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chapter-2276
The number "twenty" echoed in Emery's mind—far more than he'd anticipated.
Despite his reservations, Emery knew he didn't hold the power to admit additional acolytes into the Magus Academy. Getting the four Earth acolytes accepted last year required significant leverage from the deputy headmaster. The thought of accommodating twenty more acolytes felt daunting, almost impossible.
Sensing his hesitation, the queen leaned in, her eyes gleaming with a persuasion. "Twenty acolytes," she repeated, her voice steady. "That means twenty research samples. I'll even provide you with one of our experts to assist with your project."
Emery exhaled deeply, the weight of the request settling on his shoulders.
He explained his limitations, expecting the queen to understand the political intricacies involved. But instead, she chuckled softly, her confidence unwavering."No, no, you misunderstand," she said, her tone laced with assurance. "All you need to do is agree to let them into your hall. I will take care of the academy approvals, and as for Zodiac City… consider it handled."
The queen's confidence was almost infectious, If she truly had the influence she claimed, then there was no reason for him to refuse. "If that's the case, then I accept."
A satisfied smile spread across the queen's face as she raised her glass, signaling the completion of their pact. Emery mirrored her gesture, sealing the deal with a toast.
But before they could move forward, Kingrig, stepped forward, his voice cutting through the noise. "Wait!!!" he called out, commanding the attention of his peers. "First, we need a new leader!" Kingrig declared.
The atmosphere in Hall 33 shifted from excitement to tension as the acolytes confronted the inevitable—without Dillion, Damo or Kat, the leadership void needed to be filled. Kingrig, never one to shy away from the spotlight, was the first to nominate himself. His boldness was expected, but it quickly set off a chain reaction. Two other names were immediately suggested: He Ron, the silver insignia bearer, and Hardy, whose leadership capabilities had already been proven in past trials. Both were strong candidates, each bringing different strengths to the table.
But the nominations didn't stop there. The two Romans, Titus and Armenius, were also put forward. Even Blaine, usually the quiet one, threw his name into the ring, motivated by the belief that his insectoid brothers would soon be joining the hall.
As more names entered the fray, the previous solidarity began to fracture. What had started as a unified celebration quickly devolved into a heated debate.
"Let's decide this with our strength!" "No!! Let's decide with the most votes!" "Let's decide by who can eat the most!" "....."
Emery, Klea, and Ashaka watched the scene unfold from the sidelines, their expressions neutral. Then, just as the debate seemed on the verge of spiraling out of control, Ha Ron spoke up, his gaze fixed on Emery.
"What about Shinta? Is she going to join our hall?"
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