Chapter 23: Is the President Going to Pass the Baton to Me?

Although Angro made an easy judgment about Schneider before, he still couldn't completely relax.

Because through the records of that mission, he knew that Lu Chen concealed monstrous strength within him. Without any divine language empowerment, he could shatter the leg bones of a half-blood already beginning to dragonize, twist his arms into pretzels. It would require at least thousands of kilograms of force, or even more.

Such a half-blood should not exist. If the Board of Directors were to find out, Lu Chen should now be in the secret party-managed prison, receiving a life sentence.

But Angro happened to have seen such a half-blood with this kind of physical ability. It was in a small island country in the east. He had beaten that coward until he was toothless, but he had never been able to truly harm him.

Beneath the human appearance, he concealed astonishing strength. In terms of physical strength alone, he was like a small tank!

Moreover, his bloodline was stable, capable of self-control, and even very disciplined. So disciplined that he didn't even fulfill the duties assigned by the family as a stallion. If it weren't for the vice-president, that old guy, the bloodline would probably not have ended...

I wonder how that guy is doing now.

There are many things about his experiences in Japan that he has not revealed to the secret party or the Board of Directors, and the situation of that person is just one of them.

He looked at the young man in front of him. Although he didn't know what his background was, he already suspected that he belonged to the kind of special case he had seen before.

The last special case was far away in Japan. Now, he must be old, and with his personality, he is not someone who is eager to contribute to the dragon-slaying cause.

But the special case in front of him now is still a brand-new meteorite, to be forged by Cassel Academy!

"It seems that you are quite satisfied with the school's chef. Occasionally, I also dine in the cafeteria to ensure the quality of the food."

Like an elderly person chatting with a child.

After looking at Lu Chen's experiences after enrolling, Angro was extremely satisfied now. Loving to eat and being able to eat was not considered a fault. On the contrary, it added some human touch to this child. Cassel Academy is wealthy and generous, so there's no worry about being impoverished by a student.

"I heard that you joined the Lionheart Society a few days ago?"

If the previous conversation was just idle chat between elders and juniors, it is now obviously getting to the point.

"Yes, my mentor said that joining the Lionheart Society would be beneficial for my development."

Lu Chen nodded. On the first day of school, he received a personal invitation from the current president of the Lionheart Society, Valeri.

This senior student from Russia was as strong as his name suggests, resembling a bear. Originally, he was already listed in the execution department and was usually on missions abroad. But when he heard that the academy had an S-class new student, he immediately flew back after his mission ended, wanting to recruit outstanding talents into the Lionheart Society.

Lu Chen still remembers how Valeri used his bear-like, broad palm to pat his shoulder, "Younger brother, the future of the Lionheart Society depends on you."

Originally, such a hasty statement, like an heir's declaration, would have caused dissatisfaction among the others. However, none of the other members of the Lionheart Society who came with him expressed any doubts.

Breaking the record left by the previous S-class in the physical test, reportedly getting all ten questions right in the 3E exam, Lu Chen is an unprecedented S-class student with no bad habits. Besides not having received higher education before, there are no flaws to be found in Lu Chen.

Moreover, he heard that this junior of his, although he hasn't excelled in cultural and academic fields in recent years, has been practicing martial arts for over a decade.

Judging from Valeri's muscle-brain perspective, as important as cultural classes are, they can't compare to combat ability. After all, half-bloods are ultimately meant for the battlefield. In this regard, his junior has a natural advantage. It's said that he's already a somewhat famous young grandmaster in the local area, but his management skills are poor, leading to a lack of disciples.

And Schneider, the mentor shared by both Valeri and Lu Chen, also praised this newly recruited student during their phone conversation. The mentor rarely praises people, at least not like this.

The only thing lacking seems to be that he hasn't fully mastered the divine language so far. But Valeri didn't worry about it. There are regulations in the school for night-watchers, and no one can release divine language. Even an S-class student would probably be affected to some extent, which is obviously not conducive to the development of divine language.

He believes that as long as his junior goes out for a while, mastering the divine language will be a matter of minutes. So, Lu Chen was pulled into the Lionheart Society like this, and Chu Zihang was also with him.

Valeri showed particularly enthusiasm towards Chu Zihang as well. After all, judging from their grades, Chu Zihang is also one of the top students among the freshmen. And since they're from the same background, they naturally need to take care of each other.

Finally, Valeri left Lu Chen with only one sentence, "Junior, familiarize yourself with the school well. I'll be preparing to graduate by the second half of the semester."

It's clear that he's just short of saying "I'll be passing on the position". This move by Valeri has caused a huge uproar on the Nightwatcher Forum.

Posts like "The old saying 'old ginger is spicier' holds true", "This is the courage of the Lionheart Society president", "The sincerity of the student union is lacking", and so on, flood the forum.

The general idea is that the student union, look at this, trying to recruit an S-class, the chips you offer are still too low. No matter how excellent your current leader is, in this competition, it's Valeri's courage that takes the lead.

These posts have put the student union at a disadvantage. This is actually a comparison without grounds. Valeri is already in his fourth year and about to graduate. He was supposed to hand over the position of president. But Caesar has just taken office as the president of the student union in his sophomore year. His seat isn't even warm yet. Would he vacate it just to attract an S-class?

In the classroom, Lu Chen's thoughts were swirling as he nodded to the principal.

"Valeri is an outstanding kid. Since he acknowledges you, it means you're also outstanding. The Lionheart Society is a good place, with a long tradition. I'm also one of the founding members of the Lionheart Society. I believe you can grow well there."

Angro praised Lu Chen, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"However, although Valeri openly supports you, and the other members of the Lionheart Society have no objections, it's not a done deal for you to take the position of president. Your aura comes from your bloodline, but to truly convince others, you need to show your achievements."

"Achievements?"

Lu Chen was puzzled. He actually didn't really want to be the president of the Lionheart Society. For him, it's just an empty title. But if he could take that position, it would certainly be beneficial. Since he has been pushed into the limelight, he's willing to strive for it.

"Not in terms of management. Throughout history, the highest honor for half-bloods in the secret party has always been earned on the battlefield. The war practical class for freshmen is about to begin. I hope you can perform well."

Lu Chen's eyes lit up. Finally, it's here. He feels like his body is getting rusty from attending lectures all day at the academy!

At the same time, he can finally proceed with the third stage of his main mission, with more rewards waiting for him.