My Soul card is a Reaper

"You demanded the truth and this is the truth. Now that you know it, I'm asking for your assistance as the captain-ranked officer of WAMO. Either you help me solve this mission or cooperate by staying silent. Or else, I will be taking appropriate action to protect my mission."

Azzy decided to treat Snivy like a stranger as she treated him as one despite knowing that they were once teammates.

Hence, he used his rank and organization to put pressure on her. Snivy, on the other hand, felt like this was Azzy's true personality the same as the one he was displaying until now.

She was somehow happy with Azzy's behavior and agreed to assist him. What's more surprising fact is that she wasn't actually surprised to hear the vice principal was a prime suspect. 

He kept his time traveling secret from her and didn't back up his claims with any statements either except for the findings at the bar.

And yet, she trusted his guts. 

But why? 

Is it because he was her past teammate? Is it because he was a captain at WAMO? Azzy's bet on the latter as she's a former member of the organization.

Either way, he got support and that is enough for him. 

"Okay, Snivy. For now, keep an eye on 10-A students and report to me if Maria or Aaron had any suspicious activity. The new person, so-called Aaron's successor is also a subject of suspicion. Be careful."

***

After a while;

Azzy entered the classroom and everyone rose to their feet as soon as they saw him. There was a pin-drop silence in the room and he could see most of these so-called elites are quite nervous. 

Of course, not all of them are like that. 

Some girls looked like they developed a crush. Some boys were looking at him in admiration as a sign of respect for his strength. Surprisingly, Raydon Geller, the strongest student in the academy and the one with the most troublesome personality is also one of them.

As for Serestia, her face was beaming with pride as if she was the one who was being respected.

He gestured for them to sit down and spoke about the important things the teachers discussed in the staff meeting.

"Mr. Vice Principal told us to inform you that the tri-academy tournament is scheduled this weekend at Sun City. One 7-member team, three duos, and five singles. A total of 18 representatives will be selected per grade.

However, the spots aren't decided by your past performances, and neither is it equally divided between two sections. It was decided that three days later, on Friday, your battle prowess will be tested in practical combat class. 

Since the practical combat class instructor of 10-B has changed, there will be no joint class from now onwards except during the tests or monthly assessments. If you want to be selected as one of the representatives, then, train hard."

Azzy's words indeed took them by surprise but it also excited some of them as they were confident that they were superior to the students of other sections. Naturally, the past records also proved that their thinking isn't wrong. All of a sudden, these students felt like they have gotten an opportunity to get back at their teacher.

All of them welcomed it in their hearts but Azzy could see the confidence and even overconfidence in some of the faces. He didn't pay attention as the result has nothing to do with him.

Taking his seat, he opened a novel as usual without sealing their soul orbs, atleast for these 30 minutes of homeroom session, now that these problematic students were intimidated by his presence.

He wasn't bothered by what they did as long as they didn't make a noise. Once he was done, he left the room and made his way to the next classroom while Flora was seen walking toward his way just like the previous day.

They stopped midway and Flora said to him that she wants to talk to him in the evening. Azzy nodded in response, not minding what she wants to ask about now that his identity was already revealed to Snivy.

Upon entering the class, Azzy was greeted by cheerful students. "Morning, Sir." "Sit down"

The atmosphere in 10-B was completely different. 

It wasn't just because of Azzy's nice behavior toward them but also because of the fact that the majority of the students weren't arrogant due to their humble backgrounds. They also had more unity amongst themselves, although their innate talent regarding practical combat is quite a bit of a disappointment. 

"I guess Teacher Flora has already informed you about the upcoming tournament." He said while taking the seat.

As the cheerful students suddenly became dispirited, Azzy then spoke, "As your combat instructor for both theoretical and practical subjects, I'll do my best to teach you and I hope you do your best to train hard too."

"But, Sir, what can two days of training do?" asked Julius, the class monitor in worry. He further added, "I don't want to admit it but it is true that apart from four to five students, the remaining of us don't have the chance to make it to the team."

Azzy shook his head with a smile, "It is true that the grade of an Arcana or soul power largely decides one potential but it isn't everything either. 

If you are better in skills such as footwork, attack and defense techniques, and mastery over soul energy and attribute, you would be able to defeat a stronger opponent. But, more than that, you need the right kind of battle strategy."

As the expressions of the students changed, Azzy got up and walked to the whiteboard with a marker, "In today's class, we are going back to basic. We will discuss the relationship between the attributes in order to understand the fusion techniques.

Who had the fire attribute?" He asked the students.

As about ten students raised their hands, Azzy continued, "Everyone that fire is weak against water, and it is usually assumed that fire is strong against the wind. But, that is wrong. Fire has a complicated relationship with the wind."

"Hmm?" The fire attribute users got slightly confused.

Azzy then explained, "Think about it. You light up a candle on your birthday cake. How do you put them off?"

In an instant, realization dawned upon everyone with such a simple statement. "By blowing it off," answered a girl named Susie. All of a sudden, everyone felt like a fool for not realizing such a simple thing.

Azzy nodded with a smile, "exactly. That is wind. When wind overwhelms fire, then, the fire will be destroyed. However, in another case, wind becomes an ally of fire.

I bet your parents and teachers always told you that those with fire attributes must carry wind elemental crystals to enhance their attack damage with their fusion skills.

Usually, it works because the attribute energy from the elemental crystals cannot overpower your own soul energy. And when it doesn't work, you would see people complain that it is because of your lack of talent or you have awakened a low-grade Arcana.

It is true but you should understand the process behind the reaction too. Now, here's something you should pay attention to.

Fire's natural ally during the battle isn't wind. It is the lightning. And those with fire attribute must carry lighting elemental crystals with them whether they have wind elemental crystals or not."

Everyone: "Ehhh?"