Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Mantis’s beast evaluation

When the class was done, Theo bid farewell to Tristan, who was worried for him for going to the head of this year’s classes.

But he was horrified after knowing Theo had more classes after this one.

Instructor Kenren had already given Theo the directions to the office, and he made his way toward it.

At that time, Theo just started teaching the mantis not to do this when he was in a class like the previous one.

It felt like it was his fault partially; he hadn’t trained the mantis not to do anything in an environment like this one.

But he was relieved that it happened here in the classroom instead of a noble meeting, where if a single noble were to be scratched, a war between families would break out.

So far, the mantis was taking some time to learn what was right or not, but it was on the path of learning everything at the basic level.

When Theo reached the main gate where he was supposed to be present, he knocked a few times at the gate and waited patiently.

Soon, the door opened, and a lady no older than forty came in front of Theo.

She stared at Theo’s uniform color with a stern expression and then at him.

"My name is Theo Merrick, Head Instructor. I have been sent by Instructor Kenren Kael due to some unfortunate accidents in the class today," Theo spoke while looking at her directly in the eyes.

He might have made the mistake, and he was apologetic towards it, but he couldn’t just keep his head down like before.

"I have heard from the helpers Kenren sent, Theo Merrick. Please, come inside and get seated." She spoke as she made her way to the big chair across the table.

Theo entered the room, and his nostrils were invaded by a really good scent. It was unlike any he had smelled before in this world.

’This is refreshing,’ Theo thought as he took a deep breath and sat on the chair opposite to her.

"According to the report, your level 5 insect-type beast got out of the beast space on its own, ate three of the Demon Toad lesser organs before breaking an essence vial and drinking all of it," she muttered while reading the report. "Do you have anything to say about this?"

Theo shook his head lightly. "It was my adeptness that led to my beast leaving my beast space, Head Instructor. I am willing to take the consequences as my proud family has taught me from a young age," Theo spoke with a normal, serious expression.

The Head Instructor nodded before reading through the report again, before concluding.

"I have heard about the two unique affinity students who entered our academy this time. Are you one of them?"

"Yes."

"And this affinity makes you tame insects?" She asked again, which Theo felt like was totally out of the topic.

"That was my own decision, Head Instructor."

The Head Instructor leaned back on her chair and rolled the pen in her hand.

"Part of our duty in the academy is to teach our students how to become a good, if not the best, tamer. Do you realize why you were called here, Theo Merrick?"

Theo only had to think for a moment before he spoke, "I believe it was because my beast broke an essence vial that is expensive."

"That is not the reason at all. The academy has not stooped to a level where they will apprehend you just for breaking a mere essence vial, Theo. The reason is bigger than that."

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"I believe you don’t know what these vials are made of," she spoke and continued, "Just because mere children were handling these vials, we knew there would be a lot of shattering if they were not stronger, so we used a defense-based rare beast’s scales to make them."

When she spoke, Theo still couldn’t connect the dots. But even before he could do so, the Head Instructor spoke again.

"Your level 5 beast, that is merely at the uncommon grade, shouldn’t be able to break these vials, whatever the reason, except if it were a known beast that could do it."

’Oh damn, I think I may be in even bigger trouble.’ For the first time since he had been here, Theo was finally at the point where all his mantis’s abilities might have to be revealed.

It was a beast variety that was non-existent even among the mantises that had been recorded.

"Since your insect beast could shatter the vial, we have realized that the beast is not normal for its grade level. That means the class was threatened by the presence of such a beast that could have just done what its bestial nature would lead it to, even harming the students in the process. We cannot accept that."

Theo kept quiet; the conversation had already taken a turn so quickly that he didn’t realize what could save him from this.

When the Head Instructor saw Theo’s face, she finally lost her serious demeanor, and a light smile came forward.

"Don’t worry, Theo Merrick. You aren’t in any trouble. Kenren is a good instructor; he wouldn’t send you to me for punishment even if you have done something bad. He handles things in his own way."

"What is happening right now is that your beast is more powerful than we had realized, so that means your control over it, which clearly is not good right now, should be made better."

She took a halt, and Theo spoke a little, "You mean..."

"I mean, you will have to take extra classes before your peers and learn to control your beast faster than others. As the other students will always be in danger if the beast were to keep coming out on its own in the classes."

Just when she said that, Theo took a heave of relief.

"Seeing your busy schedules with so many classes, we have no choice but to give you these classes in the evening. And looking at the situation, you will have to take them no matter how busy your day is, Theo Merrick."

"I understand, Head Instructor. You are only trying to improve my ability to control my beast. I should thank you for this opportunity instead."

The Head Instructor nodded with a smile. "That’s a good mentality."

"Oh, and also, your beast has to be sent to evaluation. We need to know how strong it actually is at the level and grade it is at right now. You will get to accompany your beast in these tests. And like before, this is mandatory, as the academy’s records don’t have this beast yet. You will also be asked how you procured it in the first place. You may go now."