Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 214: Inside the Academy

Kiara and Ophelia remained uneasy despite the official's calm assurance that there was no danger. Both of them

knew Eleanor was an awakened Elizabeth. She might be many things, but never weak. Yet none of the academy

staff appeared even remotely troubled by her condition. Eleanor, meanwhile, looked as though she were merely

sleeping, her expression serene, her breathing steady. With no outward sign of distress, they forced themselves

to wait patiently.

At last, after more than half an hour, Eleanor’s lashes fluttered and her eyes opened. But instead of regaining full

awareness, she fell into a daze. Within her mind, a translucent display bloomed into view. Nora's voice echoed

softly.

"Master, please examine what you have gained from this upgrade. This panel was pre-programmed by the

academy, but | can also show you sadditional information... though that lies beyond their design. | suggest

leaving that for later, when you have the time. For now, read through this. The others are waiting for you to

wake."

The official rose from her seat and tapped the rune again, disengaging the restraint upon Eleanor’s chair.

Eleanor’s gaze settled upon the glowing panel before her eyes.

[Status Screen]

Cadet Name: Eleanor Elizabeth Raynor

Cadet Number: 10156659

Institution: Ascendance Academy of Midgard

Race: Werewolf (Alpha)

Bloodline: Mind Reaver (Awakened), Thunderbolt (Dormant)

Cultivation Level: Awakened

Academy Points: --

Unique Abilities:

Mind Acceleration [Active] - Cognitive speed vastly heightened; capable of predicting enemy movements in real

time.

Bloodlust Instinct [Passive] - Sharpens combat instincts to lethal efficiency while in combat mode.

Eidetic Memory [Passive] - Perfect recall of every experience.

Adaptive Muscle Memory [Passive] - Newly acquired skills are instantly integrated into the body.

Universal Comprehension [Passive] - Immediate understanding of all spoken and written languages.

Night Vision [Passive] - Flawless vision in total darkness.

Combat Skills:

Tactical Foresight [Passive] - Battlefield analysed at a glance; enables optimal targeting and movement.

Killing Precision [Passive] - Strikes automatically direct themselves towards vital points.

Predator’s Awareness [Passive] - Senses minute shifts in an opponent's intent or movement.

Overdrive Focus [Active] - Channels latent energy into heightened speed and reflexes for a brief duration.

Mind Arts:

Mental Lock [Active] - Locks onto a chosen target, suppressing all distractions until the kill is achieved.

Clarity Veil [Passive] - Immunity to illusions, mind-control, and memory tampering.

Memory Erasure [Active] - Erases selected memories from weaker beings for a limited span.

When she finished reading, Eleanor decisively closed the screen. Though questions crowded her mind, she

pushed them aside for later. Her vision sharpened as awareness returned, and she glanced around.

The first person she noticed was the official seated before her. The woman was smiling faintly. "Congratulations.

Can you see your status?" she asked.

Eleanor nodded. "Yes."

"How many academy points do you have?"

"None. There are two dashes in the line," Eleanor replied.

"Excellent," the woman said as she produced a black wristwatch-like device and set it on the desk. "Wear this.

Although it looks like a watch, it is far more than that. It establishes your link to the academy. From now on, you

must wear it at all times. It is resistant to heat, water, and impact. The moment you wear it on your wrist, it will

sync to your body. It also functions as a tracker... should the device ever be forcibly removed, protectors will rush

to your last known location. In addition, it constantly monitors your health. If you suffer any mortal injury, the

academy will be alerted immediately. Now, please put it on."

Eleanor obeyed, fastening it securely to her left wrist.

"Good. Now open your status again and check your points," the woman instructed.

At a mental command, the translucent panel bloomed once more before Eleanor’s eyes. She scanned directly to

the line.

"Academy Points: 0"

Closing the screen, she said aloud, "Now the point is zero."

"Correct," the woman confirmed. "That means your system is properly connected. The device will keep your

points updated while you are inside the academy. Once you leave, it will be useless and must be returned. One

final piece of advice... your status screen is yours alone. Not even the principal can access it. If you wish to keep

any abilities hidden, simply refrain from sharing them."

She leaned back slightly, her tone softening. "Now you are ready to enter the academy. Your friends have been

waiting long enough. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask one of our officials... we are here to assist you."

Eleanor rose smoothly to her feet. "Thank you." Her gaze drifted to Kiara and Ophelia, who still stood nearby with

concern written across their faces.

"Let's go," she said, striding towards the teleportation gate. The two followed without hesitation.

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The instant they stepped through, the world shifted. They emerged inside a spacious hall. Several white-robed

men and women lounged in chairs ahead, chatting idly amongst themselves. At the cadets’ arrival, three of them

broke off and approached. One was a Naga in human form, the other two were merfolk whose steps carried a

graceful, fluid poise.

Eleanor stiffened slightly. Up until now, at the front office... she had seen only fairies serving as officials. She had

assumed the entire academy staff belonged to the srace. Yet here, before her eyes, were representatives

from across the known world: werewolves, vampires, kitsune, merfolk, and more. Clearly her assumption had

been mistaken.

A merfolk woman cforward, extending a pale, webbed hand. Her sea-green eyes gleamed with an amiable

lustre. "Cadet 659, | am Ondina Marisella di Mare. | will be your guide from here. A room has already been

assigned to you in the dormitory according to your cadet number. Please follow me."

"Okay. Thank you." Eleanor accepted her hand with a firm, courteous shake.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Kiara and Ophelia each being greeted by their own assigned guides.

"Don’t worry," Ondina said, catching her glance. "We will all walk together. There is a single dormitory for cadets,

though rooms are distributed by cadet number. You may not be direct neighbours, but it is very possible you will

be on the sfloor. At the moment, we are standing in the teleportation hall of the Administrative Building. |

will take you now to your dormitory so you may settle in."

Turning towards the rest of the group, she added brightly, "Shall we go together?"

The others nodded, and so Eleanor and her companions fell in step behind her.

Exiting the teleportation hall, Eleanor found herself in a long corridor. The teleportation hall stood at its far end,

while doors lined both sides of the passage. Brass plates gleamed above each doorframe, etched with neatly

ordered numbers.

Ondina raised her voice slightly so all

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Her eyes swept over the group, pausing briefly on Eleanor and her companions. "You must have already been

told how important the guidebook is. But letremind you once more... today you must remain in the

dormitory except at dinner. Use this twisely to memorise the guide. From tomorrow onwards, your days will

be consumed by physical training and academic studies. Free tfor personal reading will becrare."

She stopped speaking for a moment, then added in a steadier tone, "Today we are here to help you settle in.

From tomorrow, we resour normal duties at the academy. | work in the accounts department. Lotus and

Corallina..." she gestured towards the Naga and the second merfolk at her side, "are with the estate department.

Unless an emergency arises, you may not see us again. So, if you have any questions, ask now."

Eleanor thought for a moment before speaking. "I heard those who join as academy staff must leave their clans

behind and cto Kvernheim to live. Is that true?"

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academy must sever ties with their

clans to ensure the academy remains

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rate is low, and when their young

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new territory. Dragons dislike

crowded cities and seldom remain in

human form for long, so most keep

to their wilderness territories rather

than living here in Kvernheim. The

city itself was built slowly over

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families. To this day, only we

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The corridor stretched on and on. For more than five minutes they walked before finally descending to the

ground floor. Eleanor noticed how the numbering changed... the first floor held rooms labelled 101, 102, and so

forth, while the ground floor was marked with 001, 002, and so on.

At last, they stepped out through the main entrance. And a splendour unfolded before them. A majesty of nature

intertwined with the grandeur of ancient architecture greeted their eyes, so breathtakingly beautiful that for a

heartbeat Eleanor felt her chest tighten.