First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System-Chapter 238: Meeting with Club

After a long, heavy silence, he finally sighed, a profound and wistful expression briefly crossing his features.

"Perhaps you’re right," Edgar admitted softly, a subtle hint of loneliness and sincerity filling his voice. "Over the years, serving the Helstorm family, I never allowed myself such sentimental attachments."

"Yet, Orion... Orion somehow became an exception. Every day, I see more clearly that I no longer merely wish to train a disciple or even a successor. He is far more important to me than I had ever anticipated."

Lucan smiled gently, sensing the weight behind Edgar’s quiet admission. He closed his eyes again, leaning comfortably back against the tree as the breeze whispered softly around them.

"Well then," Lucan murmured calmly, his voice returning to its usual playful tone, "perhaps you should stop trying to deny it. You look at him as your son more than your successor."

Edgar didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he allowed himself a faint, almost bittersweet smile, exhaling another quiet sigh as his eyes continued gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

"Perhaps... Perhaps you’re right," he finally whispered softly, his expression slightly complex as he shook his head and turned to look at the azure sky and fleeting clouds.

***

Inside the academy, the atmosphere was thick with palpable tension and anxiety. Some students whispered nervously, their voices hushed but urgent, their faces revealing worry and uncertainty.

Today marked the end of Vice Dean Hargan’s test, a decisive moment that would shape the paths of many young cultivators.

The stone-paved pathways buzzed quietly, students moving swiftly toward the main building or gathering in small groups, exchanging anxious glances and murmured speculations about who might pass or fail.

Yet Orion remained unaffected by the heavy mood, his calm and confident demeanor matching the other students who had successfully made their Affinity Rune.

With calm footsteps, he navigated through the bustling crowd toward the garden.

Upon entering the lush green garden dotted with vibrant flowers and gently swaying trees, Orion spotted familiar faces gathered near a stone pavilion at the center.

Arya stood elegantly, quietly conversing with Emilia, whose gentle laugh echoed softly.

Nyss leaned casually against a pillar, her expression neutral yet her eyes brightening subtly upon noticing Orion’s approach. Elias and Kale were deep in conversation, their voices animated but relaxed, while Felira and Sylvia talked with each other.

As Orion drew closer, Arya turned and smiled warmly, breaking off her conversation. "Look who finally decided to show up. Welcome back, Brother Orion."

As he approached, a relaxed warmth settled over the previously anxious group.

Elias stepped forward eagerly, lightly punching Orion’s shoulder in greeting. "Orion, finally here. It’s been a while."

Kale chuckled softly, arms crossed comfortably as he leaned against the stone pillar. "We were starting to wonder if you’d forgotten about us."

Orion laughed lightly, his eyes sweeping across the gathered friends. "How could I? You guys are quite memorable, after all."

Nyss smiled faintly seeing Orion, "It seems you have been quite busy for the past few days. You didn’t even come to the academy."

"Indeed," Orion admitted with a chuckle. "I was busy training at home. But I have to say, it seems like I wasn’t the only one training hard. Did all of you reach Tier 3 already?" His gaze fell pointedly on Elias, noticing the difference immediately. "Except Elias, who’s still at Tier 2?"

Sylvia chuckled lightly, shaking her head with gentle amusement. "Orion, you give us too much credit. Most of us were already at Tier 2 when we entered the academy. All we needed was the proper push."

Arya nodded, her graceful features illuminated by quiet pride. "Except me! I reached Tier 3 from Tier 1 already. The Tower of Myths helped a bunch, as well as some resources from home."

Felira softly added, "Indeed, it was mostly about consolidating our mana control and refining our techniques. The academy’s resources made the breakthroughs smooth."

Elias slumped theatrically, dramatically sulking as he folded his arms. "Well, not everyone has an easy road. Some of us have no support and must fend for ourselves. It’s not easy being me, you know?"

Orion laughed lightly, patting Elias reassuringly on the shoulder. "Come now, Elias. You’ve already advanced to Tier 2 within just a month, and with a rare element like Gravity at that. That’s impressive enough on its own."

Elias sighed deeply, feigning exaggerated sadness before giving Orion a grudging smile. "You’re just trying to console me. It was easier because I only have to focus on mastering a single element, and the academy’s Elemental Rooms helped immensely."

Orion raised an eyebrow curiously, visibly intrigued. "Elemental Rooms? What are those?"

Arya looked at him in mild astonishment, clearly surprised by his lack of knowledge. "Brother Orion, you’ve been here for a month and you really haven’t heard of them?" fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

He shrugged casually, unbothered by her incredulity. "You know how little time I spend at the academy, I didn’t have time to explore thoroughly. I’ve been quite occupied, remember?"

Arya sighed softly, shaking her head with mild exasperation. "The Elemental Rooms are specialized chambers filled with concentrated elemental mana. Students can absorb this energy directly to enhance their elemental cultivation."

"Think of them as miniature Origin Mana Pools, though obviously less potent. They’re perfect for focused practice and making rapid progress."

Orion’s eyes brightened with genuine interest. "That’s quite remarkable. Seems I’ve missed out on more than a few valuable resources."

Nyss looked at him with a faint smile, "But would those rooms be even useful for someone with as many affinities as you?"

The others laughed lightly, the atmosphere relaxing further as their camaraderie deepened.

Elias stretched dramatically, finally dropping his mock sulkiness. "Alright, alright. Let’s get going to Vice Dean Hargan’s test completion venue. We don’t want to be late—today’s the big day, after all."

Sylvia nodded with seriousness, her calm demeanor returning as she glanced toward the main building. "Indeed. Many students’ fates will be decided today. It’s best we head over now."

Orion took a deep breath, nodding thoughtfully. "Yes, you’re right. Let’s not keep everyone waiting."

The group exchanged final smiles and nods, then began walking together toward the grand hall where Vice Dean Hargan awaited to announce the results.

***

Orion and his group swiftly reached the entrance to the grand examination hall, the massive doors looming majestically overhead.

The carved wooden doors swung open silently, revealing the vast interior beyond. Sunlight spilled through tall windows lining the upper walls, casting long beams that illuminated floating motes of dust and mana, giving the room a subtly magical ambiance.

Rows of seats arranged in precise formations filled the hall, tiered slightly to ensure that every student had a clear view of the elevated stage ahead.

At the very front were ten luxurious seats, intricately carved and cushioned, reserved explicitly for the top students.

Familiar banners representing the academy’s emblem fluttered gently along the walls, creating a dignified atmosphere that underscored the significance of this day.

Orion calmly walked forward, leading his group toward their designated seats. Nyss moved swiftly, her quiet steps barely audible as she took the farthest seat at the corner, immediately crossing her arms and leaning back into a posture as if she didn’t care about anyone else.

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