenji was surprised. This was the first time he heard Ashuka actually speaking a phrase that didn't end on a short note.

Tenji couldn't be blamed for such a reaction. After all, he was the man of few words who acted the same even when facing Kujou, the leader of Chariot.

(But a spar huh......can that be his actual goal?)

In this world, perhaps Mallorca Escuela was the only one with loose rules like allowing students to fight against each other.

This was why explorers with first-grade healing vocations could always be found in this college, and as long as students complied with the conditions set by them, they could challenge each other. Though, it's a training method that was rarely put into use. Afterall, one-on-one practice with a specialised teacher yields far better results. The spar between students usually only happens because of their childish act to see who was superior.

"Umm, well, it's preferred if you gather two lecturers. One lecturer should be having healing vocation and another one who can interrupt the battle just in case. Also, it would be great to choose easy to move ground. It might be small but that'll do."

"Thank you."

"But do you really want to spar? Your teacher's recommended method is to instead request a specialised teacher for a training session......"

"I want to see where I stand here."

"Oh~, I get it. You must be that. The typical transferee student who feels inferior due to taking their entry into school later than usual. Right? Your teacher can sympathise, really~."

Perhaps feeling slightly annoyed at intrusive question typical of foreigners, Ashuka's slanted eyes further narrowed down as he stared daggers at Megan-sensei,

"No."

Megan-sensei's expression froze, as if a gust of cold wind blew on her face, hearing the sharp reply. She seemingly didn't expect such an intense response from him, causing her to break into a cold sweat. She swiftly grabbed her teacher-exclusive tablet from the podium and made a haste for the classroom exit.

"Err...yeah, it's self-study everyone! See ya, later!"

Megan-sensei must have been finding it awkward staying there as she dashed out of the class while screaming 'It's time to change Billy's diaper' in the hallway as an excuse to get away.

As the students watched the comical charade of their teacher, the realisation that 'it's finally the beginning of final term' stuck with them. Concern for their class teacher? Students were already accustomed to her comedy routine to comment anymore. It wasn't the first time that her 'frank' attitude had overturned the atmosphere of class.

For better or for worse, each student here thought themselves to be the strongest. They took great pride in themselves. Maybe, being chosen from among the pool of their respective countries to study abroad may have contributed to stroking their pride.

With the silent air now reigning inside the class, Ashuka opened his mouth.

"Later, I want to spar."

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