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Daphne stood frozen for a long while before shaking her head at herself. “Daphne… what are you thinking? How could he possibly be that guy?” she murmured, a twinge of sadness in her
eyes.
Back then, that boy had been just ten years old-his martial power stripped away, every martial skill erased, cast out of the Ashcroft family to fend for himself. She had always believed he wouldn’t die, but as the years went by, hope had started to feel like smoke slipping through her fingers.
How could a ten-year-old child, gravely injured and utterly alone, survive in the mountains against wild beasts, natural disasters, and the elements? The thought alone made her shudder.
Shaking her head to stop herself from spiraling further, she quickened her pace and left the office building.
Inside the university president’s office, Leander had just stepped in when he noticed an elderly man with black-rimmed glasses hunched over the desk, writing furiously. Every stroke of the pen carried a weight and strength that seemed almost tangible. Leander’s gaze swept over the man, and a flicker of surprise crossed his face.
There was something subtle yet strange about the man, a hidden ripple that blocked Leander from fully sensing him. Yet one thing was clear: this was no ordinary elder. He was a concealed martial master, his cultivation likely at Kindling Transcendent- maybe even beyond. Perhaps due to the man’s cultivation technique, Leander couldn’t gauge his true strength, only guess at it.
As soon as Leander stepped inside, the man’s hand froze mid-stroke. He looked up, and their eyes met. The moment he saw the young man standing just ten feet away, the man’s pupils narrowed.
Leander immediately recognized that the man knew him, and both of them fell silent, studying each other. The air in the office grew heavy with unspoken tension.
After a long pause, the man suddenly laughed, rising from his chair.
“Hahaha! I was curious to meet the genius who aced our special entrance exam perfectly,” he said, bowing slightly. “But I should have known-someone with impeccable academic skills, surnamed Ashcroft, and from Mornwick? That can only be the undefeated Iron Sovereign p>
Leander’s expression didn’t change. “I never expected the president of Highcliffe University to be a Transcendent Realm master. Highcliffe University really is full of hidden talents.” He
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smirked “But I’m curious. How do you know who I am p>
The man’s glasses glinted sharply. “Sovereign Ashcroft, your fame shakes the martial world of Astria. You’ve defeated two Transcendent Realm masters-everyone knows your name. To uncover your true self is difficult for most people, but not for me?
He gestured, and a long bench slid behind Leander, Tam Christopher Gardner, the president of Highcliffe University. I also serve as deputy director of the Shadow Division. Please, have a seat, Sovereign Ashcroft”
Leander finally relaxed, leaning back. So, this Christopher was part of the Shadow Division-a deputy director no less, holding significant influence in the organization.
“Yesterday we sent Nixon and Anastasia to visit you, Christopher said calmly, “Anastasia is still naive and easily spoiled by us old folks. If the offended you, please forgive her?
A cup of hot coffee floated over, guided by Christopher’s hand.
Leander took it smoothly. “So should I call you President Gardner or Director Gardner?
Christopher laughed. “No need for formalities here. Since we’re on campus, just Mr. Gardner will do. I had planned to meet the new exempted special student, Leander Ashcroft, to see if he truly lives up to my expectations.
“But now that you’re here. there’s no need for it. Highcliffe University is lucky to have you. I look forward to many coffee chats with you in the future”
Leander sipped his coffee and waved a hand. “Mr. Gardner, you don’t have to be so polite. I’m just an ordinary student here for now!
Christopher chuckled. “Well, since today’s your first time at Highcliffe University, I’ll show you around a bit. Let me play host properly, at least for a little while p>
Leander finished his coffee, set the cup back on the desk with a casual flick, and stretched. “No need, Mr. Gardner. We’ve met for today; there’s plenty of time ahead. I need to check out my dorm now. See you p>
Christopher walked him to the door. “Take care, Sovereign. Come visit anytime; you never know when I might need a favor from you p>
“Oh? Leander tilted his head, giving Christopher a quick glance. He paused for a moment, then continued downstairs.
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Back in his office, Christopher stood silently for a while, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
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Today had been a huge surprise. He had been drawn by Leander’s perfect special entrance exam results and assumed he would become Highcliffe University’s crown jewel. Hearing from Nigel that Leander had arrived, he insisted on meeting him.
“And yet, the exempted student was none other than Jeff Ashcroft-the very Iron Sovereign who dominated Astria.
“With such a legendary talent here, no one can rival Highcliffe University in the next decade,” he murmured, nodding his head slightly.
“Christopher Gardner, huh?” Leander murmured as he walked along the campus path. The president of Highcliffe University was also a deputy director of the Shadow Division.
That meant the Shadow Division’s reach in Astria was immense, its influence threading through the land like an invisible web.
He couldn’t gauge Christopher’s exact cultivation, but by his estimation, the man had reached Ember Transcendent-on par with Douglas. And if someone of that level held only a deputy director’s position, what kind of strength could the director of the Shadow Division possess?
He strolled leisurely, savoring the calm of the campus, until he finally reached the boys’ dorm. The hallway ahead was crowded; freshmen huddled over maps to find their rooms, while upperclassmen chatted in small groups.
As he prepared to pass through the main corridor, a sudden commotion erupted. Students parted instinctively, leaving a clear path as if someone extraordinary had appeared.
Leander lifted his gaze. Not far ahead, a young man in a sharply tailored Versace suit moved with flawless precision. His striking features and intense aura immediately marked him as someone of distinction, not an ordinary heir.
The students around him instinctively backed away, intimidated by the sheer presence he radiated.
“Ethan?” Leander’s eyes narrowed.
At first glance, he recognized him-his younger brother, Ethan, whom he hadn’t seen
in years.
Ethan was a year and a half younger, now 18 years old. The pentagram-shaped birthmark on his left earlobe made him instantly recognizable-the reason Reginald had named him Ethan.
What caught Leander off guard was the transformation. In just nine months, Ethan had undergone a dramatic leap in power, now fully a Martial Sovereign. Yet he deliberately suppressed it, apparently waiting for the perfect moment to unleash his full potential in one
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Ethan’s eyes were fixed straight ahead as he approached—until he noticed Leander.
His steps. froze mid-stride.
Leander calmly withdrew his gaze toward the dorm stairs, ready to climb, when
Ethan’s voice rang out suddenly.
“Excuse me… wait a minute p>
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