Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine-Chapter 175 - 174- Potential

The church workers came to invite Alex to the cathedral since the Saintess had summoned him.

It was unclear why she called him; however, considering that rather than a letter, two priests were sent, it was not taken lightly.

Under normal circumstances, Hector would have granted him a few days of leave and let Alex visit the Cathedral. After all, there could be nothing more important than to heed the call of the Supreme One.

However, after the message they heard, the Headmaster decided that he would visit the Cathedral as well.

"But Headmaster...visiting the Cathedral without being invited would be fruitless." One of the teachers advised. No one is allowed to enter the Cathedral unless they have invited the person or they have the permission of the King.

Hector’s fingers were interlaced on the table as he voiced, "I am sure after what we have heard, Your Majesty would also demand a meeting with the Saintess. And if he goes there, I might as well get to hear what it was all about." Hector might be the Headmaster of the Academy, but he was an integral part of the ministry as well.

As such, he hopes that his presence won’t be ignored.

’I feel this is far more severe than anyone is taking it....’ Hector’s brows were tense. If what they heard was indeed true then Nebula is heading toward its possible destruction....unless they gather the ten warriors and prepare for the trials the Higher Ones have in store.

Now, everything depends on what the Saintess says. Her guidance would be quite vital in this situation.

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Celestria, Amanda, Edric, and Alex were gathered in the common hall that afternoon.

It took some time but Celestria calmed down.

The vision of seeing the world meeting its demise was quite horrifying for her.

In that aspect, Amanda adapted pretty well, making Edric wonder if he has been overreacting until now.

There were only a few other students in the common hall, even though it was already time for lunch.

There was no surprise in that. They surely would need a few hours to digest what they saw.

"I think Sis must know something about it," Amanda spoke as she remained seated beside her lover.

"That’s what I fear," Alex spoke with a sigh before bringing the cup near his lips and taking a sip of the refreshing drink.

That elicited a few raised brows, before Edric asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Resting the emptied cup on the table, the silver head added, "Just like how Amanda assumed that Sarah must know something about it, others would think the same. After all, not only is she the closest being to the deities, but she has warned us about something like this happening before. So naturally, people must be gathering before the church already."

Amanda’s shoulders slumped. Her sister really has it rough.

"Are you going to meet her?" Celestria asked.

Alex nodded, "I got the invitation, so the Decree or not, I need to go and meet her." He was concerned about what might have happened for Sarah to reach out to him like this. Surely, she must be worried about him because of his recent trip to the Blood Domain but she wouldn’t have been rash about meeting him, knowing the Decree would have given them the opportunity.

"I will also come," Amanda voiced, "Even if I don’t get to meet her, I want to be there."

Before Alex could have said anything, Edric added, "And since she is going, I will, as well-"

"No, you can’t." Alex coldly rejected his plea, shocking Edric.

The raven-haired raised his brows as he asked, "W-Why…is there a problem if I tag along?"

Alex heaved a sigh before telling him, "Have you forgotten your goal to join the academy in this whole farce with the other races?"

The other three were taken aback by that question, and the most surprised one was, of course, Edric, as he asked, "I-I do remember…but what it has to do with this?"

Alex leaned forward before relaying, "As I told you, we cannot take this warning from the gods lightly. If they said that there would be a trial after a few months then it’s true. And you are the guy from the human realm who holds immense potential with your stupidly overpowered skill. The ability to adapt and absorb, yet you don’t seem to be considering yourself as a potential warrior who could participate in the trials at all."

Was there a chance for Edric to participate? Very bleak.

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Grave silence descended upon the group as Edric’s eyes were drawn to the table with his fists clenched.

Seeing him like that, Amanda glared at Alex, only for the latter to shrug.

Celestria was looking back and forth between the two, wondering if they were going to fight.

However, suddenly, Edric looked up and said, "Can you request Sir Eric to train me?"

"Ed?" Amanda was surprised, however, the person beside her kept his gaze constant on Alex.

Alex heaved a sigh as he said, "I can ask, but I don’t know if he would agree…and considering the current situation, Sir Eric must likely be busy."

There was a high chance for the Vampire Monarch and a few leaders from the Beast realm to come in contact with the Saintess, so the Steelhound family might get assigned as the personal security of the Saintess.

Edric hummed, "Then I think I should start with labyrinths."

Alex raised his brows, "Do you have a team?"

Edric smiled, "Don’t worry, before coming here, I was a hunter, so I have some connections."

Amanda seemed worried, "Why are you in a hurry to risk your life all of a sudden?"

Edric shook his head, "You don’t understand, Amanda…if I don’t risk my life now, this whole world would perish, and nothing but regret would remain."

Edric might have been distracted slightly but he hasn’t forgotten why he joined the academy. To become stronger.

Although at that time, it was just an ambitious dream, now it was more like a necessity for him to become stronger or this world and everyone he loves would cease to exist.

"Then I will also come with you." Amanda suddenly voiced, that brought the question from Celestria,

"Didn’t you want to meet your sister?"

Amanda heaved a sigh, "I know she will be alright…she always has gone through these kinds of situations, and this time Alex would be with her." Turning toward the silver head she added, "Just tell her that once she gets the chance to breathe, visit home."

Alex nodded, "I will try to bring her there,"

Celestria asked, "Can I come along?"

Alex thought for a moment before telling her, "I will first consult Miss Melissa. If she gives the green flag then sure."

They were in their third year so there wasn’t much they could learn from the classes. And considering Alex would get quite busy in no time, he wanted to spend as much time as he could with her.

"Alex." Suddenly someone called out from the entrance of the common hall. Turning his head, Alex found it was Ark who said, "Headmaster has called you."

Saying so, he instantly turned and left.

"Is he still mad at you?" Amanda asked with a smile of amusement.

Ark has been like this ever since he returned from his home…and definitely heard things from his elder sister.

Alex sighed, "Can’t be helped." He soon got up and told Celestria to meet him in the infirmary after a few minutes before making his way out of the common hall.

[Your friend…Edric, did you sense something strange from him?]

Alex hummed, "What do you mean?"

[Just before the decree descended, he sensed something was about to happen. And he somehow appears wherever trouble shows up.]

Alex tilted his head as he casually said, ’Maybe because he is the protagonist?’

[…that logic is illogical, you know it.]

Alex’s expression turned blank for a moment, as he asked, ’Then you tell me…what is wrong with him?’

[I can’t be sure…but his presence gives me the vibe of a certain someone whom I have met once before my powers got sealed.]

Alex was taken aback as he asked, ’You mean to say…a god?’

[During the war, it wasn’t just the Gods who were involved. Remember there was another side against whom I was deployed?]

Alex’s brows grew closer as he muttered, ’The essence of chaos…’

[Yes, the essence of chaos…the forces that had only one goal in mind—destruction.]

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Alex grimly muttered, ’I hope you are guessing it wrong…I really don’t want my friend to turn out to be a demon or something now…’

With those thoughts, he entered the Headmaster’s office.

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