Chapter 2582 Expose
“I know why they are so calm.” Viggo turned around and asked, “Think about it. Since only the champion of the academy can obtain the divine tool. is there anyone amongst that team capable of topping the charts?”
“That’s impossible! No one in their team can do that. They would most probably be ranked at the bottom.”
“That’s great! It means that they stand no chance of winning the divine tool. On top of that, what do you guys think about their team ranking?” Viggo questioned again.
“How ridiculous! They will be at the very bottom. Since they are guaranteed the last spot, we should all just compete for second to last.”
“I agree as well. They are going to be the worst team. We won’t even have to view them as our competitors.”
“We should rank them as last. There is no way that they’d be achieving a rank any better than that!”
One by one, they chimed in their thoughts about Levi’s team.
“This means that the team rewards will not matter to them too.”
“Since they don’t stand a chance at winning the rewards announced today, why would they be as excited as us?”
“That’s right; why would anyone rejoice about something that is utterly unrelated to them? Their lack of emotion makes perfect sense!”
After a brief discussion about Levi’s team, they all came to the same agreement.
Considering their hopeless situation, it makes sense that they are so nonchalant towards the divine tool.
“Haha…”
Unable to help themselves, the rest of the students burst out laughing.
“I can’t help but feel bad for them. Despite the jaw-dropping reward, they can’t even get close to obtaining it.”
“Unlike them, we have two chances of getting it. If we fail to obtain it as a group, we can still opt to compete individually. Unfortunately, they can’t pursue both options.”
Out of the blue, someone from the crowd suggested, “Given that there’s a reward system in place, we should also implement a punishment system, right? I believe that the bottom three teams and the last ten individuals should receive a punishment. If there isn’t a system in place, the losers will be content with their low rankings and never be motivated to improve!”
“I agree too. The penalty will incentivize us to work even harder.”
The other students quickly chimed in their agreements regarding the punishment system.
“I have another announcement to make. Due to the unique nature of the Crown King’s team, they will not be participating in the monthly assessments. Instead, they will join the competition a year later,” Daxon declared.
His words caused gasps to ripple across the crowd.
But after a brief moment of thought, they found themselves in agreement with this stipulation.
Since it was already determined that Levi’s team would place last, their participation in the monthly assessments did not matter in the slightest bit.
At most, they would be met with more humiliation and ridicule.
Honestly, they should just drop out of the competition entirely!
At the same time, Levi’s decision on this matter implied that the members of his team were slow learners.
In comparison to the other students, they required a longer time to master the techniques.
Participating in these monthly evaluations would only be a hindrance to their learning progress.
Hence, they should just quit! Besides, it would be impossible for Levi’s students to obtain the prize anyway.
While the crowd discussed this matter heatedly, another detail caught Levi’s eye.
Despite everyone’s mockery, Eskild and his men did not join in on the fun.
Instead, they had their attention fixated intensely on the divine tool.
Naturally, Levi understood their intentions.
The divine tool was an important pawn that would allow them to get their hands on more information about the Dark Emperor.
In other words, Levi was confident that the spies would try to tinker with the divine tool.
Maybe, they will attempt to perform experiments on it…
“A year later, all of you can claim your position at the last place!” The crowd roared with laughter as they mocked Levi’s team one last time before leaving.
Under the staffs’ watchful eye, the divine tool was transported to the academy’s secret lab.
“Sir, aren’t you worried about the divine tool? Since it’s such a powerful weapon, we are afraid that someone might try to steal it,” Eskild asked.
Levi couldn’t help but feel amused.
Is this brat not worried about exposing himself? Perhaps, he’s trying to dispel any suspicion by asking about it.
“Not at all. The lab where we keep the divine tool is the safest place in Carigrey Academy. Put it this way; save for us, no one can access it. Don’t worry, it is in a perfectly secure location,” Daxon replied.
“If that really is the case, then we can rest assured.”
