Tifon was awake, but he was still lying in bed.(Gods I’m tired.)(How big is the audience going to be for there to be that many seats just in one hall?)The charity event was going to take place that day, therefore all classes were canceled.(Should I even go to school? Aurie might be upset but… I mean, it’s not like I’m going to participate in the event anyway.)Just as he was pondering what to do, Tifon’s phone began to ring.(That’s got to be Aurie. She’ll probably be angry, but I’ll just tell her that I’m not feeling great.)“Whelp looks like I was right.”Sure enough, the caller ID was Aurie’s. After a moment of hesitation, I picked up the phone.Tifon: “Okay Aurie, just hear me out alright, I’m not feeling that well so-”###: “Shut the fuck up, V grade.”Tifon: “!!! … Eion?!”Eion: “Listen to me very carefully.”I gulped, I could feel myself slightly shaking.(What in Tartarus is he doing with Aurie's phone?!)Eion: “If you want this little beauty, whose phone I’m using right n

Aurora was transported to the hospital after some emergency care, just as the Lord has promised.Lord Xuth: “Bag the decomposed body, tell Phrosyne to take good care of it.”‘Warrior’ Unit Chief: “And what of the other, sir?”Lord Xuth: “Leave it, evidence for the police. Leave the boy’s limbs too, for that matter.”“The story will work out quite well, hero attempts to save hostage only to perish in the flames, taking his foe down with him.”“Quite fine material for a legend, wouldn’t you say?”The Lord let out a small giggle. The soldier nodded before relaying his orders to the squad.Lord Xuth: “It all begins now.”THE NEXT DAY(Hmm- mmm-…)(!!!)He opened his eyes. For the first time in so long, he was conscious again.∫∫∫: “Now, now, don’t panic, but you have no limbs.”???: “…Who-? What am I?”The Lord smiled softly at him as if a father glancing at his newborn for the first time.Lord Xuth: “You are called Alcaeus, humanity’s champion. Our true God.”???: “…God-?”Lord Xuth: “Ex

The day had finally come, preparations for the speech required some beforehand maintenance, therefore school was canceled for that day as well. It would be an understatement to say Aurora and Arian were not the only ones looking forward to the Lord’s declamation. In fact, entire crowds had formed well before the oration was to take place. No one knew what to anticipate from the Lord. Some fancied he’d make a heartwrenching speech dedicated to his fallen son, and others still, thought he’d twist the tragedy into some business proposal. Only one thing could be said for certain of the public's initial thoughts: none were expecting the speech that would follow. (It's almost time now.) Arian couldn’t wait for a second longer. He needed answers, or rather, needed his assumptions to be validated. He got ready to set off so he’d just make the event, knowing that if he went any sooner the media would jump at the opportunity to interview him. Hopefully, they’d be too engrossed in the Lord’s sp

(What does the old man have planned I wonder.)After having stood in the same spot for over 5 minutes I finally saw the Lord coming back.Lord Xuth: “My boy, sorry for the inconvenience, but we’re all ready for you now.”Alcaeus: “What do you mean?”Lord Xuth: “Well, I know we’ve kept you on ice for some time already, therefore I’ve seen to the arrangements. We’ll be conducting your very first fitness survey, so to speak.”I had no idea my capabilities were in question, moreover by someone in such a state as this geezer before me.Alcaeus: “Is my fitness in question?”Lord Xuth: “Oh, Heavens no. This is simply so we can measure them more effectively.”I hadn’t the energy to waste on mistrusting the old man, he’d given me no reason to doubt him before so I decided to play along with his little game.He led me to the experiment chambers, afterward, we came upon an underground entrance. It seemed to lead to an arena.Lord Xuth: “Here we are then, we’ll be watching you from above. Oh, and

Arian: “Ahhh…Haah…”Palae: “I’m… Gonna need a minute here-”The words hadn’t even escaped her mouth before Palae suddenly dropped down to the floor, completely exhausted.Aurora: “Come on, people! We have to keep at it or else we won’t get anywhere.”Arian: “That… Seems easier… For you to say, but…”Arian couldn’t even finish his sentence, he was too preoccupied with just catching his breath.It was already getting pretty late. The school was supposed to be locked down for the day after the rally ended, but Aurora managed to convince the guard to leave locking up to them after they had finished training. ‘Getting ready to fight against those devil X grades’ and all.Mitsuno: “Aurora’s right, you guys! How many times do you think this excuse is going to work?! We have to make the most of it!”Aurora: “I appreciate it, Mitsu, but I don’t really think the hate for an entire group of people dissipates so quickly.”“Speaking of which, Arian… How are you going to make it through school afte