Due to the System’s notifications, which woke him up, Zeke’s mind was too preoccupied with what was happening to continue his rest. It definitely had something to do with the thug, but other than that, he could only speculate.‘The System wouldn’t randomly do this. There must’ve been a catalyst… an unknown condition that was, most likely, accidentally triggered… ah! It’s those crystals! The ones from the tribulation!’The only link and suspicious thing were the shards. Although Zeke was curious about what exactly happened, he didn’t rush to Sulong’s office. He was forced to join the Special Investigation Squad, and though he didn’t sense anything, he was almost certain that there were some people keeping a close eye on him.The next day (Friday), early morning.As always, Zeke attended the first two lessons and when it was time for the lunch break, he asked for Samuel’s help to locate Bella Bross, the girl he wanted to challenge.As a female student from Class D, Bella was part of Fra

Maxine ran to an artificial fountain at the center of Kethra’s Arms and sat on the edge, her head buried in her knees as she ignored everyone else. Vanessa and John chased after her but stood close by, but they didn’t say anything as it was clear that she needed some time alone.The hooded John, whose face was always hidden, turned towards Vanessa and asked,“Any idea what they were talking about? What happened eleven years ago?”The ashen-haired girl shook her head. She had been friends with Maxine for almost two years, but she rarely asked personal questions due to her naturally silent attitude.“I can’t recall any major accident that happened to the Orland family at that time. Maybe V knows something? He’s known Max for a long time, after all.”“It’s better if we ignore whatever we heard, John.”“I guess you’re right.” He nonchalantly replied, a heavy sigh escaping his lips.…Evening of Friday, after battling Bella Bross, Zeke recuperated for a bit left the campus. However, as soo

It wasn’t that Zeke was merely following Samuel’s whims, he was going to challenge Rodrick again to raise his rank and try to discover the peculiarity behind the sudden and inexplicable power-up.Tuesday morning, right after Zeke finished the first batch of exams, he was unexpectedly called by Maxine, telling him to come to the meeting and lounge room of the Special Investigation Squad.It was clear that Celestia wasn’t pleased with having him around, and she wanted to interact with him as little as possible, therefore, Zeke didn’t think they would invite him over.While musing with himself, Zeke headed to the Administrative Bureau Building during lunchbreak and arrived at the cozy ‘office’ of his seniors.All six members were present and sitting around a fancy and exquisite black wooden table. Maxine beckoned him to sit next to her, which he quietly did, a deep frown on his face.“Before we begin, let me make a couple of things clear.” Stated Celestia as she piercingly stared at him,

With no clue to find the spot he saw in his vision, Zeke closed his eyes and concentrated, hoping there would be a reaction. For the first couple of seconds, there was nothing, but, when he opened his eyes, the map twitched and moved on its own, surprising Sulong.When he looked at the youth, he saw his eyes let out an ominous black light which pierced a small hole into the map.Zeke didn’t know how it happened or what it was, but he was that was the place. While pointing at that hole, he asked,“Here… do you know where it is?”“E-em the sewers are split into three large regions. This one is the ‘safest’ and has dozens of homeless people living there.”By now, Sulong already knew that Zeke was quite unusual, even if grouped up with Erys’ students. He no longer questioned the bizarre events or inquired more than he needed to.After obtaining the ability to wield the mysterious crimson fire, he felt indebted and grateful to Zeke, opting to trust him and follow his steps rather than oppo

Zeke’s venture into the sewers revealed many things to him. First, the sinister and, as-of-yet, unknown plans of the Blood Dusk Society. Second, the Paths of Extinctions System and its unexpected reward due to the unplanned and so-called ‘Blood Infusion’. Zeke got a decent amount of Stats, including Fortitude, which was incredibly difficult to increase.‘I still don’t know what that voice… my voice, wanted me to do. I want to know what happened in the sewers but I’m still too weak to go alone.’Undoubtedly, if Zeke asked, Sulong would definitely go with him again. However, the bald thug, his new ability notwithstanding, was still too inexperienced to fight monstrously strong abominations. He had been injured during that brief fight and were it not for his strong physique, he would have sustained heavier wounds, at the very least.After Zeke was done reading, he was planning to return to the dormitory to rest. It had been a long day, whether it was fighting Rodrick, suffering the dizzy