Instructor Constance went on about the various things they should know before ending with the two most important.
“The academy has eight factions. These factions are like different families vying for resources. While the academy will give you cultivation resources monthly, these factions also have their own resources they can spend on their members.
“It’s the best way to grow together with those who have similar talents and classes as you. Now, I won’t advertise here, so all I can say is that you should all do your research on these factions when you get to the academy before joining.
“Joining the wrong one would be to your loss, so take your time and figure out which suits you best before joining.
“Lastly, the academy doesn’t use the same currency as the outside world. In the academy, we use something called Celestial Points, of which most of you have already received a few. But essentially, no matter how rich you are, your gold coins won’t do you any good there.
“So when you join the academy, anything you need to spend on will require Celestial Points. That being said, there will be many ways for you to gain more points, so don’t worry much about it.
“Now, you all have three months to prepare. When the time comes, you will all gather here, and then we will leave for the academy.
“But before I end, if any of you have any questions, now would be the time to ask.”
A young disciple raised his hand. “Instructor, can we join more than one faction at the same time?”
Instructor Constance shook her head.
“No. You can only join one faction. Each faction has its own rules and goals, and being loyal to one helps you grow faster. Plus, most people even struggle to get into their preferred factions, so be grateful if you manage to join one”
Another disciple asked, “What if we don’t like the faction we choose? Can we switch later?”
“You can,” Instructor Constance replied, “but it’s not easy. Switching factions means starting over with new rules and losing the points you’ve earned in your previous faction. So choose carefully.”
One more disciple spoke up, “How can we earn Celestial Points besides what the academy gives us?”
“Good question,” Constance nodded. “There are missions you can take on, competitions, and jobs within the academy. Each activity has a different point reward based on difficulty.”
A final question came from the back. “What about safety? Are there any dangers in the academy?”
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“There are strict rules about safety within the academy grounds. Most challenges are controlled to prevent serious harm. But remember, this is a place to grow strong. Risks will be part of your journey.
“While we strive for everyone to come out alive, there are some situations that can’t be controlled by us. That’s why we work to make sure you receive the best training so that when these situations arise, you can face them without fear.”
Nobody else asked any more questions.
“Now, since there are no more questions, I will see you all here three months from now. And don’t forget to claim your rewards before leaving.”
With that, Instructor Constance and the other six instructors turned and left. The students started moving to claim their rewards. Klaus and his friends were about to do the same when the Three Legacies blocked their path.
“Klaus, I hope you heard what the instructor said,” Ella sneered. “Just because you’re some local hero doesn’t mean you’re the strongest. Just wait—when we get to the academy, Big Sister and Big Brother will make your life a living hell,” she said through gritted teeth.
Klaus looked at her, smirking.
“The joke’s on you,” he replied. “My girlfriend’s an inner disciple there, and from what I’ve heard, she’s been putting your Big Brother and Big Sister in their place since day one. So, I think I’ll be just fine.
“Oh, and you might want to stop making that face. No guy’s gonna want you looking like that.”
“You—!” Ella’s face turned green, and she moved like a cat, about to attack Klaus, but Ethan and Max held her back. With angry expressions, they dragged her away.
“Shameless much?” Lily asked, looking at Klaus’s proud smile as he bragged about Lucy.
“What? I’m proud of my girlfriend,” Klaus said, walking away with his friends. A while later, they finished collecting their rewards. The Celestial Points were given to them on small cards, which they could redeem once they arrived at the academy.
On their way to their transport, they ran into Miguel’s team, who looked noticeably more relaxed—a stark contrast to their mood in the morning.
After some conversation, they decided to join Miguel’s team for celebratory drinks, which lasted a couple of hours before they headed back to their hotels. Scarlet tagged along, and surprisingly, the Zhou Twins joined them as well—though mostly for Mark’s sake.
The group parted ways after a few hours. Later, after dinner, Klaus and his two lovers, Lily and Anna, retired to his room, where they helped him unwind and release some stress.
“So, what are your plans next?” Anna asked, licking her lips. She and Lily had grown quite fond of Klaus’s star juice after just a day of tasting it, so as Anna asked, Lily continued to caress and playfully tease him down there.
“I still have a few levels to go before I can break through, so I’ll spend the next few weeks raising my cultivation base. I’ll break through when I’m ready,” Klaus replied.
“Oh, so you won’t be joining us to hunt after we break through?” Anna asked, a hint of disappointment in her voice.
“Probably not, but don’t worry. I’ll have Miriam take you all to a Tier 5 Forbidden Zone and help you hunt stronger monsters,” Klaus assured her.
“Really?” Anna’s eyes lit up at his reply.
“Of course,” Klaus nodded. “It’ll also give you all a chance to bond with her. She’s actually quite sweet once you get to know her.”
“Great, thank you, Klaus,” Anna said with a smile, her assets partially visible to Klaus to see.
“You do realize I can see almost everything, right? That dress is way too thin for someone trying to keep me from devouring them,” Klaus said, eyeing the pointed outline of her nipples through the thin nightwear Anna was wearing.
Although her assets weren’t as developed as her sister’s, she was getting there.
“Don’t worry, Klaus. The day we allow you to claim us will be the day you get to touch everything. For now, you can just look—no touching.”
“Tsk, what wicked torture,” Klaus said with a playful smile.
“At least give me a reward for winning the Union trial,” he joked.
“Don’t worry, Klaus. By the time we’re done, you won’t even be able to stand up,” Anna teased. With that, she and Lily got to work, milking Klaus dry. They went at it the whole night, stopping only when the sun was about to rise.
They all fell into a deep sleep that lasted a few more hours. When Klaus woke up, the two girls were nowhere to be found. He quickly freshened up, getting ready to meet his friends.
Just as he was about to head out, his phone beeped with a message. He quickly retrieved it and read the text, only to be hit with a huge surprise.
“Ohema is back…” he muttered with a smile.
Soon, all their plans were canceled, and before long, they were on their way back to Ross City, where Klaus was eager to see his dear sugar mommy, whom he had missed greatly.
