Chương 36: Joint Combat Exams 4

Meralda raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. 

"In the middle of the night, Master? Is there a particular reason for such a late outing?"

I maintained my steady pace as we ventured deeper into the night-shrouded academy grounds. "Yes, Meralda. It's the perfect time to meet someone discreetly"

We made our way towards the northwestern section of the academy, about a kilometer from Cleave Hall. there lay a dedicated forest used for combat training, where students could gain real-world experience. It was customary for the faculty to release captured monsters into this forest every second semester to challenge the students and help them develop practical skills.

As we ventured further, we eventually found the forest. I couldn't help but feel the anticipation building up inside me.

"We're here" I said aloud to Meralda.

Meralda, seemed puzzled by the unusual choice of location.

"A forest? Are you going to meet someone here?"