The sun rose over the soul academy, casting a warm glow on the giant training field. Today was different. Students whispered about it on the halls, their excitement almost louder than there footstep.
Did you hear? They're hosting a combat evaluation today."
Finally! I'll show those nobles who's boss"
I hope I get paired with someone weak..."
Jin walked through the courtyard slowly,
Hand on the pocket. His black hair swayed
with the wind. His eye-still black and
lifeless-showed no concern for the test. He
already knew what they didn't
He wasn't weak. He was sealed.
He entered the classroom quietly and took
His usual sit in the back. The teacher.
Master renzo, stood before the students with
A serious look.
"Today you'll be tested. This combat
Evaluation determinate your placement in the academy. Don't hold back. Soult will be
Allowed, but injuries will be healed after the test."
The class buzzed with excitement.
Jin desk was kicked suddenly.
You awake this time? " Ana smirked, her feiry
Red hair tied in a braid.
" barely," Jin muttered staring ahead.
She sighed and shook her head. I don't know
what more broken-your sleep schedule or
Your soul.
Later, on the battle Grounds
The area was massive-stone walls
surrounded the field, with teachers watching
From tower above. One by one, students stepped forward to fight. Some summon.
Beast like soult other forget weapons
From pure energy.
The announcement call:
Next match: ana caro versus riku blight."
Ana walk onto the field confidently, her
Pen-shape soult glowing. Riku smirked
Forming twin dagger in his hand.
The battle started fast-ana sent energy script
Flying at riku, forming shield in spear in midear. Riku dodges and countered with
Savage speed slice through her defense.
Jin leaned on the fence, watching quietly
Ana fell on her knee blood on her cheek.
Riku raise is dagger.
I'll end these, you just a spoiled noble."
She brace herself, but the dagger never hit
A loud crash echoed on the field.
Jin was standing between them-his hand
Gripping riku's dagger đź—ˇ, stopping it mid-swing
Riku growled. "You? You Don't even have a
Soult.
Before he could finish, Jin move in on instant riku was slammed to the ground with such force that the stone cracked beneath him
Dust flew. Silently filled the field.
Jin stood over him voice still calm
Don't pick a fight you can't survive
From the watching tower
Master renzo stood froze.
"That speed... was that devine energy
Another inctructor whisper i felt time around
Him... shift
Far above them in a hidden tower cloaked
In shadow, a man watched the scene with a glowing red eye.
"So... orcuin seal is really is inside that boy.
The rise has begun.
Back at the arena
Ana stood holding her bleeding arm she stare
At Jin.
"You... protected me," she say quietly
Jin turned away."I didn't do it for you."
Ana smile. "I know. But thanks anyway
End of chapter 2
In a world that judged him powerless
Jin's silent fury cracked the sky. But this
Was the only beginning-his real enemies
Were still watching đź‘€