Chapter 1162
Kaiden nodded. "I did. He performed quite well during those years. In fact, he was even better than you. But that’s not a big problem. I'm sure you'll surpass him as long as you don't give up."
He reached out and pinned a medal on Juno's shirt.
"Juno, out of everyone, you're the only one I think has a chance of becoming the next legate. Hence, I'm giving you this medal and a codename to represent my sincerest blessing."
Juno looked down and saw the word inscribed on her medal. She mumbled, "Eclipsea?"
Kaiden said, "Once you leave this place, you shall no longer be Juno Byrd, but Eclipsea. I hope that you will create a legacy for yourself that will go down in history for generations. I hope you'll become an outstanding legate like War Legate Draco himself.”
"Thank you, sir. I love the name very much. I’ll be sure to call and let you know if I become the new legate," Juno replied.
"Fall back in line, Juno. Now, Jesse, Eve, Frank. Step forward.”
The few mentioned stepped forward and stood before Kaiden.
"You're all outstanding students, but there can only be one legate. I hope you don't feel dejected for not being selected. The Battle Warriors, the Valiant Tigers, and the Soaring Eagles are suitable places for you to go to. Thus, I want you all to perform at your best during the tests and score as you can to go farther in your careers."
"Yes, sir!"
"Lincoln, I'm giving you the codename Skylark.
"Eve, you shall henceforth be called Scarlet.
"Frank, you'll be Aureon.
"Of course, if any of you becomes the next legate, I want you to always remember your roots. Never forget our motto. Never retreat, never surrender, and never betray.”
"Thank you, sir.” The three students saluted.
Kaiden called out some other students and gave them their respective codenames. It was a tradition of Azure Creek University for instructors to bestow graduates with their personal codenames. It was meant to be a blessing for their careers to be smooth sailing.
After Kaiden was done giving the students their codenames, he said, "I want you to prepare your details and send them to me. I'll sign everyone up together. The first text will begin on the sixth of October, and the venue is still unconfirmed.
“You'll all be allowed to invite your parents, siblings, and friends to come and cheer you on. Wyvern Peak has prepared invitation letters on your behalf for the occasion. I hope that all of you will do your best in the tests. Show your parents the best you can do, even if you don't become the legate.
"Since the selection will commence soon, I’ll give you some time off to relax. Training will resume in three days after you're all well-rested and prepared. Also, you'll all be given five days to rest and prepare before the selection day. I'll inform you of the venue once it's been decided. For now, head home, everyone."
"Sir, will you be there on that day?" someone asked.
Kaiden shook his head. "I won't since the new batch of students will be here soon. I will see your results through the management system once it's been released. Of course, you could also call me and tell me what your results are. I'll be very happy for you, whichever way it goes.”