As the students gathered back on the Academy''s grounds, relief mixed with confusion settled over them. The trip back had been an emotional whirlwind—surviving the attacks of unknown monsters, witnessing their teachers and protectors die only to see the fallen be revived by the artifact, and now, the slight anxiety hadn''t left them even when the entrance of the Academy is within their sight.

    Apollo and Alicia, were also included with the rest of the students that returned, their initial plan on going to investigate was halted when their friends told them to rest for a moment. Their class was very talkative along the way which makes you wonder if an incident really happened. However, their joyous chats ended when they noticed something strange.

    "Are those people?" Niko began to ask when their vehicle was close to the academy.

    The students were greeted by an unexpected sight, their parents were waiting anxiously at the entrance. They were taken aback, seeing their families, who had come for them, their expressions a mix of relief and fear. Apollo, though, felt strangely distant, his mind still focused on the aftermath of the battle, the wolf, and the remnant of the Monastery joining the church.

    Among the crowd, Rose was one of the first to run into her mother''s arms, tears of relief streaming down her face. The rest of the students followed suit, embracing their parents, some with joy and others with quiet tears. But amid this reunion, whispers began to circulate.

    "They''re here because of the survival evaluation, aren''t they?" Alya muttered to Apollo, her sharp eyes observing the tension in the air.

    "Yeah," Apollo nodded. "But it''s not just that."

    Soon, the Headmaster of the Academy, an imposing figure with a calm demeanor, addressed the students and their parents. "I know this incident has been troubling, but I must remind you all that such attacks are not uncommon during survival evaluations. This Academy has always prepared for such situations. This is not just an education—it is a test of strength, wits, and endurance.

    This, too, is a necessary experience for future leaders."

    Whispers of shock rippled through the crowd. Parents had expected danger since they had experienced it in their time in the academy but not on this scale. Even though they knew how good the academy was they couldn''t help but worry. However, as the Headmaster continued, the anxious parent slowly felt happy.

    "We have arranged for all students to return home for three days with their families to recuperate from the recent events. Your well-being is our priority, and this leave will allow you all to reflect on the challenges you''ve faced."

    A sense of relief washed over most of the students, especially those who almost lost their minds in the forest and witnessed the brutal attack firsthand. They longed for the safety of their homes, and the idea of a break from the chaos of the Academy brought some comfort.

    However, unlike the others, Apollo and the rest of the Lower-class students weren''t really traumatized since they had witnessed something similar to this incident not long ago, although the difference is that they were the ones who attacked.

    The reunion of the children with their parents continues, but before anyone can react, a shadow suddenly falls on the entrance causing some to look up.

    "Wait isn''t that!"

    "He just said he would help us but he didn''t tell me how"

    "I see, then shall we go to Nero''s kingdom," Apollo said, determination settling in. "If he''s involved, we''ll find out the truth."

    The next day, while the rest of the Academy was preparing for their short leave, Apollo and Alicia set their sights on the country of Nero, the kingdom of Nadezhda. The movements of the high leveled magical beasts only mean the so-called gods of the Revolutionary church are making their moves. After all only the highest-ranking beast can order others to follow its command.

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    At the same time at the kingdom of Nadezhda, Nero had his hand across his head as he tried to recover from a very powerful attack.

    "That attack was definitely from an authority!..... Could the surviving descendants of the Gods have reached this level? How? They barely survive!" He exclaimed as he raked his golden hair in great agony. His emerald eyes shook as his face contorted in pain.

    Yesterday before the sun went down as he was planning on visiting the palace library, a strong pull suddenly squashed him on the ground putting his body under pressure. Fortunately, his necklace suddenly activated and swallowed the power that strongly pinned him on the ground.

    "Who could have done that?" he wondered as he felt the pain in his head subsiding. He never anticipated that the effects of the authority would shake his mind to this extent.

    "Why is this suddenly happening?" he kept asking while the necklace on his neck hummed quietly as if it never protected its wearer.

    In a weird course of action, Nero wasn''t the only one who experienced such a phenomenon. Eros who was peacefully training in his villa suddenly smashed onto the ground scaring the servants working there. His teacher who was about to help him but couldn''t do so as the same power that pinned his student began pressing him as well.

    The teacher and student were both on the ground unable to move and unfortunately for them, they had no means of removing that power. They continue to be buried in the soil until the pressure disappears.

    Eros who was already disheartened with how his academy life was going downhill became even more depressed after the humiliation he experienced. However, as he tries to recover from his ego being damaged he receives a call from someone.

    "Huh? Wait why are you suddenly calling?" he asked as soon as he picked up the communication orb.