Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Alisa knew that if she didn't help Zachary, he might try to comprehend the Beast Merging Skill on his own. But that was a skill not easily learned. Without proper instructions, he was likely to go astray. Logically, she knew that even if that happened, it had nothing to do with her. Yes, she didn't like men coming close to her, but she still didn't want something bad to happen to Zachary only because she refused to teach him. That wasn't who she was, that much she knew. Her kindness had always been her weakness.

She would give it a try, and if Zachary didn't grasp her teachings, she would have an excuse to stop.

"But, wouldn't it be against the college's rule to teach me?" Zachary asked tentatively.

"If I don't, will you give up on learning it?" Alisa asked, frowning.

"No, I won't," Zachary said firmly.

"That's why I have to do it or you might do something reckless and try to do it by yourself. While the college prohibits teaching this skill, no one will know as long as we both keep it a secret. Only Linda will know," Alisa said calmly. She was not one to stick to the rules.

"It appears you are much more reasonable than I thought, Alisa. If I can successfully learn the Beast Merging Skill, I will definitely repay you," Zachary promised.

"No need. After you learn it, I only have one request. I want you to stay away from me," Alisa said seriously, staring at Zachary.

"Naturally, once I learn the skill, I won't be disturbing you anymore," Zachary said reasonably. All the while, he wondered how to get Alisa into the system without her noticing.

"But if you want to learn the Beast Merging Skill, your treasure beasts have to comprehend the beast martial arts first," Alisa said.

"Kiwi has already comprehended a beast martial skill. However, according to Linda, its skill is not perfect," Zachary said.

"Well, call out your treasure beast and let me have a look first," Alisa said after giving it some thought.

e part in the competition at the coliseum. However, if it does, then the Demonic Emperor Beast wouldn't be able to compete. Your treasure beasts could help you rank better. But sometimes you have to sacrifice something," Alisa said.

"I have a way to let Kiwi fight a lot of actual combats without going to the coliseum. Anyway, I still want to thank you, Alisa. Your instructions were more useful than ten years of book reading," Zachary complimented Alisa.

"It will depend on the final result. But whatever works, it shouldn't be a problem," Alisa said bluntly, after some hesitation.

"Why did you say it that way?" Zachary asked with a smile.

"I don't know what you intend on doing. But the result is all that matters." Alisa shook her head.

"Then I hope that's true." Zachary smiled.

"All right. I'm leaving now." With one last look at Zachary, Alisa left.

Looking at Alisa's back, Zachary smiled knowingly and left as well.

Two figures walked out of the darkness in the corner of the Imperial Training Ground. One of them was Evan, and the other was someone who resembled him, but looked much more valiant and powerful. He looked very powerful even in a loose gray robe. The reserved Sage Level aura made him seem sophisticated. Nothing about him was simple to the casual onlookers.