Way of the Knights

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"Come one guys, you can do better!" 

Inside a wide training field, a man stood in front of twenty or so students, watching them as they perform their daily routine. 

This man had a wavy blonde hair, a tanned skin and muscular build. His eyes were full of strictness as he watched the youngsters in front of him. His arms was crossed and his expression was incredibly serious. 

On normal occasions no one would see Paul this serious, yet here he is. His sharp gaze alone sends shivers to his students' spine. 

The students, no matter how tired they are, would give it their all since they knew that if they didn't, then Paul's glare would haunt them for the rest of the week. 

This is not to say that his students didn't like Paul as their teacher. In fact, they couldn't ask for a better person to teach them the ways of a true Defender other than him. It's just that Paul becomes really cranky and borderline horrifying when it comes to actual training. 

Today, their task is to hold their position until the end of the period. This shouldn't have been hard if it weren't for the fact that they were being shot with compressed air as they held their ground. 

All student of his was standing in line, their shields were up as they endure the unceasing attacks of steel dummies in front of them. The dummies will shoot a compressed air that packs a punch every ten seconds, their task is to keep their guard solid and endure. Easier said than done of course. 

Nevertheless, the students were just as serious in training. How could they not be when there's prize up for grabs? 

With the establishment of the Heavenly Cloud Academy, the students had already gotten used to the way of living inside. All of them could feel themselves becoming more and more powerful as the days go by. But of course, some people are more ambitious than the others. In any chances that they encounter a chance to rise above the rest, best believe that they won't hesitate to grab it. 

The Academy rewards hard work, this has been proven by students again and again. In less than a year of its establishment, there is a sharp increase in the numbers of Fighters who reached the Marrow Cleansing Stage. Something that was once known as a fabled realm, had now become a regular achievement for the majority of students. 

And it wasn't just fighters nor the students who experienced benefits from this. There is also a sharp increase in the volume of Knights in the Kingdom. Not only that, they qualities are also high. 

It is safe to say that the Kingdom isn't scared of any beast hordes within sizes of one million to one and half million. 

*Beep*

Paul's ears twitched as he heard that sound. He sighed and waved his hands, deactivating the dummies along with it. He then said:

"At ease now." 

As soon as he said that, all of his students heaved a sigh of relief. Some of them directly slumped on the ground, panting as their bodies were drenched with sweat. 

The strictness on Paul's face disappeared and was replaced by a contented one. 

"Good work, everyone." He said as he looked at them one by one. He then took out several items on his spatial ring and passed it onto them. "Here, for your efforts."

Each of his students were rewards with 2 vials of C-ranked Body Restoration Fluids and two bottles of Moonshine. Seeing their rewards brought smiles to the faces of his students, Paul then spoke once more saying:

"Alright, you're done here. Away with you. Remember to rest well before you attend your next class. Now, shoo!"

His students grimaced at him. Paul only cackled and no longer paid any attention to them. He turned around and walked towards the door. 

Before he opened it, Paul stopped and placed his Instructor's Badge on a compartment that could found just by the door. Once he placed it, the door suddenly flashed with a bright light. Paul retrieved his badge and opened the door, revealing a swirling portal. 

Without any hesitations, Paul stepped into the portal. He then ended up in another place, a room filled with more doors that leads to other places in the Academy. Paul smirked and said:

"Ah, how convenient. You truly are amazing, Bro." He did the same ceremony and entered the door which lead to the Teacher's Faculty. 

Yes, this is yet another project that Raven came up with to make their lives easier. A pity that he didn't have any chances to use it since he had to leave. 

Paul arrived at the Teacher's Faculty Room. He was immediately greeted by his colleagues, which made Paul smile as he greeted them back. He walked to his office and began arranging his work. 

"Hmm. I should also take care of the miscellaneous works while I'm here. If I leave that alone that will pile up on me again. And unlike my most impressive brother, I the most handsomest one of them all, doesn't have an assistant. Ah, how troublesome."

Paul shook his head and walked out of his office briefly. He then went towards one of the desks of his colleagues, stopping in front of a gorgeous bombshell who's busy writing some documents. 

"Hey, Vina. What's up?" Paul greeted to catch her attention. 

The girl named Vina looked up and her eyes instantly brightened. A seductive smile bloomed on her face as she placed down her pen, deliberately placing them in between her exposed cleavage as she greeted back. 

"Hey, Paul. I'm doing good, it's a little bit hot today but I could manage." Vina fanned herself a little bit as she bit her lip. "How about you, handsome?"

'Oh she's so into me.' Paul cackled madly in his mind. His facial expression didn't change but he sure as hell wouldn't mind to ogle at that voluptuous chest of hers at any time of the day. 

Of course, Paul knows that this lady is seducing him. If it weren't for the fact that Raven already have Luna, this girl might be going for him instead of Paul. 

In fact, it wasn't only Vina. There are at least five more ladies who are behaving the exact same way as her in this office whenever he talks to them. 

Paul was having the time of his life. But he wouldn't show it on his face.

"I'm good thank you." Paul said while smiling, "I'm actually here to check if the documents are ready." 

"Oh my, I thought you wanted me to give them to you later in the afternoon." Vina stood up and moved closer to Paul while tucking her hair behind her ears.

"Well, I feel a little bit active right now so I thought I should deal with it now." Paul said as he scratched his sideburns, faking a shy behavior. 

He saw Vina lick her lips seductively and cooed: "Mmm, what a fine and responsible man you are. Ah, I wish my future husband would be just like you."

'You mean you wish I was your husband - is more like it.' Paul cackled inwardly. 'Raven bro! Help me! Without you, I'm so popular! Ah, I can't take this.'

Vina handed the documents to him, making sure to glide her soft and delicate fingers on his rough hands. Paul gulped involuntarily as he saw her leaning forward, allowing him to catch glimpse of her voluptuous assets. He then heard her say:

"I'm not done with all of the documents, I need time to finish them. If you want, maybe I can visit you on your office later and 'give' the rest to you later. What do say, handsome?"

'Yep, she wants it.' Paul nodded inwardly, 'God, why!? Why do you have to make me so freaking handsome?'

"Well…" Paul cleared his throat as he sneaked a glance on her cleavage. "Hmm, my schedule is definitely flexible. In fact, I am thinking of taking this home. You know, just making sure that I'll get to 'do' everything before it piles up."

"Oh my." Vina giggled seductively, "What a 'hard' worker you are. Well, if you don't mind me visiting your home in my 'uniform', then I'll be looking forward to it."

"Yes, yes." Paul nodded a little too eagerly as her proposal. "I, too, am looking forward later."

"Hoh…" A bored but amused voice of a female sounded behind Paul. "A home visit, huh? I see…"

"Eep!" Paul reacted like a cat who's tail has been stepped on. He mechanically look behind him and saw two people standing behind him. 

One was guy who's shaking his head in sheer disappointment. While the other was looking at him like he was the worst human trash that has ever existed. 

"H-hey, guys. H-how long have you been there?" Paul greeted Mark and Ellen while beads of sweat started forming on his face. 

Ellen looked at Paul in contempt, she then walked past him and stepped on his feet. Paul grimaced and saw that she was wearing heels. Paul wanted to explain but Ellen only snorted. He then looked at Mark who giving him a look of pity. 

Mark patted his shoulders, and with the most condescending voice, he said: "This is why you're single." 

"Fuck.." Was all that Paul could say.