Chapter 217. Announcement

"Junior brother, hahaha. I can’t believe the crimson reaper is my junior brother," Wembley threw his hands around Aiden suddenly, his spittle flying all over the place. The demeanor of a powerhouse he was exuding earlier was nowhere to be found.

Arica was not surprised. Those who were close to him knew that he had a quirky personality. However, he only showed it to those he was comfortable around.

As for Aiden, he found the whole thing intriguing.

"Hehe, senior brother Wembley, please, why are you being so enthusiastic?" Aiden said.

"Heh... do you know how long I’ve wanted a junior brother? Ashbourne and Vandaport have been bullying me for a long time, and lording their seniority all over me. With you here..." He trailed off when he saw the weird expression on Aiden’s face.

"Sigh... forget it... how can I bully a monster like you? Even the master thinks you are as sly as an old monster," he added.

Aiden smiled, as he tapped Wembley’s back. "As expected of senior brother Wembley, you are really sharp."

"Pffft... hahahaha... nice one there, Aiden. Didn’t know you have a shameless side," Arica laughed as she tapped her belly.

When she saw the expression on Wembley’s face after Aiden’s words, she lost all composure. She just couldn’t hold it in.

"Just complimenting senior brother Wembley," Aiden shrugged with a smile.

"You..." Wembley threw Aiden’s hand away.

"How can you be so shameless..."

"Hahahaha..." Arica laughed.

Wembley shook his head with a smile. "Alright. Enough jokes. Aiden, now that you are about to shed off your Alex Turner personality, we will have to revise the details of your Academic Federation and that of the university."

"Alright," Aiden nodded.

He took out the antidote for the face altering cream he used and applied it on his face.

A halo covered his face.

Soon, the halo dissipated.

Wembley and Arica saw a brown-haired, black-eyed young man standing before them.

He stood at 1.85 meters, had a lean athletic physique, and was good looking. Apart from that, there was nothing extraordinary about the air around him. The look in his eyes, when one paid attention however, was nothing ordinary. His eyes were extremely calm, as if something was sleeping inside it.

Wembley and Arica nodded. It was indeed Aiden Vhorn.

Wembley made a call about updating Aiden’s details.

"Tap your profile," he said after the call.

Aiden nodded and tapped his watch.

A holographic screen of his profile with his picture appeared before him.

It contained every recorded thing about him from the time he became a warrior, till now.

However, his current contribution points were indicated to be zero and he was ranked last on the professorship rankings. This was natural because he hadn’t started taking on any University missions.

"When are you planning on having your first lecture?" Arica asked.

"As soon as possible," Aiden replied. He didn’t want to waste any time.

He wanted to have a lecture and then take on a mission. He needed to grow stronger.

He could have decided to just take on a university mission and leave campus. If he was off campus and he didn’t have a lecture, it wouldn’t be a problem.

However, he had accepted to be a professor. So, he had to be professional and hold his end of the deal. At least whenever he was on campus, a lecture before he took on another mission would be fine.

Wembley nodded.

This junior brother of his was very mature and professional.

"Alright," he replied. "Would you like it for me to introduce you to the students?"

"Not necessary," Aiden said. He wanted to get the lecture over with and leave campus for his mission.

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Eastern Continent.

Formara Empire.

Beta State.

Anglogobe City.

Ashbourne Cane stepped out of a special rank 3 pocket world with Vandeport. The duo had closed the rank 3 gate alone. It was a very terrifying feat. However, this much was to be expected from beginner rank 4 warriors. They were in a different league.

Currently, reporters had swarmed the entrance of the gate which was currently shrinking.

"Mr. Ashbourne Cane and Mrs. Vandeport, how do you both feel about your debut achievement as members of the International Union?"

"Mr. Cane and Mrs. Vandeport, over here! How do you feel for closing a rank 3 pocket world in just 24 hours?"

"Fairly normal," Vandeport said.

"Exactly," Cane replied.

"Rumors are that your daughter and her fiancé, Cosmo Adams, are now beginner rank 3 warriors. How do you feel about that?"

"Proud of them?" Ashbourne Cane replied.

"Also, how do you both feel about the news?"

Ashbourne Cane and Vandeport stared at each other.

"What news?" they asked at the same time.

"It seems your excellencies are not aware of this."

"Excellency Armstrong Lee has taken in another disciple. It has taken the four continents of Endra by storm."

"Oh... so master finally did it, huh," Vandeport said as she looked at Ashbourne.

"Indeed. He has been keeping tabs on Aiden Vhorn for a while now. He finally decided to strike a deal with the young man," Ashbourne replied.

"It seems we have a younger brother now. And a terrifying one at that," Vandeport replied.

"Yes. Gosh, I’m already feeling the pressure already. That kid will overtake us soon," Ashbourne said.

The duo had ignored the reporters and had completely forgotten that they were on international news coverage at the moment and several across the world were listening to them.

"If we are feeling this way, I wonder how that lazy bastard, Wembley, is feeling," Vandeport said.

"Hehe... quick, let’s head to the Western Continent. But before that, we need to make a stop in the Southern Continent. My disciples want to relocate with their families to the Iron Empire," Ashbourne said. "I need to grab those five kids. Don’t worry, their parents will be moving here with them. So their consent is not necessary."

The two ignored the reporters and started walking towards an aircraft parked in an open area for them.

"Oh, okay. But what about their companies?" Vandeport said.

"Oh... they have people to manage it in their absence. That’s what they said. Looks like the environment of the Southern Continent is too comfortable. They all want to become strong. They don’t want to be a burden to the young man," Ashbourne added.

"Smart choice," Vandeport said.

"Indeed, those disciples of mine and their parents are really serious about getting stronger. As for dropping out of university, my disciples will just transfer to Sauna City University, finish their remaining courses here and enroll in the Iron Empire Military for their military service. Their parents also want to become staff members of Sauna City University. We will just pull a few strings and get things done," Ashbourne added.

"Sure. What of little Pamela and her fiancé?" Vandeport added.

"Actually, she and her fiance are the ones here to pick us. She’s also relocating to the Western Continent. Since I’ve handed over my responsibilities as the president of Derulo City University to someone else, and I’m moving permanently to the Western Continent, she doesn’t see the need to remain there any longer. She and her fiancé will also become professors of Sauna City University," Ashbourne said.

"It looks like the whole squad is moving to the Western Continent," Vandeport said.

"Your husband and kids are already living in the Western Continent. Technically, you stay there. Look at how quick you were to hand in your resignation to the Global Warriors Association," Ashbourne added.

"Well, I needed a long break. Handling International Union responsibilities, marital and parental responsibilities, alongside Warriors Association responsibilities would have been too difficult," Vandeport replied.

"True," Ashbourne replied as the duo entered the aircraft.

" Dad, aunt Vandaport" Pamela said.

" Old man, Mrs Vandaport" Cosmo said.

" Congratulations, kids" Vandaport said.

" Brats... You finally broke through to rank 3. Anyway when am I having grandkids?" Ashbourne said.

" Dad!" Pamela stamped her feet.

"Hehhe" Cosmo chuckled.

Vandaport shook her head.

" Don’t pressure the kids. They will when they are ready. Also, Cosmo, will you pass by the Tera Secret Sect when you get to the western continent? It’s been a while you went home" Vandeport said.

"After what happened...I don’t think I’m ready to return yet.." Cosmo said as a glint of coldness flashed through his eyes.

Everyone respected his decision.

" Alright, let’s move" Ashbourne said.

The entrance was closed. It lifted as the engines hummed. Then, it disappeared into the clouds, leaving a trail of wind in its wake.

Meanwhile, across the world, and especially the Southern Continent, Aiden Vhorn’s enemies were extremely shocked about Armstrong Lee’s announcement.