Muttering gibberish, Emmanuel tumbled all over suddenly snapping his eyes open.
He saw himself in an old but tidy room giving off medieval origins
The bed is quite comfortable
As though sensing that Emmanuel had awoken, the blue screen appeared
( Congratulations candidate 777 for passing the assessment, Noob guidelines has been activated... Lucky bag awarded)
"Noob guidelines"?? Emmanuel muttered taping the screen.
(Noob guidelines
The hall of champions welcomes you
After passing the assessment, you are granted the opportunity to train at the school of champions and grow on the path to becoming a legend..)
Ranks
(Level 0- level 10) Noob rank
So I'm a noob? So sad....
( Level 11- Level 50) Amateur rank
( Level 51- Level 100) Warrior rank
( Level 101- Level 200) Hero rank
Grow on the path to becoming a champion.
Fighting!!!!
Emmanuel: ...???
That's it?, which unreliable person wrote this guidelines. He was more confused now.
But about the school of Champions.. it should be exciting right?
Emmanuel sighed..
He just wanted to go home, he didn't even taste the cake.
(Announcement!!!)
A soft but clear voice sounded
( All candidates are required to freshen up and put on the academy wears prepared in the wardrobe. Finally, they are to report at the assembly grounds in 10 minutes)
( Your communicators will teleport you to the assembly grounds, you can choose to be late at your own detriment)
Emmanuel suddenly felt the terror of boarding schools returning again. He silently shed a tear as he rushed to the bathroom to freshen up.
In five minutes, he was done and quickly put on the academy wear provided
Wow, they even provided other clothes and underwears.
"Communicator, teleport me to the assembly grounds" he requested
( Granted) The robotic voice sounded as Emmanuel appeared in a huge hall.
Looking around, he noticed other candidates around him looking around as well in curiosity.
The hall as large as twice the size of football fields wasn't crowded at all with lesser candidates than before the assessment.
After awhile, a clear voice sounded
"Attention children"
Looking up to the podium, stood a middle aged man looking to be in his fifties with eyes sparkling with wisdom
"Congratulations for passing the beginner's assessment once again, I have been introduced before by Arthur as Confucius and I will be acting as the headmaster throughout your stay in the school of champions" he said waiting for his words to sink in.
" You will soon be taken to the school for further training where you will learning various arts according to your strengths. It is not like the schools of the mortal world as you will be taught the art of war strategy, combat, ancient beasts study and most importantly the cosmic language which is compulsory for all students "
"Of course, you are not required to attend the classes once you pass the tests set in half a year from now. We train elites and will not tolerate the weak" the last words he said with higher momentum as his aura spilled out a bit still shaking the students up.
'So powerful, we noobs can't compare'
"The tests will continue to be held twice a year for the period of two years until the strongest twelve remain. Having said all this, Welcome to the school of champions"!!! Confucius sounded as he waved his hand lightly tearing space and opening up a portal.
Beyond the portal was another world, beautiful and sacred with tall trees, high mountains and onto of the highest mountain was a majestic building supposedly the school of champions.
'So majestic ' thought the candidates below as they were awed by the sight before them
"Before we go, does anyone have any questions to ask"? Confucius said
"Yes I do"
Everyone looked over settling on a vibrant girl, curly blond hair with a cute face. She seemed cute and naive at first sight but every candidate knew better than to underestimate anyone present after going through hell like a day ago
"Ooo... A cute child, what do you wish to ask" Confucius asked smiling vibrantly
"Err.. about the other candidates, where are they?, are they safe"?
At her question, their eyes went back to Confucius. Some also had the same question in mind including Emmanuel.
Confucius smiled as he felt the gazes in him
"What do you think little girl?, they aren't here with you are they"? He smiled mysteriously throwing back the question to her.
Emmanuel's heart sank
'Were they really dead'?
This thought was on the mind of every candidate
Would they die too if they failed ?
They were kidnapped here unjustly. They didn't want to live home
Slowly their gazes became complicated but firm.
They would be the ones at the top. Nobody wanted to know whether they would die or not if they failed.