"I, Gill Ruttera Livsirg. Chief of White Knight Academy Elexia, it is my pleasure to meet you, the first year F rank students. On behalf of the Ruttera Kingdom, I expect you to study hard at this academy. All of this is for the sake of our beloved homeland, we must protect it and make it famous throughout the world," Gill said.

"It seems that a lord has to behave like that all the time," Hayato thought.

"I heard rumors that there was a first year Rank F student who did the Tier S quest to defeat Electro Skullix in the dungeon. I heard that this person was able to kill Electro Skullix alone, so I was curious and wanted to see for myself," Gill explained while turning his eyes to Hayato.

Suddenly, all the students were looking at Hayato as well. Meanwhile, Raff just smiled while casually leaning his body against the chair.

"Are you talking about me?" asked Hayato.

"So you're the one named Hayato?" asked a man behind Gill.

"Yes. I am Hayato, the main character in this world," Hayato replied proudly.

"What do you mean by that strange phrase?" asked the man behind Gill.

"Consider it my nickname," Hayato replied as he stood up. "Greetings to you, Prince Gill Ruttera Livsirg," Hayato continued as he bowed to Gill.

"I see. Then get on with it, Hayato the main character. I challenge you to a duel with me!" said Gill, looking sharply at Hayato.

Suddenly, Hayato and all the other Rank F students were shocked to hear Gill's words. Raff couldn't hold back his laughter anymore, he laughed out loud while holding his stomach.

"Is something funny?" a woman behind Gill asked.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I can't help laughing. I didn't expect a prince to challenge a rank F student like Hayato," Raff replied.

"Are you insulting the prince, huh?" the man behind Gill shouted as he stepped forward.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're the one who tried to hug my sister during the entrance test," Gill said as he stopped his friend.

"I'm sorry. I mistook her for someone I know," Raff replied.

"I see, I don't really care for weirdos like you. Mia is beautiful enough to attract the attention of perverts like you, so it's only natural. Unless you've actually touched her, then it will be a big problem for you," Gill said as he turned his gaze back to Hayato.

"What about Hayato? If you manage to defeat me, then you can become a member of the White Knight. You can also directly become an A-rank student this year. There will be many benefits for you if you manage to defeat me," Gill asked.

"Hehehe... I understand that you are a very strong prince, but isn't it too soon? How about you defeat my right hand first? He was with me when I defeated Electro Skullix," Hayato replied, pointing at Raff.

"Tch. He threw it at me at the end," Raff grumbled.

"Damn, you insulted Prince Gill too, huh!" snapped Gill's friend as he started to approach Hayato, but Gill stopped him again.

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"I'm not interested in him. I'm only interested in a strong man who can defeat Electro Skullix alone," Gill said.

"But my boy can defeat a group of second-year B students. Isn't that enough to prove he's worthy of fighting you?" asked Hayato.

"Who are you calling a henchman, huh?" snapped Raff, glaring at Hayato.

"No, I'm not. Mace and his group are very weak. He's not even capable of being a rank A student in this academy. Just defeating him isn't enough to make him worthy of being my opponent, after all, Mace Weaver Rover is the son of the weakest noble family in the Ruttera Kingdom. That's why even a weakling can defeat him," Gill argued.

"Tch. Is he baiting me to get involved? What an attention seeker," Raff grumbled quietly as he sat down again. "Let's see, this time I won't be provoked by his actions."

"Wow. Prince Gill says you're very weak, Raff, which means your achievements have been in vain. The good name of your party will be ruined, Raff, hear that. Your friends and teachers will be disappointed in you, Raff," Hayato nudged.

"Tch. You idiot, nobody knows that Neutron is here. I'm not slandering anyone, he must just be trying to bait me into taking his place against them," Raff muttered.

"He hasn't responded to my taunts at all. This is bad, is his brain working again in this situation?" Hayato thought worriedly.

"I think the prince's words are true, the rank B party I defeated was very weak. I was lucky to have the Assassin class, so I was able to defeat them easily," Raff said.

"What is that ancient human thinking right now?" thought Hayato when he heard Raff's words.

"The main character who defeated Electro Skullix is really great, I saw it myself. Even with his farts, Electro Skullix was overpowered against him, I'm sure the rest of the class would agree with me. Hayato is the pride of our Rank F students," Raff said, grinning at Hayato.

"Damn it!" thought Hayato when he realized Raff's bad intentions.

"That's right Mr. Hayato. Just accept it! That way you can prove that rank F students don't deserve to be insulted in this academy!" a rank F student shouted.

"That's right! Accept it, Mr. Hayato! You can join the White Knight!" another student shouted.

"The White Knight is a group of strong people from Rank A who have almost reached Rank S. You deserve it!" shouted another Rank F student until the classroom began to buzz again.

"If Mr. Hayato refuses, then we definitely won't believe your words anymore, besides having a hobby of farting, it turns out that Mr. Hayato is also a loudmouth," Raff provoked while grinning.

"Bastard, you ancient human!" muttered Hayato in his heart.

"Mr. Hayato! Mr. Hayato! The main character!" the Rank F students shouted at the same time.

"Looks like your friends agree too, how do you answer that?" asked Gill while giving Hayato a sharp look.

"Hahaha... if that's what they want, then there's no other choice. But what will happen if I lose? Will I be expelled?" asked Hayato while pretending to laugh.

"You won't be expelled if you lose. I'm not asking you for anything. I just want to see who is the strongest in Elexia Academy," Gill replied.

"Prince Gill has never lost a one-on-one duel, he is the strongest student in Elexia Academy. He always wants to prove it by dueling all the students who are considered strong in this academy," said the girl standing behind Gill.

"It seems like there's nothing to lose even if I lose. I should at least save the good name I just built up for today. Besides, there's a possibility that this is the event where my hidden power will be awakened. Just like what always happens in novels and manga when the main character is in a critical situation like this, my power will also rise," Hayato thought while looking at Gill.

"I see. Then I will accept Prince Gill's challenge," Hayato replied. At that moment, the Rank F students cheered happily while chanting Hayato's name.

"Hahaha..." Raff just laughed while holding his stomach.

"Tch. You ancient human asshole," Hayato grumbled softly while looking at Raff out of the corner of his eye.

"Alright. Meet me at the training ground this afternoon, we'll duel there. Bring your best weapon," Gill replied, pointing to the sword next to Hayato's chair.

"Of course, make sure that the prince wears the best equipment as well. So that we can duel without hesitation," Hayato said as he wiped his fringe.

"Yeah," Gill replied before leaving with his four friends.

"Hayato! Hayato!" shouted Raff, clapping his hands as the other F-rank students did the same.

"Asshole. You'll be surprised when my hidden strength awakens when I face Gill later!" thought Hayato with an annoyed look on his face.

Continued...