Jeremy comes to the training ground a few minutes later. He saw not only that the students have come, but their department instructors have arrived as well.
His eyes wander around before finding Instructor Jacob, Betsy Lowe, and Daniel Stone. He then walks up to them to talk.
"Brother Jeremy, are you prepared?" Daniel Stone asked.
He can't wait to get confirmation from Jeremy's mouth. Only then can he be at ease.
"Yes," Jeremy replied.
"Don't push yourself too much. If you find it difficult, you can accept defeat. There will be chances in the future to challenge them again," Jacob added from the side.
"I know," Jeremy replied.
Only Betsy Lowe remained silent. But upon sensing his gaze, she said, "I spoke to my parents. Everyone is supporting May Lindsey. No one is optimistic about you."
Jeremy wasn't surprised. The effects of S-Grade Talent are evident. How can people change their minds quickly?
"I don't care about others' opinions. Let's see how it ends," Jeremy answered.
Daniel and Betsy exchanged looks. From the beginning, they hadn't heard any confident answer from him about winning. They thought Jeremy was unsure about the duel.
Jacob furrowed his eyebrows. He felt Jeremy's tone was not right. He was usually confident about his strength.
"What happened now?" he thought.
Jeremy could sense their gazes and see through their thoughts. It's just that he had only watched a few battle videos and read some articles.
It's going to be the first time for him to fight against an Ice-Elemental Beast Tamer. He has set his hopes on the Starlight energy.
The Starlight energy is capable of destroying anything. He hopes it's the same case with the Ice-Element.
Suddenly, a disturbance occurred. When everyone turned around, they found the Control Department Instructor coming with the students.
Among them, Victor Scott was present as well. Jeremy's eyes flickered upon seeing him. He had heard about his recent activities as well.
He thinks Victor Scott deliberately avoided the limelight.
But that's not going to make any difference.
At the same time, the Control Department Instructor and students spotted Jeremy and his crew as well. The Control Department students were excited.
They couldn't help but speak highly of Victor Scott at this moment. But Victor Scott was rather silent. He didn't fall for the trick of his fellow students, but he had a competitive spirit in his heart.
He couldn't wait to fight against Jeremy Night later.
"Looks like that kid has come," Old Man Derek said to Ariel Burt.
Ariel Burt received the message from the staff as well. Then they both left the training ground and went to meet with them.
When they appeared, the place had become quiet. No student was making noise.
Old Man Derek swept his eyes across everyone before settling on Jeremy Night.
"5th rank," he uttered in surprise.
Ariel heard the murmur as well. When she looked towards Jeremy Night, her eyes flashed with surprise.
"If he maintains this speed, he will reach Tier-2 sooner," Derek said.
He was about to speak, but he noticed another group coming from the distance. The main group of this event, the Elemental Department Instructor, was coming with the students.
May Lindsey was at the forefront. She was leading the pack of students.
Jeremy Night once again found his gaze colliding with May Lindsey's. From the two S-Graders' gaze and attitude, he could tell that they were confident.
The confidence came for a reason. They must have something to rely on.
"6th rank," Instructor Jacob uttered from the side.
"What?" Jeremy blurted out.
He turned around and looked at Instructor Jacob.
Jacob met Jeremy's gaze.
He nodded and said, "That girl May Lindsey has reached 6th rank peak in Tier-1."
Hearing that confirmation, Jeremy was shocked. He knew S-Grade Talent's growth rate was fast. They would evolve faster.
But he had thought his growth speed was not lower than theirs. Yet the reality hit him hard. He had reached the 5th rank, thanks to the natural fruits given by Elder Derek.
If not for that, he would have remained at the 4th rank. He then turned towards Victor Scott, but he couldn't sense anything from him.
Jeremy quickly collected his thoughts. He was just one rank behind. But that didn't mean he was weak; May Lindsey was simply hidden deeply.
"This girl has reached the 6th rank. Her family dotes on her," Derek said.
Then he said, "The challengers, come with me."
Hearing that, Jeremy stepped forward and began following Old Man Derek.
May Lindsey did the same. Her classmates cheered behind her. She revealed a smile before striding forward with confidence.
At the same time, the other students cheered as well. The vast plain land was in front of them, and they could watch the duel from here.
Victor Scott's eyes flashed with a gleam. Before coming here, he had heard from his family. They had a lot to say. They wanted him to take back the limelight.
But he was not foolish. He was going to observe them first. Before Jeremy Night, May Lindsey was his rival. So he was focused on her as well.
Instructor Jacob, Betsy Lowe, and Daniel Stone were watching from the same spot. In front of them was the vast training ground.
Elder Derek was leading them to the middle of the ground.
Jeremy could feel the cold energy coming from her.
"S-Grade Talent," he said in his heart.
Meanwhile, May Lindsey was observing his expression as well.
"He is calm and composed," she thought.
Ariel Burt suddenly appeared beside Instructor Jacob.
"Are you worried about him?" Ariel asked Jacob.
Jacob smiled and said, "That girl has reached 6th rank. She is not weak. I have confidence in Jeremy Night. But this duel is going to test him."
"I heard about that kid's goal from Head Derek," she said.
Jacob was not surprised; he realized Elder had told her.
"I heard from him as well. But I don't know how serious this kid is," Jacob replied.
Daniel Stone and Betsy Lowe had no idea. They were simply looking at the massive ground.