Chapter 171.

PART 1.

A week later, Dimitri is done drawing the training plans for the team. During this time, he was also forced to take a break by Corvus, and Nandan was the poor chap who handled his stir-crazy master. But now, that is all in the past. Dimitri has summoned the team to his office, and he is going to explain the training schedule to them.

“Before I explain the training plan, let me tell you about the structure of the tournament in which you will be fighting. Each school can send five duelers each, and the other three are reserved. The winning team is decided by the number of duels won. In our case, I have chosen Hatori, Tom, Avinash, Ravina, and Daphne as our main duelers. Praduman, Josh, and Shin are in reserves. I have decided this based on your rankings.” Dimitri pauses for any complaints. When there were none, he continued.

“Here are your training plans.” With a push, all the students are sent their schedules. “Some of you will spend a lot of time with me. others will receive suggestions. We will gather for sparring sessions every four days or so. The training will start on the day of the moon, so be there on time. dismissed.”

Hatori walks out with his schedule clutched in his hands. he is surprised that the egos didn’t go out of control. He thought Praduman would complain about being put in the reserves at least, but he too remained quiet. ‘Looks like I misjudged him.’ he thinks to himself and puts the thought out of his mind.

Because it is not his problem to handle such troublesome members. Let the coach handle it.

PART 2.

Hatori, Josh, and Shin look at their schedules. “Huh. this is my kind of schedule.” He spoke.

“What?” asked Shin and Josh, and Hatori handed over his schedule.

“What the… lucky bastard. He is called for spars once in a while, and nothing much besides that!” said Josh in outrage.

“Yeah, and what did we get? Intensive training!” said Shin, equally outraged.

“Maybe you wouldn’t have needed it, if you two didn’t go lazy. I can understand Josh, he’s been a lazy one since I’ve known him. but in the last few years, you’ve gotten just as lazy as him.” said Hatori.

“Dammit!” Shin is not happy to hear those words, but he is unable to refute them either.

“Besides, I also have to help out Tom with his control.” Said Hatori.

“Oh yeah,” said Shin, finally looking at the last item.

“I don’t like that. why should you help him?” asked Josh.

“We’re in the team, remember? If he can fight well, that would be to our advantage.” Said Hatori. “Also, that applies to you two as well. I suggest you start practicing some fociless magic. because trust me, I’ll bury you if I find out that you surrender just because you lost your foci.”

Shin and Josh shiver after hearing that threat. They are certain that Hatori won’t kill them. but whatever this “burying” is, it promises to be quite unpleasant.

PART 3.

Avinash and Tom look at their schedule and the plans Dimitri has for training them. “Looks like I’ve had to get busy.” Sighed Avinash.

He is not surprised, given his performance in the tournament. At least his schedule is still light. Just some physical training, and some sparring with the coach himself. “What about you, Tom?”

“I don’t have to do much, aside from the sparring. Also, a session or two with Hatori to gain better control over my magic,” said Tom.

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“That is good,” said Avinash. “Perhaps he has the best control in our year group.”

“That is surprising.” Said Akshit, “Given that you beat him, I thought you might not think that way.”

“I may have beaten him, but I don’t deny his skills.” Said Avinash. “Pay attention to his training Tom, it will serve you well.”

“I will.” Nodded Tom.

PART 4.

In the evening, Dimitri has called another meeting. Raven, the Singh twins, Aditya, and Yatharth are present for this meeting. “Now that you’re here, let me tell you why I’ve called you. I need sparring partners for the team. The headmaster has given me permission to choose the students, and I have chosen you. do you have any objections or obligations?” he asked.

“No objections.” Said everyone.

“Good. In return, I will share some of my own knowledge with you. it should serve you well, even if you do not go into professional dueling.” Said Dimitri.

“Thank you, coach.” Said everyone, and then they left.

PART 5.

James and Hatori work on the runes they have copied and translated from the room of frozen time. they are dividing them into different modules for better organization, and fixing their mistakes.

“I think this part goes into the wards section. What do you think?” asked Hatori.

“Put it in there,” said James, fixing another wrong rune.

Their work is not that hard, since the number of runes is less than the original script. The mistakes are far fewer as a result, and it is easier to organize them as well. “So. Do you feel lonely without us? since you’re gonna be all by yourself in the Academy from now on?” asked Hatori in a teasing tone.

“Not at all.” Said James. “Besides, when you’ll get hurt, you’ll come to me. we can speak then, not to mention decide the right punishment for your stupidity.”

“That is a rather harsh way to put it, don’t you think?” asked Hatori.

“Nah, it is quite normal if you ask me,” said James.

Hatori shakes his head. James can be quite worse than him sometimes when it comes to being blunt and brutally honest.

PART 6.

“Hello there.” said the same guy who bothered him yesterday.

“Why are you here again?” asked Vivek.

“Well, I talked to some people, and they are willing to accelerate things for you if you are interested in joining us,” he said. He gives him the letter and leaves.

The letter was written as such:

> Vivek,

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> Are you tired of living under the shadows of the people who are lesser than you?

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> Do you feel that you have to regain your lost status, and bring glory to your family and clan?

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> Do you think that the current regime needs fixing?

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> If you answer yes to all these questions, then reply to this letter at this address. We look forward to working with you.

The letter ends abruptly. No name is given, though there is an address, just as they mentioned in the letter. ‘Looks like I won’t have to wait for the graduation for my revenge after all.’ He smirked.

PART 7.

It is dinner time. Hatori and his friends are joined by Maria and Liang. Both of them will be leaving for their respective countries after graduation, so it will become hard to meet with them in the future.

“It is such a shame.” Said Hatori. “I never got a chance to fight you,” he said to Maria.

Maria never backs down from the challenge. “We can do it right now if you want,” she smirked, ready to draw her foci at a moment’s notice.

“No. no fighting during dinner.” Said Josh, killing the mood entirely.

“Spoilsport.” Mutters Hatori.