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Can you please tell me how you killed the demon projection?" Principal Lee hesitated for a long time before asking.
How do you kill the demon projection? Alex thought to himself, "I just kept firing my skills at the BOSS, and I killed it."
Looking at the slightly innocent Alex, everyone's mouths twitched slightly.
Who doesn't know that you defeat a BOSS by continuously casting skills? The key is, what skills did you use that even a demon projection couldn't withstand?
"Isn't your talent G-level? How did you kill the BOSS with a 90% damage reduction?" Principal Lee approached Alex and asked in a low voice.
Seeing Principal Lee's curiosity, Alex took a small step back and replied, "My talent is no longer G-level; it has evolved to F-level." Alex wore a proud expression, as if his talent had evolved to SS-level.
Afraid that Principal Lee wouldn't believe him, Alex showed off his talent directly.
**[Talent] Cooldown Reduction (Level F)**
- Effect: Reduce cast time and cooldown by 10%, reduce damage by 80%.
Principal Lee: ...
I'm not asking about your talent evolution; I'm asking how you killed the BOSS!
"Forget it, regardless of how you two managed to kill the BOSS, you've already made outstanding contributions to Central High School No. 3 and Windpeak City. I've reported you both as S-level seed professionals to the mayor's secretary. I believe we will have the results in a few days."
Principal Lee informed them about his earlier conversation with Secretary Susan. History has seen professionals who awakened highly exceptional talents and then chose to hide them. Principal Lee assumed Alex was one such individual, so he stopped pressing further.
At that moment, a team suddenly emerged from the portal. Among them were Jack and Ben, who looked very familiar.
After Ben came out, he scanned the area and found Alex and Tom standing not far from Principal Lee, who was speaking to them in a friendly manner.
This scene led Ben to assume that the two must have used an escape scroll. Otherwise, why would Principal Lee be comforting them so warmly?
In previous years, the principal would also appear on the playground to comfort students who had lost their professional qualifications.
In Ben's eyes, Principal Lee's actions at this moment seemed similar to those of previous years, except now the objects of comfort were Alex and Tom.
After waiting for a moment, Principal Lee left. While Jack and the others were registering, Ben approached Tom and said, "Are you stupid? You have to carry such a burden with you. Your teammates have abandoned you, and you should feel better having returned to ordinary status."
"If you beg me now, I might put in a good word with Mr. Jack. Maybe he'll be generous and give you two a job to make a living, which is better than doing manual labor outside."
Ben crossed his arms and chattered incessantly in front of the two, leaving them both confused.
"Is there something wrong with your brain? If you're sick, get treatment as soon as possible. Don't let it worsen," Tom retorted, interrupting Ben.
Tom pointed to the badge on his chest, saying, "Open your eyes and see clearly; we passed the trial and have become official professionals."
Ben was taken aback and then looked down, noticing that Alex and Tom indeed had professional logos on their chests. "Impossible!"
After expressing disbelief, Ben's face turned blue and white. "Which team can clear the level so quickly with a burden?"
Ben glanced around and suddenly noticed June Winters standing not far away, accompanied by only two friends.
"Ah, so you relied on women to pass the level. I hope you can always be a pretty boy in the future," Ben concluded, convinced that Alex's success was due to June Winters.
This nonsense made Alex frown. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Just as Ben was about to continue, Jack approached and said, "What are you doing standing around here? Hurry up and register, and then head to the abyss of normal difficulty."
Naturally, Ben didn't dare to disobey Jack. He immediately nodded and responded, "I'm going right now," nodding and bowing in an annoying manner.
"Tsk, what a sycophant," Tom muttered, unable to stand it.
"Watch your mouth; passing the trial doesn't make you great," Jack said unhappily. Then, thinking of something, he walked up to Alex and said, "Your talent has been ruined. There's no future for you as a mage. I have a certificate at home that allows you to become a priest."
After pausing, Jack continued, "Of course, the full-time certificate won't be given to you for free. If you become my retainer, you'll serve me alone."
"You should think carefully. You were lucky to pass the novice trial this time, but that might not be the case in the future. The abyss will become more challenging, and missing one person can make a world of difference."
Jack explained his intentions to Alex. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was something he had considered carefully.
First of all, Alex had an A-level passive skill that increased mana and mana recovery. This skill wouldn't disappear if he switched his profession to a priest.
In this way, a priest with strong mana who served him alone would emerge.
The priest role isn't focused on output, so Alex's talent of reducing damage by 90% wouldn't seem as detrimental.
As for the deeper reason, it was naturally Jack's pride. How satisfying it would be to have a mage serve him willingly.
Jack's calculations were sound, and his followers were working diligently.
Ben, who was just about to step forward, eagerly came to Alex after hearing this. "Agree quickly; it's your blessing to be noticed by Mr. Jack. Don't be ungrateful."
Hearing Ben's words, Jack didn't stop him. Some things couldn't be said too directly, and Ben's words echoed his thoughts. Though he didn't show it on his face, Jack inwardly recognized Ben as his No. 1 follower.
Before Alex could respond, Tom was furious. "Haven't you had enough of this? You've enjoyed being a lackey, haven't you? Watch me shut your mouth."
He approached Ben in a few steps, raised his fist, and hit Ben.
Tom, wearing several pieces of equipment, had amazing strength. His punch landed on Ben, causing him to scream in agony.
"How dare you hit someone? I'm going to report you to the teacher," Ben whined, unable to withstand Tom's violent onslaught and quickly succumbing to the blows.
Seeing his No. 1 follower beaten so miserably, Jack became angry, with fire elements gathering in his hands. "You've gone too far, being so cruel to classmates!"