As the verbal battle escalated, the proprietor of the small shop, also the head chef, hurriedly emerged with a conciliatory smile, seeking to make peace between the two groups.
"I have no issue with this, they were the ones who provoked it. As long as they apologize, I'm willing to let it go," Alice said, observing the amiable countenance of the proprietor. She didn't want to cause too much trouble for him, as he also needed to run his business, and his attitude was quite pleasant.
"Hmph! Do you think a mere apology will suffice? Get lost!" the women retorted, clearly confident in their own backing, as they acted with such audacity and arrogance.
"Ho! A bunch of old women relying on their age and experience. Boss, don't bother trying to mediate. You go about your business, and let us handle ours!" Alice sneered at the group of female students from the paranormal academy, a look of disdain on her face. She had encountered many such overbearing individuals, especially women of this sort.
"Relying on age and experience, you say? Then let's rely on age and experience just this once," the female students suddenly challenged, their voices cold and menacing. Even more unsettling was their psychic assault, intangible yet leaving faint traces. Their hair stood on end, resembling a group of prickly hedgehogs.
As Alice attempted to persuade the proprietor to leave, the paranormal students unexpectedly disregarded the school rules and launched their attack. It felt as if needles were piercing her brain, threatening to explode. Some of her teammates fared even worse, clutching their heads and screaming in agony, a sight that was truly heart-wrenching.
Barrett Walker was taken aback by the ruthless actions of these women, compounded by their surprise attack. The paranormal assault was already eerie enough, but combined with the element of surprise, it was inevitable that someone would fall victim. Their attack could inflict severe and uncontrollable damage on individuals, potentially rendering them mentally incapacitated.
"Get lost!" Barrett Walker didn't dare linger, taking a deep breath and bellowing in rage, resembling a deity. His powerful roar seemed like a solar wind, but it also carried waves of sonic attacks. The bowls on the table shattered, the bottles behind the counter broke, and even the glass door shattered. A person who happened to be passing by covered their ears and crouched down.
The sudden chaos overwhelmed the paranormal students, causing them to suffer a backlash. It felt as if bombs had been planted in their heads, ready to explode at any moment, causing excruciating pain. They were now reaping what they had sown, learning their lesson the hard way.
After striking the individuals, Barrett Walker left all his money on the table as compensation for the proprietor, swiftly departing.
Alice's head was spinning, but Barrett Walker's furious roar acted as the most potent remedy, dispelling the needle-like sensation and replacing it with a sense of clarity and refreshment, akin to the sounds of nature. Watching Barrett Walker's departing figure, she helped one of her teammates up, remarking, "This person is quite 'mad,' quite similar to Barrett Walker. Especially with that withered branch he carries on his back, it's quite memorable."
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The rest of the military training days were uneventful, with Barrett Walker remaining at the top of the honor roll. The only noteworthy incident was when the leaders of several academies, having become acquainted, recruited many people to challenge the Vermilion Bird, one of the ten legendary beasts. Instead, they mistakenly encountered the Fire Dragon Monster, one of the ten terrifying creatures, and suffered heavy losses. It's worth noting that although the Fire Dragon Monster is one of the ten monsters, its combat power is equivalent to that of a legendary beast, lacking only their bloodline.
Barrett Walker's life remained unchanged, as he never donned military attire, and Glennah always chased him away. He didn't mind, as he was content to wear his cheap T-shirt and carry that peculiar withered branch, eventually becoming a unique sight in the mecha department.
However, everything has an end, and the military training in the Second World came to a close. People no longer needed to engage in combat, as it had become a mere pastime. Regular classes resumed in the morning, with today being a self-study session. However, Glennah had something to address, and no one dared to skip this meeting.
Accustomed to the early morning military training, no one was slacking off. In the early hours, the entire mecha division gathered together, dressed in a variety of colorful clothing, the young men and women were all dressed up and eye-catching. However, there were also many people dressed in cheap T-shirts. Despite this, Barrett Walker's presence with his dry wooden branch remained conspicuous.
After entering the spacious staircase classroom, seating was random and no one asked him to move, leaving all the good seats occupied. Barrett Walk felt like a spare wheel and had to stand on the side.
When Glena entered the classroom, her sharp eyes spotted Barrett standing and she felt compelled to ask him to leave, but could not find a reason to do so. As the bell rang, she spoke loudly, commanding silence in the noisy classroom.
Looking at the quiet crowd, she nodded in satisfaction and announced, "Let's begin the class! I will discuss the requirements for this semester. As the saying goes, the teacher opens the door, but the student has to walk through it. The academic standards of the Warrior Academy are exceptional, which is why it has remained at the forefront of the Federation, a revered institution." Glena emphasized that the military training was compulsory and marks the beginning of their journey, but from now on, they would have to navigate their own paths. She warned that the academy would not meddle in their personal affairs, with the most important rule being attendance at collective meetings.
Although Glena shared many regulations, she did not dwell on trivial matters and was not one to ramble on. After scanning the room, she spotted one person who seemed to be deliberately opposing her by standing against the wall and dozing off. She sternly reprimanded this person, insinuating that they may be involved in illicit activities at night.
Though Glena did not name the person, everyone followed her gaze and saw a shy, acne-ridden, bespectacled youth who seemed innocent as he attempted to defend himself against the accusation of falling asleep. However, upon turning around and seeing the person next to him, he hastily stepped back, fearing any association with the dozing individual.
Almost everyone's gaze turned towards Barrett, who showed no reaction. Although he was standing and leaning against the wall, his body was still and his breathing was steady, indicating that he had entered a deep sleep stage.
Seeing Barrett asleep in this situation, Glena's face turned furious and she slammed the table, scolding him, "Barrett Walk! What more do you want?"
"Is he Barrett Walker? That madman, ah! Oh yes, I remember now, it's him!" Alice looked at Barrett Walker from a distance and couldn't confirm if he was the person in the video, but Glenn's furious roar made her certain, and she felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart.