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After ending communication with Prokopy, Sebastian prepared himself a little. At least, he took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and made himself a hearty lunch. Usually, when Sebastian did not observe Terra, he would slightly reduce the flow rate of time.
In the afternoon, Sebastian called a car and went to the location where Prokopy said the school team was holding training, the central arena of the academy. It was also the best arena in the academy, as it featured the most advanced, top-of-the-line facilities.
When Sebastian arrived at the arena, he found it was empty outside. After a brief survey, Sebastian walked into the arena. After walking inside for a while, he noticed that many people were already inside. There were school administrators, various instructors, and members of the school team selected from the freshman group. Basically, everyone had come.
Prokopy was also there. From time to time, he looked towards the entrance gate. When he saw Sebastian enter, he hurriedly waved.
When Sebastian approached, he saw that in the center of the arena, nineteen freshmen were standing, all of whom were the most outstanding in their group. Clifford, Otwin, and Terrell were among them. In front of the team was the head coach of this year's team, Leonard.
At this moment, Leonard was giving a lecture to a group of freshmen. When he saw Sebastian walking over, he frowned slightly but ignored it. Instead, he continued to address the new students and said: "Although all of you are the most outstanding freshmen this year, remember that there are people outside who are equal or more powerful than you."
"Speaking of which, you have only just stepped into Level 2. On the path of a Planetary Lord, you've just begun. So do not be complacent, do not take yourselves too seriously. No matter how talented you are, many will fall along the way."
At this moment, Leonard seemed to notice Sebastian standing beside him. Turning his head, he scolded: "Sebastian, hurry up and get into the team and find a suitable position. Don't make others wait for you in the future."
"Wasn't the training supposed to start at 2 o'clock? It's only 1:59. What's the rush?" Sebastian retorted.
Since the car provided by the school was automatic, it was very punctual, and there was little chance of delays en route. That's why Sebastian arrived just in time at 2 o'clock. It also wouldn't make sense to arrive too early.
Hearing this, Leonard frowned slightly while the school administrators and teachers were stunned. What Sebastian said wasn't unreasonable, but they were used to arriving early. No one like Sebastian, who was strictly punctual, had ever caused such a situation, making it hard for Leonard to say anything.
After Sebastian joined the team, Leonard continued: "Next, I will announce the list of the school team this time. The team is divided into two squads: the first team and the second team, each with ten members. Of these ten, five are starters and five are substitutes. When I call your name, come forward. Starting with the first team: the main five are Sebastian, Prince Yeattine, Terrell, Glen, and Neville."
After his announcement, four people stepped forward.
There was a pause, then Leonard read: "Next are the five substitutes: Clifford, Otwin, Jane, Jonathan, and Mark."
Clifford and Otwin walked out. As they passed Sebastian, they smiled at him.
Sebastian raised an eyebrow toward Clifford, who was standing behind him, and said, "You and Otwin are stronger than Glen, right? And who is Neville? I've never heard of him."
"Neville was the other freshman who completed the Legendary Level mission besides Terrell. His family is prominent, so for this Planetary Advancement, he likely used a lot of extremely valuable treasures and unexpectedly passed," Clifford explained. "As for Glen..." He shrugged helplessly. "He also passed at the Epic Level, but in terms of strength, maybe we are a little stronger. However, selection isn't purely based on strength."
"Then what is it based on? It can't be Leonard's idea, can it?" Sebastian asked skeptically.
"Er..." Clifford hesitated, lowering his voice. "It's not just that. Although Leonard is the head coach, his influence isn't that great. The selection process is overseen by many administrators and instructors. Mainly, Glen and Neville are connected to the Crown Prince Party."
"The Crown Prince Party?" Sebastian repeated, unfamiliar with the term.
Clifford looked at Sebastian with some surprise and explained: "It's a large group surrounding the Crown Prince, including Prince Yeattine, who has recently joined the Party. Leonard leads this group."
"You don't know who the Crown Prince is?" Clifford asked, surprised.
"Which one is it?" Sebastian truly didn't know.
Clifford was momentarily speechless, then said, "Alright, I'll explain. You've probably heard that you're the second student from our academy to pass the Great Mythical Level, right?"
"Yes," Sebastian nodded.
"That's correct. The first is the Crown Prince, who is also the most talented genius of that group back then. Now he's reached the Star Ranking."
"Star Ranking?" Sebastian's eyes flickered with interest.
The Star Ranking is different from the Genius Ranking; it lists all Level 2 Planetary Lords. As everyone knows, Level 2 Planetary Lords can live for several hundred years. This means competing with dozens or even hundreds of other geniuses, a much more formidable challenge than merely being on the Genius list.
"The prince's father is also the vice-principal of our school," Clifford continued. "But what's even more shocking is that the term 'Prince' in the school's context indicates a very special status..."
Hearing this, Sebastian nodded faintly, probably already guessing something. For a prestigious school like Hope's Peak Academy, the true leader isn't the president, the elders, or even the vice-principal or other instructors. It's the mighty Level 6 Planetary Lord.
The key difference that sets super-tier forces apart from others is the Level 6 Planetary Lord. If such a being dies, the entire force could instantly fall from the ranks of the superpowerful. Many powerful individuals exist, but for a Level 6 Planetary Lord, dethroning them is just a matter of words.
"You probably guessed that already," Clifford said helplessly. "For beings of that level, school honors or competitions are not of much concern. Their main goal is to produce the next Level 6 Planetary Lord. Although the lifespan of a Level 6 Planetary Lord is long, it's still limited."
Sebastian vaguely remembered Prokopy mentioning something similar, these powerful beings have lived for a very long time. Few know exactly how long, but it's comparable to a long human lifespan.
There's an urgent need to train a successor. Once this being passes away and no other Level 6 Planetary Lord is ready to take over, the academy would instantly fall from the ranks of top institutions. The consequences of such a fall are too severe to describe in words.
"The Crown Prince is the first Great Mythical Level in nearly 10,000 years, making him the designated successor of those above," Clifford whispered. "His resources are personally developed and differ from ours. That's why he's called the 'Crown Prince,' and he's treated with such respect."
"Of course," Clifford said, glancing at Sebastian. "You may have questions. You're also at the Great Mythical Level, so why hasn't this powerful being looked at you? There's a very important reason, but I don't know the details. You'll find out when the time comes. Anyway, your luck might not be very good."
"So that's how it is," Sebastian nodded slightly, understanding it in an instant. Then he asked, "Why didn't you join the Crown Prince's Party? With your strength and background, I assume they wouldn't refuse."
"Hehe," Clifford smiled gently. "I heard that the family of the Crown Prince has a good relationship with the Yeattine lineage, so he's now considered the Crown Prince's deputy. If I joined, it might cause trouble. But you don't need to worry about us; this powerful being treats everyone fairly."
"Look, Leonard and the others probably hold a grudge against you, but they also had to let you captain the school team!" As he spoke, Leonard finished announcing all team members.
He then looked at Sebastian, a hint of helplessness in his eyes, but he still said, "Sebastian, you will be the captain of the school team, and the vice-captains will be Yeattine and Neville. In the future, team training and tactics will be managed by the three of you."
Leonard looked at Sebastian and added: "You haven't experienced team competitions before, so learn from Yeattine and ask for advice. The group competition involves five members, not just individual fights. Without teammates, even the strongest person is useless, cooperation is crucial."
Hearing this, Prokopy, Clifford, and others frowned slightly. They saw Sebastian's challenge to Leonard as a provocation. Last time, Sebastian insulted Leonard publicly, nearly ruining his reputation.
"Now, everyone should familiarize themselves with their teammates..." Leonard began, but Sebastian interrupted.
Leonard frowned and asked, "Sebastian, what do you have to say?"
Sebastian stepped forward, looked at Leonard with a faint smile, and asked, "I want to know: what are the criteria for selecting the school team?"
Leonard froze slightly at the question, then replied, "It's based on each person's planetary talent, referring to the characteristics of their race."
"If that's the case, why are Clifford and Otwin substitutes? According to their strength, they aren't weak," Sebastian pressed.
He had joined the team mainly for the championship reward. Since arriving, Leonard had targeted him multiple times. Would there be good will in the future?
Sebastian hadn't fought before because it wasn't necessary, but now, with the championship in mind, he needed to eliminate unexpected factors.
"Are you doubting my selection?" Leonard's eyes flashed coldly.
"As captain, I must also be responsible for the school's honor, and I can't let problematic people join my team," Sebastian said with a faint smile. "To be fair, I propose a selection tournament, whoever wins will be the main player!"
This proposal caused Leonard and his group to frown, while Clifford and Prokopy looked at Sebastian in surprise. They hadn't expected him to speak up so directly.
"Sebastian, that's ridiculous," an administrator behind Leonard scowled. "Just because you're the strongest freshman, you think you can act recklessly? The team selection process was carefully considered. This isn't something you can question alone."
Another administrator chimed in, "Don't think that just because you're strong, you can dictate everything."
Meanwhile, others remained silent, knowing the inside story. Neville was acceptable, but Glen, everyone knew, was not as strong as Clifford or Otwin. Still, offending Leonard was unthinkable. Glen was an Epic Level talent, his strength was not much less than Clifford or Otwin. Such disagreements happen often in schools; the only real concern was whether someone was too weak or too strong. If Glen had a King Level talent, it would be a different matter.
"Since I am the captain, I have the right to make decisions. Those who don't meet the qualifications cannot join my team," Sebastian declared, pausing briefly. "And I believe Mr. Prokopy would be more suitable as the team's coach."
Silence fell over the arena. Everyone turned to look at Sebastian, thinking, "Sebastian is crazy." Not only did he oppose the team selection, but he even dared to suggest replacing the coach.
However, Sebastian's intent wasn't madness but to remove obstacles.
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In the void of Hope's Peak Academy, more than a dozen elders observed the school team's training.
When they saw Sebastian's attempt to change the coach, everyone was stunned. Leonard's suppression might upset Sebastian, but no one had expected him to be so bold as to request a coach change.