After Kyle and Alec stepped down from the stage, Liam looked at them with a solemn expression.
The duo looked at each other and just shrugged their shoulders before sitting in an empty corner to rest.
Liam cleared his throat and looked at the remaining students.
"So, who is going to step forward next?"
His question was left mid-air because the students scattered around the training ground to train without even glancing at him.
Heck! They weren't in the mood to break their bones or teeth.
Liam looked at the fleeing students dumbfounded. He hissed while looking at himself.
"I did so much preparation only to see them running away like scared ducklings?"
He grumbled but then Lara raised her hand. Liam looked at her.
"What?"
"They want to have a friendly spar as well."
She said with a serious expression while pointing at Lily, Mia, Luna, and Jessica.
Liam gaze swept on the students who wanted to spar. All of them were the top students.
"Do whatever you want!"
He grumbled and just sat between the two Arena stages to oversee the fights.
The girls made two teams and stepped on the two stages. The first team was Lily vs Mia, and the second team was Luna vs Jessica.
Lara and some students observed their fight. The girl's battle wasn't as brutal and strong as Kyle and Alec but they weren't weak as well. That's why the remaining students were even more scared to challenge the top ten!
While Kyle was sitting on the ground, he gazed at the Arena stages with a hum. Bia had already appeared beside him the moment he was done.
"Mia is using some new skills and spells, I think Lily will lose. On the other hand, Luna is stronger than Jessica but she isn't utilizing her mana properly..."
Alec mumbled while wiping his sweaty arms with a towel. Then he looked at Kyle with furrowed brows.
"By the way, when I grabbed your hand on the stage I felt like your temperature was too low and your skin felt cold. Is everything alright with you?"
Even though Alec was speaking seriously there was worry in his voice.
Kyle looked back at him with a frown. His body had turned a little cold recently but it wasn't to the point of affecting him so he just left the topic.
He touched his palm but it was the same as usual. He was feeling fine but he knew something was wrong with his body. He would turn eighteen after a few months so he wasn't sure if his hair would turn silver again like last year.
Also, while bathing he saw his reflection. It was only for a split second but his eyes turned green for some reason. All of this was just too strange.
He wanted to ask someone about this but he didn't know any Elder except Han personally.
"I am fine... I guess."
He sighed and stretched his arms before standing up and shaking his head.
"Ugh, too much sweat. I will be back after taking a bath."
"Alright."
Alec looked at his fading image. He thought for a while and activated the system appraisal function. He hasn't used it on Kyle after leaving the Tower because it didn't work.
'Name: Kyle Ohan'
'Race: Human'
'Special: ??'
'???'
Trying to find the cause! Loading...
No more information provided. The target is wearing a high-grade presence concealing Artifact.
'It's still not working?'
Alec sighed and just closed the system interference. It worked on everyone else but it never worked on Kyle no matter what he did.
Meanwhile, Bia flew around Kyle. She gazed at his face with a serious expression.
-'Are you really okay? Want me to rub your head if you are feeling down because you lost to Alec.'
Kyle chuckled and grabbed her body before caressing her wings with his fingers.
'I am fine. Alec is a strong opponent. Even though he has something called 'system' helping him, he always works hard. His talent is awesome as well.'
'Of course, losing is sour but it's fine if the opponent is not my enemy.'
He placed her on top of his head. Bia grumbled slowly but sat down with a smile.
-'You said I am gaining weight! Why are you placing me on your head now?'
'Just because...'
Kyle walked for a while before arriving in front of his dorm. He stepped inside and took a bath.
With wet hair, he sat down on the bed with a communication Crystal.
After a few seconds, the Crystal lit up and an old voice resounded.
"Kyle?"
Kyle smiled as he placed the Crystal in front of him.
"Yes, it's me. Father, how have you been?"
Soon, he could hear some more familiar voices from the Crystal.
"Kyle it's me Neon! Can you hear me? I used the fruits and broke through! This time you come back we are going to have a one-on-one!"
"Hey, What are you saying? He just called after a long time and all know about is fighting!"
"You brats! Let me talk to my son!"
Kyle smiled and talked with his brothers for a while before he and his father were left alone.
"Kyle, are you alright? I can hear your voice is a little hoarse. How's the Academy? Also, how's Bia?"
Kyle heard the many questions his father asked him in a single breath.
"I am perfectly fine. I just had a friendly battle with my friend that's why my voice sounds a little tired. Bia is also fine, she is listening."
"Good, Good. Just take care of yourself. Remember we are always here for you. Come back when it's safe."
Kyle's expression softened. He felt a warm feeling spread inside his chest.
"I will."
He took a deep breath. He was frustrated recently because of his body and wanted to talk to someone. After hearing the Baron's voice he felt like telling him everything.
"Father."
"Yes, I am all ears"
"Dad."
"Yes. I am here."
"I have been feeling very cold recently."
"Oh, I think it's because the temperature is getting cold, wear warm clothes. Try to eat and drink warm things."
Kyle smiled. He could hear there was worry in his father's voice but he was already very strong. How was it possible for the surrounding temperature to affect his body?
"I will."
"Hmm."
He talked to the Baron for a long time, sharing a few things that happened recently while hiding the ones that would worry the old man too much. He didn't even notice the passing day and after the call ended it was already late at night.
He sighed.
"I didn't go back to the training ground. Well, I will go tomorrow."
He looked at Bia who was already fast asleep and went to sleep as well.
