Apologies for the earlier oversight. Here''s theplete passage:


    "Huaaaa~" After stepping out of the bathroom, I nced at myself in the mirror, ensuring I looked presentable. Even after a shower, I still felt sleepy.


    Normally I would have made a narcissisticment on my beautiful appearance, but today I was in a hurry.


    Why?


    Today is the orientation for the travelling crew. And I don''t want to bete.


    And today is also an incident that happened during the travelling crew.


    That''s why I am fully prepared for today''s event.


    "Sword check, Bow check, Magic scroll check and there is no potion this time with me."


    I said to myself as I kept checking my items.


    You must be wondering why I have a magic scroll right?


    Well, the thing is that old Lucas has an affinity for Light, a rare element.


    But because it''s a rare element, there is no proper way to learn the Light element.


    So yesterday night I brought one Light magic scroll with 3000 C,


    My savings hit rock bottom I tell you, that.


    I have to do something about this too.


    Anyway, I just brought this up in case of an emergency that''s all.


    It''s a one-time use scroll so I have to be pretty careful when using it.


    CLICK-


    "Anyway let''s go," I said as I closed the door behind me.


    ***


    I walked to the meeting ce. Many of the leading characters — namely Adrian, Noah, Emma, and Isabe— were already present.


    And let''s not forget about Evelyn as she res daggers at me, her gaze asking why I''m sote.


    I''m only 5 minuteste! What is her problem?!


    Ignoring her, I leisurely just stand there.


    All of them seemedpletely oblivious to my existence, did they all forget that I was also there to help them at crew hall?


    What jerks!


    Well anyway, I can''t do anything about it.


    Today in Eldoria, an unexpected incident would ur. This would be the story''s first major incident.


    While I was organizing today''s impending incident in my head, the crew president arrived.


    "Hello, I''m the crew president, Joy. I didn''t believe it when I saw so many crew applications, but... it''s real. Who knew such amazing cadets would join my crew?"


    He paused for a moment and continued. "Normally Nova Academy doesn''t allow the students to leave the Academy city, because whoever came here to be a hero But after many application and requests Nova allow them to build this crew ''Traveling Crew''.


    With that joypleted the history of  ''Traveling Crew''.


    With his average height and gentle first impression, Joy looked around the crew members while scratching his neck.


    Joy is also one of the people who does not have any ties with Tony.


    "First, I''ll give a short introduction about the travelling club."


    With a bashful smile, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket. It looked like he had a speech prepared. I described Joy as a timid person, so I wasn''t too surprised by his actions.


    "Kuhum. Once or twice a month, Nova will allow to ''Traveling Crew'' to leave Academy City to travel. The purpose of the travel is to rx. So training during trips will be strictly forbidden."


    Kuhum. After clearing his throat once more, he put the paper away. What, that was it?


    "Today, as part of the orientation, we''ll take a short trip to Eldoria"


    "We''ll have a theme for each trip. Since today''s meant to be an orientation, we''ll just have a free trip without anythingplicated. But instead of travelling alone, we''ll split into groups of three."


    Here, Adrian would be paired with Isabe and run into trouble while they were looking around a museum. As for that trouble, I would be able to experience it soon.


    "Then we''ll start by drawing lots."


    Drawing lots waspletely based on luck, With my hand on my chin, I fell in thought. Should I choose Adrian? Or Noah?


    "I''ll go first."


    At that moment, Isabe stepped up. I watched her pull out a name without much thought. In the next instant, I realized I overlooked one vital piece of information. It was the oddity known as Lucas and Evelyn.


    The lot drawn by Isabe had the following name.


    "Lucas and Adrian."


    My heart dropped immediately. But there was no change in Isabe''s facial expression.


    With her usual mask in ce, she stared at me with calm eyes.


    **


    Thankfully, everything else had remained unchanged. Adrian became paired with Isabe but so were I. Emma, Noah and Evelyn became pairs with the others.


    Leaving Crew president alone.


    After drawing lots was over, the members gathered by their pairs and stood in front of the Portal.


    Portal, the cutting-edge technology utilizing magic science and engineering. With a height of 15 meters and a width of 30 meters, this giant gate was built in over a hundred ces throughout world.


    But of course, normal people and low-ss guilds can''t use it for vacations.


    It takes a lot of C to use. But since I this part the of Crew travelling, it''s free for me.


    "Studen Lucas Darkheart. Confirmed."


    The Portal operator gave us a seal. This seal would resonate with the Portal and take us to Eldoria.


    "Let''s go."


    ***


    A strange feeling enveloped my body, but only for a moment.


    In the blink of an eye, the surrounding scenery changed to an unfamiliar ce. It was Eldoria Portal Station, a futuristic blend of vibrant blue and sleek grey. The station had a modern and advanced feel to it, with holographic signs and bustling activity.


    Large screens disyed information about various destinations, and there was an air of excitement among the travellers. It was a testament to the technological marvels of this world.


    Joy''s voice brought Lucas back to the present. "It''s 1 right now, so we''ll meet back here at 6."


    Lucas nodded, acknowledging the instructions. He nced around at his surroundings, taking in the sleek design of the portal station. It was a bustling hub of activity, with travellers of all kindsing and going.


    "For now, follow me," Joy continued.


    All students followed Joy through the station, and as they did, they received another seal from the Portal employees. This seal was likely necessary for using the public transportation system in Eldoria. borating on the Portal Station, they found themselves in an area marked ''Marin Lines Station.'' It seemed like the public transportation system in Eldoria was well-organized and efficient.


    "You can go wherever you want as a pair using the public transportation system. For today, we won''t require you to write a report, but make sure you''re back by 6. If you''rete, you''ll be penalized," Joy warned before letting the Students depart in pairs.


    As the others left, it was just Adrian, Isabe, and Lucas remaining at the Eldoria Portal Station. The three of them were left to decide where they wanted to go, and immediately, a difference in preferences emerged.


    Isabe, a mage, expressed her desire to visit the mage tower, a ce of magical study and practice. She saw this trip as an opportunity to enhance her magical knowledge and skills.


    Adrian, on the other hand, was a swordsman through and through. His eyes sparkled with the prospect of visiting diator Dom, an arena where swordsmen from all over challenged each other. It was a ce where warriors could test their skills and grow stronger throughbat.


    The two of them began to argue about which destination to choose, each passionate about their preference.


    Isabe insisted, "The mage tower offers a unique opportunity for me to learn and grow as a mage. I can''t pass up the chance to go there."


    Adrian countered, "But diator Dom is where I can truly test my mettle. I need to hone my sword skills, and this is the perfect ce for it."


    Lucas, standing between them, sighed inwardly. He didn''t have a strong preference for either destination, and his main goal was to ensure the two didn''t end up in a heated argument.


    In the novel, they argue for half an hour, Lucas can''t let that happen; because in the end, they both decide to go to ''Artefacts Room''.


    "Guys, how about wepromise?" Lucas suggested, trying to mediate the situation. "We can spend some time at both ces."


    "How Lucas?" Adrian asked him.


    "Since Isabe is a mage I know that she will like this and you to Adrian," Lucas said ignoring Adria''s question.


    "Just tell us will you," Isabe said.


    "The Artefacts Room," he said to them as both of their brows frown.


    "Why is Artefacts Room?" Adrian asked him,


    "In Artefacts Room, There will be many types of swords and wonders, I know that Adrian you wanted to challenge someone but as I said this ispromise."


    ''This monster just how many times he wants to fight, even after a duel with Kevin.''


    Lucas thought as gave Adrian a strange look.


    Isabe and Adrian exchanged nces, considering the proposal. Finally, they nodded in agreement, realizing it was a fairpromise.


    "Alright, that sounds reasonable," Isabe conceded.


    Adrian grinned, appreciating Lucas'' diplomatic approach. "Sure, I can wait a bit for my turn, when Ie here next time, I will go to diotr Dom."


    With the agreement in ce, the trio set off,  heading to the Artefacts Room.