After walking for a bit, I arrive at the meeting point. The examiner starts panicking as she sees us arriving in an extremely sorry state. Most people were not panicking but were mostly shocked. Why? Because two persons from different groups are coming back together and without their respective groups.

«What happened?!»(Teacher)

«I got separated from my group and found her being attacked by a dragon. I don't know what happened to her previously but she was alone and had fainted so I took her back after killing the dragon.»(Me)

Everyone got shocked at my words...

(Devouring monster)

Almost forgot about that...

«Is she all right?»(Teacher dressed in white)

«I don't know.»(Me)

A healing teacher started healing my obvious large wounds. My chared leg is almost normal again and the bleeding from that claw wound has already stopped. He must be a really good healer.

(Devouring monster)

«She seems to have only fainted. She is strong after all so it's to be expected.»(Teacher)

«Who is she exactly?»(Me)

«She is one of the prodigies from the previous year. If you want to know more, ask her once she wakes up.»(Teacher)

(Devouring monster)

How are you so sure?

(Devouring monster)

That's true...

«As you two came back together, would you like to be taken from your previous groups and put together as a new group? I assume that in the end, coming back alive is the work of both and you have everything that was asked and it's of very high quality even.»(Teacher)

«I think that's okay»(Me)

(Devouring monster)

Why exactly?

(Devouring monster)

Why should I?

(Devouring monster)

Fair enough... I think...

I grab a handful of scales and mushrooms and give the rest to the teacher. I then start walking to the dormitories. I'm dirty so I'll take a bath and then I'll see what I'll do for the rest of the day.

«Hey, Jim! How's it going?»(Galgo)

Once I got to the dormitories, I found Galgo and Mirim reaaaaaally close to each other, slightly hidden by one of the walls. They were probably kissing before I got here. I guessed they were in that kind of relationship by the time we arrived at the demon country. They were never open to others about it so I never knew for sure but after finding them like this, kind of hiding and seeing Mirim shyly bury her face on Galgo's chest, It confirmed all my doubts... I've been holding a candle for them this whole time!

«Keep going... I'm going back to my room.»(Me)

«*whispers* thanks man...»(Galgo)

Even though Mirim is usually very green all over, her face is completely red. She might even be bearing fruit in a few months...

I then took a long bath to clear my mind of those unstable thoughts of mine and got back to my room. I lay on the bed and thought about life for a while... Until a knock on the door woke me up from my GOD DAMN life thinking moment......... Why am I acting like this..?

I wait for a bit to see if it really is important and as the knocks keep on going I walk to the door and open it.

(Devouring monster)

«Hello again Jim! Mind if I come in?»(?)

The one I saw was the girl I just saved...

WHY IS SHE ALREADY HERE I AM NOT PREPARED YET!

As I started to fully open the door I notice that I am almost naked... That's not something good... I think.

«Wait a second. I'll just put on some clothes.»(Me)

«Okay!»(?)

OH GOD, THAT SMILE IS SO GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!

(Devouring monster)

I put some clothes on while I fight the war flag that was raised on me... And finally, open the door...

Once I did, her beautiful smile illuminated the room as she walked in and sat down on the bed.

«Soooooo... I'm here to tell you something! Thank you very much for saving me from that dragon! I'm Noemi! Nice to meet you!»(Noemi)

SO DAMN CUTE!

«It's a pleasure to meet you but you don't need to thank me like that. I did it because I wanted to.»(Me)

(Devouring monster)

SHUT UP AND LET ME ENJOY THIS! She is thanking me while on her knees so that's making me a bit awkward...

«NO! You saved me from a giant dragon! I still need to thank you!»(Noemi)

She leaps up and looks me in the eyes... she is a few centimeters from my face and it's making me feel a bit nervous... After a few seconds (those were seconds but felt like hours!), she realized the situation and ran away while blushing... She is so cute...

After such a weird scene I went to sleep.

I wonder when we'll meet again...

The next day, the whole school was kinda weird. Galgo and Mirim are missing and the whole school, in general, seems gloomier than usual. The loli teacher from my magic examination comes into the room looks around. Her short green hair and green eyes give her a complete look of a wind user.

«Listen, everyone. I'll be your new teacher from today onwards. As you probably have already heard, there have been a few attacks from the old Demon king faction and your teacher was discovered to be involved and as such, I'm taking his place now.»

So that's why? But... I hope it's a coincidence that Galgo and Mirim are missing as well...

Let's not think about it. They came here with me from really far away. I doubt they have anything to do with this.

«Anyway, today it's magic training. Everyone must be able to use a few advanced spells even though you might be a non-magic fighter. You probably already know most of the theory behind magic so just follow me.»(Loli teacher)

So after the expedition, we start getting practical lessons? Seems nice.

«YOU MASKY BOY GET YOUR ASS AWAY FROM HERE! GO "PRACTICE" WITH ANOTHER CLASS OR SOMETHING!»(Loli teacher)

As I got close to the rest of the class the teacher screams at me and leaves with the whole class. Meanwhile, I'm just standing in the middle of an empty classroom, completely dumbfounded...

(Devouring monster)

What is she to act like that? A child?

(Devouring monster)

«Why don't you join us then Jim?»(Noemi)

Noemi comes out of the door opposite to the doom my class just went through... WHY IS SHE HERE?!

(Devouring monster)

Makes sense...

«Yeah, I'll go. Looks like I can't practice with my class so...»(Me)

«GREAT! Come with me!»(Noemi)

She takes my hand and pretty much drags me to the magic training field. Her class is the one that came here last year so... yeah they are right next to my class.

«WHY DID YOU COME HERE?!»(loli teacher)

«Is that your teacher? What is she, a child?»(Noemi)

«You can't imagine how many times I've wondered about that just today.»(Me)

«WHAT ARE YOU TWO LAUGHING ABOUT?! GET AWAY FROM ME!»(child teacher)

«I'm going with her.»(Me)

«*Incomprehensible screaming*»(child teacher)

We arrive at the section of the field her class's in and the teacher starts sweating bullets... It's the Pigman teacher from the magic examination...

(Devouring monster)

Dunno. It's an expression.

«Okay... Let's all try this spell out... it's an advanced spell called "Elemental armor". It... Provides Great varying defense depending on the element you use. It possesses quite a big chant so... Use it before a battle starts... that's what I would advise you do...»(Pigman teacher)

The teacher keeps stopping the explanation to look at me and at that time everyone looks at me along with him... Except for Noemi. She is looking at the teacher and is looking as happy as ever.

After a quick explanation, this spell is just as simple as the others. For this spell to work, you just need to cover yourself with mana and then infuse an element to it. I'll try wind for now.

...

Works just fine. Seems like any attack that comes my way will be redirected by a strong wind. Fire just provide a bit of defense compared to the wind one but anyone who strikes at me will be attacked by raging flames. I assume that the earth armor will just increase your raw defense and the water one will absorb the impact of any strikes.

(Devouring monster)

That's true but... I'll try it then.

I try to infuse it but it's kind of hard for some reason...

After some time trying an herbal armor appears on my body. I guess its effects are a mix of earth and life armor so it grants a lot of raw defense while healing the wounds.

(Devouring monster)

What?

Suddenly the sword on my back starts moving on its own and turns into a liquid. What the hell is happening?!

(Devouring monster)

You are getting way creepier than you should!

The liquid metal jumps and covers my whole body and then slowly turns into a dark armor. My missing arm included.

(Devouring monster)

The bastard... I can move every part of my body even though the armor looks extremely unflexible... my missing arm is back as well... I can actually move it...

After testing it a bit, it starts turning into a liquid again and goes to my missing arm and becomes a large gauntlet that almost covers my whole arm... I mean, what's left of it.

(Devouring monster)

This is great but... Why can I only do it now?

(Devouring monster)

Actually...

(Devouring monster)

By the way... I had an idea... Can I cover my bones with metal so that I can increase their resistance?

(Devouring monster)

Forget what I just said then...

(Devouring monster)

«You are so awesome Jim! How do you do that?»(Noemi)

I realize that while I was focused on the magic armors and weird metamorphic weapon, everyone gathered around me and just watched the progress.

«I'm just going to be true with you... Most of it is either natural or just random lucky shots...»(Me)

«Still impressive!»(Noemi)

Noemi's eyes shine as she grabs my arm and proceeds to hug it. I don't think I can handle this...

She then pulls me down a bit and lands a smooch on my cheek... IT'S OVER NOW! I'M GOING IN!

*sniff* Okay...

I calm myself down and notice some girls lowering their reddening eyes... I guess for them this was Noemi just marking her territory. Don't really mind but... Why is she doing it?

(Devouring monster)

It's seriously creepy how I can hear your silence...

After walking with Noemi back to the dormitories.

I arrive at my room and Noemi starts getting red. Is she remembering that from yesterday? She then leans closer and whispers into my ear...

«My name is Noemi Satan. Nice to meet you, my king.»(Noemi)

She then happily walks away while shining like the cutest thing ever... She's beautiful... But what was that exactly?

(Devouring monster)

What does it mean though... I like her...

*breathes in* WHAT?! But we barely know each other!

oh... well... Alright?

Meanwhile... I wonder what happened to Galgo and Mirim...