Second Lead Syndrome (1-187) | ✓

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Since Xue was the protagonist of the novel, and the rightful heir to the throne of the Supreme God, he was naturally an exceptional existence.

Xue had an affinity to all elements.

He could switch freely and choose which element he wished to displayed to the people around him. Unfortunately, due to his broken soul, he is unable to control this aspect of his body. Moreover, with his broken soul, he couldn't go through the first gate of any of the elements.

Thus, in the novel, to make up for his loss of elemental powers, he relied on his adept fighting abilities and his handy spear that conveniently accompanied him when he was reincarnated. Once he started to absorb his souls, he regained his elemental powers, learning to utilise them quickly.

Cecil recalled the "spoiler" warning that was given by the system. If she agreed to seeing this vision, Xue would question her incessantly, and she wouldn't have the heart to deny her precious protagonist the answer.

Even though that would lead to her miserable demise.

"No, I didn't see such a vision. Unfortunately, I do not know what it means either." Cecil shook her head, gazing at his palm.

It was flickering between fire and water frequently, before switching over to air and earth.

Cecil knew the reason behind the frequency of the symbols too. She felt guilty, but she needed to lie to survive, in order to help Xue down the entire road.

"Are you able to form a vision now?" Xue questioned.

"No, I am not skilled enough to control my visions. They simply come and go as they wished." Cecil lied smoothly, her voice steady.

Thankfully, Xue didn't suspect her and as if on cue, the female teacher called out to the next student.

It was Xue.

He stepped forward, pausing for a second before revealing his palm to her.

It was a fire symbol.

She reached out to take the small tablet beside her. "Proceed to the fire--"

From the corner of her eye, she saw the symbol changing.

"...?!"

This time, it was water.

The teacher widened her eyes, looking at Xue before she shifted closer. It was as if she was shielding Xue's palm from any straying eyes.

The symbol switched back to a fire and almost immediately switching to air.

It switched again rapidly between the four elements.

The insignia of the element were very cursive in design, and seeing it switch multiple times in a row, it could make one head spin.

"Gom!" The female teacher called out, closing Xue's palm.

Xue was twenty-three years old, but the teachers here were twice or thrice his age. Despite that, he flung her hand away when she touched him, he didn't like strangers touching him. The female teacher only stared at Xue, raising her eyebrows as she took a step back.

"Why are you calling me?" Gom grumbled out, scratching his face.

"Your division." The female teacher said, shoving Xue towards Gom.

Xue stumbled, scowling at the female teacher and Gom looked at Xue, recognition flitting past his hazel eyes.

"That young lad!" Gom guffawed, seemingly excited. "Come on, follow me then."