Chapter 358: Elite Among The Elite

"Professor, it would be indeed an honour and a privilege to be chosen to represent this class. As such, I shall uphold the status given to me and partake in your proposal," Artorias lowered his head graciously as though he were a knight, leading to the teacher's earlier dull face to nod in approval. 

"Wonderful! Now, choose five other people to join you on your mission, be sure to pick wisely."

"I shall indeed," Artorias lifted his lowered head and panned a look at the eager class that stared at him like drooling dogs.

It was safe to assume that they all wanted to be on his team. Indeed, who wouldn't want to be recognized and distinguished amongst their peers? 

Many of them were certainly strong contenders, but sadly, Artorias had long made his decisions.