One after another the interested students continued to get interviewed by Aron, some slightly above average while others slightly below. All in all it wasn''t a bad group.


    "So, What do you think?" With the interviews done Jin turned to Aron and asked for his opinion in general. It was time they selected those who qualified to be in his faction.


    Meanwhile in the hall outside the lecture room, Jagu remained standing by the door while numerous students waited anxiously for the results. Only two in particr seemed slightly calmer than the rest, Xavier and udia.


    The two were standing not two far from each other inplete silence. udia stood straight and had her arms crossed under her bosom while Xavier was leaning against the wall asionally ncing at the beautiful woman near him curiously. ''Have I seen her somewhere before?'' He thought to himself not quite able to guess where he''d met her.


    "Have we met?" Unable to contain his curiosity, he turned to her and asked casually. udia''s mouth curved into a slight frown as she heard this question and turned to Xavier. "We meet at one of the youth banquets when I was younger, though I suppose you and your friend''s were far to important to notice the average looking seventh daughter that didn''t stand out." udia answered with slight irritation in her words causing Xavier to show an awkward smile.


    He was about to go on the defensive but he felt that would probably only make this situation worse. "I was young at the time and not quite matured so I apologize for any disrespect I may have shown you." Xavier pulled away from the wall and faced udia before giving a small bow, however she simply scoffed.


    "No need to apologize, the same way I don''t notice simple people now is the same way you didn''t notice my younger self. No need for further discussion." udia remained indifferent despite Xavier''s sincerity causing him to sigh inwardly.


    Before Xavier could attempt to speak further, Jin walked out of the room with a piece of paper in his hands and looked at the students waiting anxiously in the hall. "Let''s make his quick shall we, the students who''ve qualified to be part of the faction are...", Jin began to announce the names of those who made the list, in total they numbered a mere fifteen.


    Those who hadn''t made the list left dejectedly while some tried to plead, the sight of an irritated Jagu however was more than enough to deter them.


    As for those who made it, they gathered in the lecture room for a short briefing from Aron. "I''ll skip the pleasantries as there is nothing really worth celebrating." Aron''s opener resounded in the hall causing all attention to focus on him, for many this was the first time they heard the illusive number one speak.


    His presence was much more intimidating and domineering than they initially thought causing many who were showing smiles to frown as he continued to speak. "Despite making it, none of you are particrly special or talented as the bar I set was fairly low to begin with. I advise each and every one of you to strive and be better versions of yourselves, my faction has is no ce for people who''ve reached their limit, so fail to meet expectations and you''ll be abandoned." Aron did not mince his words and caused many of the students gathered to fell a certain pressure weigh upon them.


    Most had perhaps expected an encouraging speech that would promise them great rewards or boost their confidence, yet Aron told them inly that they were not good enough. To some who worked hard to pass the journey, they were a bit angry hearing those words but what could they say to refute the number one who outperformed them all.


    Silence continued to fill the room as if waiting for Aron to speak once more. His gaze had been wandering the room from individual to individual as if checking for something.


    "Let''s end here, for now associate with each other since you''ll all be working closely together. If you have any questions feel free to ask Jin or if it''s urgent myself." With that said Aron left the room inplete silence.


    Jin and Jagu who stood at the front nced at each other a bit unsure of what to do next. Jin didn''t know much about organizing groups while Jagu knew even less. But as if fate heard their concerns, udia raised her hand.


    "Yes you, the busty dangerous woman." Jin looked at her and nodded,pletely ignoring the look of displeasure she had from the manner in which she was addressed.


    "My name is udia Yesbern. I wanted to ask if Sir Aron was open to suggestions, I know of all the best ways in which a proper established faction should run and I thought I could be of help." udia confidently dered with a straight face. Jin nced at Jagu a bit unsure but Jagu simply shrugged. ''Real helpful aren''t you.'' Jin sighed and shook his head towards Jagu before turning his head towards udia.


    "Aron is busy ofte so I''ve been left in charge of building up the faction, I''m open to suggestions and ideas so feel free to speak your minds." Jin replied in a friendly manner causing many to feel more at ease, unlike Aron and Jagu he gave off a carefree and gentle aura most of the time which made him much approachable.


    "Thank you, there''s quite a lot so please feel free to ask and I''ll borate. As a faction for starters we have no name, no crest, no defining cloaks, no personal meeting venue, no heirachy system, no clear instructions... " Like a chain reaction had been set, udia began listing numerous upon numerous ideas and problems she had noticed.


    Since Aron''s faction was new, she always nned to voice her ideas not because she wanted to make the faction better but to gain recognition. She knew she wouldn''t stand out much oncebat was the focus, so for now she wanted to show her value in anyway she could. Aron however cared little for the factions structure as it was temporal.


    This onught of knowledge was too much for Jin to take in and he showed a wry smile while Jagu remained neutral as he didn''t even pay attention. Not letting her finish, Jin raised his hand and cut her off. "Hmm, that''s quite a lot of ideas, tell you what. Stay behind after this meeting is dismissed and we can properly look into the ideas and how to tackle them." Jin suggested and udia nodded in satisfaction.


    Meanwhile Aron who was still within the academy was standing in front of tworge wooden doors. As he prepared to knock, a voice resounded from the other side. "Enter."


    Having been granted permission by the gentle feminine voice, Aron opened the doors and walked into the room behind them.


    It was a fairlyrge office adorned withrge bookshelves, paintings and a few sculptures. At the northern end of the office in front of Aron was arge desk with single chair behind it but it was empty.


    The source of the voice hade from his left near one of the bookshelves where a two sofas and a table were arranged neatly. On one said sofa sat Lady Uva the arch mage who showed Aron a small smile upon seeing him.


    "Wee, please have a seat."