Chapter 120: An Unprecedented Offer
As soon as Samba registered Ryan’s mana with the magical paper he effectively bound Ryan to their group. Samba then gestured with his thumb for Ryan to move on.
His part in the introduction ceremony was over. Ryan walked forward.
He went to stand with the other members of Samba’s red-banded group. Several of the red-banded students clapped him on the shoulder.
They were welcoming him into their ranks into their faction.
Across the courtyard the members of the Black Team glared at Ryan with undisguised hostility.
Their dangerous gazes promised future conflict future trouble for him. He had chosen their rivals.
Samba then turned his attention back to the remaining crowd of first-year students.
They were all still waiting nervously. "Next!" he called out. His voice was sharp and impatient. He wanted to get this over with.
Just as he spoke someone from behind Eric gave him a hard shove. The push propelled Eric forward out of the relative safety of the line. Eric stumbled catching himself just before he fell.
He became even more nervous now that he was the center of attention. He glanced back to see who had pushed him. But in the sea of anxious faces it was impossible to tell who it was.
Taking a deep shaky breath he walked forward. His heart was pounding in his chest.