Brianna blushed hard from having her thoughts seen through by Arran. The feeling of being seen through and having your thoughts laid bare out in the open was very uncomfortable.Brianna did not say anything because she knew there was no point in doing so. After all, she was the one who was having unreasonable thoughts just now.Not minding how Brianna was feeling at all, Arran continued speaking."You have thoughts of forcing your opponent to fight you after surrendering, even if the outcome may very well likely still be the same. There is nothing wrong with the fact that you feel giving up and surrendering without even trying is not the right thing to do and even I agree with you about that. But like yourself, if it were you on that stage, facing this same situation where no matter what you did, defeat was still the most likely outcome, would you really face the challenge head-on or will you be like Jenna, cutting your losses and giving up when you have not suf

Being sentenced to face the wall as a form of punishment was the most terrifying outcome that could ever be inflicted on Hilda and her fellow disciples. It was even worse than being made to wash their master's old smelly socks.Hilda, as the eldest disciple of her generation, had the authority to dish out any punishment to any of her fellow disciples in the same cohort as she saw fit. Even if Hilda told Jenna to face the wall, as much as Jenna dreaded this, she did not dare to disobey.Hanging her head down dejectedly, Jenna whispered in a small and sorrowful voice, "I have heard you big sister Hilda. once we are back home I will face the wall and make sure to properly reflect on my behavior."Jenna's tone was listless, and it was like she had been told there would be no chocolate fountain at her birthday party, when she had specifically asked for it a long time ago.Hyde, who was standing by the side, did not know what to do after seeing Jenna like this.

"What!!""That enlightened old immortal! The same one who is said to have come out of Elysium. That old monster! Are you sure?"Shocked gasps resounded everywhere on the platform and even Councilman Bruce, who was usually gruff and solemn, exclaimed loudly from his shock.Immediately, the aura of the council members that had still been gathering since they were still on guard against the old man who pressured them with his presence felt.Right now, hearing the name of the enlightened old immortal, these high and mighty council members of the Aeth royal council became like sheep that had seen a fierce wolf. They could not even bring themselves to show off their might and dignity at all.This could not be helped. The notorious name of the enlightened old immortal was one that carried a lot of significance in the higher circles of the Aeth civilization. His very existence was linked to another very important legend of the Aeth civilization. A legend t

"You took my batch of recently acquired origin gems and in exchange, what did I get... a completely useless piece of information that said, 'in time the truth will be revealed...""What the hell does that mean! How are those strings of words useful and urgent information related to the incident four hundred years ago? I can't believe I fell for such an obvious con. I'm embarrassed at myself."Councilwoman Henrietta was berating herself for falling for the enlightened old immortal's lies causing her to lose her precious Origin gems. Her expression was sorrowful and moving and from it, one could tell how much of a loss she had suffered on that day.Right now, Councilwoman Henrietta's voice was a bit choked as she said in a grievance, "I can't believe that somebody as esteemed as yourself would play such a cruel joke on a junior like me and that you would do all this just to rob me of my possession. Worst of all, you made a complete mockery of the troubles of your

Councilwoman Henrietta had a scheming smile on her face. While every other council member were busy watching Hilda's match and appreciating her stellar performance as they got ready to compete with each other one who would get to take her in as their disciple, Councilwoman Henrietta stealthily made her way towards the enlightened old immortal who was standing relaxedly at the back.Currently, the enlightened old immortal was holding his flagon of wine in his hand as he took occasional swigs of the toxic nectar inside, which never seemed to run out. At the same time, he had set his long cane by the table beside him and with his free hand he was reaching out to the plate of snacks that carried a rich and flavourful aroma before swiftly putting them in his mouth.Noticing Councilwoman Henrietta, who was making her way towards him with that weird glint in her eyes, the enlightened old immortal was immediately on guard.Quickly using his free hand to carry the plate