Chapter 4: Chapter 3

March 3rd, 2000

It was already the third day which meant we started classes today. All students in Zone A had the same classes together. I turned to check the digital clock on Rei’s desk. 5:45 AM, the clock blinked.

It felt like an instinct when I had woken up fifteen minutes earlier. I silently got out of bed and changed into a plain gray T-shirt and black shorts. I put on running shoes to jog around the track the Academy had. Then, I walked out of the dorm.

It was now 6:35. We decided to eat breakfast in the food court since it was free. By we, I mean all six of us. The girls decided to join us for breakfast. I just looked at my food blankly.

“You okay, Hyuri?”, Kensho whispered.

“Y-yeah I’m fine,” I whispered back.

“Well, eat up. You gotta have the strength to get through the day.”

I simply nodded and went back to eating. Our schedule wasn’t a long one, but they put enough time for a class to teach us. Our first-class started at 7 AM sharp. Our final class ends at 11 AM. Our first-class was in 25 minutes so we still had time to talk.

“Does anyone know what our first class is?”Rei asked.

“It’s kind of vague.”

“What do you mean?“

“The schedule just says, Aura Class.”

“Wow.”

The schedule sheet was very vague about the class, but it didn't bother us. Well, me at least.

We walked into class and then saw our first teacher, Professor Tanoji. He served in the Magista Republic's military for four years.

"Okay, class. My name is Haniyume Tanoji. But you all will call me, Professor Tanoji. Today may be the first day of classes, but that doesn't mean we'll slouch around. Now I will pass out your very own Status Watch."

He walked around the class handing out the smart watches. Advances in technology weren't surprising. But this watch seemed amazing. It could read your heartbeat, and like that can update stats in real-time. It was amazing.

"So why do we have these exactly?" a student asked.

"The school made these for the students. The reason: I have no idea. Now, this will also track your wins and losses."

"Wins and losses? For what?" I asked without realizing.

"The ranking systems has in place. The Solo and Team rank systems. The watch tracks those wins and losses from the system," he explained. "Now, children grab your jackets. We're going outside."

"Wait, why?"

I was confused. We were going outside for a lesson.

"I need to see if any of you have potential," he told us all.

We were in one of the two stadiums just about a mile away from the courtyard. Prof. Tanoji said he was going to see who could pass the test at the end of the month. We had to display our Aura in combat.

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“This is how it’ll work. I’ll say two names. Both students who got called will walk forward to face off in a friendly match. I will see how good you are with manipulating your Aura in different ways. Alright?!"

All of us nod our heads. Each of us not knowing who’ll be called first. I wasn’t nervous. I was used to doing this back when I was in secondary school.

“Alright. The first two names are… Rei Shojin and Yokoshi Keya! Please walk forward.”

Rei was the first to fight. I don’t know what he had to offer, but it looked like I was gonna find out.

“Whenever you both are ready,” the professor told them.

“This’ll be fun don’t you think?” Yokoshi asked.

“I don’t know. Will it?”

In almost an instant Yokoshi began conjuring a shuriken in his left hand. Since the size of the shuriken was small it didn’t take much time for him to bring the depiction of the shuriken into reality.

“Wind Resonance: Shuriken Storm!"

He multiplied the shuriken and threw them all at Yokoshi. He used “Wind Aura” to conjure the shuriken, but his normal aura to multiply it.

“Heh! I’m not going down easily! Fire Resonance: Fireball!”

Rei conjured a fireball about the size of a softball. He then threw the fireball at Yokoshi. Yokoshi simply deflected the fireball with an aura shield.

“Aw, man!” Rei exclaimed.

“This fight is one-sided if Rei can’t do anything about the shield,” I mumbled.

And I was correct. Soon after, Rei got hit by more shutrken and fell right on his ass.

Whatever happened to not going down easily?

"Well, good job one of you," Professor Tanoji said.

"I tried my best, okay!"

And now I waited for the next two names to be called.

"Okay! The next two students will be... Kensho Yaki and Conan Hitzu."

To Be Continued...

Author's Note: Yes the year 2000 and a smartwatch. In this fictional universe technology has advanced a bit ahead than from real life. Which will explain some stuff in later chapters. So keep it in mind.

P.S: Chapter 4 will be uploaded tomorrow (June 3rd).

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