The Retired Hero is an Extra
Chapter 168 - 168: Between Loopholes and Privilege

Strictly speaking, students would always find loopholes.For example, some rich young masters might promise benefits to their families.

Or if those earning it and in higher ranks used their money to exchange for YP, selling it even higher than 1000 Solaris Marks.

Solaris Marks was the currency used for all kinds of transactions between common folks and hunters alike.

In the Solarnelle Empire, it was the currency even accepted amongst the elves and dwarves after various rounds of negotiations.

Anyways, 1000 Solaris Marks was nothing for any rich noble.

Heck, even Jash had a million lying around and would now get 37.5 million after winning the bet.

'Good reminder, I need to claim it,' Jash suddenly recalled the bet after going through the problems with YP.

Though it indeed helped bring a false sense of equality to some sense as even commoners could earn it based on their performance.

Plus, it was not like Rank 1 was allowed to exchange an infinite amount of YP; even they could only exchange 1000 per month.

'So, the maximum the top 10 Ranks can spend for YP is one million,' Jash mused, knowing the 1000 YP per month was for the top 10.

At rank 101, it capped out at 500, quite a stark increase to ensure only the most worthy got it.

After all, won't the academy end up wasting resources if some weak-ass noble got thousands of YP and hoarded the training areas?

Even if someone had talent, they'd be helpless against such a tactic, and it had already happened once...

'That's the darned reason the Academy became super strict with some of their rules while some are full of loopholes,' Jash sighed, getting a glare from Zander.

Zander thought Jash wasn't listening, to begin with. When he saw Jash sigh in the midst of his explanation, it obviously created a negative image of him in Zander's mind.

Glancing at Jash, Zander said in a stronger tone, "As first-year heads, we give you around 1000 YP monthly, and you can spend it however you like."

Jash raised his head and exchanged a glance with Zander, bringing a smile on the latter's face as if he won some battle.

Returning to the diligent Ziva, he suggested, "If you climb to a higher position inside the student council, you would get even more."

While this statement was completely bland to Jash who had enough funds for three years to buy YP monthly, it grabbed Ziva's attention.

It wasn't that she couldn't use Solaris Marks to purchase YP, she felt it was better to get as many as she could.

After all, she had heard rumors that no amount of YP is ever enough inside the academy due to the various training areas.

Contrary to her, Jash was not the least bit interested in it, already aware of the discounts one would get for being the Year Representative.

'Some training areas even become free for overall Rank 1, so why bother?'

That was his thought process as he listened to the privileges mentioned by Zander, who continued listing them out.

Finally, he came to an important point, piquing Jash's curiosity as well.

"Remember, while this position does give you some authority over students, it doesn't give you any right to force or threaten others,"

"Right now, you might feel like you are the first ranker, so you are the best and whatnot. But this could very well change at the next assessment test,"

"And if you are not in the Top 10 by then, your title of Year Representative will become nothing but an empty title."

Zander concluded with a grave tone, trying to instill the gravity of the situation into the two rebellious kids opposite him.

"What assessment test?" Jash asked, causing Zander to get surprised while Ziva gave him a sidelong glance.

"Well... all you need to know is that it will assess all your strengths and weaknesses," Zander mentioned with a small smile.

Jash's expression nearly turned to a scowl as he sneered inwardly, 'As if I need you to tell me about it!'

While the information from the novel couldn't be rock solid because of the changes Jash brought until now, it could still be referred to.

He was only trying to see the limits of Zander, and how much he was willing to stretch it thin.

"I saw both your performances, so I am sure you both already know that there are many geniuses in your batch," Zander began.

"Now, they are already aware of your element and unique weapon, so they would prepare accordingly," he said to Ziva before turning to Jash.

"The same goes for you, they would make plans to counter your sudden burst in strength and swordsmanship and martial arts,"

"Simply speaking, they won't make the mistake of underestimating either of you," Zander ended his part and looked at their serious expression.

Looking at them, a small smile graced his lips for a split second before vanishing without a trace.

Jash, who had kept a close eye on Zander while pretending to be worried, was in utter disbelief, 'Did I just imagine it?!'

Before Ziva could delve deeper into her worries and Jash could make sense of things he just saw, Zander broke the tension with a light chuckle.

"Now, now, no need to be so tense and worried all of a sudden, it's not like the assessment test is tomorrow or anything,"

"Also, it should be a team match, not a solo one, but I can't confirm it for you or tell anymore about it," Zander said while waving his hand.

'Did he just go beyond his limits?' Jash wondered inwardly, barely keeping the same expression, struggling to believe his ears.

Zander, one of the strictest professors, actually revealed such a thing of his own volition!

Before Jash could be any more shocked, Zander piped in, "Before I forget, let me tell you this: There will be a written test which can help or stop you from achieving your spot in the Top 10."

More or less, written tests were permanent within the Academy, so it did make sense for it to be this way.

Meanwhile, Jash, unable to hold his curiosity, asked, "Why tell us in advance?"

Noting his smile, Zander reciprocated with a smile before answering, "Don't worry; count this as one of the privileges."

'I am damn sure I don't have a good impression on this guy,' Jash thought skeptically, not believing a word of it being a privilege.

He knew one thing for sure, though. Having a good or bad relationship with professors could impact your life inside the Academy.

That's why he wanted to know why Zander went the extra mile, something that never happened in the novel.

Contrary to his overthinking self, Ziva was casually sipping from the glass while listening to it.

No one could guess what was on her mind as she asked, "Do professors usually intervene with the students and their decisions?"

A bit surprised at the sudden question, Zander smiled, replying, "We just make sure that nothing bad happens to the students inside the Academy,"

"But we want to give them an experience of real life, so to answer your question; No, we do not intervene unless rules are broken," he said carefully.

'This guy, he is too daring,' Jash mused, turning his head to Ziva who looked down for a few seconds before nodding.

It seemed that she also understood the underlying meaning behind Zander's words.

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