Chapter 46 - Report

    After completing his explanation about Genetic Potential and Skills, the assistant once again began to rapidly tap on his data slate, his expression still alight with lingering excitement from Leo''s test results.

    "Okay, now that all your tests are done, let me assign you a proper meditation manual based on your genetic data," he said, scrolling through his interface.

    "Based on your genetic potential, it will be a technique that will help you reach the next stage as a warrior very quickly."

    Leo nodded in acceptance, maintaining a neutral expression despite the many thoughts running through his mind.

    In this universe, regular meditation and mana circulation was an important process of getting stronger, and based on one''s inherent characteristics, practicing different types of meditation manuals yielded different results.

    Usually, most individuals did not have the luxury to be tested as thoroughly as the students of Rodova, which was why they never knew what meditation technique best suited them, and had to choose based on intuition.

    Leo however, had undergone extensive testing today, and his potential as a Monarch level talent ensured that he received only the best and most suited technique for him.

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    ( Meanwhile, Rodova Military Academy – The Academic Wing, Principal''s Office)

    A notification flashed across the holographic display in front of Principal Alric Dainhart, causing his champagne glass to pause midair.

    His previously relaxed posture straightened, his eyes sharpening as he read the contents of the alert.

    [ Genetic Evaluation Report – Priority Candidate ]

    [ Skyshard, Leo – Monarch-Level Awakening Confirmed ]

    For a brief moment, the office was silent.

    Then—@@@@

    A slow, pleased chuckle rumbled from his throat.

    "Well, well..."

    Alric placed his champagne glass down carefully, leaning forward as he scanned the report in greater detail.

    The data confirmed it.

    Rodova Military Academy hadn''t just received one generational genius this year.

    It had received two.

    Su Yang, the pride of the Su Clan, had already been anticipated to dominate this year''s recruits with his Monarch-level potential. But now, unexpectedly, Leo Skyshard—a name no one had even considered—had risen to match him.

    The academy had gone from celebrating a single miracle to witnessing the rise of a second.

    For a long moment, Alric simply stared at the glowing data, a deep smirk settling on his lips.

    "This is perfect," he murmured.

    With both Su Yang and Leo in the same batch, Rodova''s standing among the top military academies in the universe would skyrocket.

    This year was going to be legendary.

    However—

    His smirk faded slightly as his eyes flickered to the section of the report labeled "Background Notes."

    [ Background Notes: Genetic Anomaly Detected – Natural Awakening Forcibly Suppressed ]

    "This will be interesting," he mused, before pressing a single command on his desk.

    A command that completely redacted any records about Leo''s background check from the University Database.

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    (Rodova Military Academy – The Teachers'' Staff Room, Professor David''s Office)

    Across the academy, Professor David''s terminal lit up with a Level-One Alert, pulling his attention away from his paperwork.

    He adjusted his posture, eyes narrowing as he read the notification.

    [ Genetic Evaluation Report – Priority Candidate ]

    [ Skyshard, Leo – Monarch-Level Awakening Confirmed ]

    A sharp, disapproving scowl immediately darkened his features.

    His fingers clenched slightly, tapping the desk in irritation as he read further.

    "...Another one?"

    First Su Yang.

    Now Leo Skyshard.

    Two Monarch-level talents in the same year.

    For most people, this would be an occasion for celebration.

    For David?

    It was confirmation of the very thing he despised.

    Another recruit, born with everything.

    Another so-called genius, given the best talent, the best starting point, the best future— all before they had even lifted a damn finger.

    His grip on his stylus tightened.

    It was always the same.

    The Great Clans.

    The powerhouses of the universe.

    They monopolized talent.

    They hoarded resources.

    And their descendants—born into privilege—were always the ones at the top.

    "...Disgusting," David muttered under his breath.

    Even worse—Leo Skyshard''s report contained background anomalies.

    An erased past that he did not have access to because the Principal redacted it

    "What more are you hiding?" He mused, as his hatred for Leo even surpassed that for Su Yang from this moment.