Wang's excited expression froze for a second, then he calmed down and said, "Are you sure you're not messing with me?"
Su Mo nodded. "I'm not."
"Come on, punch me once!"
"You sure? Right here?"
Wang was totally confident. "You're underestimating the strength of a Silver-level! Sixty-five Strength Attribute? That's nothing. Don't worry, go for it!"
Su Mo gave him a slightly doubtful look. "Alright, I'll really do it!"
"Don't hold back, hit with everything you've got!"
[Boom!]
The punch exploded with raw power, the shockwave flipping the office desk right over.
"Cough, cough!"
Wang coughed a few times, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "Must be a little heat stroke lately. You did good, kid. I have high hopes for your college entrance exam this year,
Anyway, I need to hit the bathroom. Back in a sec."
Before Su Mo could say a word, Wang darted out of the room, vanishing instantly.
He ran all the way to a private restroom before finally spitting out a big mouthful of blood.
"Holy shit, that kid really went for the kill! If my Defense Attribute wasn't at 60 points, I'd probably be flat out right now.
Isn't this kid an Ability Awakened focused on Defense? Where did all that Strength Attribute come from?
No wonder he kept pestering me about wanting to be DPS before,
With this kind of strength, he's honestly a great DPS. Most DPS don't even have stats like that."
Wang muttered to himself while washing his face, tidied his clothes, and then walked back to the office.
Not long after he returned, the Trial Hall suddenly shook, and two beams of golden light shot up into the sky and vanished.
Wang glanced up at the sky. According to Old Man Wang, it'd be a while before anybody came back.
He looked at Su Mo across from him, sipping tea slowly, and felt nothing but joy inside. With a student like this, how could he not get a raise or promotion?
No, gotta show him off to the others.
Thinking about it, Wang Defa turned all serious and spoke to Su Mo: "Mo, that weapon in your hand looks a bit lightweight. How about..."
Su Mo's heart bounced with joy. He was just wondering where to upgrade his weapon, and here comes the pillow when he wants a nap. He didn't hesitate at all, just nodded and agreed.
School Office.
This is where all the teachers worked, except for the homeroom teachers.
Right now Wang Defa walked in looking very grim, with Su Mo trailing silently behind him, head down.
"Unbelievable! How could you go tackle the Goblin Dungeon alone? Do you realize how dangerous that is?"
Wang Defa's words instantly drew all the staff's attention—everyone turned to look.
They were a little confused at first, but when they saw the silent, head-down Su Mo behind Wang Defa, they pretty much figured it out.
"Wang, are you saying this student behind you went into a dungeon solo?"
Wang Defa: "Yep. Can you believe it? A newly Awakened student, no party, no teammates, just ran solo into the Goblin Dungeon."
"That's honestly dangerous, but since he got out safe, maybe don't get so worked up, right?
College entrance exam is right around the corner. Just teach him a lesson and let it go, unless you plan to publicly announce some kind of punishment?
That could really mess up the kid's future."
"Exactly, exactly. Sure, the kid's a bit reckless, but as long as he's fine, no need to blow things up. Wouldn't look good for the school, either."
"Actually, I think it's necessary. Ever since last time someone soloed a dungeon and almost ripped his ass open,
It's been years since something like this happened. I say we need a school-wide notice and punishment,
Otherwise, other kids might try it, too. He needs a lesson taught."
Wang Defa nodded: "That teacher's got a point. Should definitely make a public example of him. I mean, he soloed the Goblin Dungeon and actually beat the King of Goblins.
If he hadn't made it, can you imagine how dangerous it is in there? Does he even get that?
Level three, and he dared to take on the Goblin Dungeon alone, one-shotting the Bronze Boss King of Goblins. Does he even know how strong the King of Goblins is…"
The teachers were all listening with interest, but the longer it went on, the weirder it felt.
You're here to criticize, seriously?
This is straight-up bragging!
Soloing the Goblin Dungeon, taking out the King of Goblins without a scratch!
This public shaming—are you sure it's not a celebration?
Wang Defa realized the whole office had suddenly gone quiet.
He walked up to the teacher who'd agreed with the idea of public punishment and asked:
"So, do you think this is too much? Shouldn't we make it a big deal with a public notice and punishment?"
That teacher was about ready to curse in his mind. Not only did you come here to show off, now you want me to support your flex? Seriously?
If I'd known, I'd have kept my mouth shut earlier.
But Wang Defa was right up in his face now, so he had no choice but to awkwardly reply:
"Honestly, I don't think it's necessary to escalate… College entrance exams are soon. Wouldn't want to affect the student's future…"
"Brave enough to solo a dungeon in school and then actually walk out in one piece! So I'm definitely taking this to the principal,
If the kids don't get a reality check, it's just wasting talent for nothing! Su Mo, am I right?"
Su Mo nodded with his head down and mumbled, "You're right, sir."
"Where's your reward for beating the King of Goblins? Hand it over, I'm confiscating it. You can come collect it after graduation!"
The other teachers almost swore out loud after hearing that.
It's only a few days until graduation—you confiscate it now for what, exactly?
So you couldn't take it in your office, had to make a show of it here!
This shameless bastard just wants to flex his student in front of us! Was this even necessary?
Su Mo obediently took out the King of Goblins' heart and Wolf Fang Club.
Wang Defa snatched them up, putting on his angry act: "Seriously, look at you, look at you,
Risking your neck over some crappy Bronze weapon, daring to take on the Goblin Dungeon solo.
You've got balls, I'll give you that! If you wanted gear, couldn't you have come to me?
If you'd asked, would I really not help you out?
Now go back to my office and reflect. I'll discuss with the other teachers what kind of punishment you get!"
Every teacher in the office smiled kindly as they watched Su Mo walk out with his head down.
But in their minds, they were all cursing Wang Defa for being an absolute bastard.