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At World's End Entry 16
Two weeks, ( 18 days ), have passed since the first weapon mastery class and I dare say that it would have been a reason to celebrate if I wasn’t currently standing in front of the Academy library or as some weirdos put it, the Hall of knowledge.Yeah, I know… cringe.Anyway, I would be happy to be here since it meant that I was ready to pick out a meditation technique and martial art to practice with.Unfortunately, the circumstances pertaining to how I ended up here… well, how do I put this?... It’s embarrassing.“So are you ready?” Leah asked while standing right next to me.In case you are wondering, yeah, the circumstances have to do with Leah.“Do we really have to do this?”“Of course. That was the bet.”“…”“Come along.” She said while walking up the stairs.I have half a mind to run but I am a man of my word… I can’t run away from my responsibilities.Now that I think back, what the hell was i thinking accepting the bet?Ugh, all because of Roberts, not only do I have to list
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To understand the dilemma I’m currently in, here is a quick rundown of meditation techniques ranks.Platinum, Bronze, Silver and Gold.Platinum is the lowest rank which could substitute for beginners tier while Gold rank is the highest, substitute for expert tier.According to Robert, there are two methods to practicing meditation techniques.The easy route and the hard route.The easy route involves starting from the beginners tier and progressively making your way up the ladder the better you get at meditation.Now this part is considered easy because starting from the basics is the best way to build up a good foundation and then it becomes easier to build a defined structure.Of course, most people that follow this route end up spending the entire 3 year allowed period in the Academy.In case you’re wondering, yeah, each candidate is allowed only 3 years to graduate within the academy.Now I don’t really know what is the criteria for graduation but it’s possible to graduate within
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I couldn’t understand it. I know it was indeed good to challenge myself but I was worried. Worried about failure. Would I be able to handle it if I failed? But then again, how could I allow the thought of failure stop me from trying? Hadn’t I come to the Academy to challenge myself? To gain the strength required to finish Dad’s goal? Wasn’t that why I left an easygoing life with Leila? So what was the need to hesitate? Sure it wasn’t my plan to go the hard route but did I have a plan to begin with? Of course not! The only thing I knew as I stepped into the academy was that I had to become an Explorer to fulfill Dad’s wish. I don’t know why Leah picked out Gold rank martial arts but it did nothing to slow down my plans. If anything, it kept me on my toes and that was what I needed. Without knowing it, I had become a bit lax. Now was the time to step up. So as I made my way to the Weapon’s hall, I knew what had to be done. It hadn’t been long since Leah and I parted ways
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How long has it been?...Ugh, I can’t remember anymore. After the sixth ‘try again’, honestly I’m better off practicing on my own. Also, why the hell is he doing this? It’s just a vertical slash?... So why do I have to repeat it like it’s some complex technique. I came to understand how to go about practicing the Festival of Blades technique and then this is happening. Why did Roberts have to do this to me? Couldn’t he have rejected? The fucker just had to drop me off with the captain and even had the audacity to leave while saying, “Have a fun time.” Fun time your head! I should use a vertical slash to open up his head and check what the hell he was thinking leaving me here. Fuck, my wrists are sore. I’m starting to regret taking the initiative. Maybe practicing solo won’t be so bad. “Again!” The Captain’s order came once again. The hell is this? I’m done! Clang The sword makes a dull sound as it fell to the ground. I turned to face the captain with the latter putting
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Based on what I understood about the principles regarding meditation, a mental image was required, first and foremost.This image could be moving or stagnant but one needs to be able to focus on that image to truly enter into a meditative state.Of course to get this image, there are those that have it easy.With a simple breath, they could calm their nerves and enter a tranquil state both in body and mind.But with me… it’s a bit difficult.It’s not my fault though… okay, maybe it is.But ever since dad started telling me stories, my imagination was difficult to control.All it would take is a simple word and I would already be trying to figure out what it meant or end up at the very least, making an unnecessary comment.Obviously I didn’t come about this finding of my own Accord, Captain Rodgers was helpful in that regard.Hah, it’s annoying but I have a problem focusing.Sure I could tune out unnecessary sounds and just remain in a world of silence but that won’t work for meditatio
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Silence.I found myself in the world of darkness once again.It’s been a while but I don’t remember entering of my own Accord.The last thing I remember…Ugh, what’s with the splitting headache?It felt like a hammer was being used to smash my head.Suddenly, there was a loud scream but I knew it wasn’t from me.It was a bit too high pitched.After that, I began to hear voices.I couldn’t make anything out at first due to how low their voices were but I could tell I wasn’t alone.I open my eyes to find myself staring at the roof.Of course, this was one I was unfamiliar with as it looked nothing like anyone I had seen before.At this point, the voices become clearer and it seems to be coming from quite a number of people.Was it an argument?“Oh, you’re awake.”I turn my neck to find Leah seated next to me with a smile on her face.“Uhhh, Leah, it’s you?”She is about to respond when I hear a jibe aimed at me.“Oh wow, it seems sleeping beauty decided to join us.”I turn over to find a
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You’d think that staying in a Tower for your whole life would prepare you for an escape room but yeah…That’s a fucking lie. “Somebody get me out of here!” Thea ( the blonde girl ) screamed. I’m not surprised. I’d be screaming too if I wasn’t following Leah’s lead of meditating. It has been roughly three hours since the start of the trial. I could be wrong but that doesn’t matter. What does is that we have been here for quite sometime. If you aren’t already aware, yeah, the suggestion of the arrogant kid fell through. By the way, his name was Ronald, which I learned of after we were forced to introduce ourselves to ease the tension after we ended up not finding any clues to leaving the escape room. Anyway, Ronald might have an affiliation to one of the Head chefs in the tower. Head Chefs are those that watch over the cafeteria on each floor. They aren’t exactly rich but they are known to be hoarders. Since the distribution of food for each floor passes through them, they are
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There was a scream, followed by a thud.I slowly put my head up as the light disappeared like a lie.I look toward the slit but find it closed once again and before it, a body lay unmoving.“Oh my god.”I heard someone comment at the side but right now I was still wondering what happened.What was that light and what exactly was beyond the slit?It was enough to make me gulp at the horrible thoughts that came to mind.Just then I notice Barry walk slowly toward the unmoving body.Based on his movement, I could tell he was scared to approach but at the end of the day, since he decided to be the leader…might as well act as one.I applauded him mentally while preparing for what was to come.He stopped just before the body and knelt down before it.Reaching out, he nudged the face of the body.“Hey, Keith… yo, wake up.” He nudged him once again but there was no response.Was he dead?“He’s still breathing.” Barry remarked as he placed his finger on Keith’s nape.“Then…”“Uhmm, where’s The