章 369: The Mission

"Ahh…"

Vale didn't expect such a question, but he could understand what they were thinking.

He then paused for a moment, meeting Jody's gaze.

'I guess it doesn't matter if they know my plans now…'

Well, they were probably thinking that if they all attended the same branch of Dark Arts, they would constantly be compared to him.

With this in mind, he decided to address their thoughts honestly.

"No, Jody…" Vale replied calmly. "I will choose the Dark Magic Branch."

Jody and the other students exchanged surprised glances. They had expected Vale to pursue Dark Alchemy, given his exceptional skills in the activity just now.

Vale could see their shocked faces as they were probably thinking how he wasn't capable of choosing the right path.

Nevertheless, he had reasons for his decision.

Professor Alexis also looked at Vale with curiosity and asked.