My Soul card is a Reaper

Alabaster Draguar was the ancestor of the prestigious Royal family of Tavrobel, a nation-state that's located in the far north of the continent in the polar region.

After appointing his successor, he left his homeland more than two thousand years ago and became a wandering Arcana Master.

A few hundred years later, one day, he suddenly decided to settle down at the Silver City, a place known to hold many headquarters of the organizations and companies.

He started an organization called Madford. One should say it is a home for free-spirited wandering Arcana masters who don't like their freedom to be restricted, lone wolves who like to operate alone, and Adventurers who love to venture into the wild.

Like many organizations, Madford also operates like a guild. Due to the ease of restrictions, its strength grew up very quickly, although, in the end, there's no sense of unity within the organization.

When one of their scouts showed the video of Azzy's performance, Alabaster immediately felt Azzy was perfect for his organization. Many lone necromancers also have memberships in Madford. So, there's no problem for him to scout Azzy.

Trying his luck, he personally came to the feast but never in the world did he expect WAMO to make their move. In fact, Ramiel wasn't even supposed to be a guest. He was just there to auction the Jewel of Life.

When he found that Azzy was already scouted, like the fellow legendary realm experts, he got angry. Before he even expresses it, the thunder emperor standing before him even publicly tried to poach the other kids too.

Alabaster no longer stayed silent. He erupted and addressed Ramiel by his name and dropped the prefixes. "Ramiel Crescent, you aren't giving any face to us."

Everyone's attention suddenly turned to this old man who resorted to threats during the Auction to claim the Set accessory but failed in the end.

He then said, "WAMO doesn't even have the right to recruit at this event and you are even brazenly trying to poach them in front of other guests. Do you invite us with an intention to insult or something?" "Calm down, Mr. Draguar." Barton came to Ramiel's support. "They are my students and he has my permission."

But, Alabaster dismissed him immediately without giving him any face. "It's not about your students, Everglade. Stand aside and stay quiet."

Barton's face darkened. Azzy also got a little bit angry that this man trying to cause trouble in their own school but he knew that he can't poke his nose into this matter. So, he kept silent.

Alabaster continued, "Your attitude really got on my nerves." He further accused of how shameless WAMO has gotten to lure the kids by using devious means.

Everyone who also has a problem with Ramiel's method agreed with this man who expressed their thoughts too.

Just then, another legendary realm expert who was just as frustrated as Alabaster let out a comment, "what can we expect from them? They made the descendant of the greatest murderer in the history of mankind as the Vice President."

"Mind your tongue, Conifer." Ramiel's facial expression quickly turned cold and lightning sparks start to dance over his body.

Everybody immediately became alert.

Taking a deep breath to control his emotions, he spoke, "It's not that we don't have any right but we are the ones who stay silent to give everyone a fair chance. It was an unofficial agreement. However, it seems our silence is taken for granted. Then, listen carefully…"

Ramiel then turned his attention to everyone and announced that his test will now be open to all the champions present in the room. "One hour. Anyone interested, come to Grand Arena within one hour."

After telling Azzy and Gideon to join their table, Ramiel walked out of the banquet, leaving everyone in a daze.

Alabaster and Conifer felt hateful gazes from several people for provoking Ramiel unnecessarily.

"What are you looking at?" Conifer hit back at them for being silent.

The Fire Temple's elder shook his head with a sigh, "You are a fool to bring Aelius Crescent into this mess. Now, not only you have lost all the advantage over him, but you also provoke a sleeping tiger."

"So, what if he announces the recruitment? Who will go and…" Alabaster tried to support Conifer but stopped talking in the midway as his eyes fell on the twins from Freyles Academy as they suddenly stood up on their feet to walk towards the entrance, ignoring the exalt realm who was trying to scout until a while ago.

"Where are you going?" The representative instructor of Freyles Academy tried to stop them.

Irene Ash turned her head and answered, "We aren't interested in money or some material benefits. We are only interested in getting stronger."

Although she didn't explain it in detail, every expert, representing a business organization felt like they were being slapped by reality.

No matter how much they kind of mistakes they try to pick out on WAMO, it is and will always be the top choice for people who strive to get stronger because of their advanced training systems.

Now that there's a Golden Chalice in Ramiel's hands, WAMO's popularity will even grow further among the geniuses.

When Laura Drake from the Phoenix Academy and Gideon also left, the atmosphere turned awkward for both Barton and the guests.

Barton could only apologize to everyone while regretting allowing Azzy to go to the rooftop. This tournament indeed turned out to be memorable for him but not in the way he wanted it to be.

Now that the die has already been cast, he can't do anything about it other than going with the flow.

Soon, embarrassed Conifer and Alabaster Draguar also stormed out of the place while swearing revenge. To save the last bit of image, Barton went on to the stage and thanked everyone before announcing that the feast has been ended.

Nearly, an hour later, Grand Arena was packed with the students and teachers.

*Ha*

Irene's Volcanic Ash transformed into that a shape resembles a dragon's head, which shot hundreds of tiny ash spheres towards Ramiel at a close range.

For each one that hit him, he felt his own weight increased by a little. In the end, he felt as if there's two tons of weight on him. Naturally, as a person who trained in the Violet Pavilion, it wasn't a big deal but it gave an opportunity for the giant Golem to create tiny rocky golems nearby.

As they exploded at perfect timing, Ramiel was pushed back a few meters while Irene covered herself with a dome of ash. A look of surprise appeared on his face. Even if he suppressed his strength to peak-rank-5, even if he isn't using soul energy, still, he was a peak-rank-8 expert that lived for two thousand years and has vast fighting experience.

To push him back isn't something any ordinary genius can do. Moreover, both of them aren't even the true children of heaven. They only have gold-grade Arcana spirits.

"Both of you pass." Ramiel extended his hand towards them with a satisfactory look, "Welcome to World Arcana Masters Organization. Within a week, both of you will receive the contract with special terms and conditions."

Both of them expressed their thanks at the same time and high-fived each other before stepping aside.

Next, it was Laura's turn. After her test is over, Ramiel didn't hold back in saying that she wasn't suited to battle solo. As for the result, he judged that she can get a normal membership without any issues but to get special treatment like Azzy and the twins, he will have to discuss it with the President.

She felt a little bit bad but she knew her place the moment she participated in the duo category.

"C'mon, whether it is special treatment or normal, you still passed the test." Her partner tried to console her. Mia who wasn't participating in the test also cheered her.

Only three were left, Gideon, Snivy, and Claire.

Looking at them, Ramiel said in a serious tone, "You have a choice, unlike that girl. I haven't seen the full extent of your abilities but the chances of failing are higher if you participate in this test, alone. On the other hand, if you fought as a group, you will either succeed together or fail together. Discuss among yourselves and come to a decision."

"I'll participate alone, Master." Before they even get to discuss, Gideon gave his answer. "More than getting into the organization, I want to find out whether I was worthy or not. Even if I fail here, I could still get stronger in the future and apply again."

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