CHAPTER 112: 112 - JEANNA & CURTIS

(Jeanna’s POV)

"Let’s start organizing our group..."

I said as everyone’s attention was on me.

I’m currently standing on top of the platform at the front of the room, so they can all see me clearly.

And after making sure that no one is against my words, I continued talking...

"It’s been four days since the combat test."

"And in that small amount of time, Raven’s popularity has grown and is still growing at a terrifying pace. It’s obvious why."

I stated.

"The proof of that is you guys."

Then I added, looking at everyone in the room.

"I just started recruiting a day ago for this organization."

"And I even did it discreetly because I’m sure Raven would probably destroy our group even before it forms if he knew what we’re doing."

I explained to everyone.

And at my words, I saw the expressions of the others change...

Some showed strong agreement with my statement, as they probably know Raven to some extent.

While the others didn’t really care that much and were just waiting for us to start organizing our group.

So that’s what I did.

"Anyway, I already said all I want to say about this."

I muttered.

"So without further ado..."

"Let’s get started with the main topic."

Then I declared after that.

"YEAH!!"

"Finally!"

"I’m excited for this."

"Same..."

Everyone responded in unison. All feeling positive.

After that, many members raised their hands.

I didn’t really know any of them, so I just pointed at a girl who’s in the same class as me and Raven.

"Yes, you."

She’s one of the girls that Harvey tried to hit on in the past while she and her friends were talking about Raven.

Anyway, after pointing at her, she stood up and looked at me seriously.

Then she opened her mouth...

"What should we name our group?"

She asked.

"’Raven’s Fanclub’ sounds boring."

Then she added!

"THAT’S RIGHT!!"

"We should think of a different name!"

"Something that sounds cool!"

"Something befitting of him!"

And the others started voicing their agreement with the girl’s suggestion!

Seeing that, a happy smile appeared on my face.

"Then, the first thing we’ll do is think of a fitting name for our group!"

I exclaimed.

"YEAH!!"

The others excitedly replied.

Then, everyone started suggesting names for our group!

We brainstormed, trying to find the perfect name for out organization. It was fun, really.

A lot of suggestions were good, but of course we can only pic one.

So for now, we started gathering the good suggestions to vote among them later on.

...

...

But our gathering didn’t end there. After choosing a name for the group, that’s when we really started organizing... and there are a lot of steps to it.

It’s harder than any of us expected!

Nevertheless, no one complained, as we all wanted to be the first and official group of Raven’s fan club!

’I just really hope he doesn’t catch on fast... he wouldn’t like this for sure.’

I thought, pertaining to Raven of course.

*****

Meanwhile, as all of that was happening...

Swoosh—

Inside one of the [Student Council]’s training rooms...

"Hup!"

Swoosh—

A person was continuously swinging their sword!

The training room was pretty spacious, and everything from the walls to the floor and ceiling was white!

It also had a complete set of training equipment that a person would need inside!

And the person inside such a room... was Curtis.

He was half-naked, top part, and covered in sweat!

Swiish—

He was currently honing the sword skills and techniques taught to him at a young age by his family!

Swoosh—

Swish—

S L A S H—!

Fwish—!

Then, Curtis performed many consecutive swings using his personal sword, which had a sharp bluish blade and a golden hilt!

His sword seemed capable of cutting anything in its way!

And Curtis’ attacks were getting faster and faster with every swing he completed!

S H I N G—!

The sword skill Curtis just performed was beautiful and eye-catching!

His sword was moving and slashing smoothly, like calm flowing water!

Swoosh—

Drip- Drip—

But after performing such a technique, more sweat started dripping from Curtis’ body, and his breathing became uneven!

"Haaaa... haaaa... haaaa..."

Curtis was clearly exhausted.

But still, his concentration did not break—not even a bit.

Slash—!

He just continued swinging his sword, even though it felt like his body was breaking.

S W I S H—!

He didn’t stop, even though his grip on the sword was continuously weakening.

Fwoosh—

Slash—!

Curtis kept beautifully swinging his sword, again and again, even though no one was watching.

And he had actually been doing this for many hours now— without stopping!

Curtis had been training since [12:05 AM] this early in the morning.

And currently, it was [1:00 PM] in the afternoon!

That’s 12 hours straight!

All this time...

He hadn’t been disturbed by anyone or anything because of the room he was in.

The [Student Council]’s private training rooms are soundproof and can withstand the firepower of an [A] rank or 6th-tier magic!

Curtis had asked Lillen and the others for a favor yesterday.

That was to let him use one of the training rooms nonstop, all by himself, for a day— without anyone disturbing him!

And everyone agreed to let him do what he wanted!

Swoosh—

Which leads to the present— where Curtis was swinging his sword nonstop, ignoring everything around him!

S L A S H—!

And as Curtis swung his sword, he could feel himself getting stronger— making him want to swing even more!

’I wouldn’t get left behind... I need to get even more stronger. FAST!’

F W I S H—!!

*****

That same day, at [3:29 PM]...

Curtis finally stopped swinging his sword.

Ting-

His personal weapon dropped on the floor with a dull sound.

"Huu...haaaaa...huuu...haaaa...huu...haaa.."

Curtis was lying on the floor, gasping for air.

The body pain and exhaustion he had ignored while training were all now taking effect!

"Fuck..."

He weakly grumbled as he tried to stand up, but the only thing he could move properly at the moment was his mouth!

His hands were trembling, and his palms were red as tomatoes. His whole body was aching badly!

So, Curtis started circulating his mana...

"Water..."

He mumbled.

Swaah—

A small water ball appeared above his mouth!

It was made using his mana and his water attribute.

Then, Curtis slowly brought the water ball close to his lips...

Sluuuurp—

Gulp.

And he drank it!

He repeated the process again and again, slowly regaining his energy.

...

After several minutes, Curtis finally recovered enough to sit up.

Swoosh—

But he wasn’t content with that, so he immediately took out two intermediate stamina potions from his spatial storage...

Gulp- Gulp—

And drank them.

"Whooo... That’s more like it..."

Curtis said with a charming smile as he stood up.

Because he was topless, his sweaty, muscular physique was fully visible.

It would’ve made many girls drool if they saw it.

But unfortunately, no one else was in the room to witness it.

Not that Curtis cared... he only had his eyes on Eve after all.

Swoosh—

Anyway, Curtis took something else out from his spatial storage...

It was a high-class man-made artifact in the form of a watch, like the V.D.

The name of that artifact is [PSC], or Personal Stat Checker.

It’s an expensive artifact, costing around 10 to 20 million zeals each!

Simply put, [PSC] is like Raven’s or Sariel’s appraisal skill— but downgraded version and ridiculously expensive!

And that’s because appraisal skills are rare! Especially those that work on living beings!

It is said that only about 50 living individuals have an appraisal skill, and only five of them can appraise living beings!

"Now... did I achieve my goal...?"

Anyway, Curtis didn’t care about that info, as he immediately wore the [PSC].

He was nervous and excited at the same time.

But he wanted to know his progress...

So without further delay, he activated the watch.

And his stats appeared a minute later!

(Yeah, activation is not instantaneous as well.)

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[STATUS]

Name: Curtis Hawkins

Rank: D-

Mana Control: D-

Strength: D-

Agility: D

Stamina: E+

Intelligence: D-

Luck: E+

Charm: D+

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"I finally ranked up!"

Curtis immediately exclaimed as soon as he saw his new stats.

He was so excited and happy that his hard work finally paid off!

"I finally caught up to Alec..."

Curtis mumbled with a smile.

But that smile soon faded and he became serious again.

"Now let’s surpass Alec... and make sure that Raven can’t catch up."

Curtis stated as he reached for his sword once again.

And without hesitation...

SWOOSH—

S L A S H—!

SWISH—

Curtis started training again!

He’s not just a genius— he’s a fucking hard worker too!

Curtis just don’t really show it to everyone because he wants them to think he’s that talented.

(Curtis’ skills also leveled up. He just doesn’t know, ’cause his artifact sucks.)