*Puff*
"Smoking is prohibited in the hospital, you know."
"Relax kid, It's not like it will make your injuries worse or something."
"Well... that's true."
Waiting for Guren to settle down, I decide to speak first, thinking it's better to get straight to the point.
"Uncle, I'm thinking it's better to hide my amnesia from Faye."
*Puff*
"And what's your reason?"
"If she found out that I've lost my memories after the incident, she might really break down."
*Puff*
"That's true."
"Umm... Can you do me a favor?"
"Don't hesitate, just say what you need."
"...Right."
Due to my amnesia, talking to Guren feels a bit weird as I'm not familiar with our relationship.
"I'm wondering Uncle, if you can take care of Faye for the time being. Don't worry, it's only for a week after she gets discharged."
*Sign*
"Alright, I'll do you a favor. Even if I look like I'm jobless, I'm still a middle-rank mercenary."
Thankfully, he agreed to my request, so I'm a little relieved that I don't have to worry about Faye's needs for the time being.
"Oh, I forgot to mention. Congratulations, kid, it seems you've awakened."
"Thank you."
"So, are you going to the Academy?"
"Academy?"
Wondering what Guren is saying, he gives me a short explanation.
*Puff*
"Hero Academy is where awakened youngsters like you go to learn about monsters and probably demons, and gain all kinds of experience to grow and turn you into a big shot."
'Hero Academy... Maybe that's where heroes will gather.'
"Now that you're awakened, you can enroll in the Academy. The problem is, you've just hatched from your shell, so it will be tough for you to get there, considering you're a late bloomer."
Guren said is true. Because I awakened recently and most of my stats are below average. The best way to establish good grades and avoid expulsion in the academy is to enroll next year and train for the time being. It's not uncommon for awakeners to enroll in the academy above 15 years old. It takes time for an awakened person to adjust their body now that mana is flowing through their own bodies.
"If you don't want to be an errand boy there, you can just enroll next year to prepare."
'But I can't afford to stay still and wait for a year.'
Now that I've found a clue to my mission, I need to grab this opportunity as soon as possible. Even if I become the weakest awakener and become a laughingstock, I can just train and make progress with my abnormal stats while I'm in there. After pondering for a moment, I came up with an answer.
"I'll enroll in the academy."
"Kid, are you sure? Once you've been expelled, there's no second chance. Are you okay with that?"
"...Yes."
*Puff*
"...Alright, I'll handle your documents. The enrollment starts within 2 months, so hurry up and heal those damn injuries."
