It was not just Samantha who was eager to see the new legate of Wyvern Peak being chosen, but all of Novemton. Everyone wanted to know who was going to become the next legate.***News of the selection spread far and wide, including to various academies. Three days later, a group of linguistics-major students were gossiping inside Azure Creek University's lecture hall."Hey guys, have you heard that the selection for the new legate will be held on the sixth of October, and they're going to finalize it this year?""Yes, I also heard that there's been commotion near the borders. Wyvern Peak urgently needs a new legate to lead them.""I wonder who the next legate is going to be?"The students were discussing the matter inside their lecture hall, where Juno was sitting. She listened to every word that was being said. As Juno took a deep breath, a few female students walked over. "Juno, I hear that a few academies like ours are eligible to participate in the selection. Are you goi
All the students replied in unison. Lohawk nodded. "Excellent. That means your network is more extensive than mine. On that note, I’d like to congratulate all the women. This is something worth celebrating, after all."All of the girls in the lecture hall were in high spirits, eager to hear why Lohawk was congratulating them."Half a year ago, War Legate Draco abolished a few of the selection rules. From this year onwards, female students will be allowed to participate in the selection so long as they're capable. Isn't this good news?""Yay!" All the female students cheered when they heard Lohawk's announcement, their laughter echoing throughout the entire lecture hall. Elize said, "Did I hear that right, Felicia? War Legate Draco abolished the rule that only men are allowed to participate in the selection. This means that women now have a chance to become the legate of Wyvern Peak!""This is exhilarating!"“War Legate Draco has created a place where men and women are treate
The noise from the lecture hall echoed through the hallways.Lohawk gestured for everyone to quiet down before she continued, "All right, everyone. After today, classes will be suspended as you will all be busy preparing for the selection. Now, the principal would like to say a few words, so please head to the gym in an orderly fashion.""Yes, ma'am!" Everyone lined up before heading to the gigantic gym. There were swarms of people inside, each team consisting of Azure Creek Military Academy students from various majors. Their ages ranged from nineteen to twenty-four. Some of them were even eighteen-year-old girls. In the future, many of them would be participating in the selection and one of them may become the next legate. Juno and the others arrived and saw Wyvern Peak soldiers in their battle suits guarding the gym. Meanwhile, Jeremy Faust, the principal of the academy, walked into the gym with a group of people in tow.The thousands of students stood to attention, silently
"Yes, surpass him." Jeremy nodded. "The selection will officially begin on the sixth of October. One of you might become the next legate and lead Wyvern Peak, an honorable task indeed. I've been the principal of this university for decades, and my objective is to nurture talented people for Wyvern Peak. You're those talented people of Wyvern Peak, of Novemton. You're the daggers and brave generals for Wyvern Peak and Novemton, so tell me. What is your objective in becoming the legate? Shout out your answers! Chant our motto!""Defend Novemton and its lands for as long as we live and never betray them!" the students shouted."Well said!" Jeremy complimented as the students held their breaths as their blood boiled. Jeremy continued, "You're all born to achieve great things. You're not humans, but gods. You will strike fear in our enemy's hearts. Make them tremble when they see you. Remember, you're all extraordinary people. You're Novemton and Wyvern Peak's bravest soldiers!"He pau
The students broke into their respective training teams after Max gave his speech, while their instructors arrived at the training halls. Juno and her teammates were gathered around Kaiden, their instructor.Kaiden used to be one of the battle warriors of Wyvern Peak. He never had many big goals in life. He simply wanted to nurture talents for Wyvern Peak before retiring. This was his one and only wish before retirement."Sir!""Sir!" Hundreds of students stood in the training hall, filled with reluctance as they watched Kaiden walk toward them. They had been with him for more than a year and had received their fair share of reprimands and beatings from him. However, they all knew that he had done all those things for their own good. In truth, he had always taken care of them."Fall in!" Kaiden ordered, and everyone instantly lined up.Juno and the other girls stood in line, quietly looking at Kaiden. He had both hands behind his back. Surprisingly, he did not seem as fierce as
Kaiden nodded. "I did. He performed quite well during those years. In fact, he was even better than you. But that’s not a big problem. I'm sure you'll surpass him as long as you don't give up."He reached out and pinned a medal on Juno's shirt."Juno, out of everyone, you're the only one I think has a chance of becoming the next legate. Hence, I'm giving you this medal and a codename to represent my sincerest blessing."Juno looked down and saw the word inscribed on her medal. She mumbled, "Eclipsea?"Kaiden said, "Once you leave this place, you shall no longer be Juno Byrd, but Eclipsea. I hope that you will create a legacy for yourself that will go down in history for generations. I hope you'll become an outstanding legate like War Legate Draco himself.”"Thank you, sir. I love the name very much. I’ll be sure to call and let you know if I become the new legate," Juno replied. "Fall back in line, Juno. Now, Jesse, Eve, Frank. Step forward.”The few mentioned stepped forward a
Kaiden dismissed his students after he was done making arrangements. He wanted to give them a little more time to prepare themselves.Juno and her team returned to their dormitories, where Elize, Felicia, Penny, and the others had also returned. At that moment, they were discussing whether to participate in the selection. Seeing Juno walk into the dorm, Elize quickly asked, "Juno, are you going to sign up? I'm undecided whether I should join myself. I know I won’t be selected, and I may even be eliminated in the first round. But I think I’ll regret it a little if I don't try."A number of them shared the same thought. After all, the selection was going to be extremely difficult for its candidates. Only the one who could endure all hardships would become the new legate. Despite this role being a lifelong dream for many, only a handful had the competency to become one.Juno replied, "I'm going to sign up. I promised my brother I’d become the next legate.” "Wow!" "That's a huge d
Mya smiled. "The selection is coming up soon. We should head back and make preparations. What do you think, Gloria?"Gloria nodded with a smile. "Yes, we should. Let's go home since there's nothing wrong with me anymore. We’ve troubled them to take care of us for so long that I'm starting to feel a little guilty.”"You did no such thing." Lacey continued, "It was no trouble at all. Neither are we trying to chase you out, but the matter in Novemton seems to be very pressing.""What do you think?" Gloria asked. Adrian wanted to stay there for another week until all of the mutated cells inside Gloria were gone, but the selection was at hand. This was the most important event in his life and the last thing he would be involved in as a war legate. Hence, he needed to give it his all.He asked, "Lacey, are you sure Gloria’s cells won't mutate again? What are the chances of that happening?"Lacey understood Adrian’s concerns. "Don't worry, the remnants aren't functional. Also, the medi