Villain Is on Vacation

86 External Influence

"Sure thing," the Alex responded. "So, due to some unforeseen issues, we are changing the content and venue of the practical exam for the first-year students."

"How can this be? We have never done that before. Why now? Where is the new venue? How will we handle all preparations? There isn't any time left. What are we going to do?"

A young man around 30 years old started freaking out. He was the class teacher of Class D. He kept rumbling until Caryle stopped him.

"Don't worry, Professor Max. We have already decided on the new venue, and preparations have also started," Alex said in a proud tone, as if he was comforting everyone that everything was under control.

Max was a man in his early thirties, with black hair that was unkempt and fell messily around his forehead in uneven bangs.

He wore spectacles with high density glasses, which made his eyes appear slightly magnified. His grey eyes were deep-set and often looked tired, as if he had been working hard for a long time.

Despite this, Max was above average looking, with chiseled features and a slight muscular build that suggested he was active and physically fit.

He stood at an average height, but his confident demeanor made him appear taller than he actually was.

Overall, Max gave the impression of being a serious and hardworking individual who cared deeply about his students.

"And where is the new venue?" Kevin was now curious about the chain of events.

"Oh, it's a dungeon called 'Roaring Cave'."

There was a mischievous smile on Alex's face, while everyone in the room was bewildered because 'Roaring Cave' was an upper-class verified D-grade dungeon.

Hearing this name, everyone in the room was bewildered expect some professors.

Even Kevin raised his eyebrows.

He tried to recall the details about 'Roaring cave'. As long as he remembered it's high D class dungeon which can be hard for first year students.

"This is pure bullshit. How can the freshman students can go to 'Roaring Cave'? It's high D class dungeon. While many of the students are still struggling in low D ranks. Some low class students are even E rank. Are you going to kill them?" Charlotte couldn't bear it. She was really angry for her students.

"Hmm. I also agree with Red haired brat." John also voiced his opinion. While this was happening, Kevin was silently staring at Alex.

He knew there was something up.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen. Our smart vice headmaster sure would have made this decision with some deep thinking, am I right?" The professor of Class C, who was silent till now spoke.

"Hey, foxy. Don't try to run your mouth like this say clearly." Professor of Class E said.

"Hmph. How many times I have to call you, Arthur. I am Leo Sinclair. I am from respected Sinclair house." Leo said in haughty voice.

Leo was a man who carried himself with an air of nobility. His long, silky yellow hair was always perfectly groomed, and his piercing blue eyes seemed to glow with an arrogant confidence. He had a sharp, chiseled jawline and a slightly hooked nose that only added to his striking appearance. His skin was pale and flawless, giving him an almost ethereal quality. While he wasn't conventionally handsome, his overall appearance exuded an undeniable charisma that commanded attention.

"Is that so?" Arthur looked at Leo with smirk and showed his fist. Seeing the fist of Arthur there was slight terror in Leo's eyes.

Apparently, In the past in his student days Leo used to be part of Blood Supremacy club. As one day, he was trying to bully one of the fellow student.

Arthur came, coincidentally Arthur was part of Disciplinary Commitee at that time. After seeing Leo doing that kind of thing. He beat Leo to the pulp. After that scenario whenever Arthur got chance or saw Leo doing something immoral he beat Leo. Because of that Leo had slight fear towards Arthur.

"Arthur, stop that." John said. He felt Leo was too poor.

Arthur shrugged his shoulders. He had dark brown hair and a buffed body. He stood at around 2 meters tall. Although he wasn't conventionally handsome, he exuded a manly aura around him. His skin tone was tanned, and he had black eyes. He was slightly handsome with a defined jawline and high cheekbones, which added to his overall appeal. His muscular body added to his physical presence, and he was often noticed in a crowd.

"So professor Leo, the thing is you guys didn't heard my sentence clearly. Only students from Top 100 will go to the 'Roaring Cave'. Other students will go through same routine." Alex said nonchalantly.

Hearing this everyone in class was surprised.

"But still.." Max was trying to say something.

However Alex interupted him.

"Meeting ended. Everyone can go to their classes. I think you might be getting late."

Alex said as he smiled.

Soon, all of the professors started leaving. Charlotte and John left the office faster as they felt getting late. Max also left while mumbling something like 'how would everything will go? Will students survive?'

Leo scoffed while leaving, however Arthur tapped his shoulder when he was going to his class.

"Let's have good talk as old friends." Arthur said with polite smile.

"N-no. Sorry. Thank you for your offer. I am getting late..." Saying this Leo left in quick pace. Arthur also went his way. Other class professor or assistants also left.

Now, only Kevin and Alex were present in the office.

"Let's have a cup of tea together." Alex said.

"Sure." Kevin said as he sat on the chair opposite of Alex.

Soon, Alex prepared tea very skillfully and handed to Kevin.

"Here. Take this tea made from Dragon leaf. It's good and helps to calm your mind." Kevin took a sip of the tea. He felt his mind getting refreshed.

"Give me some of those leaves." Kevin demanded.

"No. They are quite costly and very rare. They are even hard to find. I also have very few." Alex showed small jar filled with few leaves. Just when Alex showed it, Kevin snatched it and stored it in his space ring.

"Now, let's talk about main topic." Kevin said nonchalantly. There wasn't a ounce of shame on his face.

Alex also let it pass the thing that happened now.

"Hmm. The thing is few days ago, Veronica got summon from the education government. She left everything to me for few days." Alex explained.

"Why she have to go?" Kevin asked.

"I don't know. Reason is confidential." Alex shrugged his shoulders.

"As I was handling matters quite efficiently. One day, a suggestion note came from education board. They mentioned that they saw duel of Ben and Ken. After watching it, they felt a urge to increase difficulty for top students in mid term exams." Alex explained.

"What do you think about this?" Kevin asked.

"Oh, you are asking my opinion? Hehe. I am honoured. So your big brother thinks there is some black thingy dude among the education board who is manipulating things. However I don't know who are behind it and their motive." Alex spoke out everything he could.

"Don't pretend to be dumb. It's clearly evil organization. I thought they have finally got underground after accidental death of their elder. However looks like those pesky flies still buzzing." Kevin said in cold tone.

"Still the problem is 'Roaring Cave' isn't fully explored. It would be dangerous. Do you know someone who can help? As you know, I can't leave the academy and my every action will be monitored, too."

Alex said in helpless tone. He felt bad as asking help from his little brother.

"Don't worry, I know a guy who could help us." Kevin remembered someone who owed him a favour.

After that, Kevin left the office saying goodbye to Alex.

Soon he came to the classroom and made announcement regarding the mid term exams.

When he said practical exam will be held in the dungeon all of them were surprised.

'I hope they remain safe in this exam.' Kevin thought.

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[Rain's POV]

Rain had completed reading all the information 'Monitoring Bots' gathered.

He stretched his body as he felt quite tired after reading information of all the characters.

'Roaring Cave', huh...

Rain mumbled.