"Why are you late? Don't you know the timing? Today is the first day, so I will let you in, but remember to come on time from now on, or you will not get entry."
"Sorry, Teacher…"
I walked inside, looking for an empty seat while Fatty and the girl continued to embarrass themselves.
I walked to the last row, which was completely empty. I was walking past these kids, continued their staring game.
I sat in the last seat. Fatty also came and sat beside me, while the girl bit hesitantly also sat in the back.
I leaned back on my chair and looked at the teacher, who was also staring at me.
'I don't know why I can't be lowkey.'
"Hello, Students, I'm your class teacher, and my name is Lan Xin. You guys can call me Teacher Lan."
"Most of you guys may already know about the academy rules and regulations. So, I won't repeat them. Still, if anybody has any doubt, then you can ask me."
"Teacher…"
I looked at the voice; it was a kid with blond hair.
"Speak"
"Teacher, how does the resource distribution work? I read about it, but I don't get it clearly."
"Well… it is a bit complicated, but firstly, there are monthly resources which were given to every student equally. As long as those students maintain average marks and are present in the class."
"Oh…"
"Extra Resources depend upon rankings and teacher reviews."
"It means we have to maintain a good image in front of all the teachers."
"The final special resource that you can earn by participating in the competitions."
What a trash resource distribution.
"Young Master, keep quiet, please."
I'm silent, can't you see?
Fuck, I can't take it anymore.
"Young Master, please…"
I was about to stand up, looking at the fatty and that girl's crying face, I gave up.
"Thank you, Young master."
Hmph
"Students, let me tell you about the classes you need to enrol in. You can choose between multiple streams, but a few courses are common that everyone has to attend."
I lay on my head on the table listening to her lecture.
"Language, History, Cultivation, these are the compulsory subjects for everyone, and you have to choose one for physical education. Martial arts are common, and you also have to choose one weapon for yourself."
"Teacher, wasn't this academy a mortal academy? What with cultivation, I never heard about it."
A random kid asked. I looked at him, but there was nothing worth noticing.
"Well, this cultivation isn't the same as immortal cultivation; it's more about mental cultivation. You will learn in the first year, but you get the chance to learn real cultivation if you have immortal talent; without that, it's almost useless, but it still has some benefit, like making you mentally strong."
"Oh…"
"Don't worry, even if you don't have cultivation talent, you will still enjoy the same treatment as those with talents, as long as you can study hard and get better marks than them."
"Teacher, what about special curricular classes?"
This time, a long-haired girl stood up.
"Oh, I almost forgot about. It isn't as important as others, but you all have to choose one. And we also have a few extra courses which are not mandatory; if anyone likes, you can talk to the respected teachers."
Fuck, I'm getting bored.
One after another, students continue to ask questions; most likely, none of them have read the book.
Whatever… I continued lying on the table until the teacher left the class.
I stood up and looked at Fatty.
So, what is next?
"Young master, now we will be attending history class."
What…
…
"Young Master, wake up."
What, are the classes over?
"Hm, but teachers had taken note of your name, they will definitely cut your marks."
Oh, but why are we the only ones in the class?
"Young Master, it's lunch time. Everyone went there."
So, what are we waiting for? Let go.
I quickly stood up, giving the whole class a last look before leaving with Fatty and the girl.
We came to the cafeteria, I found a seat to sit, while Fatty went to get the food, and that girl continued to follow behind me.
As I was looking for a seat, a boy passed by me. There's nothing unique about him except for an unknown feeling I get from a strange kind of disgust, though I don't feel disgusted towards these mortals, but it was never like this.
Suddenly, Someone tugged my sleeves.
How dare you… Oh, what happened?
It was the sick girl, pointing at the empty table.
Good, let's sit there then.
We went to sit there, while Fatty had yet to bring food, I decided to do some research.
System
Yes, Host.
Did you see that guy? What's wrong with him?
Host, that's not my work, find it yourself.
I seem to remember that there was a quest called Last Hope, right? Now, if I have to find out about this, I can't do it anymore; let's reject it.
Host, you can't do that.
I can, my time is precious, I can't waste it on your trash quest.
Host, I will give you his information, but you have to accept the quest in return.
No thanks
Host, tell me what you want? You can't mess around like that forever.
I can…
Host…
Ok, let's talk about business stuff. Give his information and the Treasure lottery. I have a lot of trash talent. I'm bored with them; they are completely useless. Give me something worth placing beside this emperor's throne.
Deal
A transparent screen appeared in front of my eyes, but it was completely different from before; this time, it was black with white text.
System, when did you get dark mode?
Just added recently.
Good.
[Information Panel]
Name: Xie Lang (Moon Demon)
Species: Human (Undead)
Cultivation: Foundation establishment realm (False Immortal)
Note: A false immortal demon who failed the immortal tribulation, using the Nine Nether reincarnation method to resurrect, but because he only has an incomplete part, he reincarnated successfully, but became an undead.
Oh, there's definitely something brewing. Now, I have to rethink before accepting your quest.
Host, you promised me.
"Young Master, here's your food."
We'll talk about it later, it's my lunch time now.
I dig right into food.
After we were all done with the meal, we came out of the cafeteria.
"Young Master, where are you going?"
For my afternoon nap.
"Didn't you sleep through whole classes?"
What does it have to do with my afternoon nap?
"We still have physical education class left."
What more classes… I'm not going. You two can go if you want.
"But, young master, don't you know there are marks for present? Don't you know what the class teacher said this morning?"
Um... I remember all you can, but I won't.
After this, I went to my room while both Fatty and the girl went to the next class.
I entered my room, lying on my bed.
System, give me a toy if it is good enough, then I will accept your quest.
Here you go, host a this time there was no slot machine but a gacha system.
Fuck, are you planning to scam me?
Host, it's not a scam. If you accept the quest first, then you will have a 90% chance to get an orange grade item and 9.9% for a Golden grade. Above that, I also added a Red grade item with 0.1% chances.
What the hell do you take me for? Increase the red to 90% and the golden to 9.9% as 0.1% gives it to the orange grade.
Host, that's my final offer, no more negotiation.
Huh, then fuck off.
Host, rethink about it, after all, just a small quest, and you will stay here for almost 5 years, doing it isn't a problem.
Ok, I will accept the quest.
After I accepted the offer, a flashy screen appeared.
Fuck, this system is getting more and more like those casinos.
Let's begin. I tapped on the screen, and a flashy world destruction animation appeared.
I decided to skip this trash animation, and a golden screen appeared in front of me.
Congratulations
Item: Flute
Description: A purple flute, once owned by a fairy. It was never meant to be anything special, but a musical instrument. In this vast universe, where everyone seems lost in darkness, no hope, no light. Music gives you the way out, even if light can't be seen.
Oh, well, I always want a flute in my collection.
A purple flute appeared in my hand; it looked beautiful.
I placed it gently on my lips, but when I blew the air, the sound was horrible.
What trash you gave me again, it's broken.
System…
Fuck you, how dare you cheat on me?
I threw the flute on the corner before lying down on the bed and thinking of a way to deal with this trashy system.