Laura stood closely beside Danny, her surprise mirroring his as the contract took immediate effect without wasting a single moment. Thoughts raced through her mind, and she couldn't help but think, "I need to escape from here."
However, as Laura made a move to leave, a sudden chain materialized, binding her hands together and preventing her escape. Danny, witnessing this, found himself on the ground, kneeling in a pleading manner. "Sir, I have no money on me. I beg you, have mercy," he pleaded.Laura, determined to maintain her pride, tried to lift Danny from the ground. She had always been the one to push him beyond his limits, even in the face of adversity. Even when Talon entered the picture, Danny had hoped to avoid any trouble. But he knew Laura too well. If he didn't support her, she would undoubtedly leave him, and that was something he couldn't bear. Danny felt like Laura's puppet, always under her control.Disregarding Laura's attempts, Danny pushMorning arrived, and Talon had his pool cleaned before finally allowing himself a well-deserved rest. It was the longest sleep he had enjoyed in seven years."Finally, I've had the best rest ever," Talon yawned, rising from his bed. He began his morning routine with an intense workout session.After a short while, Talon was drenched in sweat, having completed his rigorous training."I believe it's time for me to register at the academy before the program ends," Talon remarked, heading towards the bathroom to freshen up.*******With Nolat's assistance, Talon swiftly located the Academy. Now, he stood before the grand gate of the school, glistening in the sunlight as it was constructed with pure gold. Talon attempted to peer through the transparent gate, but everything on the other side appeared blurred.Talon approached the grand gate, adorned with the inscription "The Higher Institute Sentinels." He stood directly opposite the gate, contemplating what lay beyond."I wonder what secret
******* 1 day earlier...In a hidden corner of the City of High-Borns stood a magnificent mansion, its landscape suspended in the air near the edge of a mountain cliff. From the ground, one could witness the movement across the bridge leading to the mesmerizing mansion. "I'm grateful for this S-Class Rank Cloak. Without it, I would have been trapped by those guards," the person thought silently, though It's presence remained unseen.With a swift stride, the invincible figure went into the beautiful environment. The landscape had well trimmed grass, and at its heart stood a majestic structure.They were men wearing shiny golden outfits, stationed around the surroundings as if acting as guardians of the central building. "I have nothing to fear, after all, they can't sense my presence," the individual muttered as he swiftly passed by, paying no mind to the guards. And indeed, it's presence went unnoticed by the sentinels. In this unique world, a variety of accessories existed, servin
Talon opened the door, and he felt the cool touch of the metallic as he touched it with his fingertips. Then he went out and about the door. Moving forward he thought about everything that occurred today,"Only today I spent 11 million. I just hope this school won't drain all the money I made fro…," but his thoughts were briefly interrupted as he noticed a girl with a striking red hair staring at him.The girl reciprocated with a puzzled expression, her eyes questioning his presence, "What the heck is he doing here? Noo! We're going to be in the same academy…why?" Gwen muttered to herself as she moved towards the Allocation room."This face looks familiar," Talon said, as he was captivated by the mystery in her gaze.Gwen entered the room, and her entry pass was clutched in her right hand, and she greeted "Good Afternoon ma!" The woman, didn't acknowledge the greeting as she continued what she was doing with her eyes fixed on the screen which she typed.Gwen who was familiar with the
Talon entered a room filled with various types of equipment needed for crafting any tool. The room's atmosphere was that of a splendid laboratory, far surpassing Talon's expectations for a penthouse. He couldn't help but remark to himself, "I never imagined this penthouse would a work shop. At least my fifty thousand Star Credits per night didn't go to waste." As he marveled at the sight, all the necessary items for the sword enchantment materialized on the table.Talon, who was an Heavenly Artificer, possessed the power of creation. What made him even more fortunate was that his Master, too, was a Heavenly Artificer. Over the course of five years, Talon had the opportunity to learn all the essential skills of an Artificer from his Master.Now, Talon was about creating the sword. Talon immediately materialized the rusty sword from his Astral Plane.Normally, Talon stored all his stiffs in his Astral plane, allowing him to retrieve them effortlessly with his mental control. Thanks to
Talon was suddenly jolted by a swift movement, caught off guard by an unexpected ripple. Without warning, he found himself thrust into what seemed like another dimension, leaving him bewildered and struggling to make sense of the situation."What the fuck!" Talon exclaimed, his surprise evident. Not only had his once red outfit transformed into a radiant golden hue, but a sigil resembling a golden dragon had materialized on the right side of his coat.Standing in the midst of a coliseum-like auditorium, Talon was overcome with astonishment. "So, I guess this is where the trials will be conducted," he muttered to himself, taking in the surroundings. Curiosity piqued, he turned back to check if the place he had just emerged from was still visible, only to discover that everyone else who had arrived had experienced the same alteration in their outfits."Hmm! I suppose this is their uniform color. They must have advanced technology to change our attire upon arrival," Talon remarked, his am
The old man stood tall on the podium, the noise of the crowd reverberating around him."Silence!" The LoreMaster's voice boomed, commanding attention and causing the entire stadium to tremble."Ahem," he cleared his throat, preparing to address the gathering.Gradually, the crowd fell silent, gripped by the chilling aura that surrounded them."This marks the start of a New Era. A time for a new generation of initiates to rise and fight against the relentless onslaught of demons. With the assistance of this academy, we have the power to save countless lives. It all begins with brave young individuals like you," he declared, gesturing towards the dense crowd.He continued, "Due to the fact that evil rises on a daily basis, we must not relent in our efforts to restore peace. As the saying goes, 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' Now, let us take that step together," he concluded his speech, prompting a resounding applause from the crowd."Moving forward, I will n
Talon, realizing his mistake, quickly let go of Gwen, causing her to fall to the ground."Ouch!" Gwen exclaimed as she lost her balance when Talon removed his hands.Luckily, Gwen was wearing shorts instead of a skirt, sparing her from the embarrassment of Talon seeing anything he shouldn't have.Caught up in the awkwardness of the situation, both Talon and Gwen momentarily forgot about their goal of obtaining the red crystal ball. It wasn't until they saw another person approaching the ball, which had rolled to the ground in another row of seats, that they snapped back to reality. Talon and Gwen shouted in unison."Noooo!"They both leaped into the air, extending their feet, and collided with the boy's chest, sending him flying backward. Gwen and Talon both fell to the ground, with them landing on the floor, the crystal ball began rolling."Awwh!" Talon and Gwen exchanged satisfied expressions.They were lost in the satisfying act they just did when both their eyes locked, they rea
Some individuals failed to collect the balls and were automatically disqualified even before the game began. This highlighted the difficulty of getting into the academy. In this era, the weak were crushed by the strong.Now, all of them were gathered on the field, some lying on the ground, badly injured.Talon was fortunate to have Salvador's help; otherwise, he wouldn't have passed the weakest task."Now, some of you have successfully joined one of the seven teams, while others weren't able to join any. Unfortunately, if you didn't collect a crystal ball, your journey ends here," the instructor announced from the podium."Uuuuh!" Some of the NewBlood Initiates who lost during team selection expressed their disappointment.In a matter of seconds, the green field beneath their feet transformed into metallic plates. The ground opened and closed, revealing a black surface. Seven circles formed around the podium, each matching the color of a crystal.In an instant, a surge of energy burst