Peter's soliloquy:
Are all living creatures equal?
From what know, this world is full endless darkness, full beings with dark intent.
These day everywhere you looked, there are lives being sacrificed left and right. What makes strange is that no one takes the initiative to end the endless circle of darkness.
Or, that was what I thought. From that moment, the moment when I saw the prettiest girl in the world. I knew something had to change, both in me and her.
That was when the 'death magic ball' introduced itself to me. I took it, I wanted to mark my territory over her. I killed every male that came near her, no matter who you were, if you even dare say "You are beautiful to her" you existence would be erased. Or in other words your name would be announced in the death magic ball.
The death magic works in a certain way that demands total control over the body. You have to close your eyes, imagine the person you are trying kill, imagine their face and personality in great detail. Then lastly, imagine ways which you want the person to be killed.
This what the ball wants. It wants "Blood" and in return you gives you the body which you want out of this world. I can say that I am a cruel person, but I am only mad about one person, and until I am victor over her, I am never giving up. No matter the costs, no matter who or what I have to sacrifice, I am only racing after her.
No one who comes in my way will stop me. Not Rial, nor Max not even Kakashi. No matter who comes to stop me, I will never give up. That is my way of life, no matter how heavy the storm is, never give up until you take your last breath.
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Rial's way of life:
The timing could haven't been worse. Three days ago, we got a invite to school near the city center of the kingdom. Rio, Nanase, Rui, Aishia, Alphia, Aria, and I all got the invitation to visit the school.
Not even the information on all made much sense, it had a very small detailing messages, clear misleading words that was meant to "mislead the reader."
"Hmm... Should I go?" I asked myself.
Rather I accepted it or not, it wouldn't pay any significant in my life. Or rather, it would be a great thing to involve myself with.
Going there will help me waste time as much as I pleased. Watching the people here are extremely boring.
"I know right, Oscar and Akana are really something." Said a voice from my door. I turned to look at the person.
"Alphia?" I murmured.
"Yaho... How are doing this fine morning my good man?" She said in a playful tone.
I stared at her trying to decode what she wanted. She removed her eyes from my gaze whichin turn caused me to withdraw from my actions.
"What are doing?" I decided to ask her directly.
"What do you mean? I came to wake you up." She sighed before frowning slightly. Her cheeks popped up like a popcorn about to be served.
"It is ten in the morning so I was ordered to wake you up."
"Alright, thanks."
We both then made our way to the dinning hall, then headed to the destination which the letter pointed to.
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Max perspective:
The new semester:
Before we start. We have to go back a little into the past. Which was four weeks ago, in an isolated location, two people stood wearing clothing that covered their faces.
To be perfectly honest with you. The two people were students from the "Black Asylum" who were about to be even instruction about their new missions.
Mr. Skies, the chairman and the second in command of the "Black Asylum" stood in front of them. He wore a menacing smile that immediately would have triggered fear into the average human being but for the same as me, the students there didn't show any fear. They looked at him at great composure that wouldn't be broken.
From childhood, one of the time things the institution takes away; is the ability to fear, feel, and show emotions. Our connection to the outside world is cut out the moment you enter the institution. For you to get out, you would have to set some long term planning just as I did five years ago.
Mr. Skies took out a remote that contained all information about the dozens of the students in my school. From the up to lower grade, the scene that displayed this information was also the size of the marker board.
"Listen, this assignment that have been even to you is technically classified as an S rank difficulty. Nobody in the fourth or fifth generation have been able to succeed, but we have looked past that and sent the best in the sixth generation. We hope you could accomplish your newly assigned mission." He gave them the rules and the class tasks that we might have to compete in, in order to take back our class.
The two students stood there silently carefully absorbing every piece of information thrown their way.
"The school is a government property, and their aim is to help establish capable people who could help lead the world in to a better one. And so, the students here are given multiple tasks that allows them to form allies with different people and make business with them." One of the student stared at the Mr. Skies, his intent wasn't known to no one but the person looked quite distrustful of Mr. Skies.
But on that note, the other student ask Mr. Skies this: "Haven't the master already sent others to monitor him? Why do we have try and expel him even though you have failed on multiple fronts?" The person asked.
"Max Tsukasa has valuable information that could stain the master's name greatly and before that could happen we have to throw everything we have at him." With an carefully well thought answer, the students believed him immediately.
"Great... With your skills that is no doubt that you two could get him expelled in no time. Get out there and do your best." Mr. Skies said before the two students left.
He looked down at the files he had deliberately placed on the ground, no one who just came there saw it due to the absent of light surrounding that particular area.
"I indeed hate to say this words but I help it; "Max Tsukasa, you really are one hell of a person. Not even I could beat you in a fair one versus one battle."
"But that also raises the question: How powerful is that Rial kid?" He asked him self.
Between us, on body did really know who is stronger between us but the sad thing is that no body would know due to the fact that something such as a fight would never occur between us personally. If anything, we would get talk it out like civilized people not some battle seeking people.
And so "Boom" our second and last semester began.
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The new semester:
I, Max Tsukasa. Attends the prestigious school known as: United Kingdom Academy. This institution were formed by the five major nation that are closely related. These kingdoms, the Northern kingdom, the Star kingdom, the Moon kingdom, the Knights kingdom of Rubia and the Asteroid kingdom were all major player in building this institution.
Primarily, the school's aim is to help establish capable people who could help make the world a better place. Not as in better as saving the world or that. If they say better, we mean working for the poorer nations for free, help increase the low birth rate occurring in the world right now too. These were all thoughts that consumed them while working on the institution, and the reason why I am here is to escape from some dangerous people whom want to use my power for their own selfish desires.
And this why I attend this school. Just like them, I am here to protect myself from being used as a weapon.
It was a Monday, the birds were singing, the sun was shinning and the sounds of walking could be heard all across the campus.
I made my way to class 3-A where my class was located. I walked through the hall which displayed most if the new year students. As I looked, I quickly noted one thing: "These year students are really young."
Most of them were within the age of eleven to twelve years old. I passed through swiftly trying to avoid any kind of attention. One of this students is really to get me expelled and take me back to that prison. I must be careful moving from now onwards.
About ten minutes later I made my way into my classroom. Everyone was seated, reading the new rules appointed by the school. I sat on my chair, took the book that laid flat on my desk and stated reading.
"Rule 1: All third years are supposed to wait for their teachers to receive instructions about the new class tasks."
Class tasks are special tasks given to the students of this school to complete. These kinds of special tasks are supposed to help people outside of the academy, like the main purpose of the school the tasks are dealt with to make the certain place peaceful again. These special tasks can be getting rid of beasts, investigating crimes, rebuilding things and so many more.
The rules listed in there were the same as the old but arranged in a different format. From the front door, we heard a menacing just soft voice, our teacher Mr. Lugh walked in carrying his usual files he usually carries.
"Sit down class. I am here to give you information about your new special tasks," He said.
"Why do you have to get involved. We can get through this exams by ourselves you know?" Arisu, with her usual over confident said boldly at the teacher.
"I am sorry to disappoint you but I am not getting involved in this. This new special special task can be called your special last exam. A student who fails in this exam will get expelled immediately, but the person's partner will only get six months suspension of their allowance."
The class fell into silent immediately, most of my class mouth literary fell open.
"What..."
"Why, who made this new rule!"
"No...No"
"Ah... I guess I have pick a good partner, if not I am done!"
These were most of my classmates reactions when they heard the new rule of the school.
"I know that you are used working for people without the school, but haven't you wondered why the thirds almost never accompanies the first and second even the classes below?" Mr. Lugh asked us.
"Not really. I always thought they go to different places." I said timidly, join the commotion happening in the class.
"The third years specials tasks are done in the school. During your first and second year, you are trained to focus on helping others. Then, in your third year you switch to helping yourselves and others around you not outside your company." These were his words.
Slowly, I began to understand the points were the this was heading to. Like the real world, there are times when we will need to rely on people do not know, and by helping us make connections outside of our birth kingdoms we could get support outside of the kingdom.
"In your third year, which will change but not all. Things like inter class battles will still take place but now, you could fight in the school with worrying about any third parties." He said.
In truth, what he trying to tell us was that: We are going to fight inside the school and not outside where helping people could get us with the aim of getting personal credits.
"In your upcoming exams, you would given the opportunity to partner with the new first and seconds years. The goal in this exam is to see how co-operations happens if you tasked with such jobs. In the near future, you may see your seeing a similar problem like this, your higher ups can task you with forming a team to accomplish a team. And we want to make sure that you all are prepared for such tasks."
In linked both hands together eventually linking my fingers too, I went deep in thought. No matter how vague I look at it, the person I could point to is the nobleman seat: Sir Skies. Looks like this is his first attempt at trying to get me expelled.
But, why are they so serious now? From the past, they hasn't made such drastic moves before. Something is definitely about to happen, but I do not need to participate they are on their own, they can make as many moves as possible but I am not leaving this school no matter what happens.
"So, that man has again stuck. Huh... I hope you can handle this one," Arisu said in low soft that made it difficult for others to hear but I could.
I took in a deep breath before raising my hands. "Sir, why should we partner with the second and first. Aren't they suppose to focus on the outside world?"
"Yes, you are supposed to. The reason why all the last years are partnering are because this year have been introduced into a new curriculum which allows them to fight grade battle in the school and not world side only." He answered.
Now I see. That man used the weather conditions as a result to have the "Black Asylum" students in the same roof as me. This will provide them with plenty of opportunities to expel me.
By claiming that any of the students get sick after the exams, the school authority have now arranged certain event that could happen in the school, this terms might also have expulsion in them. Mainly, expulsions in this school is very rare but that does not mean it is impossible.
I began packing bags, Sir Lugh left the room as soon as 11:00 hit.
"So, how are we going to approach this?" Arisu asked.
"Are you not the class leader? Why are you asking me?" I asked.
She knelt down, stretching slightly she whispered some words into my ears. "You know that that man is trying to get you expelled. This whole exams is pretty much the confirmation you need."
"Yes. Of course I know that but I have decided to play it cool for now. I am still going to protect myself for a while though so be careful."
"Whatever you say. But, are you sure you can handle this by your self. There is nothing wrong in seeking help with the friends you have at the school?" With a deeply concerned face Arisu held Max's hands as she looked deep into his eyes.
I held her hands as a smiled curved on my face. "I am sure I can protect myself, you just need to focus on helping the class I will be at the shadows making the back scenes."
"Ia-ia captain..." She said in a weird way I couldn't understand.
"What was that?" I asked her as she began to walk away.
"A phrase I just learned from the internet..."
The internet huh... This was just made by Lily just a two months ago, why did people learned to work with it so fast.
If you have the app "Rock pop" you could see videos of others making content that fit their liking. Things like comedy, actions, cooking, repairs of products. All these are made by people through recording themselves and posting it on "Rock pop."
"Alright. I am going to visit the head office. I will be back soon."
"See you later."
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After five minutes, I arrived at the head office. I knocked four times, I got answer on the very last knock which gave me the reason enter.
"Hello..." I said as I entered.
"Hmm. Looks like for the third time we have met once more. Isn't that right?" The man who sat in the chair said without moving. His voice was very clear, maybe in his late thirties to early forties.
"Alright," I looked deeper in his eyes and noted one things that gave me an idea of who I was talking to.
"Wow! I am surprised you have managed to figure me out even though I am wearing two mask underneath my face." He smiled as he calmly, deliberately removed him masks. " You do not have to tell me, I can see in your eyes that you have managed to figure out who I am. Isn't that right?"
"I did. But most of all, what are you doing here? You are not even a staff in this institution. Are you?"
"Oh. As of right now, I am an instructor and the new nobleman seat of this school. Which makes your guess very correct, right."
So I was right. Through the queen's influence he has managed to get into higher power. But even with that he still has limitation on the rules he can impose on an exams. He can not rig an exam in favor of his students winning but he could make one or two rules that could force most of the other classes to lose in favor in his class.
Looks like he using his power to impose a rule that could expel me if I slip up. That rule... Number four in the rule book: "All third and second years will be expelled if their partner does not perform well in the exam."
It is a simple rule but it hides many factor, like one; guiding the lower grade students is the responsibility of the older students. So, as a result if you fail... you are deemed unworthy of attending this school.
"I only came here to inform you about one thing: Do not get in my way, or else, I will make sure that all your secrets are leaked out." I said in a calm voice as the ocean.
He laughed and ignored me. "You are a kid. You posses so much potential, what are you doing here? Come home to the 'Black Asylum' where you could sharpen your skills more?" He asked in a cool and soft tone. No matter who you were in the world, you would never doubt: "He man is a good man." But in reality, he is a cruel and evil man.
No doubt now, I really do understand why that man send him over here. If there is a person capable of defeating me it would be him, but that is just the imagination of that man. Master Skies is truly good at fooling people and leading them to their demise.
Yep, he is an assassin. Famous in the hidden world for killing multiple political figures who stood in the foundation of the "Black Asylum" when it was being built. This was one of our first lessons while growing up.
In short, what they wanted us to know what that: "Even though you have received training from us. If you turn your back on us someday, you will be removed from he surface of planet."
He made sure to drill that thought into our heads but I didn't care. I stored that information in a place that I deemed as baseless judgement.
"Sorry, but I like learning here so I will stay. And if that is all then I will take my leave while I have the chance."
As I made my way, he asked. "Have you been in contact with Rial as of late?"
"Yeah, he is doing fine."
"I see. I don't worry, I couldn't track him the last time I tried to I thought just asking you was a best way to find out." He explained.
I shook my head as I walked.
I made my way in the hallway this time. "What is going on?" Someone asked.
"It is the first years, two of them are coming here." I heard someone yell out.
"Nice volume huh?" Kakashi said, while standing at my back.
"Yeah. Lets go and check it up." I said to him.
We both moved to class 3-c where Lily, Tsubaki, Rico, and Lee were standing in front of the first year.
"What are you doing here? I don't know if you know this but first year aren't supposed to be here." Rico said to calm in a rather calm tone.
The first boy, had a large build. His body, from the first glance could be noted that he work out a lot. A girl also stood besides him, she had the same hair colour as me, "Dark blue" she also had similar eye colour: Red.
We both approached them to keep the peace. "What is going on here?" Both Kakashi and me asked.
"And who the hell are these two?" The boy said in a arrogant tone.
"Don't Max, Kakashi. We have this under control." Tsubaki said, trying to keep the appearance that they still have a strong class.
"Max Tsukasa. Class 3-C, academic rating= 93%. His overall ability is an A+" The girl listed my abilities that have been recorded.
"A+ huh... So you are smart." He averted his gaze from me and started talking down on class-C.
"Hey... Young lady over there. I like you go out with me?" He said looking at Lily.
Lily looked at him in surprise but quickly came to a conclusion. "Sorry but I have already devoted my life to someone else." She said with full confident.
"Rial is truly lucky" Kakashi said in my ears.
"Don't worry..." He said. "You are ugly anyway!" He added.
Lily didn't look the slightly offended by his words. She knew deep down that she looked incredibly beautiful. In fact, this is her three hundred and fourteen love proposal she had received since attending this school.
"Getting rejected like this was truly embarrassing!" Tsubaki chuckled a bit.
"Yeah, I know." Lee added.
"You think this is funny! Huh. Do you think that?" He face displayed anger.
"Henry stop!" The girls said.
"Stop it Nonoa!"
Henry laughed then held Tsubaki by the neck. He raised her up in the air while casually keeping the other hand in the pockets. Henry was physically built different, normal strength alone wouldn't be able to do the job. Henry palm alone generated enough energy to carry two normal people.
"How does it feel in the air huh?" He asked her, Tsubaki was trying her hardest to break free from the choke hold.
"Hey stop it!"
"What is he doing?"
"Let me down you bastard!"
"Leave her alone...!"
Such comments were flying towards him but he kept ignoring them. Tsubaki was slowly losing breath, this turned something off on Rico.
"Have your parents every told you it is not nice to hold a girl's neck." Rico said, he was also angry. He face displayed this as well.
"Hell no. Get the fuck out my face!" He said arrogantly.
"No. Rico don't do it."
Rico held Henry right arm which held Tsubaki. He made sure that his grip had enough to force that Henry's hands let Tsubaki free. He then throw him off the ground the ground without causing much injuries.
"Thank you, Rico." Tsubaki said to Rico.
"Don't worry, but I suppose you should go to infirmary." Tsubaki nodded and headed off.
I stepped in and called the class teacher of class 1-D to pick up his students.
"I am so sorry for his behavior today!" The girl with him apologized.
"Nonoa. You do not have to apologize for that guys mistakes. He has to face the consequences of his actions. You know?"
From our backs, a new first year arrived. "Hi. My name is Peter. I am in class 1-S, it is very nice to meet you."
"It is nice to meet you too." Both Kakashi and I said.
"Sorry for not being here earlier but that guys has somethings he needs to work on." Peter said.
"Yeah, I am about to go now," I said, looking at Kakashi.
"Me too."
And so, we both left, while the first also rushed back to their class.
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Miyu and Condo:
Rial's perspective:
After eating. It took us about an hour to reach the school that offered us the letter. Aishia, Alphia, and Aria all went to the large stage where the president was now giving his speech.
"People of the Asteroid kingdom. I know you may not know me but I am Fril Johan, the school council president of the school. First, second, and third years, this is a school year that will change your future greatly. My advice to you is to try and do as much as you possibly can. Do not hold back on your strength, work with it and head to a better future." These were his words. Short and simple but it had a very strong meaning to it.
"Now students. I know this wasn't be much don't this watch contains your personal information and certain things you need to fill out. You may submit when you like but know that it is due on Friday, so you have three days of preparation time."
Then we were dismissed, I clicked an app on the watch which displayed the class I am supposed to head to.
My attention was on the watch so I didn't notice when I tripped on my lace, I bumped into Aria but also bumped into another student.
"I am sorry. Are you o-okay?" There was a slight hesitation in my voice. Slowly but surely I started to remember the person I bumped into.
"Hey, are you okay over there?" A girl asked.
She raised her head to face.
"Huh!" She gasped.
"Miyuki and Condo" The people who once almost destroyed Eigi's life.
I stared at them blankly without any expression on my face. I walked off from them, I didn't want to walk back into that night.
Miyuki a person who cheated on her boyfriend with a boy named Condo. Then there is Condo, a person who seduces women for his personal enjoyment.