Coveting the notebook in her hands, Carissa collapsed upon her bed.

Her friends, her life...she had never had anyone to share how everything was going after her mother's death, her dad too busy with guild management.

But now she could tell her mom all about her teenage years, like any other normal daughter.

Opening the notebook, Carissa began describing her day in words, relishing in every response she received from the notebook.

Perhaps...she was so entranced that she seemed not to notice her heart.

As she held the notebook, eagerly communicating with it and asking a question, a dark-purple substance flooded into her bloodstream, reaching her heart.

At first, when she had initially received the package, it had simply been a droplet. But now a small puddle was starting to take form, coloring her crimson-red heart part-purple.

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...

Tilting my head and gazing at the text on the screen before me, I sighed and leaned backward in my chair.

[Travel Club Orientation will be held this Friday!]

In the original story, the travel club orientation had occurred far after the second incident, due to the postponed practical exams.

But...now the second incident and travel club orientations were overlapping.

Browsing my smartwatch, I curiously searched up the name, "Anna Elysia."

Instantly, an AI-generated summary appeared.

[Anna Elysia refers to the deceased wife of the World's number one guild master, Zeus Elysia. Before her death, she was the vice president of the world-renowned guild, Keeper of Elysium, before eventually marrying the guild-master, Zeus.

As far as reports say, her death occurred suddenly due to the emerging firecell sickness, with no cure for the deadly disease available at the time.

However, before her death, Anna Elysia was a force of her own, ranking within the top 500 heroes as a bow-user. Even after her death, her innate abilities and gift descriptions have remained hidden, leaving bow masters all around the world wondering.

It is assumed that she was an S-rank, perhaps even higher.

Anna Elysia's most famous feat is known as "The Rain of Ten Thousand Arrows," where she somehow managed to shoot off ten thousand arrows before even one hit the ground. The victims of this arrow storm were the remnants of the demon army, attempting to invade the elven realm.

She is in large part credited with the Human and Elves' victory in this battle.

As for her personal life, in interviews, Anna Elysia is described as constantly joyful and easy-going, but not much else is known.

All in all, not only does she have an important husband, but Anna Elysia is a kind-hearted and powerful bow-hero who has dedicated her life to the human realm.]

Smirking, I muttered while putting down my watch.

"Ironic."

Dedicated her life to the human realm, really?

Nothing better to do, I considered leaping into my painting before ultimately heading to the training hall.

Unsurprisingly, it was almost completely full, most likely due to Professor Lily's announcement that the bottom 25% would be kicked out.

Just as soon as I stepped inside, I instantly felt countless hands tap my shoulder as some classmates, ranks 1700-1900, whom I recognized from a different class, said while passing by.

"The grind begins!"

"To top 75% we go!"

I had interacted with them for around two minutes in total, during lunch when they had just sat down at my table and started talking.

But, before I could react, they looked back and asked while I remained motionless.

"You coming? Let's do this!"

Might as well get the full 1900 experience before I rise.

Shrugging my shoulders, I followed after them, arriving at the dueling arena within a few moments.

Yet...instead of walking in, they simply entered the crowd, which seemed to be always around at the dueling arena, and watched while pulling out snacks.

"We must observe the best to get better!"

Raising my eyebrows, I made my way through the crowd, finally getting a clear view.

On one side of the arena stood Magnus...and the other side had a total of four toppled bodies.

Opening his mouth, scanning the crowd, Magnus simply said

"Any more of you peasants?"

However, at that moment, just as I was about to turn around, a sudden and oddly...familiar voice sounded from beside Magnus, where two students stood.

"Him. I want to fight him. Athen."

Rapidly turning around as the crowd before me cleared a path of heads, I gazed at the familiar face.

It was one of the two red-faced students I had used to curry favor with Professor Lily.

Rank 743 Aizo...if I wasn't wrong.

Despite ranking low among Magnus's gang of around rank 200s, he definitely had the highest potential, later joining the rank three guild.

Looking to his side, Magnus paused for a moment before stepping back.

And, just as I was about to slip away, Magnus's gaze found me.

A hint of familiarity appeared in his eyes as he stared.

After leaning down and whispering something in Aizo's ears, he suddenly announced.

"Fight, then. The stage is yours."

No...he doesn't care that his pawn wants to fight me! He knows I'm on Serena's team! The next practical is next week, too!

With all eyes on me, I paused for a moment.

Familiar whispers from the group of students I had arrived here with flooded my ears instantly.

"What did you do...?"

"Don't go in, it's a death sentence."

"Run before he catches you!"

There was no way they could force me to fight with all these people around, but if I walked away, Magnus would surely be angry, perhaps resorting to harassing and disturbing me.

Sighing, I unsheathed my Willow Leaf Dao and stepped onto the soft ground of the dueling arena, to the surprise of everyone as gasps echoed throughout.

Even Magnus seemed slightly taken aback, seemingly expecting that he would have to chase after me, his golden pupils locked onto my figure.

With a smirk, Aizo assumed a position opposite me and titled his head.

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