2025-01-13 22:17:22About a day ago, during the combat evaluation, Marcus, one of the Ascendants from Adam’s class had lost a fight against Adam, an Outcast.
Later that night during dinner, Bryan and his lackeys had gone out of their way to make Marcus the laughing stock of their class. Bryan had bragged of how he used to beat Adam to the brink of death, how any ascendant in their class could beat a miserable outcast like Adam.
Marcus was greatly humiliated, and Bryan used this opportunity to convince him that the only way to regain his dignity as an Ascendant was to get rid of Adam during the simulation test.
Once commander Darius asked the students to team up, he figured that if he joined the same team as Adam, he could attack him during the exercise and report it as an accident.
Marcus’s cold gaze locked onto Adam as he approached their group, his lips curling into a smirk. Eve’s expression darkened when she saw him, but she held her tongue. The golden-haired boy with green eyes, Alec, shifted uncomfortably. He hadn’t expected to be grouped with such tension, he was only interested in Eve.
“I will be joining this team,” Marcus declared with a confidence that left no room for argument.
Adam clenched his fists. He could sense the malice in Marcus’s tone. But he wasn’t the same boy who had always backed down. Not anymore.
“Fine,” Adam said calmly. “Let’s get this over with.”
Eve glanced at her brother, silently questioning his decision to accept Marcus. Adam gave her a reassuring nod. He couldn’t afford to make enemies out in the open. Not yet.
Each of the students was given the choice to choose a single weapon designed for the simulation training, the weapons included ranged weapons such as bows and arrows, daggers, short and long swords, Axes, hammers, and shields.
Adam picked a sword, Eve picked a bow with 12 arrows, Alec grabbed a large shield and Marcus picked an axe.
The simulation was set in a massive chamber designed to mimic the surface environment. The terrain was a blend of dense forests, rocky plains, and ruined structures from a time long past. Holographic projections added a layer of realism, creating the illusion of a sunlit sky.
Commander Darius’s voice echoed through the chamber’s speaker system.
“Listen up! Your mission is simple: survive for the next twelve hours. This simulation is designed to test your adaptability, teamwork, and resourcefulness. You’ll face various challenges, including hostile creatures and environmental hazards.”
“Each group will be monitored. Now that you are all linked to the neural network, the pain scale is 50 per cent of reality, if you get injured, it will surely hurt as hell so don't go out there being reckless. Although I earlier stated that we will evaluate your performance individually if you fail to work together, and you fail the test as well.”
With that, the chamber doors slid open, revealing the simulated world before them.
Adam’s team stepped inside, the heavy doors sealing shut behind them. The air was cool and carried the scent of pine trees. Birds chirped from holographic trees, and the sound of rustling leaves created an unsettling sense of realism.
“We need to find shelter, a place we can defend if we get overrun,” Eve suggested, scanning the terrain. “That should be our priority,” she added.
Alec, the boy who followed Eve to join the team nodded in agreement. “And we should gather supplies along the way. There’s bound to be hidden caches.”
Marcus, however, had other plans.
“Shelter can wait. We need to prove ourselves in combat. Let’s hunt down some of those simulated beasts.” He stated.
Adam shook his head in disagreement. “We should focus on survival. This isn’t about showing off.” He objected.
Marcus sneered. “And what would an Outcast know about survival? You’ve lived your whole life in the shadows. Let the real men take charge.”
Eve stepped between them. “Enough. We don’t have time for petty arguments. We’ll follow my plan.”
Reluctantly, Marcus fell in line, though his eyes burned with resentment.
As the team navigated the simulated terrain, they stumbled upon a derelict building. The structure appeared stable enough to serve as a temporary shelter. Inside, they found basic supplies: water canisters, medical kits, and some rations.
While Eve and Alec secured the perimeter, Adam explored the building’s interior. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.
At that moment, the system interface flickered before his eyes, displaying a window.
New mission available: Defeat 1 simulated extremovores.
Reward: 5 stat points.
Before Adam could finish making sense of what was happening, a larger system window appeared in red.
Danger detected: Hostile entity approaching.
“Eve! Alec!” Adam called out. “Something’s coming!
Before they could react, something massive burst through the trees and broke through the wall. It was a gigantic insectoid with two large arms covered in sharp spikes, bending backwards. It’s body was covered in a greenish material that shimmered in the sunlight. It was Twice as large as a regular human.
“Get back! That’s a praying mantis.” Alec shouted, pulling his shield. He walked forward and stood in front of Eve, ready to defend her.
The beast turned its head scanning them one after another. It raised its two front arms charged towards them.
The group scattered. Adam moved with surprising agility, dodging the creature’s attacks. Marcus, however, saw an opportunity.
“Now is my chance,” Marcus muttered under his breath. He timed his attack and swung his axe at Adam, swinging with full force.
Adam barely dodged in time thanks to his new-found agility, Marcus’ axe barely grazing his shoulder. He stumbled, looking up in shock.
“What the hell are you doing?” Adam demanded.
Marcus smirked. “Oops. Guess I got carried away.”
Eve’s eyes narrowed. “You attacked him on purpose!” She lamented, worried.
The mantis shrieked, charging towards them again. Eve and Alec moved to intercept it while Adam kept his focus on Marcus.
“I know what you’re trying to do,” Adam said, his voice low. “But you’ll regret it.”
Marcus laughed. “You think you can threaten me? You’re nothing but an Outcast. You’ll always be beneath me.”
Adam’s system interface flared to life.
New mission: Neutralize the threat posed by Marcus.
Reward: +2 Strength points.
Adam’s heart raced. He didn’t want to resort to violence, but the system’s guidance was clear. He now had three missions active.
The first one to survive the Arc Inferna military base exercise and qualify to move to Arc Aegis, which will reward him 5 per cent genetic purification, the second being to defeat 1 simulated extremovores and gain 5 stat points, while the third, to deal with Marcus and gain 2 strength points.
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Adam now had enough motivation, and his hesitation vanished and a serious expression appeared on his face.The mantis let out a loud shriek and charged again. It targeted Eve and swung hard.Alec used his shield to block the attack. The sound of the mantis' arm hitting the shield gave out a large bang, setting off sparks and sending Alec crashing backwards.While keeping Marcus at bay, Adam had analyzed the mantis. Its exoskeleton was tougher than the weapons they were using and it was relatively fast, especially when it is attacking.With the aid of the system, Adam had identified the mantis’ weakness.“Draw its attention Alec, I want to try something.” He shouted.Eve drew her bow, aiming at the eye of the mantis, she shot an arrow.Before the arrow could pierce its eyes, the two large arms moved with incredible speed, catching the arrow mid-air.Adam had observed that the mantis's strength lies in its tough outer shell and how incredibly fast it can attack with its large front grap
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 9: Arc Aegis.
The results were in. The list of students who qualified to board the shuttle to Arc Aegis was posted on the massive digital display in the main hall of the preparation base. Those who do not qualify must undergo an additional one year of training on Arc Inferna’s military base before they will be sent to Arc Aegis. This extends their mandatory military enlistment to 3 years.Among the hundreds of names posted were two that defied all expectations: Adam Reed and Eve Reed, the Outcast twins.The announcement caused quite a stir. Adam had placed in the top 30, his name shining brightly alongside the top Ascendants.Eve followed closely in the top 50, a remarkable achievement that cemented her position as an anomaly among the Outcasts. Murmurs rippled through the crowd, ranging from disbelief to grudging admiration.“An Outcast in the top 30? That has to be a mistake.” One of the boys whispered.“No mistake,” another replied. “I saw him during the simulation. He’s...different.”“I get tha
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Primordial Beast System EPISODE 11: Awakening.
The next morning, the students gathered in Section 14 of the base which was divided into 25 colossal sections, each with a specific purpose.Section 14 was a colossal chamber with walls covered in intricate engravings that glowed faintly, pulsating with energy from the Nytherite-powered coolers. Inside, the air was cold and the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation and nervous chatter.Rows of seats surrounded a central platform where seven large sets of 10 transparent awakening pods were arranged.The students from the various Arcs were gathered in different sections of the chamber in accordance with their class, with Pures in the front, the Ascendants in the middle, and the Outcasts at the back.Adam stood among the recruits, his heart beating loudly in his chest from excitement. The moment had arrived, the defining step in his journey.Around him, the Ascendants exuded confidence, looking forward to their awakening, while the Outcasts whispered in hushed tones, their fear and ho
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Eve nodded, her calm exterior unbroken, but Adam saw the faint smile tugging at her lips. She had done it, she has broken through the limitations imposed on them.As Eve joins the group on the other segment of the chamber, Adam notices Marcus glaring at her, his jealousy barely concealed. Adam knew immediately that they would face more challenges, but for now, they are taking a significant step forward.Adam’s name came after a few others. He stepped forward, his strides steady, his gaze fixed ahead. He felt the weight of countless eyes, some filled with disdain, others with curiosity.He proceeded inside the awakening pod and sat as instructed. The robotic arm inside the pod injected him with the vial of the awakening serum on his arm. The serum flowed into his veins like liquid fire. His vision blurred, and his body felt as though it were being pulled apart and rebuilt simultaneously.His pod began vibrating and shaking rigorously, pulsing white light before becoming engulfed in a b
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 13: The Journey Begins
Adam stood in the testing chamber, his eyes glowing faintly golden, his thoughts racing. The new sensation coursing through his body was like nothing he’d ever felt before. He could hear the quiet hum of vast energy pulsing just beneath his skin.The recruits were led to a sprawling simulated outdoor training field on the other section of the awakening chamber, right after the awakening session has completed.The atmosphere buzzing with a mix of excitement and tension. The field was a massive expanse of reinforced earth and artificial grass, ringed by towering holographic panels that displayed ongoing activities and records of legendary soldiers who have passed through the same process.Commander Darius stood before them, with his sharp gaze scanning the group.“Today, you will begin to familiarize yourselves with your newfound abilities. Over time, you will learn to control your awakened powers. This is critical. Untrained abilities are a liability, not an asset. You have the rest of
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 14: Class Assignment
Class Seven assembled in a specialized training hall, its walls lined with holographic panels depicting combat scenarios. Commander Darius strode in, his presence commanding immediate silence. Behind him were two women, each of them was a silver-grade commander, with the same three silver stars on their shoulders.“Welcome to class seven,” he began, his tone both stern and encouraging.“You are here because of a randomized computer matching. You all have good potential to become strong. But potential means nothing without effort. Your training here in Aegis consists of three different fields. Combat, history and Ability. Each class is assigned three Commanders as their teachers. As many of you already know, my name is Darius Kane and for the next two years, I will be your class combat instructor. Your combat classes are held three times a week.” He said, stepping backwards.One of the women stepped forward to the podium. She was a young woman, her golden hair was an indicator of her c
Primordial Beast System EPISODE 15: Combat Training begins.
The next day day arrived, the morning sun shone brightly over Arc Aegis, casting a golden glow over the expansive training grounds where recruits stood in formation, anticipation was heavy in the air.Today was another important day for their combat and ability training. It was their introduction to utilising their abilities in combat, two classes in one go just like Commander Astra had informed them the day before.When they arrived at the hall, a large projection screen was put on the wall with a breakdown of 20 groups, each with 5 members.Adam adjusted the collar of his standard-issue military uniform, glancing at the faces around him, looking for his group members. Class 7 stood in orderly rows, awaiting instruction.His sister, Eve, was nearby, her icy blue eyes scanning the field with a quiet determination. Beside her was Alec standing, a broad-shouldered Ascendant with golden hair carrying a massive shield strapped to his back.Just like Marcus, Alec had awoken a unique body s
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After class, recruits splilled into the corridors, talking amongst themselves. Adam walked beside Eve and Alec, his thoughts still tangled in the weight of the lesson.Then, a voice called from behind.“Reed!”Adam stopped. He knew that voice.Turning, he found himself face-to-face with Alden Vaelis, one of the highest-ranked Pures in their regiment.Tall, with short silver hair and piercing blue eyes, Alden carried himself with effortless arrogance. He wasn’t just any Pure, he was a prodigy. An S-ranked cadet, rumored to be one of the strongest in their generation. Everyone knew him.He gave a speech on behalf of the cadets that was broadcasted over the seven Arcs. Of course, Adam knew him.“But how did he know me?” Adam wondered.Alden looked at Adam as if he were an anomaly, something that shouldn’t exist.“I’ve been hearing some interesting things about you,” he said, folding his arms.Adam didn’t blink. “Oh yeah? Like what?”Alden’s lips curled into a smirk. “That an Outcast thin
EPISODE 19: Reality Check
Adam thought about the question for a moment before shaking his head.With a big smile on his face, he reached his hand patted Eve on the head.“You don’t need to worry about making the decision right now. You have a whole year to prepare for the possibility, why rush it now?”Eve had calmed down even more, what Adam just did was what others call family tradition, a love language or unique way of expressing love. Since they were children, way before Eve was announced to have double awakening potential, she was the silly cry-baby among the two of them.Outcasts, even as children, do not have the sympathy of society. As orphans, their guardianship in the hand of the Kennedy family extends only to their essential survival needs. An apartment, food, that was all.Growing on their own, Adam and Eve were alone even as children. Whenever Eve was bullied or get scared, Adam would pat her head gently and calm her down.She smiled back at him.“You are right. I should focus on building my stren
EPISODE 18: Test of Pottential 2.
Adam felt the weight of her words, remaining silent to thing about it properly.Astra lifted a hand, and suddenly, the thin strands around her fingers extended like whips. They lashed forward, stopping just before touching Adam’s skin."These are my strings," she explained. "I can weave them into anything I can imagine, cutting, binding, reinforcing, even reinforcing my armor. They are an extension of my will."Then, with a flick of her wrist, the strings lashed toward Adam. Instinctively, he summoned his Primordial Light, and a golden barrier flared to life around him. The strings struck the light, it didn't penetrate at first, but suddenly, the barriers broke."Good," Astra said, nodding. "You are fast with your reaction time, now, let’s see if you can shape it."Adam clenched his fists, focusing on his energy. The light around him pulsed and changed, forming a sturdy structure around him. It was like a glowing exoskeleton, an armor of pure energy.Astra’s eyes gleamed with approval
EPISODE 17: The Test of Potential
After arriving at their respective dormitories, Adam and Eve were informed of the plan that Astra had for them the next morning. Adam was a little unsure of the idea of meeting a Pure in her personal training room, he was afraid that she may harbour ill intent towards them.But there was nothing he could do about that, they were military cadets now and she was a class instructor, her commands and orders were absolute.After he had eaten his dinner, Adam sat in the dormitory, staring at the holographic interface of his system visible only to himself.Ever since his awakening, the Primordial Beast System had been an enigma, offering him power but withholding its secrets. Today, however, a new notification appeared in front of him during the combat practice, a mission reward that was unknown.He opened the windows he had dismissed earlier to see what message they have.Congratulations! You have unlocked the passive skill: Inspection Eye.Ability type: Passive.This ability allows the use
EPISODE 16: Team Battle
A special reward? Adam wondered. The system had never used such terminology before. It always stated what the rewards of the missions it gave him were, so what exactly counts as a special reward.But Adam had no time to figure out what the special reward was.As soon as Darius gave the order, the team battle erupted instantly.Jaxon’s group moved aggressively towards Adam’s group, charging forward with overwhelming force. Adam barely had time to react before Jaxon was on him, swinging a heavy metal baton straight for his ribs.Adam instinctively raised his Primordial Light sword. It shimmered brightly as it met Jaxon’s attack. For a moment, it held firm, but the sheer force of the strike caused cracks to form along the glowing blade.Weapon Integrity: 70%. The system interface displayed in a translucent window that only Adam could see.Adam gritted his teeth in shock, countering with a quick slash aimed at Jaxon’s shoulder. Jaxon saw the attack and twisted out of the way, his speed un
EPISODE 15: Combat Training begins.
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EPISODE 14: Class Assignment
Class Seven assembled in a specialized training hall, its walls lined with holographic panels depicting combat scenarios. Commander Darius strode in, his presence commanding immediate silence. Behind him were two women, each of them was a silver-grade commander, with the same three silver stars on their shoulders.“Welcome to class seven,” he began, his tone both stern and encouraging.“You are here because of a randomized computer matching. You all have good potential to become strong. But potential means nothing without effort. Your training here in Aegis consists of three different fields. Combat, history and Ability. Each class is assigned three Commanders as their teachers. As many of you already know, my name is Darius Kane and for the next two years, I will be your class combat instructor. Your combat classes are held three times a week.” He said, stepping backwards.One of the women stepped forward to the podium. She was a young woman, her golden hair was an indicator of her c
EPISODE 13: The Journey Begins
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EPISODE 12: Awakening 2.
Eve nodded, her calm exterior unbroken, but Adam saw the faint smile tugging at her lips. She had done it, she has broken through the limitations imposed on them.As Eve joins the group on the other segment of the chamber, Adam notices Marcus glaring at her, his jealousy barely concealed. Adam knew immediately that they would face more challenges, but for now, they are taking a significant step forward.Adam’s name came after a few others. He stepped forward, his strides steady, his gaze fixed ahead. He felt the weight of countless eyes, some filled with disdain, others with curiosity.He proceeded inside the awakening pod and sat as instructed. The robotic arm inside the pod injected him with the vial of the awakening serum on his arm. The serum flowed into his veins like liquid fire. His vision blurred, and his body felt as though it were being pulled apart and rebuilt simultaneously.His pod began vibrating and shaking rigorously, pulsing white light before becoming engulfed in a b
