Chapter 256: Field Training

"There is, only that it's rarely encountered." Jenny glanced at him with suspicion. "I didn't think you'd be so knowledgeable." 

"My older brother mentioned it." Arthur nodded, lying with a straight face. "The guardian spirit of truth, only the headmaster gets a chance to meet them." 

"And a few lucky ones." Jenny walked back toward the cafe. "The champion of each year gets to meet the guardian for a reward." 

"What kind of reward?" Arthur furrowed his brows. 

"Enlightenment, they say. The reward is the knowledge that would make you a master. That's why everyone cares so much about the ranking." 

"But there was no mention of a championship when the ranking was introduced." Arthur hurried after her. "Does that mean the ranking isn't the deciding factor?"