Alex scoffed, "Do you even have the right to ask me to leave?""I do!" Shenny shouted back."By the rules of the school, you clearly don't," Alex retorted with a mocking grin."You're not even a real teacher yet. You're just a substitute who volunteered herself. You have no right to be teaching."Shenny's body trembled with anger; his words had struck her hard.She had never met a student like Alex—someone who dared to speak to her so brazenly.His mocking tone only fueled the fire inside her. Her voice shook with rage as she snapped, "Silence! Who do you think you're talking to? I'm reporting you to the Dean."Alex curled his lip in disdain. "Go ahead, report me. I'll tell the Dean what you're really about—that you despise commoners and only want to teach nobles. You're wasting our time here, pushing your own agenda. You shouldn't even be here, teaching for your own selfish reasons."Shenny's jaw tightened, but Alex wasn't finished.He continued, "You're not worthy to be a teacher he
Out of a class of forty students, twenty-two commoners filed out of the room together.It wasn't an act of solidarity; they simply shared a mutual disdain for Shenny, a noble who had always looked down on them.In Miracle City, people matured faster due to a virus and mutations that accelerated growth compared to the old times when Earth was still densely populated.Individuals were considered adults at a younger age, taking on responsibilities that would have been unthinkable before.Due to the dwindling population, polygamy was common, with men often expected to have multiple wives to help repopulate humanity.As Alex glanced at the group, one of them, Carlos, spoke up. "Alex, do you have a way to help us become Fighters or Enhanced Fighters?"In their world, a Fighter was someone whose physical strength surpassed normal limits, capable of delivering punches with the force of 100 kilograms.An Enhanced Fighter possessed at least 100 units of mana, enabling them to wield magic and ev
Alex locked eyes with Vlad and sneered. "Why should we bow to the nobles when we can become noble ourselves?"Vlad and his entourage burst into laughter, mocking the very idea.When people reach Bronze rank, they can become knights, serving the nobles.At Silver rank, they can attain titles like baron or count.Only by reaching Gold rank can they become someone truly important, like a duke."Do you think reaching Silver rank is easy?" Vlad chuckled dismissively. "You'd better stay in bed and dream all you want. In reality, there's no place for your fantasies.""You laugh at our dreams not because you think they're impossible, but because you're terrified we might actually achieve them," Alex retorted, his gaze unwavering."Me? Terrified of you and these commoners? Don't make me laugh!" Vlad scoffed.Alex smirked. "I made a bet with your aunt. Why don't we make one ourselves? I will become both a Fighter and an Enhanced Fighter in two months. The loser will run naked around the institu
In the bustling heart of Miracle City, a thousand dollars typically covered a common family's monthly expenses.The economy revolved around items like mutant beast meat, battle gauntlets, demon crystals, mutant beast furs, elixirs, and a myriad of other exotic goods.After the virus outbreak, animals mutated into larger, more savage creatures known as demon beasts.These beasts attacked humans on sight, earning them their ominous name and forcing society to adapt quickly.The art of making guns had long been lost, so people returned to using cold weapons.The Miracle Institute stood as a beacon of hope amid the chaos, teaching people how to fight the beasts and profit from them to survive.But its monthly tuition of a thousand dollars was a hefty burden for most families.Yet, many chose to tighten their belts, sending their children to the Institute with dreams of them becoming Fighters or Enhanced Fighters.Even achieving the lowest Bronze rank could alter a family's destiny.A Bron
When Vlad casually placed the Bronze-ranked gauntlets into his interspatial ring, his expression radiated indifference.A chorus of soft gasps escaped from the nearby girls.The ease with which Vlad parted with such a fortune left them starstruck.Eyes widened, and flirtatious glances were cast his way, but Vlad dismissed them all, his gaze fixed proudly and mockingly on Alex and his two friends.Then his eyes settled on Sofie.The message was clear for everyone: "I only have eyes for Sofie.""What a show-off," Carlos muttered, clenching his fists. "He's trying to buy his way into her heart.""A total tyrant," Ethan agreed. "Rich, handsome, and flaunting an interspatial ring. How are you supposed to compete with that, Alex?"Alex chuckled softly. "Sofie doesn't care about his money," he said, his eyes drifting toward her.Sofie stood amidst a group of girls, completely ignoring Vlad's grand gesture.She chatted amiably, her gaze occasionally drifting to Cassandra, who stood aloof and
One of the Horned Goats, twice the size of a human, charged toward the group.Alex swiftly aimed his crossbow at the beast's heart and lung area.It was a small target, but with his expertise, the bolt found its mark, piercing the lung.Despite being hit, the goat continued its charge.However, the bolt was coated with a paralyzing agent that began to seep into the creature's bloodstream.The beast's frantic pace slowed, and it finally collapsed in front of them.Some of the students, who had been trying to flee, hesitated and returned.Alex, ever the professional, turned to them. "This is a Horned Goat," he said, pointing at the fallen beast."Its outer layer is thick, but around the lung and heart area, it's softer. That's where you should aim.""But Alex," a female student called out, "we don't have your skill with a crossbow. How could we possibly do that?"Alex smiled. "Don't worry. I have a surefire way for you to kill the beast."A few minutes later..."That Alex! He actually t
The students had never felt happier.They hunted until nightfall, only stopping when darkness descended and they could barely see anything.With the help of some friends, one of the students—whose family owned a restaurant—roasted the goat meat, starting a barbecue under the night sky.Everyone was overjoyed."Everyone, please," Alex called out, seeking their attention."Today, each group has hunted 60 beasts. In total, among the seven groups, we've made $42,000," he announced proudly.The students applauded excitedly."Here's the plan," Alex continued."Half of the money will be invested through me. I'll find a way to make even more from this, and later, I'll buy elixirs for each of you to help you reach the Bronze rank."The other half will be divided. You'll receive daily payments, and the rest will go toward crossbows, bolts, and safety equipment. Each of you will get $500 for your daily payment, and another $500 will be invested in your weapons and armor. What do you think?"Sudd
Cassandra knew of Alex.She had heard rumors about how he and a group of commoners had been fighting horned beasts on their own, making it look almost easy.Curious and prideful, she had secretly followed them, believing she could handle the beasts alone.But she hadn't realized that the horned beasts could call for reinforcements, and soon found herself surrounded and in real danger.Seeing Alex take down two of the beasts with just two bolts, leaving them paralyzed, she felt a burning curiosity about what he had used—but her pride wouldn’t allow her to ask.Cassandra lowered her katana. "I'm here for training. If you hadn't helped me, I could've killed all three."Alex smiled faintly. "Yeah, sure. Like I'm buying that.""I can kill them," Cassandra insisted, her eyes catching the moonlight as she glanced at him.Alex sharp eyebrows and confident smirk gave him a subtle handsomeness she couldn't ignore."Whatever makes you happy," Alex shrugged.He knew she had been secretly followin