Grod leisurely stared at the future heading towards the main hall after having a bout. He couldn't help but smirk at what happened just now.

"To think that I would resort to bullying some local kid over his life choice. But it was quite fun while I was at it. Those eyes filled with fear and that distorted expression, trying to suppress the inner anger that could erupt like a volcano at any time... Whatever, I hope I don't end up with a bad habit."

But as he looked at the data, his playfulness vanished like air, replaced with a hint of seriousness. Grod read the papers from A to Z again before sighing, "Huh... Kid, let me bully you some more without bullying you."

'Snap! '

And with a snap, the papers were ignited in rose red fire and disappeared without leaving any ash behind. Then he continued toward the hall. As he reached there, other examiners looked at him with a curious gaze.

Examiner Ash asked in a solemn voice, "Where is the test report of participant 13?"

Grod acted as if he couldn't find anything unusual in his tone. He looked at Aryan, standing with Carl and some newcomers.

"Not needed. Examinee 13, Aryan Indra scored a dashing 75 overall score. And with his advancement in the Real core stage, his total score should be 85. I already wrote down the scores of individual tests." He handed over a new test report to Examiner Ash.

Others exclaimed at his revelation. While Examiner Ash asked him in a cold voice, "Anything more to add?"

"Yes, write a recommendation from the Association that he has a pretty powerful healing factor. So he is your potential Undead Healer."

This time, his comment made the air freeze. Undead Healer! That's a bigotry term used for addressing some special individuals. These Elementalists' healing factor is so powerful that they are capable of living even after becoming mashed meat. There are also rumors of their healing bringing people back from the clutches of death! They are respected figures on the whole continent. And a figure with such potential was standing before them! How could they not be excited!

After listening to this, Examiner Ash's gaze softened a little. But he kept silent and filled in the necessary paper. After completing, Ash looked at Aryan and said, "Congratulations Mr. Aryan for scoring 85 and surpassing 90% of your peers in terms of score alone. Not to mention the potential as a healer you hold. We, the Elemental association branch of Reiden city, are glad to conduct your PT. Hope you have a great future. " Then he handed the certificate to Aryan.

Aryan was feeling high in joy when he heard the first half. But as he listened to the next sentence, his lips couldn't help but twitch. He screamed inwardly, 'Healer? Mind you- I am a lightning Elementalist- who is known for bulldozing their enemies with devastating lightning force. That's the sole dream I have been dreaming of since childhood. And you want me to become a successful healer? Jokes on you. '

But as usual Aryan gave him a polite nod. "Thank you, I would work hard to live up to your expectations." and looked at Grod again.

His inner confusion couldn't rise any further as things are jumping from one plot to another.

First, Grod persuaded him to come under him and become a killing machine or whatever. Then proceeded to threaten him. Now, he comes forward and says he has the potential to become an Undead Healer. What's up with this guy?

Ash didn't care about Aryan's abstracted eyes and called out, " Number 15, continue with your following tests."

The PT continued till afternoon as more and more candidates of various cultivation stages came to take tests. After completing all the paperwork, Examiner Ash spat out a heavy sigh and stretched his body a little. But just as he saw Examiner Grod walking towards the exit, he shouted, "Grod, we need to talk."

Grod looked back and snorted, "What's there to talk about?"

Ash continued, "I know what happened to your son is deplorable. But that doesn't mean that every talent who joins the association would have the same fate. Association is the largest elemental organization not only in the council but also in the whole Armia continent. Some things are always out of control. But that doesn't give you the reason to hide potential members' information from the association while being its member. I haven't reported you yet for the sake of our 80 years of friendship. But I don't know about the foreseeable future. "

Grod asked with an innocent face, "Hmm... whose information did I hide again?"

"Participant 13, Aryan Indra."

"Oh, that lightning kid. Ash, can't you stop with your false charges? That lad scored a whopping 85! That's one of the highest scores a kid of real core can get. Not to mention, I even recommended him as a potential candidate for Undead Healer. What do you think I hid ?"

Ash went silent as he listened to his reasoning. But he still felt something was wrong but couldn't point out why. Feeling helpless, he only left behind a simple verdict, "This will be my last warning. Next time, I will report your blunders to the headquarters." And headed towards his office.

Grod looked at his back and muttered, "As if I care." Then he also left the building.

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Late at night, when most creatures are driven by dreams while some by hunger, a lonely shadow wrapped in a black robe walks in a narrow alley in an unhurried manner. After changing lanes after lanes, his footsteps came into a halt. Finally, he had reached his destination, a small stall in the slums. In front of him was a man who looked like a beggar, with disheveled hair, and torn clothes, dozing off with a bottle of alcohol in hand. Sometimes he murmured something incomprehensible then again went into silence.

The dozing man suddenly said, "The night is long."

The robbed man added, "Because I devoured all light from the day."

The dozing man chuckled and got up as he looked at the figure in front of him."Cringe, as always. Whatever, what brings you here?"

The robbed man finally put down his hood. Surprisingly, he was none other than examiner Grod. He replied, "I found a pretty interesting PT participant today."

Hearing that, the disheveled man lost his interest and replied, "Go to that slut for recruiting new chicks. Don't bother me with these, you just destroyed my peaceful sleep."

But Grod wasn't done yet. He continued, "A six times physical quantifier, 3 times strength boost,6 times healing buff, 12 times speed boost, 3 times sensitivity increase. And a defense that can endure one-twentieth of my heat at the real core realm. All of these attributes are in a single person. His scores surpassed every benchmark association has noted as highest. It's that kind of monster I am talking about. "

Listening to this, the man accidentally lost his grip on the alcohol bottle as his horrified eyes stared at Grod. After calming down, he asked in a shaky voice, "Does the association know?"

"No. Fortunately, I personally conducted the test. All data has been erased and replaced by me." Grod replied.

"What did it cost? " The alcoholic asked again.

"Ash has started suspecting me. I think the higher-ups from the association will receive a report soon."

"I understand. I will pass down the information. Just today I got a report on many human trafficking cases in Pennyhills border. I suppose pandemonium is up to something fishy and the council must have also got the wind of it. Try avoiding any limelight from both of them.`` The alcoholic whispered in a low tone.

Grod nodded in response.

That's how the conversation between them ended. If the people of Redian city knew that their area was infested with so many spies, they would have scolded 14 generations of security forces to death.