My System Just Exploded, And You Ask Me to Become a God?-Chapter 14 --The Headmaster’s Gaze

Joad was deeply puzzled.

After all, there was nothing particularly valuable in the Ilan Royal Academy.

If there were anything worth noting, he would've already gotten his hands on it—there's no way it would be left for some spellbeasts to snatch up.

At the same time—

In a secluded corner of Ilan Royal Academy,

The young mage who had just dueled Leit was now kneeling on one knee before Augustin.

"I'm sorry, Augustin. I couldn't defeat Leit."

But Augustin merely shook his head, his expression calm.

"Leit is the most talented genius in the Ilan Principality. It's normal that you couldn't beat him."

"But... what should we do next?"

A flash of killing intent passed through Augustin's eyes.

"A genius like Leit must be snuffed out in the cradle."

The young mage lowered his head, not daring to argue.

Archido frowned slightly and asked,

"Grand Scholar, what about me? What do you need me to do?"

Augustin glanced at him, his tone softening a little.

"You? Just do what everyone else in the academy is doing—focus on holding back the spellbeast tide."

"As for the rest, it's none of your concern."

Archido fell silent.

Since the Grand Scholar didn't want to say more, he knew better than to ask.

His duty, after all, was simply to follow orders.

After the alarm for the spellbeast tide was sounded, the entire Ilan Royal Academy entered a state of combat readiness.

Most of the elite forces were dispatched to the front lines of the academy to intercept the spellbeasts.

As a result, the inside of the academy felt rather empty.

Aside from a few essential guards, only some weaker students remained.

After guiding Ivy through her meditation practice for the day, Joad headed off to find Leit.

The atmosphere in the academy square was both tense and buzzing with excitement.

Groups of students gathered in clusters, chatting about the upcoming battle.

Though the term spellbeast tide sounded terrifying, for these young mages, it was also a rare chance for real combat experience.

Joad made his way through the crowd and soon found Leit.

Harvey was with him, the two of them seemingly discussing something.

Joad stepped forward and greeted them,

"Leit. Brother Harvey."

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Leit turned and smiled upon seeing Joad.

"Junior Joad, you're here."

Harvey nodded as well, offering a quiet acknowledgment.

Just then, a cheerful voice rang out.

"Joad!"

Lena came running over, her face lit up with excitement.

"Lena? What are you doing here?"

Joad was surprised and glanced at her.

This was the gathering site for the expedition against the spellbeast tide. Why had she come here?

"Obviously, I'm here to cheer you on!"

Lena said matter-of-factly. Then, with a mysterious look, she took out a storage pouch and handed it to Joad.

"Here, this is for you."

"What is it?"

Joad took the pouch curiously. It felt quite heavy in his hand.

He opened it and froze.

The pouch was filled with shimmering mana stones!

At a glance, there were at least ten thousand of them!

Considering that the headmaster Simar's monthly salary was only two hundred mana stones, this was no small amount.

"Lena, this is too much. I can't accept it."

Joad hurriedly tried to return the pouch, but Lena pressed his hand down. Her cheeks flushed pink as she shyly replied,

"It's okay! Father doesn't know."

"Besides, this was going to be part of my dowry anyway—I'm just using it a little early."

Dowry? Using it early?

Joad's lips twitched. That reason was way too absurd!

He glanced nervously at Headmaster Simar, who was standing not too far away.

And sure enough, the headmaster's face was dark as thunder, glaring at him as if he were about to explode.

Joad swallowed hard and asked again,

"Lena, you're sure your father doesn't know?"

Beside the headmaster, Bachelor Geoffrey noticed the change in Simar's expression and asked with concern,

"Headmaster, is something wrong? Did Joad upset you?"

Simar took a deep breath, suppressing the fire burning in his chest, and shook his head.

"No. I'm fine."

Inwardly, he roared: Fine, my ass!

His beautiful and innocent daughter was clearly about to be stolen by that brat!

How could he not be furious?

Still, he restrained himself and forced a calm tone.

"I don't know why, but lately, I just find that Joad kid extremely annoying. Makes me want to punch him."

Bachelor Geoffrey chuckled and tried to comfort him.

"Headmaster, don't be angry. Joad's not so bad."

"Plus, under Harvey's guidance, he's been working hard lately. I heard he's even advanced to Advanced Apprentice Mage."

Advanced Apprentice Mage?

Simar snorted and shot another sharp glare at Joad, cursing silently.

So what if he's an advanced apprentice? He's still a pig sniffing around my cabbage!

Joad heard the headmaster's words and let out a small sigh of relief.

Looks like he didn't know about the mana stones.

In that case, he could safely accept them.

Lena returned to her father's side and clung to his sleeve, pleading sweetly.

"Daddy, you have to take good care of Joad, okay? Don't let him get hurt."

Simar looked at his daughter's worried face, feeling even more frustrated.

But he could only respond helplessly,

"Don't worry. With Leit around, nothing will happen to him."

"Lena, you have great magical talent. You're destined to go much further in the future."

"Don't waste your time on a guy like that."

But Lena shook her head, eyes serious.

"Father, you don't understand. When I become stronger, I'll be able to protect Joad!"

Simar was completely speechless.

He truly didn't get it—what exactly did his daughter see in this Joad kid?

In terms of strength, he was just an ordinary apprentice.

In terms of talent, he couldn't be more average.

In terms of background, House Whide might be a marquis house, but Joad was merely an unimportant child within it.

Aside from being mildly good-looking... what other redeeming quality did he even have?

"Is it really... just the face?"

Simar looked at Joad's innocent-looking features and began to question life.

Lena, on the other hand, gazed at Joad with admiration and affection.

"Father, Joad really is handsome!"

Simar: "..."

He felt like he had just taken a critical hit.

Bachelor Geoffrey, standing beside him, was doing his best not to laugh, shoulders trembling.

Simar shot him a glare and snapped,

"Geoffrey, you find this funny?"

Geoffrey quickly straightened his face and said seriously,

"No, no, Headmaster. I just think Miss Lena is really sweet and innocent."

Simar sighed and waved his hand.

"Forget it. Let her be."

"Either way, it's that kid who's going to suffer."

He secretly vowed to keep a close eye on Joad.

If that brat ever dared to lay a finger on Lena, he would not go easy on him!

Joad had no idea what was going on inside the headmaster's mind.

He was holding the storage pouch, positively glowing with joy.

Over ten thousand mana stones!

That was a fortune!

He glanced gratefully at Lena, thinking to himself:

Lena is such a good person!

Maybe a little silly, but kind-hearted, generous, and the perfect benefactor!

"Junior Joad, what are you smiling about?"

Leit's voice pulled Joad back to reality. Joad quickly wiped the grin from his face and answered seriously,

"Nothing, I was just thinking about how we should approach this spellbeast tide."

Leit nodded, clearly pleased.

"Good. That kind of attitude is commendable."

"This spellbeast tide is larger than any in the past. The academy has made thorough preparations."

"Our job as students is to protect ourselves as best we can and eliminate low-tier spellbeasts to ease the pressure on the academy."

Joad nodded solemnly.

But in his heart, he was thinking—protecting himself was the real goal. As for killing spellbeasts?

Forget it.

All he really cared about was the mana stones those spellbeasts carried.

As for everything else...

Why worry?

Wasn't the Grand Duke Ilan and the Headmaster both here?

This kind of thing was way above a mere student like him.

Instead of stressing over that, he might as well think about where to get more mana stones!