When Edgar was in front of his students, he was serious but gentle. But if he'd ever really had to fight with one of his students, he'd beat them to death. So even if Claire wasn't their best option, they made do with her because they didn't want Edgar to be the one training them. Of course, neither did Cain.
Cain was handsome and therefore very attractive. He needed to be in display, not in training.
"When are you sending it away?" Edgar asked as he walked towards Cain.
Cain's gaze always followed Maggie. He didn't answer his question but instead asked, "Maggie's still so young. You should control yourself. Weren't you worried about her training today?"
Edgar frowned and remained silent. He glanced at Maggie before saying, "Even though I gave you that thing, I hope that..."
"Don't worry. My mouth is shut." Cain also looked at Edgar. "They're getting the punishment they deserve. It doesn't matter what it is. What's important is that it's out of sight."
Edgar shifted his gaze, agreeing with Cain. A man who was logic even in the face of extreme hatred was the worst kind of enemy you could have.
"They said you would stay here?" Edgar asked.
"Maybe..." Cain's voice was calm. "Who knows what's going to happen?" He smiled slightly and walked toward the students who had just finished the first part of their training.
Edgar smiled as he walked away. Maybe, it wasn't his choice to stay here. Maybe, he was just fulfilling a dead father's wish. Oftentimes, the people who got left behind by loved ones tended to do things that they wouldn't do for anyone else except for their departed loved ones.
Time passed by very quickly. This special training lasted two months. Countless soldiers participated in training, but only less than fifty made it to the end. These people would then be assigned in different battle simulations based on their abilities.
It was a surprise that their battle simulations were against the Dragon Island and Maggie was undoubtedly the luckiest one. She could now stay with Edgar in the same place and see him occasionally. That made her very happy even if they couldn't be intimate.
It was only then that she understood what Edgar meant when he asked her to work hard.
Those who passed the test was now packing excitedly. Maggie, Monica and Benjamin were always outstanding. They would be the first group in the battle simulations.
"Maggie, you're laughing like a crazy person," Monica commented as she leaned against the bed. "Why are you so happy?"
"I'm not telling you." Maggie shook her head, her eyes already tearing up.
Monica smiled, "I think I have a guess! You're thinking that now you can stay with Edgar all day and all night."
"Humph!" Maggie rolled her eyes. "Of course!" She paused for a while and then continued, "I heard that they're going to be there for a meeting."
"Hmm, maybe. I think Benjamin said that." Monica shrugged. "But, it's none of our business."
Maggie curled her lips. She had thought she wasn't going to see Edgar for at least a few days, but then this happened. She was so excited that she began to cry.
"What's up? Maggie, don't you want to..." Claire said, envying her. "If so, there are so many other people willing to participate."
"Claire, it's not what you think. Maggie wants to go. It's a great opportunity to learn," Monica said hastily, and she then put on a big smile on her face.
'Are you kidding me? Only five of us were selected to attend the meeting in the Dragon Island. Nothing could be better than this. We'll see everything firsthand. Whether we're going to work in communities or in the army, it'll be a good experience.'
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