Dragon Master: The SSS-Ranked School Belle Asked Me To Contract Her

Hands in his pocket, Veer skipped on the concrete road while humming a tune from his old world. His eyes were half-closed as he thought about his encounter with Carlson.

'It is going to be hard,' Veer thought. 'Second years are already a pain in the ass to deal with, but at least we will only have to fight them in the final round. This guy, on the other hand...'

He had expected many scenarios already while making a plan for the Selections, and this situation wasn't out of his expectations.

Carlson wasn't just a pushover who stood at the top of the First Years because of his talent. He also worked hard, and Veer had noticed it from some of the videos he found on him. They were mainly of him practicing, but his movements and concentration gave him an idea of his personality.

So, he already had a plan he had made in case Carlson turned out to be even stronger than they knew. But it was still something Veer wanted to skip.

Not for him, but for his subordinates.

Veer sighed once again and thought, 'Man! I wish these competitions were like those I read in a book. I will be the dark horse who will impress everyone and take ten waifus home.'

Suddenly, he shivered as if some distant cold had invaded him. He stopped and looked around, wondering if Liliana had begun to stalk his thoughts.

However, he soon shook those thoughts away and proceeded to walk towards Old Niel's home near the entrance gate.

As he got near, he found the familiar old man with his beady eyes sitting on his wooden chair. A large newspaper was covering his face, so he couldn't quite exactly see him.

"Yo! Old man, how is your health today?" Veer asked, as he stopped near his chair.

Old Niel put away his newspaper quickly, as if afraid that someone would see the content. Coughing awkwardly, he replied, "What is it, brat? Why do you always ask about my health? Do you want me to die so early?"

"Ask one by one, Old man," Veer shook his head and picked up the walnuts Old Niel was eating. "Also, if I don't ask for your health, then what am I supposed to ask from an old man? Also, yes is the answer for your last question."

"Enough blabbering around. Go away and let me enjoy my old days," Old Niel snorted and snatched all the walnuts from Veer, even the one he was going to put in his mouth.

Veer looked speechlessly at the old man and wondered if he should open his head. However, he then decided against it. Old Niel had become a good friend of his, and he didn't want to ruin his relationship with him.

Shaking his head, he took out a small packet from his storage ring and threw it towards Old Niel, saying, "Here, this should be good for now."

"Ho?" Old Niel instantly grew interested as he took the packet and examined the content inside it. Nodding in satisfaction, he put it away and patted Veer's shoulder with his stick.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"You have my blessings, boy," Old Niel smiled, turning his eyes to almost a small button. "Just don't die out there."

"No way I'm dying before you, old bones," Veer laughed and bid farewell to the old man.

In this one month, he had interacted with Old Niel daily and found almost nothing on him. Even the system didn't tell him much.

He was either really ordinary or a top expert. However, Veer knew his luck, so he knew Old Niel was an ordinary old man living his days in the Academy.

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But it didn't mean anything for him. He found the old man's company fun, so he would always greet him while passing by the entrance gate, granted the greetings often led to Old Niel chasing him out.

As he strolled towards the Serene Lotus Park in a good mood, he thought, 'Two encounters already. I wonder if I'll meet someone else. Maybe Dean?'

Surprisingly, his thoughts came true as he stopped in his tracks, looking before him. He licked his lips and thought, 'I'll be damned!'

Before him, a beautiful young woman was leaning against a tall tree. Her blonde hair fluttered in the wind, as her blue eyes rested on his figure, trying to assess him.

In her long jeans and crop top, she looked stunning. Just a single glance of her would be enough to charm many.

Aurora!

Seeing Veer, she blinked and started walking towards him. Her every step elegant and refined, as even a single speck of dust didn't reach her ankles.

She stopped before Veer, looking dead in his eyes. Her expression plain as she said, "I despise you!"

"I know," Veer looked away and muttered.

A flash of annoyance appeared in her eyes as Aurora said, trying to remain calm, "You can hide behind your little girlfriend's back if you want, but I will come for you."

"Aur, do you really need to do this?" Veer sighed, as he felt guilt building inside him. "We can't change the past, and even if given a chance, I probably won't change my decision. Please, try to understand."

"Haha!"

Unexpectedly, Aurora began to laugh at his words as she smiled, but her eyes spoke something else, "So, even after so many years, you don't understand anything, huh."

She stopped laughing and whispered through her gritted teeth, "Fine! Then, I will make you realize it. You think you can run away from me, Veer? What a laughable joke!"

She put her hand on his chest, as a grin formed on her lips, "This belongs to me and will always be mine."

Veer raised his hand and caught her wrist, as he narrowed his eyes, "You should know me well, Aur. Do you truly think I would sit by while you try to harm my girlfriends?"

His voice turned heavy as he tightened his grip around her wrist and closed in on her face, "Do not test me!"

Instead of getting angry, Aurora chuckled at his words and said, as she jerked her hand free from his grasp. Making some distance between them, she flashed a smile at him, "I'm glad you haven't changed."

With that, she turned around and left him alone. Looking at her retreating figure, Veer sighed, "Of course, I know it, silly girl."