After Saya finished her awakening and returned to her seat, Principal Koreshi stepped onto the stage and clapped his hands to draw the attention of the audience.
" Finally, the awakening of the fourth-grade students has ended "
" Total abilities: one B-grade, one C-grade, two D-grade, seven E-grade, and 19 F-grade "
" As for the total abilities of the high school, we have: two A-grade, two B-grade, six C-grade, three D-grade, 27 E-grade, and 80 F-grade "
" This result can be considered a new record for our high school "
" You have made the school administration and your teachers extremely proud of your accomplishments "
" Now, those who awakened C, B, and A-grade abilities will remain in the yard, while the rest may depart "
" We will all meet again in a week for the first beginners' test "
" You should all take advantage of this time and prepare for the upcoming assessment with intensive training to get used to your new abilities "
After Principal Koreishi finished speaking, the first- and second-year students left immediately and returned to their classrooms, chatting excitedly about everything they had witnessed during the ceremony
The rest of the third-year students also quietly left the central courtyard, leaving only Commander Saga, Principal Kurishi, some of the officials, representatives, and high school staff
After leaving the central courtyard, the third-year students gathered in groups of varying sizes and talked about their results and their plans to seriously prepare for the Beginners' Exam
They all wanted to do well on the exam, so they had already begun searching for suitable teammates to form teams with
Ayano looked around for a while, and a group of students with broken and sad looks caught his attention
These students instinctively huddled together, and they seemed to be trying to console each other
Izumi, the head of the fourth-year class, gathered with her friends Sanada and Sai, and spoke in a sad tone
Yukiha from class 4, Amariya from class 3, Megumi and Yaoi from class 2 gathered together, forming the largest group and simply staring at what was happening around them
Nana from Section 3 and Saki from Section 2 also gathered in a group
Finally, Hitomi, the student council president, and Amamiya the first class president gathered together
These four groups included most of the female students who had awakened F-rank abilities and a few students with E-rank abilities
' Ah ! Why do teenagers think so wrong ? '
Ayano stared at the girls' appearance and then sighed quietly
Because she was close to the students, Teacher Takamine saw Ayano's sigh and assumed something was wrong, so she approached him to check on him
" What's wrong, Ayano ? Is something wrong ? "
Ayano saw his teacher's concerned appearance, smiled happily, and then gestured weakly
" Teacher Takamine, I think you've the wrong direction ! "
" Huh ! Why are you saying that ? "
" Look over there "
Ayako saw the four groups Ayano had pointed to, and along with him, she noticed how some students approached Izumi's group, Hitomi and Amamiya's group and began to mock them, and this scene angered her
Her body trembled violently, demonstrating the intensity of her anger, because it wasn't just the students who were bullying the students, but even some teachers and workers were doing so, casting scornful and contemptuous looks at them without intervening to prevent the situation
" I'll show you all ! "
Teacher Takamine walked angrily toward the students, a violent aura emanating from her, causing everyone in the area to focus on her
Ayano, for his side, smiled happily and walked behind his teacher, who looked like an angry chicken and encourages her in his mind
' Hehe ! Let's crush them together, Teacher Takamine ! '
" What's going on here ? "
" Why are you causing such a mess in school ? "
"... Oh no ! It's Teacher Takamine "
" ... It doesn't matter "
" We have to demand what we deserve "
After seeing Teacher Takamine and realizing that she was angry, some of the students wanted to flee the scene, but others continued to incite them and insisted on continuing to cause chaos
For her side, Teacher Takamine heard the student speak and suddenly appeared in front of him, slapping him across the face
" You dare answer me ? "
The student was initially stunned and held his cheek with his right hand
His anger rose, but before he could speak, Teacher Takamine slammed her right foot on the ground, causing all the students who had been causing chaos to fall to the ground
" Are you out of your mind ? "
" You want to force them to give up their positions ? "
" No one has the right to change positions without a clear reason, not even the principal "
" You'd better Leave and stop making such a fuss before I bar you from participating in the test or impose more severe punishments on you "
After receiving Teacher Takamine's reprimand, the students who had been criticizing the students sighed and left, as did the surrounding teachers after glaring angrily at Teacher Ayako
It's impossible for students to dare to act so arrogantly inside the school, so it's clear that some teachers have incited them to do so
Ayano, for his side, looked at his teacher's beautiful back and her imposing posture, and his eyes lit up
' Wow! Isn't she stunning ? '
Ayano's admiration for Teacher Takamine was real
Her appearance at that moment seemed like a fictional heroine protecting the weak, and her intervention made clear to him the fundamental rule of this world
Only the strong can do whatever they want and defend whoever they want
Numerous teachers and workers had surrounded the site previously, but none of them dared to intervene for one reason alone: their fear of Teacher Takamine and their fear that she humiliate them in front of the students, so that they lose all their prestige
After dismissing the troublemakers and staring at the departing teachers with a cold expression, Teacher Takamine looked at the students with a slightly puzzled expression
" What's wrong with you ? "
Hearing Teacher Takamine's question, the students in the four groups lowered their heads, their faces filled with disappointment
Only Sanada was able to regain her composure and respond to Teacher Takamine's question
" Well, we received low grade abilities and realized that our lives and all our previous dreams were shattered "
"..."
" Huh !?!? "
After hearing Sanada's answer and then seeing how the girls agreed with what she said, before Teacher Takamine could speak, Ayano couldn't control himself and angrily rebuked them
" Hey, what the hell are you talking about ? "
" And you ! Why do you agree with her ? "
" ... "
" ... "
" Seriously ??? "
" There are many famous leaders who have acquired an F-rank ability and they are extremely powerful "
" You haven't studied the potential of your abilities or tested them yet, so there's no need for this exaggerated sadness "
" Just imagine how humans fought before the emergence of abilities, yet they were able to endure "
" It's thanks to evolution ! "
" And what is its basis ? Simply put, it's Mana "
" Don't forget, that despite the importance of the awakening ceremony and the abilities it grants us, they are ultimately an additional means and a mere aid in our path "
" The true basis of this path remains the absorption of mana and advancement in levels "
Hearing Ayano's words, the eyes of the girls in the four groups lit up, and even Teacher Ayako didn't interrupt him, and a satisfied little smile spread across her previously angry face
" Thank you, Ayano "
" You're right. We got carried away and went a little overboard "
" You mean we went a little overboard ? "
" Yes, you're right "
" That was really unexpectedly nice "
" Well, it's Ayano in the end "
" Hehe, you're right "
' huh ? '
Ayano didn't understand what the girls meant in their last exchange, but he smiled at them and continued
' Now while the iron's hot ! '
" Look at me, everyone ! "
After catching the girls' attention, Ayano spoke in a calm voice with a serious expression on his face
" My family plans to establish a new guild this summer, which is half a year away "
" Take these cards "
After handing them the cards, Ayano smiled at the group and spoke
" These are 50% discount cards for purchases within Golden Flower Company stores "
" This card will enable you to better prepare for the exam "
" Put your best foot forward, and I'll guarantee your admission to the guild "
" I'm confident that this choice, despite all the difficulties involved, will be better than starting from the bottom in a guild or another established organization "
The students heard Ayano's words and were deeply moved by his offer, especially those from humble backgrounds
" ... Why are you doing all this, Ayano ? "
Ayano stared at his classmate Serizawa Yukiha, who had asked him a question, and calmly replied
" We're classmates, aren't we ? "
" It might seem a little strange, but I know that the guild will succeed, and I'll definitely give those I know deserve it a chance to join "
Seeing the students staring at him in amazement, Ayano smiled at them
" What ? We support each other, right ? "
The students stared at Ayano in amazement, then smiled happily and accepted the cards
" Thank you, Ayano ! "
" We will seriously consider your offer "
After Ayano had secured that a large portion, if not all, of this group would join him, he smiled at Teacher Takamine and spoke to her
" You are also invited to join, Teacher Takamine "
" I know you have your reasons for not joining any organization up until now, but I am confident that joining a new guild while it is being formed will not harm you in any way, and it will only enhance your standing within it, especially given your abilities "
Takamine's eyes lit up for a moment after hearing Ayano's words and after seeing his slightly arrogant expression, she quickly regained her composure and lightly hit him on the head
" Oh ! Are you brave enough to recruit me too ? "
" Aren't you afraid of being subjected to what the students were subjected to before ? "
Ayano gazed at his teacher's beautiful appearance with clear eyes and replied confidently
" Of course not "
After confirming that Yano was sincere, Teacher Takamine smiled lightly
" Okay then, I'll consider your offer, Ayano "
" Thank you, Teacher. That's enough for me "