SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 125

Chapter 125: The Privileges of the Medal! Envy!

TL: Etude Translations

On the ceremonial platform.

The selected freshmen all stared intently at the metal box in Zhou Yi’s hands.

More precisely, they were fixated on the golden medal inside the box.

A sword entwined with flowers—this was the Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution, representing extraordinary contributions to Zhongxia Country!

Such a medal, if worn by Principal Wang Hui himself, would not have caused any surprise.

But instead, this medal had been solemnly handed over to Zhou Yi!

“Brother Zhou Yi…”

Jiang Churan’s beautiful eyes also reflected an expression of disbelief.

The Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution.

Her Jiang Family owned one as well, but it had been passed down from her great-grandfather many years ago.

Decades had passed, and although the family had accumulated several Silver Medals of Outstanding Contribution during this time, they had never added another gold one…

“A gold medal!! How is this possible?!”

Shen Lingfeng, who had also chosen the War College, stared closely at the medal, a silent roar resounding in his heart!

The gold medal was something even his Shen Family, one of the Eight Great Families of Ning’an, did not possess!

Zhou Yi, a peer of his age, what qualifications did he have to earn such a rare medal?!

At that moment, jealousy surged through his heart.

Yet, no matter how envious he was, it was futile. He could only watch helplessly…

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“To you, who paved the way and cleared the thorns for the civilization of Zhongxia Country—Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution.”

Staring at the engraved words on the back of the medal, Zhou Yi was momentarily stunned.

A Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution?

When had he ever made a tremendous contribution to Zhongxia Country?

“Your performance in the Tempest Mountain Range some time ago was observed by all of us. This Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution is well-deserved,” Principal Wang Hui explained, noticing Zhou Yi’s confusion.

The fact that otherworldly creatures could descend through medium-sized spatial rifts was confirmed shortly after the commander of the Eighth Regiment of the Snow Dragon Legion, Xu Yuzhou, reported it during the National Assembly.

Following this, the entire state apparatus was swiftly mobilized.

Military units on leave were immediately recalled, minor conflicts were canceled, and all personnel were dispatched to clear the areas in Zhongxia Country containing medium-sized spatial rifts.

As the key figure who exposed this information about the otherworldly creatures, Zhou Yi was naturally awarded the Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution.

Initially, this medal was meant to be couriered directly to Zhou Yi, but since he was returning to school, it was conveniently presented to him there.

Tempest Mountain Range?

Even if he had repelled the Flame Demon Legion, Zhou Yi felt it shouldn’t warrant such a prestigious medal.

Hearing this, Zhou Yi still harbored doubts.

However, he knew it was impossible for such an event to be a mistake.

Perhaps there was more to the Flame Demon Legion in the Tempest Mountain Range than met the eye.

With that thought, he closed the metal box and carefully put it away.

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“Tempest Mountain Range! Zhou Yi disappeared for an entire month, and it turns out he was in the Tempest Mountain Range!”

“But what exactly did he do to warrant Principal Wang Hui personally presenting him with a gold medal?!”

The explanation from Principal Wang Hui only served to heighten the curiosity of the onlookers!

Many in the audience were familiar with the Tempest Mountain Range, which was nearly a hundred kilometers from Suhang University.

To earn a gold medal from there, one would likely have to eliminate all high-level magical beasts threatening the area.

Clearly, Zhou Yi could not have achieved such a feat at this time!

So how had he done it?

While curiosity burned within them, the freshmen were filled with envy.

After all—

The Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution not only symbolized honor and recognition of one’s contributions to the country.

It also came with numerous privileges.

At the moment the medal was awarded, the recipient’s identity was recorded in Zhongxia Country’s intelligence database.

From that point onward, if Zhou Yi wished to enlist in the military, he would immediately be granted a high rank!

If he entered official merchant associations, he would enjoy countless benefits.

Even at Suhang University, students who received contribution medals were entitled to a substantial number of credits from the school!

In short, wherever such medal holders went, they would always receive preferential treatment…

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“It seems Zhou Yi accomplished something remarkable in the Tempest Mountain Range!”

Dean Wu Mang of the War College was astonished.

The details of Zhou Yi’s achievement, which earned him the Gold Medal of Contribution, would likely be revealed during the upcoming school meeting held by Principal Wang Hui.

Thus, Wu Mang’s curiosity was not particularly intense.

However, Su Mei, standing beside him, was wide-eyed, clearly unable to comprehend how the student she had recruited could have obtained such a medal.

“You’ve received the medal, so let’s leave now,” Principal Wang Hui said.

With that, Zhou Yi, holding the medal, followed Wang Hui off the ceremonial platform.

Their departure was extraordinary.

A faint glow emanated from Principal Wang Hui’s body, seemingly activating a special mechanism. Accompanied by a gentle spatial ripple, the two disappeared from where they stood.

The remaining deans and mentors, seeing this, were unsurprised and began to leave one after another.

The freshmen, though still curious about the origin of Zhou Yi’s medal, could only follow their respective exclusive mentors and depart.

Among the students belonging to the Weapon College, Jiang Churan quietly withdrew her gaze.

Although she deeply wished to be in the same college as Zhou Yi, she understood that among Suhang University’s Five Big Colleges, the Weapon College was the most suitable choice for her.

Thus, she ultimately chose the Weapon College.

Of course, this also meant that their courses might not align in the future…

But that wasn’t a major issue.

After all, she was ranked second, and Zhou Yi was ranked first.

With the new dormitory arrangements, even if they weren’t in the same college, finding him would still be effortless.

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Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two figures suddenly materialized on the floor of an expansive and grand hall.

It was none other than Zhou Yi and Wang Hui.

“This…?” Zhou Yi finally snapped out of his daze and looked around in astonishment.

They stood within an incomparably magnificent and luxurious hall.

The floor seemed to be crafted from precious magic crystals, radiating a strong magical energy aura.

The decorations scattered casually around the hall were all enchanted artifacts, each exuding exquisite craftsmanship.

Clearly, he had just experienced an instantaneous teleportation!

However, he was somewhat puzzled.

Instantaneous teleportation…

Even some third-transfer mages were incapable of such a feat.

How had Principal Wang Hui, whose profession was Retribution Knight, managed to achieve it?

“Just a little gadget from a Mechanic. You’ll have one of your own in the future,” Wang Hui remarked casually, raising his hand to display the ring he wore.

At that moment, faint spatial ripples still lingered around the ring…

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