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(Jerry’s POV)I stared at the squirming flesh of the gigantic brain that was as large as half the academy.It no longer caused me pain, even though there was still a slight headache but at least it was bearable.I pursed my lips and instinctively kept my breathing at a measured pace.Since I was going to die, at least die with some dignity.It’s messed up though… I really didn’t think it would end like this.You… you are a shard.I blinked at the strange way the Otherworldly spoke.Shard?What was it talking about?Contemplating whether I should ask or keep to myself, my curiosity won me over in the end.Since I was going to die, might as well sate my curiosity… I think.“What are you talking about?”Do you not know?“Know what?”Of your special identity“I don’t understand what you are saying.”Ah… I see. You haven’t awakened yet. No wonder you are so weak.“What…” I was left dumbfounded as well as speechless.Unlike my previous conversations with Otherworldly which as basically only
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(Richard’s POV)I didn’t know what came over me.All I knew was that I saw the sun seek to destroy us and I shot at it.No, wasn’t it just at Leah?I could have turned and fled immediately, after all, it was a sun!I still recall what was said about the sun.It was a fiery ball of gases that exuded heat encompassing an entire space larger than even the Earth.That was already quite fearsome.Even though this was a fake sun, it didn’t mean that I could just face it head on.So running was the right choice but to where exactly?I couldn’t figure it out.Of course it’s not like shooting it would help.It was a sun!How could a mere gun borne out if the figment of my imagination hope to face off against such a celestial body.But I did it regardless and now as it stared at me, I didn’t know what to do.I was terrified, even more than when I stood before my father otherwise known as the Stark family head.Was it because this time the aura was directed towards me in the form of killing inte
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( Jerry’s POV )My mind was a blurry mess.It was hard to concentrate in the darkness that encompassed me.This time it felt quite… warm.Strange.Wasn’t it supposed to be cold?Haha, weird thoughts coming to mind at this point.In any case, what happened?Last thing I remembered was… the Dreamer trying to eat me.I could still recall the fear that kept me from doing anything and the terror that threatened to drive me mad.So where was this?The afterlife?But then why was it so similar to the darkness I was familiar with?Hmm, does that mean the darkness that I’m familiar with is the afterlife?So that means I’ve always known that I was going to die subconsciously?Wow, is that possible though?I felt unsure but then again, I’m already dead so there’s no need to sweat the details.I wonder if I’d be able to see dad here.What would I say to him if u met him?I’m sorry I failed?I’m sorry I couldn’t complete your goal?I’m sorry I was so weak?There’s a lot to apologize for and a lot
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(Jerry’s POV)“Look at you brats.” Captain Rodger’s could only take a step back faced with such hostility. “I understand why you guys would react like this. Jerry did save you but then again, going against your superior is not exactly a smart thing to do, don’t you agree.”“We can take the punishment.” Reginald spoke first. “But let Jerry rest.” Captain Rodger’s seemed to be in a dilemma as he rubbed his temples while muttering something. “You guys need to understand that this isn’t a simple meeting.”“What do you mean?” I asked out of pure curiosity.The answer I got however was outside my expectations.“The Twelve Heads.” The atmosphere in the hospital room quickly cooled down as fast as it got heated up.Those that were protecting me a moment ago began to hesitate as perspiration flowed out of their skin pores.Obviously they were terrified.Who wouldn’t be considering the status of the Twelve Heads.Beings akin to gods, they were not to be trifled with.Even their children would
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I shook in my bed, terrified by the fact that I might up dying because of what I had done.I instinctively tried to get away but where could I go with my body all messed up?Best I could do was move around a bit and even that was pointless.For a moment, I regretted agreeing to meet with these guys.I should have known they’d think of something so crazy.Darn it, I need to flee!Just as I was about to consider means to run, Captain Rodger’s remarked. “I believe this meeting wasn’t convened to question my student on his identity. I’m sure we can all agree that he is a human with enough potential to destroy an A-grade Otherworldly while still not having taken the potions to become an Explorer.”“Hmmph, look at this bastard. Because Hamilton has given you some power you really think you can stand on the same level with us?“Are you delusional or something?”Of course he was quickly berated for daring to interfere.I never had any hope in him helping me.He was just a mere instructor afte
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Pursing my lips, I nodded. “Yeah, thanks to you.”"I barely managed to fight off the Walia family head. Thankfully it was across holograms else we would have been crushed to mush.”I turned wide eyed at the unexpected fact.Actually it’s not like I didn’t consider that to be the case but this was just too terrifying, was it really okay for such a hot tempered fellow to hold such power?“No it isn’t. But even the Walia family head is not as terrifying as another.”“What do you mean?”“The Walia family head is still mild when it comes to Blake Family head. That bastard is the real short fuse. Of course, maybe because of the meeting between your father and him a few years ago, he manages to calm down a bit but before then… I dare not recall the horrors of that time.”“Honestly… are they protecting us or they just here to throw their weight around?”I really couldn’t understand it.Even with all their power, they’d rather stay in the tower and lord over everyone as gods while Explorers go
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Two days had passed since the meeting with the Family heads.Thankfully things had ended without much trouble.With the damage to my body though, I couldn’t do anything even with the peace I had.It was quite annoying.At least the others could move around but I couldn’t even get out of bed.I tried to yesterday and ended up nearly breaking my back!The pain is truly unbearable, I can’t lie.Unfortunately, based on what the doctors said, I might not be able to do anything until the month of darkness, Astra, was over.Did I really have that much time to waste?I could already foresee my meager skills dropping even further based on how much time it would take for me to get better.Of course, it’s not like I could ignore what they said.Trying to move now was a torture that I wasn’t willing to undergo.I’d rather just stay in bed and wait.Hopefully I won’t be too far behind.Knock…knockThere was a knock at the door, jolting me from my train of thought.Pursing my lips, I replied. “Come
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The punishment of the Academy was anything but light.For the wastage of resources, one would be required to work in the mines alongside other criminals of the tower.That’s already enough to let you understand how terrible it is to fail.Of course, unlike the criminals, one would be allowed to return home after five years of active service but them again, when placed in the midst of terrible evil doers, the likelihood of coming out with no problems is close to zero.Hopefully I’d never experience such a thing.Then again, if you passed, that would mean you qualify for the rite of passage.Apparently, the rite of passage is also quite dangerous with more than half of those that go through it, coming out with a mental illness.One of the reasons why the Academy has a very good hospital and also why new recruits are questioned about their mental history.I guess it wasn’t completely useless information.In any case, I looked forward to the ceremony.It would really be an eye opener.Whe