"Kid, where are you going? Don't you hear I asked you to stop?"
I looked at the person in front of me, a young man in his twenties, who had appeared there blocking my way forward.
Fuck Off
"At a young age with such foul mouth, your parent definitely hadn't taught you manners properly."
He extended his hand, trying to grab my wrist. Lucky for him, before I do anything, someone else stopped his hand.
"No one is allowed to touch the young master."
Immortal kid had come in time, saving this random mf life from my hands.
"Who are you? How dare you enter our academy?"
I looked at the immortal kid.
Let's go, I'm not joining this trash academy anymore.
"Yes, Young Master."
Immortal kid, let go of that guy and follow behind.
"You… can't leave like that, you have to apologize. If you want to leave from here."
I ignored him and continued to walk forward. But that fool actually dares to attack me, while I didn't stop, the immortal kid got into a battle with him. So, I decided to enjoy the show.
I looked at the show unfolding, and that trash was actually able to match Immortal Kid. My brand new servant.
'Fuck, why the hell all of my servants are trash? Maybe I have to get some good servants. Who matches my royal status?'
As their confrontation is about to escalate, another voice intervenes.
"Stop"
With just one word, Immortal Kid's whole body paused, giving that guy an upper hand.
I looked at the old man at the stage whose lips were curling into a smile.
At this moment, when I was planning to take the matter into my hands, a loud howl came.
Awo…
The howl echoed in the hall, replacing the suppressive silence with dread.
"Waa…"
I looked at the fool who was fighting with Immortal Kid. He lay on the ground, his body shivering. Then I turned to the old man on stage whose body seemed to freeze in his place.
Awo…
Shut up, what hell are you howling for?
Aw…
I dragged Fatty out of the hall with the immortal kid following behind.
As we were just about to leave, another figure appeared in front of us. I looked at her, and she was wearing a white robe. With a seductive figure, but this emperor doesn't fall for these miscellaneous things.
"I didn't expect that the Dragon God sect had been hiding another prodigy."
"I greet se…"
Fuck, you mf, who the hell are you bowing to your master is here.
"Huh…"
And you, witch, he isn't a part of the Dragon God sect anymore; now he is under my wing, don't you dare compare me with that trash sect.
"…What did you say?"
I don't repeat myself.
"You…"
A light cough suddenly broke all the tension with another old man's appearance.
"What are you all doing? How dare you all bully a 5-year-old Kid? Little Guy, what's your name?"
Call me Li Chen.
"Li Chen, you don't have to leave the academy. If you have any problem, you can tell me directly."
Saying this, he took out a silver ring, giving it to me.
"Little Guy, this is our meeting gift."
As my figure touched the ring, a familiar translucent screen appeared in front of my eyes.
New Quest: The Last Hope
Description: A thousand years ago, this place had no hope for life, but amid all the darkness, a Vermilion bird tore through all the darkness. Giving this place a hope of life. But now the clouds of darkness are coming again, and hope seems to be lost. Only leaving a flickering spec behind.
Yes/No
I'm not doing any of your trashy quests.
But before I could reject, the system voice came.
Host, we can discuss about rewards. Please, don't reject it.
Hearing his plea, a kind-hearted emperor like me can't really do much.
We will discuss later.
Thank you, host.
"Little Guy, you may not know, but this ring has a profound history…"
I passed the ring to Fatty.
Here, take it. This is a gift from this old man. Place it in my royal collection.
"Hm"
Fatty grabbed it with his shaking hand.
Hey, be careful, don't lose it.
I noticed everyone seemed to stare at me.
What…
"Nothing, I was waiting for you to finish. You may not know, but Vermilion does not allow pets and servants."
Oh… But what does it have to do with me?
"You see, your pets and servants are here. But this academy is only for students. Even parents have to leave. Unless any special circumstances, kids are not allowed to go out, nor anyone inside."
Oh
"If you want, I can get you a special pass, which will allow your entry and exit whenever you want."
No need, I don't like special treatment, just let it be as it is for other students.
"Haha… you really are a humble kid. Haha…"
Don't laugh too much, what if your jaw broke?
"…"
Well… You two have to leave. But don't worry, I have a special mission for you guys.
System
Yes Host.
Don't you have a quest pending? Give me the royal scroll. I will end my envoys to complete it.
Host, but the quest has to be done by you.
Fuck, do you really think someone at my level will complete the quest?
System… here you go, Host.
A golden scroll covered with some cool-looking carving appeared in my hand.
"This…"
What…
"Nothing, this scroll looks pretty good."
I turned to Immortal Kid and Little Black. You Guys, take this royal decree.
"As you wish, young master."
Woof! Woof!
Hey, don't act cute. I'm not falling for it.
Both of them left after receiving the royal decree. When I turned, I saw that everyone was still staring at me.
What… you can continue your ceremony. No need to wait for me. I won't mind.
"Little brother…"
Hey, old man, don't try to be overly affectionate with me.
"…"
Well, show me my room. I won't attend the ceremony; I'm a bit exhausted now.
"Hm… This way."
I walked away with the old man, giving a last look at the hall, everyone's faces seemed to be filled with shock.
'These peasants won't have expected to meet this emperor at such a shabby place. Haha…'
"I know our academy may not be what it used to be a thousand years ago. Our rules are not as absolute as before. But I have for students, we don't show favouritism."
Really…
"Cough, Cough… Well, the Academy can't, but people can. Even I can't control every teacher. In past centuries, we have been inclined towards nobles and royalty because most of our teacher belongs to them; really, few are from commoners."
So
"I mean, that academy doesn't give special treatment to students, so you have to share your room with three other people. This is the same for everyone. Except for some teachers who may favour some specific students."
Oh, I don't mind as long as they don't mess with me. You know I'm a very lazy person; I avoid doing things as much as I can, if not for that old man disturbing me today. Nothing would have happened.
"That's good, though I can't help you much. If you have any requests about dorms, you can tell me."
Nah, let it be as it was, just transfer this meatball to my dorm.
"No problem. But remember, there will be two people to share a dorm, hope you won't mind them."
Hm
After walking for a bit, we came in front of an office where a lady was sleeping. She, the old man, she quickly stood in shock. After having a chat with her, the old man gave us two tokens.
"This is your ID in this place, your room, to the cafeteria, everything needs this token. Don't lose it, well, there are a few other things you need to know in this booklet."
I passed the booklet to Fatty. After this little exchange, we came to our room.
It was a simple room with four beds, drawers, and shelves. I went to my bed and lay on it. It was pretty comfortable, even with its shabby looks.
Hey, Fatty, I'm going to sleep. In the meantime, you read all the things in the booklet.
"Um…"
What…
"Nothing"
Hm, good
I lay on the bed, slowly drifting into sleep. Today was really exhausting.
Host
Fuck you, can't you see I'm trying to sleep right now
But what about the quest?
What quest… oh, that one. Give a reason why I should do that.
Host, I will give a true immortal grade servant and 3 advanced gift bags.
Just this…
A lucky draw too.
No, it won't do.
Then tell me what you want, Host.
Well… I don't know. I won't reject this quest for now. We'll talk about it later. Currently, I'm working on the previous quest. I can't do too many quests at the same time.
System…
Ok, now let me sleep, disturb again, and your last hope ends here.
I closed my eyes this time, no more distractions.
Zz…