"My name is Leo, and I come from Chicago in this province. My talent is a Natural type – the Flare-Flare Fruit."
As soon as she said this,
Class A erupted into an uproar.
No one expected that their class would actually have a Natural-type Devil Fruit user.
Natural-type Devil Fruits are recognized as having great potential and are considered top-tier extraordinary opportunities in America.
As long as the foundation is well-built and the individual doesn't die prematurely, they are very likely to grow into a top powerhouse in the future.
Comparable to Natural-type Devil Fruits are only the rarer Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits and some powerful innate abilities.
Logically speaking,
a Natural-type Devil Fruit user could easily enter top universities like Sanford University or Chicago University.
How could such a top powerhouse seed enter Chicago University?
Did Chicago University manage to pick up a bargain?
The teacher in charge of Class A was a mature woman in her thirties, with a well-maintained figure and skin, wearing a business suit and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, exuding maturity and sophistication.
This teacher's surname was Clarke.
Teacher Clarke looked at Leo and asked curiously, "Leo, with such a good talent, why didn't you choose Sanford?"
This question was what all the students in the class wanted to know.
"Because my Flare-Flare Fruit was given to me by someone else."
Leo spoke calmly, "Since he gave me the best fruit, I must take responsibility for him! I want him to receive better educational resources, so I made a request to the school, hoping to be admitted with him, and the school finally agreed."
She was being completely honest because this matter would soon come to light anyway.
Rather than hide it, it was better to say it upfront to avoid causing trouble for Ben!
Yes.
Leo was considering Ben.
After all, Ben's talent was so poor that entering Chicago University would inevitably raise suspicion.
If someone reported it to the Ministry of Education, even though it could be explained, it would still cause unnecessary trouble.
...
After hearing Leo's explanation,
everyone in the class suddenly understood.
Then, they remembered the sensational news that had shaken North America a few days ago!
So, this was the heroine? And she was indeed beautiful.
Especially those eyes — clear and bright, like perfect gemstones.
No wonder that super simp was willing to give her the Flare-Flare Fruit...
Teacher Clarke's gaze toward Leo was full of admiration.
In her eyes, Leo wasn't only talented but also kind-hearted and had excellent character!
She smiled warmly and said, "Leo, you are so loyal and righteous. If you become someone's teammate, you would surely be very reliable."
As soon as she said this,
the surrounding students' eyes lit up.
That's right!
Such a loyal and righteous person would be a trustworthy teammate.
Moreover, the other party was a Flare-Flare Fruit user — being her teammate would obviously be a huge advantage.
Many students immediately started thinking about how to become Leo's teammate.
Especially the boys, who looked at Leo with burning enthusiasm.
Because Leo was not only talented and kind-hearted but also stunningly beautiful...
There was even a saying that it was easy to develop feelings in the Spirit Realm.
Among male and female partners of transcendents, over 70% eventually ended up together.
In the Spirit Realm, facing hardships and dangers side-by-side inevitably created deep bonds.
If they could become teammates with Leo and eventually develop romantic feelings... conquering such a beauty — the thought alone was thrilling!
Thus,
before the team game even started,
the majority of the class had already set their sights on Leo.
As someone with experience, Teacher Clarke only needed one glance to guess what the boys were thinking.
She smiled gracefully and said, "Leo, don't worry. With such outstanding talent, I won't let it go to waste. I'll personally select the three best teammates for you!"
Clearly, Teacher Clarke thought highly of Leo.
Upon hearing this, Leo replied calmly, "Teacher, I already have a teammate."
Without hesitation, she made her stance clear.
Everyone was stunned.
Some smarter students already guessed who Leo was talking about.
Teacher Clarke frowned and asked, "Is it that student, Ben?"
It was clear that Teacher Clarke had paid attention to the previous news and even knew Ben's name.
Leo nodded: "Yes."
Although Ben had scolded her about this yesterday, she had no intention of changing her mind.
She wanted to help Ben pass the first ten levels of the Spirit Realm — to ensure that he survived!
Seeing Leo's confirmation,
Teacher Clarke's frown deepened.
"Leo, you should be very clear that Ben integrated the Kryptonian bloodline, and he's almost no different from an ordinary person," Teacher Clarke said.
"To be blunt, bringing him along is a burden and could negatively impact you!"
"Even though you have the excellent Flare-Flare Fruit talent, without a solid foundation, your future growth will be severely limited."
This wasn't exaggeration — it was the brutal truth!
A good foundation meant achieving strong results early in the Spirit Realm and accumulating enough strength.
This would form a positive cycle of growth.
On the other hand, a poor start would result in slow progress, making it nearly impossible to pass the higher Spirit Realm levels later on.
Each layer of the Spirit Realm grew exponentially harder.
Without sufficient strength, survival was almost impossible.
"Teacher, I understand everything you're saying," Leo said, stubbornness flashing across her calm face.
"But he gave me the most important Flare-Flare Fruit. I must ensure his safety! I will bring him, no matter what."
"No matter who wants to team up with me, they must accept that Ben is part of the deal."
Her last words were clearly addressed to the other students.
The class fell into stunned silence.
Many who initially listed Leo as a top priority now began to retreat.
After all, it was dangerous to bring along a burden.
The Spirit Realm was no child's game — it was deadly!
Looking at Leo's stubborn expression, Teacher Clarke could only sigh inwardly.
"We'll discuss this later, Leo. Please sit down for now... the classmate next to you, it's your turn to introduce yourself."
...
Class B.
The self-introductions were nearing their end.
From what he heard, Ben learned about many familiar abilities and talents.
There were various Paramecia-type and Zoan-type Devil Fruit users, as well as many with powerful mutant abilities.
Among the stronger ones:A Paramecia-type Strength-Strength Fruit user who could amplify strength by 200%.A Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit – Leopard Form user who immediately possessed leopard-like abilities.A mutant bloodline "Sabertooth Tiger" user with claws and self-healing ability...These students immediately became the darlings of the class, attracting admiration and alliances.