Matthew Atkinson
Oxford
At the moment, the most uncomfortable and embarrassed person on the training ground was Filip Walker!
Looking at Natalie, who was surrounded by teaching and university staff like a star, Filip Walker felt like a clown.
A mere A-Grade score owner actually went to laugh at an SSS-Grade record-breaking expert?
Thinking of what he had just said, he blushed with embarrassment.
While everyone's attention was on Natalie, the guy decided to sneak away to avoid being laughed at by others later.
When Filip Walker quietly retreated behind the crowd and away from the training ground, he suddenly discovered someone else whose behavior was similar to his.
Looking carefully, he realized that the person was actually one of the protagonists today.
Although this protagonist seemed to be a little neglected.
Then, the two happened to meet and saw each other.
Seeing Filip Walker's sneaky look, Matthew suddenly broke into a playful smile.
Filip Walker was a little embarrassed and took the initiative to greet. "What a coincidence!"
Matthew smiled and nodded, then deliberately asked, "Where are you going, Filip? With such great results, aren't you going to accept the commendation?"
Hearing this, Filip Walker's face turned red.
The guy hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said, "Matthew, you and Natalie have a special relationship. Could you please help me explain to Natalie later that what I just said was unintentional?"
Why did Filip Walker suddenly give in?
Of course, it was because Natalie set a terrifying new record!
Being able to lead a teammate with "useless ability" and achieve such a good result in the supernatural realm, even if there was an element of luck in it, was enough to show how powerful Natalie was!
As long as nothing unexpected happened, she would definitely be a top powerhouse in the future.
It was definitely not a wise choice to make enemies with someone like that.
Filip Walker was just a little narrow-minded and a little arrogant just now, but he was not really stupid!
Now that he had calmed down, he had realized his own stupidity.
"What does it have to do with me? You should tell her yourself!"
But Matthew was not a pushover and immediately shook his head to refuse.
Filip Walker had long anticipated that Matthew would reject him. After all, what he had said in public before not only mocked Natalie but also belittled Matthew.
"Then... I'll treat you to a drink next time! I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
After saying a few polite words, Filip Walker fled in embarrassment.
Matthew smiled, turned around, and walked toward the gate of the campus.
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After leaving campus, Matthew first returned to his apartment, then picked up his smartphone from the table and called his mother to let her know he was safely back.
Previously, they were not allowed to bring any items to the first layer of the supernatural realm.
The professor had told them in advance not to bring any personal items, such as smartphones.
When the call was connected, the other party answered it immediately.
It seemed that his mother, Serena Atkinson, had been waiting for this call.
"Son?"
"Mum! It's me!" Matthew said with a smile, "I came back safely."
"Okay, okay..." The person on the other end of the phone suddenly choked with excitement. "It's good that you're back!"
"Mum, not only am I back, but I've also achieved a good result!" said Matthew.
Serena Atkinson said, "Mum just wants to see you come back safely. I don't care about anything else."
"Really? Then don't be surprised when you see the news later!"
Matthew believed that tomorrow's news headlines would definitely be about him and Natalie's results in the supernatural realm.
That notice was sent to all the new supernaturals who had participated in the first layer of the supernatural realm. And the news should have reached people all over the world by now, making it impossible to conceal.
Moreover, they set a new historical record.
This was definitely big news that would shock the world!
…
After calling his mum to let her know he was safe, Matthew took his smartphone and went outside to eat.
As for the sumptuous lunch prepared in the school cafeteria, he was too lazy to go there again.
In the afternoon, many university management staff at the University of Oxford, with rosy faces, gathered in the conference room for a meeting.
At the meeting, the vice principal emphasized, "Student Natalie has set a new world record. This is a happy event for the University of Oxford and a cause worthy of special mention. I propose we hold a celebration as soon as possible, inviting prominent domestic and international media outlets and celebrities from all industries to attend. This will thoroughly enhance the reputation of the University of Oxford internationally!"
As soon as this proposal was put forward, everyone naturally agreed.
The principal was not here at the moment, so the vice principal was in charge. Who would dare to oppose his proposal?
In addition, this was indeed a good time to become famous, and it would be abnormal to do nothing.
The director of the logistics department immediately smiled and said, "Principal, you're right. Just now, I received interview requests from more than a dozen media outlets. They all want to interview Natalie Russell as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, the vice principal shook his head and said, "They can come to the university to interview with management, but they can't interview Natalie Russell. This is a critical period for student Natalie, and we must not disturb her training!"
It seemed that although the vice principal was ambitious, he still had a clear mind.
He knew that Natalie was now a key person who needed special protection!
This was probably also why the principal was confident in handing over the university to him for management while he was on a business trip.
Upon hearing this, the director of the logistics department immediately changed his tune and, with a smile, agreed, "That's what I meant."
The vice principal was worried that the others might not pay enough attention, so he emphasized again seriously. "Our University of Oxford has become a famous school because we adhere to the student-centered philosophy. Only by continuously producing outstanding students can our University of Oxford reach a higher level."
"I know that Natalie will soon become worldwide famous, and everyone wants to befriend this potentially powerful student... However, I must say something upfront. No one is allowed to disturb Natalie Russell's life and training!"
"Principal Johnson has already discussed this with me. Now, even the higher-ups from the government are very optimistic about Natalie Russell's future and are paying close attention to her."
"So, Natalie Russell needs our strict protection. We can't let any external factors interfere with her!"
Everyone nodded seriously upon hearing this.
They didn't expect the news to reach the top so quickly and attract the attention of the big guys from the government.
Then the director of the academic affairs office spoke up, "Now that the students' first-layer supernatural realm results are in, according to the regulations, the next step is to assign them to classes. Principal, which class do you think Natalie Russell should be assigned to?"
"Is that even a question?" The vice principal said without hesitation, "Of course it's Class A!"
"Then..." The director of the academic affairs office suddenly asked, "What about Natalie's teammate? Which class should he be assigned to?"
Ohh!
After hearing this, everyone immediately realized the problem and understood the director of the academic affairs office's thoughts.
The vice principal frowned and asked, "Conor, what do you mean?"
Conor Wallace, director of the academic affairs office, immediately said.
"I don't think they should be in the same class!"
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