My Level Zero System

Chapter 334 - 334: The Ancestor

"You're too late...""If I didn't wait a little longer, how could your sister break through? Ho ho, besides, it's not like you could actually die..."

"Tch, crazy woman..."

Faith couldn't help but mutter under his breath. The Principal nonchalantly ignored Faith's terrible mood before approaching Cecilia.

Indeed, Faith had planned everything beforehand.

Right after the tournament ended, thanks to his eye-catching performance with Kain in the finals, Faith had requested to meet the Principal of Kanzax Academy once.

Like Kain, Faith had deduced that the Principal was watching everything—not just within the scope of the official matches, but also their calculations behind the scenes. And this was the point Faith exploited to obtain a meeting.

"I agree to sign a contract to become a teacher at Kanzax Academy, in exchange..."

"In exchange for what? Let's not talk about your conditions yet. But just for that, you want me to snatch someone from the Sword Family? This doesn't seem like a very fair trade, does it?"

"If the person proposing this were the one who defeated you—Kain—then maybe I would consider it."

Although he couldn't see the Principal's face, Faith was certain she was smirking. Moreover, mentioning that Kain had defeated him made the veins on Faith's forehead bulge.

However, he regained his composure very quickly and replied.

"Do you think what I showed there was everything? What if I can do even more than that?"

"What do you mean?"

The Principal rested her chin on her hand with interest, while Faith spoke calmly.

"The Adia nobility's resource distribution game."

The atmosphere changed instantly.

"You want to harm the Sword Family?"

The Principal probed. Faith didn't hide it and nodded frankly.

"Naive. If you intentionally sabotage them, I can't bring this old face of mine out to beg for your life. The Sword Family executing you would be a legitimate matter..."

"And what if it wasn't like that?"

Faith narrowed his eyes, gritting out each word.

"What if I lose not because I intentionally sabotaged it, but within the rules of fairness, yet the Sword Family still forcibly executes me?"

This time, the Principal fell silent. Faith finally broke into a smile.

"Please give me a chance. I know you also have the authority to watch that game."

"Let me show you... my value. That way, even if you don't accept the deal afterward, I will have no regrets."

"Are you sure, Faith?"

"I am certain."

Thus, the pact between the two was established.

Faith agreed to "sell himself" to Kanzax Academy in exchange for pulling himself, Cecilia, and everyone related to him out of the Sword Family.

Don't think this contract to become a teacher was light. The heaviest part of this deal wasn't the future teaching of students, but that as a teacher, one would lose almost all opportunities to build power or factions... Generally speaking, except for certain matters, teachers at Kanzax Academy basically do not get to enjoy the luxury that other high-class Magus experience every day.

But to Faith, none of that mattered.

As long as he could liberate his family and take revenge on the Sword Family, what was a little luxury worth?

That was also why Budot's expression changed when he slashed Faith. Because that strike of his wasn't just meant to leave a mark on Faith; it was intended to cut him directly in half.

However, it had been blocked by a shield created by the Principal—the very same invincible shield that had appeared during the tournament.

Even so, Faith didn't let the shield protect him entirely; it only protected the vital parts inside. He still had to stage the scene of being slashed to death in Cecilia's eyes.

"It's truly fascinating. How did you know this method would help Cecilia break through to high-class Magus?"

Despite standing next to Cecilia, the Principal could still distract herself to speak to Faith from a distance.

"Don't ask me. How could I have calculated this?"

Faith grimaced. Just because of Cecilia's awakening, he was forced to freeze himself to stop the bleeding while that unscrupulous Principal just sat and watched.

"Alright, take us all away."

Faith spoke with a hint of impatience. The Principal shrugged and, with a snap of her fingers, retrieved Faith, Cecilia, his four subordinates hiding in the inner city, as well as Aunt Lucia the housekeeper and his drunken father into a pocket space similar to the arena where the tournament was held. Afterward, she cast her gaze around, her eyes lingering slightly on Kain as she sighed inwardly.

"I didn't expect that crazy kid to actually succeed. Using one person's strength to topple a powerful Family."

"Such talent... how could Kanzax Academy pass it up?"

Now, her work here is finished. General Cass also stepped forward to fulfill the rest of his duties.

"Three days from now will be the time to negotiate the distribution of resources..."

"Wait a moment."

It seemed today's surprises weren't over yet. Before General Cass could finish his sentence, an aged voice interrupted.

Everyone was startled, then looked toward the Sword Family's area. Without anyone noticing, an old man had appeared there.

He stood straight, hands clasped behind his back. Even the thick wrinkles like tree roots on his face couldn't hide his composure. As for Budot, he stood behind this old man, kneeling on one knee with extreme reverence.

"Who is that?"

The young heirs basically didn't know this old man, but the high-class Magus of the various Families recognized him.

"The Ancestor of the Sword Family, Morizion!"

Morizion had long since disappeared. There were rumors that he was dead, and rumors that he still existed deep within the Sword Family's headquarters. But one thing was undeniable: he was one of the most ancient Magus, having lived since before the Akazac Empire was even founded.

Although high-class Magus have somewhat transcended the constraints of lifespan in body and soul—since their will and magic can bend reality—there is still a certain limit; it's just much longer than that of ordinary people. And Morizion was someone who had lived that long.

"So you're not dead yet, Morizion."

The one who spoke was the Principal of Kanzax Academy, who had not yet departed.

"Long time no see, Great Witch of Space, Banderia."

The Sword Family's Ancestor, Morizion, not only uttered an ancient title of the Principal but also spoke her true name directly.