"I''m sorry. I never thought that they would call that person to this country to mess with us." The principal of the first academy lowered his head. He had been trying to protect Clovis as a part of the agreement.

    However, the situation became even more complicated once a Tier 9 family joined the battle.

    Clovis closed his eyes for a moment. "What are their demands?"

    "They want to fight you, who is said to be the most monstrous talent in this country. In addition, they''re provoking your friend, especially Christina Elseingarde."

    "Mhmm..." Clovis looked at the principal through the screen. It appeared that the enemies only knew about Christina for the time being. They must still be searching for his information, so it should be safe for a moment. "It seems they''re aiming for Christina instead of me."

    "No. It''s only because of us that they''re coming to this country in the first place. It''s my fault for not stopping those people." The principal shook his head.

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    "The problem right now is that they''re thinking about coming together with the Lord of the North under the pretext of sightseeing and looking at talented people.

    "However, this is clearly a lie. They''re placing you in a scenario that you can''t win against him. If the Tier 9 human gets involved, there''s no chance to get an explanation."

    "How about this country?"

    "We don''t have any Tier 9 humans in this country, so unfortunately, we can''t help you. But they''re debating how to proceed. It seems they''re planning to protect you in one way or another.

    "They haven''t made a decision yet, but the discussion is leaning toward how many Tier 8 they will bring to protect you and stop the Lord of the North."

    Clovis crossed his arms. He didn''t know why the country wanted to protect him from a Tier 8, but considering he was a Hacfield while still cooperating with the Elseingarde, there was no way they would let such a person go. In addition, Hana and the entire Skylark would come to back him up, so the country wouldn''t be so foolish as to let him go.

    Clovis narrowed his eyes. "Only a fight against me?"

    Clovis nodded. "All right. In that case, I will give you three conditions. That guy is a Tier 5, right?"

    "According to our information, he is indeed a Tier 5, but it''s been a while since he reached Tier 5. Hence, he might be close to Tier 6."

    "As long as he is still Tier 5, it''s still possible for me to defeat him. It''s just... right now is not possible. I need to make another preparation. And it might cost you..."

    "!!!" The principal knew that Clovis wanted him to stall for time. And it would be the same as sacrificing his students. Still, Clovis wouldn''t really come out without any chance of winning. After some consideration, the principal nodded. "I can give you time. How long do you need?"

    "One week is enough."

    "You will get it."

    Clovis continued, "My second condition is rather simple. Since the enemies are bringing their big guns, I''m planning to do the same."

    "!!!" The principal widened his eyes in shock. "Don''t tell me... Lord Ezekiel Elseingarde?"

    Clovis smiled. "Yes. He said he will come. I want you to handle all the administration processes as secretly as possible. At the same time, he doesn''t like to appear in public, especially outside his country. During the negotiation and such, I hope you can take care of the media for a bit.

    "It will be fine if people create a narration of him being in this country, but there''s no need for his picture or video. He will also handle his own disguise."

    "I see. All you want is an arrangement in a way that they can''t find him, huh?" The principal nodded. "If that''s all, it shouldn''t be too hard."

    "My last condition is that you help me to do something once I reach Tier 5."

    "Huh? Not right now?" The principal frowned.

    "Yes. Just consider it as you owing me a favor. After all, if I defeat him, the reputation of the academy as well as yours will skyrocket. It''s not like I''m going to ask you to do the impossible. Of course, it''s fine if you don''t follow through with this agreement if I end up losing."

    The principal squinted his eyes. After some thoughts, the principal nodded his head. "I understand. I will deal with the rest." The principal nodded. "Good luck."