’Since Principal Xiang has put it that way, how could I refuse such a kind offer?’
"Alright, it’s settled. In three days, you will enter the Demon Beast Battlefield. Remember, use these next three days to prepare thoroughly. The Demon Beast Battlefield is fraught with danger. If you don’t want to die, you’d best get your minds right!"
Principal Xiang’s expression was extremely grave as he spoke.
He knew people would really die there.
The Demon Beast Battlefield was a true battlefield. While it was a place to hone one’s strength, gain experience...
...and even acquire many benefits like Equipment, materials, or at the very least, Potions, all of it was obtainable.
But the danger there was several times more terrifying than in a Gate World.
You had to stay alive to claim any of those benefits for them to be of any real use.
Everyone only has one life.
That’s why one needed to be even more careful in the Demon Beast Battlefield, as it was far more dangerous than the Gate Worlds.
"Alright, everyone, return and get some rest," Principal Xiang said.
He then turned to Fang Xiu and said, "Fang Xiu, come with me for a moment."
"Huh? Alright."
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
He said to Chu Qingxue and the others, "You guys head back first. I’m going with Principal Xiang."
"Okay."
Chu Qingxue nodded slightly.
"Go on, Brother Fang," Luo Xing quickly added.
...
「In Principal Xiang’s office.」
No one else was there.
Only Xiang Babang.
"Principal Xiang, was there something you needed me for?"
Fang Xiu asked, looking at the principal.
"Ah, Fang Xiu. Have a seat."
Principal Xiang smiled slightly. "I called you here this time because there are a few things I need to go over with you."
"Go ahead, Principal."
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
’It must be about the Demon Beast Battlefield. After all, I’m an instructor now. There are some things I naturally need to be clear on.’
"Yes. While the decision to make you an instructor was a bit last-minute, we all unanimously agree that you have the ability for it."
Principal Xiang continued, "The Demon Beast Battlefield is different from the Demon Beast Realms and Gate Worlds. It’s a real warzone."
"I understand."
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
He actually had some prior knowledge of this.
In the Demon Beast Battlefield, war between humans and Demon Beasts could break out at any moment.
And every time, powerful humans fell.
It was an extremely dangerous place.
"Within the Demon Beast Battlefield, large or small-scale battles occur almost daily," Principal Xiang said. "Sometimes, it’s a small engagement—a dozen or so Level 50 Demon Beasts charging straight for the human encampment. Other times, it’s a massive assault, with hundreds or even thousands of Demon Beasts charging recklessly, regardless of their strength."
"It’s incredibly dangerous. You might even face a powerful Demon Beast Attack on your very first day in the Battlefield. You need to be mentally prepared for that."
"Don’t worry, Principal. Ever since I learned I’d have the chance to enter the Demon Beast Battlefield, I’ve been making all the necessary preparations."
This wasn’t just idle talk from Fang Xiu.
He had long been ready for anything.
He had some idea of just how dangerous the Demon Beast Battlefield was.
"Good. Since you’re an instructor now, you’ll naturally be responsible for the students," Principal Xiang said.
Fang Xiu remained silent.
"You don’t agree?"
Seeing that Fang Xiu wasn’t speaking, he asked.
Fang Xiu hesitated for a moment before nodding. "That’s right. I’m not willing."
Principal Xiang: "..."
"Why not?"
Principal Xiang asked in return.
"My value is higher than theirs," Fang Xiu said flatly.
He would never agree to sacrifice his own life to protect them.
Even if people called him selfish, he’d accept it.
And he wasn’t wrong. His life was worth more than theirs.
He could hunt more Demon Beasts.
He could die in battle, but he would absolutely not die protecting them.
These were Fang Xiu’s thoughts.
In terms of value, one person with an SSS Level Talent was worth more than ten with S Level Talents.
Therefore, it was better for ten S Level Awakened to die than for one Fang Xiu.
"Hahaha! Now I’m certain of one thing."
Principal Xiang chuckled. "You’ll survive just fine in the Demon Beast Battlefield. That puts my mind at ease."
"Huh?"
Fang Xiu was taken aback.
’I thought Principal Xiang would be angry. Or that he wouldn’t let me be the instructor anymore.’
"Let’s just say your way of thinking is the same as ours."
Principal Xiang said, "However, if you are in a position to save people without endangering yourself, you must prioritize it. Every single Awakened is important to the country."
The message was clear: ensure his own survival first, and save others when possible.
After all, Fang Xiu was indeed far more valuable to humanity than other Awakened.
For the sake of all humanity, sometimes, some people had to be sacrificed.
After all, Fang Xiu was humanity’s only SSS Level Awakened.
His potential for growth was higher than anyone else’s.
When the country had first learned of his Talent, they had planned to summon Fang Xiu for special, intensive training.
However, many people were against it.
Some argued that since Fang Xiu was just an SSS Level Sacrificial Master, a single failed Sacrifice could render him useless. He’d be of no great use in the future.
Another faction believed his growth should be allowed to proceed naturally, warning against trying to force his growth.
It was a rare case of two opposing factions agreeing that Fang Xiu should not receive special, focused training.
So, in the end, they decided to let Fang Xiu develop on his own.
They would simply provide a little help when he needed it.
They just hadn’t expected him to grow so quickly.
Now, it was probably time to give him something to work with.
Originally, the plan had just been to let him test the waters in the Demon Beast Battlefield.
But after his performance in this artificial Gate World, they were completely certain that making him an instructor was absolutely the right call.
After all, his rate of improvement was simply too fast for them to ignore.
"Yes, I understand all that. But, Principal..."
Fang Xiu trailed off, a sudden smile spreading across his face as he looked at the principal.
"What is it?"
Principal Xiang was taken aback.
’Fang Xiu’s expression... something seems off.’
"Hehe, well, I need to grow too, you know. But with my current resources... *cough cough*... I’m afraid I might not be competent enough for this instructor position!"
Fang Xiu’s meaning was obvious.
He wanted benefits.
’I can be an instructor, sure. But if I’m expected to save people and all that, how can I do it without getting something out of it?’
"Didn’t I already promise you a Golden Treasure Chest?"
At this, Principal Xiang finally understood.
He had just promised Fang Xiu a Golden Treasure Chest.
"That Treasure Chest was for me to stand down. It’s definitely not enough. I need at least two!" Fang Xiu said.
Principal Xiang: "..."
"Do you think Golden Treasure Chests are that easy to come by?"
Principal Xiang said with a sigh of resignation, "Just one. There are no more!"
"Just one? Well, in that case, I’ll have to reconsider the whole ’saving people’ thing."
Fang Xiu shook his head.
"You..."
Principal Xiang said, completely exasperated, "There really are no more Golden Treasure Chests. Ask for something else!"
"Really? None at all?"
Fang Xiu didn’t believe him.
"Really, there are none!"
Principal Xiang said with certainty.
"Alright, fine. Then help me get some materials."
Fang Xiu thought for a moment.
’Since there are no more Golden Treasure Chests... I might as well get some materials for Kajimi.’
Although Kajimi had just been Promoted, Fang Xiu felt it could go further.
The materials for the next stage, however, were a bit difficult to find.
They were the rarest of the Rare Materials.
On his own, there was no telling when he’d be able to get them.
"Rare Materials?"
Principal Xiang asked.
"You could say that."
Fang Xiu nodded.
"You’re looking to craft Equipment, right? Fine. I can put in a request for Rare Materials for you. What do you need? Just say it."
Principal Xiang nodded slightly.
If it was just a matter of Rare Materials, he could still make it happen.
After all, the country had prepared quite a few resources for the purpose of nurturing Fang Xiu.
As long as Fang Xiu needed something, he could help him apply for it.
"Yes, it’s this list. Take a look, Principal."
Fang Xiu took out a piece of paper.
The principal took it and unfolded it for a look.
A moment later, a loud shout echoed from the principal’s office. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

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