CHAPTER 41: OLD FRIENDS [NAME: SASAKA] [AGE: 22] [GRADE: A] [RANK: SPECIALIST] [GIFT: DEXTERITY & ???] "Wow you really do get everything in one go." Marko was surprised. "Way to go system." Marko was not fully positive about the new development or his current state but the system seemed to be bonding with him. Could it be a good or bad thing, that he could no discern at the moment only that he would have to keep trying to understand his powers. There was also the case as to why Valtor took all the glory for slaying the high rank terror. Marko was not one keen to glory but he suspected Valtor did it for his own good and to draw attention from him. [IT IS MY DUTY TO SECURE YOUR SAFETY AND ANALYZE POTENTIAL THREATS] An idea popped into his head. "Do you think you can find the mutant with your scanning thingy?" [YES! BUT IF THR MUTANT HAS MASKED ITS PRESENCE FOR THIS LONG I DEDUCE I WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO DETECT THEM AT CLOSE PROXIMITY] Marko who had never heard the

CHAPTER 43: THE TRUE MEANING OF GIFTS Marko stepped out of the door to see Ted waiting for him outside. "Ted," he stopped himself short unsure of what to say. "You are off to see the old geezer, I'll walk ya there." Ted said as he led the way. Most of the walk was quiet with none of them uttering a word. The hall seemed even longer than usual. Marko was a bit surprised to find Ted taking him down routes even he did not know off. He thought that perhaps Ted was a regular at the headmaster's. Marko sighed. "Ted..." "Don't bring it up." Ted said under his breath. Marko continued, having not heard him. "It really means a lot to have you by my side. That was I won't feel lonely anymore." Ted raised and eyebrow but refused to look his way. "When did you get it?" "Huh?" Marko almost had not heard him from him speaking in a normal tone. "Get it?" "Don't play dumb, your gift when did you get it?" Ted asked again with a little hint of anger. Mar

CHAPTER 45: THE GAMBLE "Now Mister Marko, what makes you special?" The headmaster threw the ball at an insane speed. "MACH ONE SMASH!!" Mach was a ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the medium which the object travels. It was usually used to describe a supersonic speeds; the Mach number. BOOM!! "ACCCCKK!!" Marko felt his body shatter as a huge hole appeared in his chest next to his heart. "AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" The Headmaster frowned at him. "What a sorry sight. After all the praises Valtor gave you, like you were some big thing in this world. I actually wanted to believe it." Marko dropped to the ground with blood gushing out of his chest in great quantity. "He missed my heart on purpose, dammit it hurts. He's stronger than the high rank, I can't use the power of the limitless eyes or my lifespan will get cut. But I have to make a gamble." The headmaster kept his distance and prepared another ball on his hand. This time I will aim fo

SIDE STORY: MARKO & TERESA – THE TURNING TIDEIn the weeks that followed, life continued its unrelenting pace. The days grew shorter, and the chill of winter began to creep into the air. The small village, nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, prepared for the harsh season ahead. Despite the looming hardships, Marko and Teresa faced each day with the same determination and resilience that had carried them through so many challenges before.One frosty morning, Teresa woke to find the ground covered in a thin layer of snow. She watched the delicate flakes drift down from the sky, her breath visible in the cold air. Marko was already up, his boundless energy pushing him out of bed even in the early hours."Good morning, Mom!" he called out cheerfully, rubbing the sleep from his eyes."Good morning, my dear," Teresa replied, her voice warm despite the chill. "I see you're up and ready to face the day."Marko grinned. "Of course! There's always so much to do." He paused, noticing

CHAPTER 47: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT BEGINS! The roars and cheers from the crowd filled the huge stadium. People from all over the continent had gathered there in one place to watch the display of the newest gifted generation the gifted academy had to offer. The people there numbered to about a hundred thousand, the air was lively and filled with lots of cheers. The sky was clear and the morning sun shining down at them with all it's beauty and glamour. This was the day to show support for the young heroes. Amidst the crows was Teresa, Marko's mother and Shayla his best friend. The remaining members of the core five were also present there and a majority of the people of their village. There were also supporters from the bigger towns and cities present. In the continent, there was no such thing as rulers like kings and governors. What carried the highest power was the gifted academy wore itself. It was at the zenith of the heirachy of the continent and also the center of attentio