Global Superpower: Getting Stronger through Reading - Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Returning to School

Lin Bai and Su Ya finally embarked on their return journey as they held the hard-earned pass tightly in their hands.

Thinking back on their journey here, their journey in the Hunter Elementary Test had been filled with twists and turns.

From the beginning of the journey, where they crossed the Death Swamp, to the battle between Ice Cabin and the Ghost Priest, to the fatal questions from the elder in black, and finally the final test of the Fantasy Serpent couple…

At that time, Lin Bai, who had just walked out of the gate of Sorcha Academy, had never thought that his experience in the Hunter Elementary Test would be so full of trouble. He had also never expected his growth to be so fast.

If they returned with this pass, they would become the only team in the past few years that had passed the Hunter Elementary Test in Sorcha College!

“I can’t wait any longer.” Su Ya rubbed her palms together excitedly.

“That’s right. This pass is enough to make the eyes of those stubborn old fellows in Sorcha College pop out,” said Lin Bai with a smile.

The previous obstruction they had faced would be a stark contrast to their triumphant return. Just the thought of it made him feel extremely satisfied.

After a long journey, the two of them had already returned to the Death Swamp. They quickly passed through the dense forest in the swamp.

The appearance of the swamp was no different from when they had left. Occasionally, they could even hear the low roar of the Master of the Swamp. However, it actually sounded rather friendly to Lin Bai.

If others knew about this thought, they might think that Lin Bai was a fool.

Ordinary people would avoid a god of death like the Master of the Swamp. However, Lin Bai actually felt that it was friendly!

However, even so, Lin Bai still activated the Spirit of Nature throughout the journey and avoided the various magical beasts so as to prevent any accidents from happening.

Especially… the fox bear.

“Look, Sorcha College is ahead!” Su Ya exclaimed and pointed at the outline of the building ahead.

From the majestic building that towered into the clouds, one could tell that Sorcha College was staring at them in the distance. He also recognized the familiar silhouette of the college.

Looking from afar, Lin Bai realized that the buildings of Sorcha College, which people called the laughing stock of Orlando, were also so majestic.

The buildings of the college were glorious.

Unfortunately… The college had fallen…

…

At Sorcha College.

“Today is the end of the Hunter Elementary Test. The students should be arriving at the college soon.” Cage stood at the entrance of the campus with his hands behind his back and looked into the distance.

“What’s wrong? I’ve never seen you so anxious before,” said Charlotte, who was also a professor at the college. “The Hunter Elementary Test is just a formality. Our school is destined to be separated from the Hunters.”

Cage glared at Charlotte. “We have the SS-Grade Su Ya in this Elementary Test!”

Not to be outdone, Charlotte glared back. “But her partner is a burden. His Class is simply a joke!”

Cage’s aura immediately disappeared.

He really couldn’t refute Charlotte.

Why did the once-in-a-lifetime genius of Sorcha College have to team up a rare piece of trash?

This was crazy. This world was crazy.

“I say, as their teacher, you should take care of your students. If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t let Su Ya and Lin Bai team up.”

At this moment, Charlotte provided some hindsight.

Cage rolled his eyes angrily.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to. It was just that he had lost the bet!

Who would have thought that Lin Bai would really be able to produce the Spirit Crystal of the Master of the Swamp?

In any case, no one present had expected this.

Charlotte continued to chatter non-stop. “Su Ya is the only hope of Sorcha College. In the end, you allowed Lin Bai and Su Ya to team up. Wouldn’t the spark of hope be immediately extinguished by the cold water that is Lin Bai?”

“Furthermore, the spark of hope will be completely destroyed. It will not be revived!”

Cage now understood the power of curses.

All he wanted now was for Charlotte to shut up. Then, he would be thankful.

“Stop talking. Someone’s here,” said Cage excitedly when he saw figures flashing in front of him, as if he had grabbed at his last hope.

In the distant forest, the trees swayed from the wind. However, blurry figures could be seen flickering in the forest, as if they were heading in the direction of Sorcha College.

“It’s Lin Bai and Su Ya!” Cage exclaimed.

At this moment, Lin Bai and Su Ya were rather exhausted after a long journey.

Charlotte smiled at their sorry state. “From the looks of it, they must have failed.”

Cage gulped and ignored Charlotte.

Lin Bai and Su Ya quickly arrived at the school gate. When they saw Cage, they greeted him politely.

As for Charlotte, Lin Bai really did not recognize her as a teacher in the school.

“It’s been hard on you. Let’s go back and rest.” Cage looked relieved.

“Yes, yes. It’s fine that you didn’t pass the Elementary Test. After all… we didn’t have much hope anyway.” Charlotte’s words of comfort sounded more like mockery.

Lin Bai gave Charlotte a puzzled look.

What was this old woman talking about?

Who are you?

Meanwhile, Su Ya was unhappy to hear this and simply slapped two pieces of paper on Charlotte’s face!

“What kind of trash is this? How dare it dirty my face?!” Charlotte was flustered and exasperated. She grabbed the pieces of paper on her face and prepared to knead it into a ball.

“Hey, hey, Teacher Charlotte, don’t panic… This seems to be…” Cage widened his eyes and snatched the piece of paper from Charlotte’s hand.

Just like that, the word “Pass” entered their field of vision.

“??!!”

Charlotte and Cage’s eyes almost popped out!

What did they see?!

Were they seeing a pass?

Was it that… thing that they had only seen once in Sorcha College 30 years ago?!

Charlotte and Cage looked at each other.

Cage cleared his throat and said, “In that case, uh… I mean, if that’s really the case, I’ll inform the principal now… Then, that class will also be arranged… I mean, arranged as soon as possible…”

Lin Bai was speechless. There was no need to be so excited that Cage was talking nonsense!

“However, I think Lin Bai only took advantage of Su Ya. After all, the Reader class is useless. He’ll just be a burden if he becomes a Hunter.”

“Do we really have to waste our qualifications on such a person?” Charlotte questioned.

Lin Bai wanted to refute, but Cage spoke first.

“As long as one passes the Elementary Test, we should treat everyone equally. Don’t force your thoughts on us. Since you’ve passed the Elementary Test, you can study in the Hunter course. This is the rule.”

After retorting to Charlotte, Cage patted Lin Bai on the back.

“Don’t worry. Tomorrow, your training timetable will be in your hands. You guys should rest for a day.”

“By the way, since you’ve become a Hunter, you have to bear a certain amount of pain and responsibility. The training schedule is packed, so you’d better be mentally prepared.”

Lin Bai blinked and looked at Cage, not knowing what to do.

The training schedule was packed?

How was he supposed to be able to read then!