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Chapter 60: Mission · Oct 15, 2026

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52 Chapter 52: Friends 2026-10-15
53 Chapter 53: HCS-1 2026-10-15
54 Chapter 54: Accusation 2026-10-15
55 Chapter 55: Celestial Arena 2026-10-15
56 Chapter 56: Vergil 2026-10-15
57 Chapter 57: Void Streamer 2026-10-15
58 Chapter 58: Gods, Apostles, and Dreams 2026-10-15
59 Chapter 59: Mana Theory 2026-10-15
60 Chapter 60: Mission 2026-10-15
61 Chapter 61: High-risk, High-reward 2026-10-15
62 Chapter 62: Laughter 2026-10-15
63 Chapter 63: The Crimson Siblings 2026-10-15
64 Chapter 64: 527 2026-10-15
65 Chapter 65: Void Dungeon 2026-10-15
66 Chapter 66: Drowning 2026-10-15
67 Chapter 67: First Floor [1] 2026-10-15
68 Chapter 68: First Floor [2] 2026-10-15
69 Chapter 69: First Floor [3] 2026-10-15
70 Chapter 70: First Floor [4] 2026-10-15
71 Chapter 71: First Floor [5] 2026-10-15
72 Chapter 72: Truth or Dare [1] 2026-10-15
73 Chapter 73: Truth or Dare [2] 2026-10-15
74 Chapter 74: The Dark King of Imperion [1] 2026-10-15
75 Chapter 75: The Dark King of Imperion [2] 2026-10-15
76 Chapter 76: The Dark King of Imperion [3] 2026-10-15
77 Chapter 77: The Dark King of Imperion [4] 2026-10-15
78 Chapter 78: The Dark King of Imperion [5] 2026-10-15
79 Chapter 79: The Dark King of Imperion [6] 2026-10-15
80 Chapter 80: Second Floor [1] 2026-10-15
81 Chapter 81: Second Floor [2] 2026-10-15
82 Chapter 82: Second Floor [3] 2026-10-15
83 Chapter 83: Second Floor [4] 2026-10-15
84 Chapter 84: Prelude to Genesis [1] 2026-10-15
85 Chapter 85: Prelude to Genesis [2] 2026-10-15
86 Chapter 86: Descent into Madness [1] 2026-10-15
87 Chapter 87: Descent into Madness [2] 2026-10-15
88 Chapter 88: Descent into Madness [3] 2026-10-15
89 Chapter 89: No Time to Look Back [1] 2026-10-15
90 Chapter 90: No Time to Look Back [2] 2026-10-15
91 Chapter 91: Unbalanced [1] 2026-10-15
92 Chapter 92: Unbalanced [2] 2026-10-15
93 Chapter 93: Unbalanced [3] 2026-10-15
94 Chapter 94: Unbalanced [4] 2026-10-15
95 Chapter 95: Birth of Genesis [1] 2026-10-15
96 Chapter 96: Birth of Genesis [2] 2026-10-15
97 Chapter 97: Birth of Genesis [3] 2026-10-15
98 Chapter 98: We Are All Liars Here [1] 2026-10-15
99 Chapter 99: We Are All Liars Here [2] 2026-10-15
100 Chapter 100: We Are All Liars Here [3] 2026-10-15

Chapter 60: Mission

The cafeteria was fairly empty when Celestina, Yelena, and Lumine arrived after finishing their test before the class ended.

As they sat down, Celestina took a seat opposite the two, watching as they both eagerly dug into their food.

Celestina smiled slightly.

She had already interacted with a few people at the academy.

Thanks to Azriel, she was grateful to count Lumine and Yelena—along with Azriel himself—as her friends.

Azrielʼs presence had made it easier for her to grow closer to them.

Normally, most people would want to befriend her for their own gain, something Celestina understood well.

She, too, had made connections to potentially bring allies to the Frost Clan in the future.

But Lumine and Yelena were different—they didnʼt seem to care about using her or Azriel for their own purposes.

ʼThough I should do something about the other classmates...ʼ

She mused, noticing the distance between herself, Azriel, and the rest of the class.

If Azriel wasnʼt going to address it, she felt she should at least try, especially if the situation remained unresolved after their trip to the Void Dungeon.

She didnʼt blame Azriel for not trying to unite the class; if he didnʼt want to, that was fine with her.

”Hey, do you think Azriel will be alright?”

Lumineʼs voice interrupted her thoughts, his tone tinged with concern.

ʼWhat a good friend Azriel has found...ʼ

”He told me itʼs probably because of everything that happened in the Celestial Arena,”

Yelena frowned slightly.

”But then, shouldnʼt Lumine have been called as well? Besides, we followed the academyʼs rules, didnʼt we?”

Even if on the first day, they hadnʼt broken any rules since everything had happened within the Celestial Arena.

ʼSheʼs right.ʼ

Even though Lumine hadnʼt fought, he was still heavily involved, and in a way, Yelena was too.

It made sense that they should have been called to the Headmistressʼs office as well.

ʼIs Cadet Vergil there too?ʼ

Celestina wondered.

After Azriel left, Vergil had also disappeared, and no one had asked what happened between them.

She was a bit worried that Vergil might try something to get revenge on Azriel.

ʼAzriel should be able to handle it though...ʼ

She doubted that anyone among the first years could gain an advantage over him.

”Maybe itʼs not academy-related?”

Lumine suggested, breaking into her thoughts.

Before Celestina could respond, a voice cut through the air.

”Master isnʼt with you guys?”

A silver-haired boy approached their table, glancing around as if searching for Azriel.

ʼHis name was Nol.ʼ

Celestina recalled. Yesterday, Nol had disappeared the moment Azriel did, without them noticing.

”He had to stay in class, waiting for Instructor Salvator since he was called by the Headmistress, apparently.” Lumine informed him.

”Oh...”

Nolʼs shoulders slumped in disappointment as he stood in front of their table.

”Did you get to leave class early as well?” Yelena asked curiously.

Nol shrugged. ”No, I was about to fall asleep, so I asked to go to the bathroom.”

”I see...” Yelena murmured, unsure how to respond.

”Your name is Nol, right?”

Nol turned his head towards Celestina and nodded with a small smile.

”Master spoke a lot about you, Princess Celestina.”

”O-Oh, is that so?”

Celestina didnʼt know how to respond to that.

ʼWhat did he tell him?ʼ

She wondered, curiosity piqued.

But she quickly cleared her throat, pushing the thought aside.

”Cadet Nol... can I ask what your ranking is?”

After the academy session yesterday, she had tried to find someone named Nol in the top 100 but had no luck.

”Me? Iʼm ranked 237th.”

”I see...”

ʼSo I was wrong...ʼ

Celestina felt a bit disappointed.

She assumed Nol was hiding his rank, especially recalling how Azriel didnʼt dismiss his words lightly and how confidently Nol had spoken about taking on Kai.

”...Youʼre ranked 237th?”

Lumine asked quietly, seeming doubtful for some reason, causing Celestina and Yelena to frown.

Nol turned towards him, still smiling but with his eyes slightly narrowed.

”Thatʼs correct. Oh, and—”

Suddenly, Nol bowed his head slightly.

”I would like to thank you for being friends with Master. It seems that Master cares about you a lot, Lumine.”

Lumine got flustered at the sudden gesture and Nolʼs words.

”P-Please stop bowing! I should be the one thanking him for wanting to be friends with me.”

Nol laughed, while Yelena giggled. Celestina, however, narrowed her eyes.

ʼHe diverted the topic...ʼ

”I didnʼt think Master would have any friends at the academy, knowing him.”

Celestina tilted her head, while Lumine and Yelena looked on curiously.

”Cadet Nol, how did you meet Azriel?”

Nolʼs smile widened at Celestinaʼs question.

”Please, just call me Nol.”

Celestina nodded.

”As for how I met Master? That was in the Void Realm.”

””!!””

Their eyes widened in surprise at his words.

Celestina knew Azriel had been in the Void Realm, unlike Yelena and Lumine, but she hadnʼt known that the boy in front of her had been there too.

ʼHe... he was with Azriel there?ʼ

”So the rumors are true... he was actually in the Void Realm?”

”And you were with him?” Yelena added, drawing in a sharp breath.

Nol merely nodded.

”Well, I donʼt think itʼs right for me to speak about that time unless Master gives permission. Anyway, I should probably go before Instructor Juliet gives me another scolding.”

With that, Nol grinned and walked away, leaving the three of them to process what they had just heard.

ʼIf he was with Azriel there... thereʼs no way heʼs just ranked 237th.ʼ

Celestina was certain of that.

But how strong was Nol?

She didnʼt know.

*****

After class, Azriel followed Instructor Salvator towards Headmistress Freyaʼs office. Neither spoke as they made their way inside.

Behind her desk sat Freya herself, but what caught Azrielʼs attention was the presence of others in the room.

Solomon was leaning against the wall, Ranni was there as well, and Juliet stood next to Freya on her right.

All except Freya turned toward him—Ranni smiling, Solomon grinning, and Juliet narrowing her eyes.

Azriel walked forward and, without waiting for an invitation, sat in the chair across from Freya.

Instructor Salvator closed the door behind them and took his place on Freyaʼs left.

Freya stopped writing on the paper before her and met Azrielʼs gaze with a blank expression.

”Do you know why I called you here?”

Azriel cracked a small smile.

”I donʼt.”

Freya narrowed her eyes, remaining silent for a few seconds before speaking again.

”...Youʼre lying.” She said, a sigh escaping her lips.

”Not that it matters anymore.”

Azriel showed no reaction, maintaining his composure as he continued to look at her.

ʼShe should smile more... Iʼm sure sheʼd find someone with a face as pretty as hers.ʼ

He mused, though he wisely kept that thought to himself.

Freyaʼs tone shifted to one of formal authority as she addressed him.

”Cadet Azriel Crimson, I, Freya Selene, Headmistress of the Hero Academy, have called you here to personally assign you a mission during your upcoming trip to the Void Dungeon.”

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