"Ah!"
My eyes snapped open as i woke up and immediately stood up.
The first thing i saw were the glares coming from people in front of me.
'where am i?'
The last thing i remember is making fun of the buff guy before feeling my body being thrown away.
Well, it didn't really matter for now. My body hurt like hell as i massaged my belly area and looked around the room.
It was way too extravagant for me to be honest.
The walls looked like they were painted with gold while the floor was entirely covered in a red carpet.
I currently sat on a big sofa that seemed to suck my body in.
'so soft.'
I would love to fall asleep on it.
People around me were either talking with themselfes or resting just like me, looking as if they havent been injured in the slightest.
But that didn't interest me in the slightest because of a big screen blinking in front of me.
[Mission: Pass the entrance exam to the 'Academy of United Order'.]
[Reward: Mana Awakening.]
[Time: 03:23:39./Completed.]
[Recieve Reward: Yes/No.]
I somehow managed to pass the entrance exam and complete the quest in time.
The time i was given was more than enough for me so i shouldn't have even worried about it.
Now it was time to finally unlock acess to all devices in this world.
'Yes'
The screen blinked once more before the word 'yes' lit up and the system dissapeared.
Out of nowhere i felt something inside of me.
It was as if someone had poured water on me but instead of outside it was right into my body.
It didn't feel too bad though, just a weird sensation of something flowing right into me.
The mana slowly settled in various parts of my body as i let out a breath of exshaustion.
'this wasn't very comforting.'
If my head was hurting occasionally earlier, then now it was as if i was having a headache.
This world had yet to show me all of it and i already hated it for existing.
"Oh Vlad!"
Somewhere from behind me i heard a voice i wouldn't expect and turned to see the same pair of calm eyes.
'this bastard'
It was his fault that i was injured in the first place, how could i know that he wanted to attack us if i stayed behind all the time!
He definetly had the skills to fight him from what ive heard while crawling towards the door.
And yet he used me as a meat shield and took the buff guy by surprise.
"What do you want."
Still though, i managed to pass the exam because he was leading me to the exit so i shouldn't be too mad.
"How are you doing?"
"What's it to you? We don't even know each other."
"But i know that you'r name is Vlad and you know im Marco so i think that's plenty of information already to be worried about another."
'hes so annoying.'
I barely managed to not curse at the guy but each word he spoke just made me more annoyed.
"Can we talk in private?"
He glanced to the side seemingly at others who minded their own bisness.
"Why?"
"Just because."
"And i don't want to."
"For a moment please?"
"Fuck off."
Weirdo.
He kept asking me to talk but i didn't want to, who knew what he wanted to use me for.
'im hungry'
I havent eaten anything besides the small lunch provided by Elizabeth and it was already past noon.
Vlad looked around for anything that resembled food and the only thing there was were a few crumbs on the floor that came from some boys bag of chips.
'i guess il ask for some.'
He almost stood up before someone pulled him back down.
"What-"
"You're hungry right?"
'.'
Marco pulled out a sandwich out of his pocket before throwing it at him lightly.
Vlad didn't move an inch as he stared at Marco suspiciously before inspecting the sandwich itself in case there was something nasty inside.
"You think i poisoned it or something?"
"Just a habit."
When i was in middle school i didn't eat much due to my parents financial situation and started to ask my classmates for food.
But from time to time they would plant in it something like spicy sauce or peas even.
It tasted so bad that i just started to check everything i got from anyone.
There was one time when i could die where they gave me a milk carton which was filled with salt.
I think i threw up a few times after that but my memory was blurry.
Vlad took a bite out of the sandwich which tasted pretty bland but still consumable, just a few pieces of lettuce and a slice of ham.
He finished it in barely a minute before looking back at Marco and hesitantly saying.
"So.. what did you want from me."
A small smile appeared on his lips before he leaned on the couch and asked.
"How did you survive that blow?"
He thought for a moment before casually saying.
"I dunno."
And licking his fingers.
Marco seemed to fall in thought for a moment before nodding to himself and giving a pat on Vlad's shoulder.
"Thanks."
He then proceeded to walk away leaving the waiting room.
'what should i do.'
Vlad thought to himself as he looked around to see that there was nobody there, he was left alone there to rest and nobody stayed.
They chose to do something more instead of laying around and waiting for something to happen.
'.'
Seeing that, Vlad simply closed his eyes in hopes of getting a rest.
.
"What do you think?"
The headmaster spoke after the test ended.
The room was silent except for the same carefree proffesor as he started to pack up and get ready to leave the room.
"I got what i wanted so i should probably go and greet the students."
With a grin he slammed the door, his footsteps echoing through it.
"I feel like you rushed it a little, headmaster Eugene."
The man in a suit said as he carefully adjusted his glasses.
"Although i know that the time we had was limited, making something meant for a single person into a group activity is just absurd." He grabbed his suitcase from the floor. "The fact that it ended this fast was because you rushed the students instead of giving them time to learn or show their full potential."
He stood up while adjusting his tie and turned to the door like some sort of businessman.
"It dissapoints me to see just how much we lost by even planning this exam instead of having to go through series of regular tests which we followed for dozens of years."
He glanced at him with annoyance aswell as pity mixed in his gaze.
"I wonder what went through your head for you to even propose this sort of change."
Not long after, everyone started to leave the room with the exception of White Lady and Headmaster himself.
They watched each other warily for a few minutes before Eugene raised his hand materialising a tea cup out of thin air before taking a sip from it.
"So.. are you satisfied?"
She nodded, her gaze lingering on the place where the test was broadcasted.
"I'm very gratefull to you for that, although i hoped that he would be a little... smarter."
"It's not his fault that he didn't stand a chance against my disciple, although i wonder why would you suggest someone for the prestige class, it's so unlike you to do things for others."
He took another sip of his tea while she seemed to be thinking about something.
"Ellie, are you sure about becoming a proffesor here? I know you have the knowledge and experience but your health is-"
"It's okay."
She cut him off instantly, her tone had a hint of sweetness but headmasters senses could catch a glint of disgust hidden deep inside it.
He let out a deep sigh before putting down his now empty cup.
"Fine, i won't stop you from anything but please don't push yourself."
"I won't."