Alexander and Rustin walked towards the male dormitory

The sun had already set and the center of the academy was filled with students enjoying their time after training

Rustin was staggering from exhaustion, his head hanging down

"You must be asking 'what the hell am I doing', right?" Alexander asked, looking forward

Rustin's steps stopped and he raised his head, looking at Alexander with a difficult expression

“You're right...” Alexander paused likewise and turned his head to Rustin. “You will not achieve much, and you will not achieve anything even if you train for ten years.”

Rustin's mouth opened in shock. He did not expect Alexander to say this

He thought Alexander would say some encouraging words

“You thought I was going to say words of encouragement?”

"..." Does he have the ability to read minds?

Alexander shrugged. “I'm sorry, but I didn't take a course in human development.”

"So...why all this?" Rustin asked with some despair

“So I can show you that there is only one way you can take...” Alexander started moving again. " Follow me..."

Rustin followed him with hesitant steps, silently thinking about what Alexander wanted from him

At first he would ask him to bring juice, then he would order him to drag a giant rock, in addition to flogging him whenever he wanted

And now he is telling him that everything he did was useless

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became after all the effort he put in and the trust he put in Alexander

His level of suspicion of Alexander reached a new level

He will tell Alexander that he will withdraw and will not be involved in this anymore

He was wasting his time hanging out with Alexander

He could have used this wasted time to train instead

The two arrived at the student residence and went upstairs

Alexander entered his room, turned on the lights, and motioned for Rustin to enter the room

Rustin entered the room and looked around cautiously

It was a very ordinary room, containing only a simple bed, a tea table, a leather sofa found in all rooms, and a wooden chair.

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The kitchen contains a regular oven with only one dish

It looks like the room of a person preparing himself to escape at any moment... This is what Rustin thought when he saw this abnormal sight.

Students spend four years at the academy, so these apartments are their home during their studies

Therefore, students tend to decorate these apartments as if they were their own rooms in their homes

Even someone as serious as Rustin was doing this, his clothes and weapons could be seen lying around just like he did in his house.

Rustin's eyes fixed on a teddy bear that was lying on Alexander's bed

“…” Rustin’s expression became strange

It seems that even Alexander has such a side

Alexander closed the curtains, turned off the lights, and then lit one candle

Rustin looked at Alexander's actions with great confusion

The room became almost completely dark and all that could be seen were the shadows dancing under the light of the candle

Alexander placed a chair in front of the sofa. " sit here."

Rustin carried out his request

Alexander sat on the sofa opposite him and looked into Rustin's eyes

The two stared at each other for a while

Alexander broke the silence. “Do you know what the first step towards success is, Rustin?”

Rustin did not know the reason for this question, but he answered according to his convictions. “It's hard work and perseverance.”

“That's not wrong...” Alexander nodded. “Every person has his own answer. As for me, I think that the first step to success is for a person to know his limits.”

Rustin nodded and it seemed that Alexander's answer was also convincing to him

Alexander continued. “Knowing your limits will allow you to work out how to break those limits.”

Alexander got up and opened the wardrobe

He took out a black box and placed it on the table between him and Rustin

“Do you know what your limits are, Rustin?”

Rustin stared at the box with a sad expression

He knew very well that he would not be able to break his limits even if he just continued to work hard

“I won't be able to do it.” Rustin closed his eyes bitterly

“There was still a chance for you...” Alexander leaned back on the sofa. "You may be wondering why I was forcing you to do all those difficult things. Do you know why now?"

“To make me realize my limits.” Rustin looked at Alexander in amazement when he came to this sudden realization

“Exactly...” Alexander let out a relieved breath as Rustin began to realize what his goal was. “I did this so that you would realize the value of the thing I am going to give you now.”

Rustin swallowed as he looked at the box in front of him

He can deduce that this box contains something important from the way Alexander speaks

Alexander opened the box to reveal four syringes containing a reddish-pink liquid

" this?." Rustin couldn't figure out what this liquid was

"It's a special potion..."

“Potion?...” Rustin was slightly disappointed. “I have tried many earth element potions, but their effect is limited—”

Alexander interrupted. “It is not an earth element potion, but rather a body strengthening potion.”

Rustin's expression didn't get much better, because he had tried such body-strengthening potions as a knight using the earth element that relied on the strength of the body.

“It's different from what you've tried before...” Alexander tried to explain the effect of his potion seriously. “This is a potion capable of propelling you miles forward. The training that took you years will only require a few days if you use this potion. I relied on this potion as well, otherwise I would not have reached where I am now.”

"..." Rustin's eyes widened

It was rare to see such a serious expression on Alexander's face, especially as he tried to explain exactly how amazing this potion was.

There were some expectations in Rustin's mind

After seeing how fast Alexander was, he returned to the videos circulating on the Internet about the competition that the academy held inside the virtual world

Alexander was using cheap methods to eliminate his enemies, but when he entered into a real confrontation with Edward, Alexander was able to truly prove himself.

Rustin could see that Alexander relied on his amazing speed in confronting enemies, in addition to the flexibility of his body and his rich experience in using weapons.

Rustin thought that Alexander had put a lot of effort into training himself, but now it turns out that he used potions to reach this level.

And now here is Alexander offering to give him this potion

But one question remained on his mind

“Why?...” Rustin whispered

It was difficult for him to believe that Alexander would give him such a precious potion just because he wanted to help him overcome an emotional problem that might be considered ridiculous by others.

Alexander smiled. “The world will not remain peaceful forever. I am not a fool to think of fighting alone. I need allies to stand by my side...”

“Do you want me to work as your subordinate?”

“Not a subordinate, you will be my ally. You are not obligated to carry out orders or listen to my requests. All I need is for you to stand by my side when I need an ally, and I will do the same.”

“Why do you think I won’t betray you after I get this potion and raise my strength?”

“Why do you think I chose you out of everyone?...” Alexander leaned forward and clasped his hands. “There are some commonalities that make up our personalities. We are not identical, but there are common characteristics between us. I will not betray the person who extends a helping hand when I need help. So I bet you won't betray me either.”

Rustin's face became complicated as he looked at Alexander's face

He still couldn't understand the logic driving Alexander

Rustin looked at the injections firmly and made up his mind. "I'll do it..."

Alexander stood up with a smile. " good..."

“But how will I use this potion?” Rustin used potions by drinking them, but this potion was contained in syringes

Where are you supposed to inject it?

“Don't worry, all you have to do is do what I say.”

" What should I do." Rustin stood up, ready to do what was asked of him

This is an opportunity that will not happen again. I must take advantage of it.... Rustin was excited and happy to have this opportunity.

“Take off your clothes and lie down on the bed.”

“...” It seems that I am the one who will be exploited here