I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System

6:30 AM, 9th of July, 3225

A golden Chevrolet cruised toward a familiar area. For those who knew this place, it was evident that this was where the Awakening was taking place—the towering skyscraper emblazoned with Luminari Academy across its facade.

Inside the vehicle were Draco and the girls, who had hurried to this location early in the morning. Fortunately, they had not encountered any attacks from the Night Family.

As they entered the skyscraper, they parked their car, leaving it in the care of attendants who handled it with utmost care. They proceeded toward the familiar portal, stepping through it and reappearing at the academy. Its breathtaking sight still managed to astonish them.

Though they were students of Luminari Academy, they still didn't know the academy's actual location. The academy was highly secretive about this, as were the other four peak academies and some institutions with the resources to maintain similar secrecy.

Of course, this wasn't the only portal leading to the academy—others existed, but this one was the most accessible to them. This explained how Alya, Williams, and Darvis had all met in front of the academy before, despite not using the same portal.

Upon arrival, they used their student ID cards to enter. These cards were the key to identifying certified students of Luminari Academy and granted access to the academy grounds.

Some might wonder: What if I steal a student ID card? Could I enter the academy? The answer was no. The cards were akin to artifacts, bound to their owners. If the student died, the card would lose its effectiveness.

Another question might be: What if I control a student and force them to use their ID card to gain me entry? The academy had thought of this too. Guards were stationed at the entrance to verify each individual, and entry was only permitted with proper credentials unless the person was a prospective student being recommended.

An example of this process was Draco's entry. Alya had recommended him to the academy, and Darvis and Williams had accompanied them. Only then was Draco allowed inside.

After the portal trip, Draco returned to his inn, followed closely by the girls, leaving him feeling somewhat helpless.

7:25 AM

RING! JINGLE!

The sound of an alarm echoed through the room, signaling that someone was at the door. Draco wondered who could be visiting so early in the morning.

He glanced at the girls, who were busily devouring the leftover ramen. Their puffed-out cheeks made Draco chuckle silently.

The ramen had been stored in a small flask with an expanded inner space—a testament to the advanced technology of Cerulean. Despite having eaten late the previous night, plenty of ramen still remained.

Draco reached for a remote and pressed a button near the door. A screen lit up, revealing Blum, Sharon, and Ming standing outside. This was a new feature Draco had recently discovered.

Opening the door, Draco greeted them.

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"Is Rose here?" Sharon asked.

"Yes, she is. You can come in," Draco replied, stepping aside to let them enter before closing the door behind them.

As Blum, Sharon, and Ming stepped inside, they were met with a surprising sight.

It wasn't just Rose in the room. Teacher Ivy, Teacher Alya, Adrianna, and Lyraea were also present. What shocked them even more was the scene unfolding before them: all the women were squabbling over the ramen, eagerly digging in, their cheeks smeared with broth and noodles.

Draco, witnessing this, silently laughed to himself. They were acting like children.

AHEM!

Draco cleared his throat, causing the girls to freeze and turn toward him. Their eyes fell on Blum, Ming, and Sharon, and their faces immediately turned crimson. Even Alya's face flushed, much to Draco's surprise.

He couldn't help but find it amusing. When Alya had been naked, she had displayed no shame, boldly flaunting herself. Yet here she was, blushing over ramen. Another weakness uncovered.

Blum, Sharon, and Ming pretended not to notice, tactfully averting their gazes to spare their teachers further embarrassment.

"Rose, where did you go? I have been looking for you for two days," Sharon pouted, wondering where her friend had been for the past two days.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't inform you. I went shopping," Rose scratched her head, feeling a bit guilty for not telling her friend. She could see the stress Sharon had been under, evident from her furrowed eyebrows.

"Don't tell me you went with him? Because I came here multiple times, but he wasn't around," Sharon eyed Draco, her sharp gaze scrutinizing him. She had visited his dorm several times, only to find him absent, and now Rose was there. Something felt suspicious.

Rose nodded, leaving Sharon shocked, as were Blum and Ming.

"Have you forgotten about Draco?" Sharon cried out. "We're not saying you shouldn't move on, but just because this person bears the name Draco doesn't mean he is Draco!"

She poured her heart out, and Blum and Ming nodded in agreement. Draco coughed awkwardly, hearing this. He was genuinely Draco; why were they acting as if he had stolen the name just to get close to Rose?

Rose and the others noticed this and decided it was time to clarify things. Rose began explaining that Draco was truly Draco but had lost his memories due to certain events. He had no recollection of what had happened in the past, and it was only by a stroke of luck that they met again in the mercenary city.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Sharon, Blum, and Ming were shocked by this revelation. They couldn't believe their "simp friend" had become so powerful and influential. It all felt surreal.

They also felt a bit guilty for wrongly accusing Draco, but he pacified them, saying they were simply trying to protect Rose and prevent her from making a decision she might regret later.

"What are those?" Sharon asked, pointing to some packages and clothes by the cushion chair where they were sitting.

"Oh, those are the clothes we bought," Rose replied.

"We... Wait, don't tell me you all went shopping," Sharon exclaimed in surprise, looking toward Teacher Alya and Ivy. Blum and Ming perked their ears, eager to hear more.

"Yes, we all went. What's the big deal about going shopping with my darling?" Ivy pouted, her words shocking Sharon and the others.

Blum sighed, patting Draco on the shoulder.

"I underestimated your return. You've barely come back, and you've already subdued five ladies," Blum said dramatically.

He knelt down, adding, "Teacher Draco, come and teach me your ways. With your skills, I could woo 100 beauties!" His face was lit with mock admiration.

Draco twitched in anger, black lines forming on his forehead. What skills is he even talking about? It had been nothing but chaos for him! Ignoring Blum, he tried to regain his composure.

The girls, overhearing Blum's antics, blushed slightly. Alya dragged Draco to their side and began feeding him, leaving him helpless and flustered.

Suddenly, a voice echoed through the academy:

"Deus Night, here to see the Chancellor of the academy."

The unfamiliar announcement startled everyone.

"What brings the head of the Night Family to our academy?" The Vice Chancellor's voice followed, adding to the students' curiosity.

The news spread quickly, and the students were buzzing with speculation. It was rare for the leader of a main clan to visit the academy, and such an event was bound to cause a stir.

However, when Draco and the girls heard this, their faces turned pale. None of them had expected the Head of the Night Family to pursue them all the way to the academy.

The tension heightened when an elder's voice boomed through the academy:

"Draco Xandros... Head to the Vice Chancellor's office immediately."

Draco's face turned even paler as he realized the gravity of the situation.