Inside the grand mansion of the Kelric Family, the atmosphere was unusually quiet.
A middle-aged butler slowly walked through the long hallway before stopping in front of a large study room.
He knocked gently.
Your Grace.
A deep voice came from inside.
Enter.
The butler pushed the door open and stepped inside.
Sitting behind a massive desk was an old man with sharp eyes and a calm yet oppressive aura.
Kairo and Ketlos's grandfather — the head of the Kelric family.
The butler respectfully bowed and placed a few documents on the table.
These are the academy records of Young Master Kairo.
The old man slowly picked up the papers and began reading them.
His expression remained calm as his eyes scanned the information.
A few moments later, he frowned slightly.
…Average?
He leaned back in his chair.
According to these records, his talent is nothing special.
His fingers tapped lightly on the desk.
But a group led by an average student collecting 980 points…
He narrowed his eyes.
That doesn't make sense.
For a moment, the room fell silent.
The old man continued thinking.
Either his teammates did everything…
…or he is hiding something.
Just as he was thinking, the butler suddenly spoke nervously.
Y-Your Grace… have you considered something?
The old man looked up.
What is it?
The butler carefully chose his words.
In the Kelric family… every child born in our bloodline awakens an extraordinary ability.
Not a single one has ever been ordinary.
He paused before continuing.
So… how could Young Master Kairo possibly be normal?
The old man remained silent.
The words clearly caught his attention.
Then he slowly nodded.
…You're right.
His eyes turned thoughtful.
Besides…
He once survived a poison that should have killed him as a child.
The butler nodded immediately.
Exactly.
That incident was already unusual.
The old man leaned back again, deep in thought.
…That boy.
He is definitely hiding something from this family.
Amelia's Confrontation
Meanwhile, inside the academy training grounds.
Amelia stood with her arms crossed, looking at one of Kairo's teammates.
The member of the Four Pillars lazily leaned against the wall.
Amelia's eyes were filled with suspicion.
Which one of you is the strongest?
The young man looked at her with amusement.
Why do you want to know?
Amelia's expression became colder.
You must have cheated during the dungeon test.
There's no way someone like Kairo could achieve that result.
The young man suddenly smiled.
…You're right.
Amelia blinked in surprise.
You heard me correctly.
We did cheat.
He shrugged casually.
If you have the ability… or if your father has the power…
Then go ahead.
Expose us.
His eyes became slightly provocative.
I'd love to see you try.
Amelia's face instantly turned red with anger.
How dare you!
She clenched her fists.
Just wait.
I'll prove it.
And when I do…
You'll regret saying that.
The young man only laughed.
We'll be waiting.
Furious, Amelia turned around and stormed away.
But she had no idea…
That everything had gone exactly according to their plan.
Ketlos's Decision
Elsewhere inside the academy.
Ketlos stood near a dark balcony, looking down at the quiet courtyard.
His expression was cold.
One of his subordinates stood behind him.
Everything is ready.
Ketlos spoke without turning around.
…Good.
Tonight, that bastard dies.
Eight assassins had already been hired.
And several spies were secretly watching Kairo's movements.
Ketlos clenched his fists.
No one humiliates me and walks away.
The Night Trap
Late that night.
The academy gates slowly opened.
Kairo walked out alone.
The moonlight illuminated the empty road.
His expression was calm as he walked down the silent street.
But hidden in the darkness—
Several figures were watching him.
Spies.
And assassins.
Eight masked assassins quietly followed him from the shadows.
One of the spies whispered.
He's leaving the academy alone.
Another replied.
Perfect opportunity.
Meanwhile, Kairo continued walking as if he noticed nothing.
The road became darker as he moved
further away from the academy.
Suddenly—
WHOOSH
A figure shot out from the darkness.
A blade flashed under the moonlight.
One of the assassins attacked from behind with deadly speed.
The blade aimed directly at Kairo's neck.
But at that exact moment—
Kairo slowly smiled.
…Finally.
The assassin's eyes widened.
Before the blade could reach him—
Kairo disappeared.
WHOOSH
The next moment—
He appeared behind the assassin.
The assassin froze.