Kommi, a quiet girl known for absurd beauty, born from a family that came from another city.
All members of her family, except for her dad is born handsome and beautiful, it seems to be the genes of her mom.
Her dad is a peak silver ranker, quite known to be quite close to become a gold ranker.
Right now, she was fighting one of her classmates and her moves are graceful and smooth.
This wasn't what attracted Sean's attention, it's the fact that she's holding back so that she wouldn't hurt her opponent.
The twin flowers deserves their name but clearly, Kommi has more potential but she doesn't have the mindset of a martial artist.
"Kommi, stop holding back, I know you're trying to be nice but this won't get you anywhere in this chaotic era." His voice suddenly startles everyone.
Kommi freezes, she looks at him and but her lips, she never realized that she was seen through in an instant.
She was only chosen as a candidate because all of her classmates felt that she deserves the spot and her teacher appreciates her talent but she doesn't really wants to fight.
She's not built this way but she's smart enough to know that this mindset would definitely haunts her in the future.
"You are wasting your potential, in terms of talent, you're probably equal to Reina but with your personality, you will never catch up to her." Once again, a shocking evaluation.
Everyone knows who Reina is and being compared with her is quite an honor for the younger generation.
"No matter, with my authority as team captain, I appoint you as one of the main combatants, I'm going to push you to the point that you would reach the vital realm before this week ends." He wants to help her.
She reminds him of his aunt, the two of them seems to not belong in this era.
Kommi can see his eyes are full of pity and can't help but clench her fist.
This is the first time someone sees through her.
She doesn't want to fight, she doesn't want to hurt anyone but the circumstances of this world forces her so.
Was anyone at fault? Yes and no, everyone has a role to play and humanity are too weak to dictate theirs.
He gestures for her to approach him before he suddenly sends a punch with his killing intent.
Her eyes widens by his sudden attack, she then feels death creeping on her but the punch never landed.
Just as she closes her eyes in fear, she feels a flick on her forehead.
"Felt that? That was the sensation of death, your father is probably quite kind from how you fight but do you really think that he reached his current strength by being kind?"
He looks at her and sighs, she really isn't compatible with this era, he pity her and his aunt.
"Go home, asks your mother and your father the journey they took when they're young, when you're ready, you can talk to me." He pats her head and let her leave.
The principal watches their interaction, when Kommi finally left, she asks. "Does she remind you of someone you knew?"
Sean was silent but this was already an answer in the eyes of the principal.
Jericho looks at his friend in confusion, he then remembers Tsu and he looks at her friend with a helpless smile.
"You really, I never thought that you're quite a sentimental fellow." Sean changes was felt by everyone around him, especially to him.
He seems to be in a different person.
Strength! Sean clenches his fist, only with this can he protect everyone he cares about.
Kommi is protected by her father, making it easy for her to be kind but their family can't afford this.
Their origin is too troublesome and dangerous, once the Genetic Upgrade finds out about them, their situation will definitely become precarious.
Weakness is the greatest sin in this world.
The rest of the students competed fiercely for the remaining stuff after multiple bouts, only two students have two wins.
Their last match will decide the remaining spot for the main combatant of their school.
Just like he first thought, the person that advanced to the final was Emirose, what he didn't expect is her opponent.
This man fights like a rabid beast, without any care about his well-being, only that he can take down his opponents.
Sean wants to see how the two will compete, Emirose is exhausted but is rather fine, the other was clearly injured and past his limit but still grits his teeth and fights.
Sean smirks and says. "The way he fights reminds me of you, like a wild dog."
Jericho didn't deny this and watches the battle, actually wishing for the guy to win even though he's known for appreciating beauties.
The two of them resonates with each other and he doesn't know why but he can't help himself from rooting for him.
The battle between normal people of this world involves martial arts that can't wield vital force.
Emirose is the typical Military Stance technique, formal, strong, sturdy and clear in her attacks.
The person she's fighting is different, he doesn't have any foundation to speak off, seems to be a mishmash of techniques that is only supported by Military Stance.
'Hmm? The battle is titling to his favor?' Sean was surprised by this sudden change.
Emirose is actually being pressured when she's clearly the stronger one.
Sean quickly realizes what's happening and can't help but chuckle.
Jericho frowns and asks. "What are you laughing about? Did you already expected this to happen?'
Sean shakes his head. "No, it's just, I forgot to analyze thoroughly, that guy there is considered as the perfect counter against Kommi and Emirose."
"Oh?" Jericho was intrigued.
"If I am not wrong that person seems to be living in a place that can be considered as a slum, his vitality is clearly in a wreak, proving that he doesn't have enough sustainance when he was growing up but he's clearly involved in numerous fights."
Sean analyzes quickly, the battle continues and Emirose was now being beaten one sided.
His opponent's hand was already broken but he used this as a weapon.
His sharp broken bones starts stabbing at Emirose, blood was already flowing down on his body.
He's clearly the one with more injuries but he fights the fiercest.
Sean already decided to train this person wether he wins or not, someone like him is basically the opposite of Kommi.
If the two trains together, he wonders what kind of growth they're going to achieve.
His expression quickly changes and he dashes towards Emirose and activates charm.
The student she's fighting swirls his attack on him, he easily catches it and he chides him. "What the hell are you doing!? This isn't a life and death battle!"
He was about to stab Emirose neck, if that attack lands, if she wasn't killed, she would still have a hole in her neck.
"Student Sean, no need to worry, I'm here but since you already intervened and that last attack would definitely end this young lady's life, let's declare this wild fellow as the winner."
Sean sighs and also agrees as he pats Emirose head. "Don't worry, you can continue to watch us train even if you aren't trained by me."
He turns to the other and students. "This also applies to everyone of you, maybe if you perform better, I will also train you."
The defeated students were at first despondent but when they heard his words, they became excited.
"I suggest that you guys work hard in this following days, have you forgotten that your spots are replaceable?" Jericho warns them.
"Don't be afraid, use this opportunity to be acquainted with the organizations running this city." Sean nudges his friend, he doesn't want to put too much pressure in these students.
Only martial artists can decide the result, so, the five of them are the ones that should be shouldering the responsibility of carrying the team.
"Can I still challenge the top two after having defeated?" Suddenly, Emirose asks.
Her eyes are still blazing with battle intent, Sean immediately sees through her plan and smiles. "Yes, rest for three days and then you can challenge one of the top two."
Emirose clenches his fist tightly, she might not be confident in defeating the student that had defeated but winning against Kommi is still highly possible.
"All of you have fought with all your might and one of you is even injured, rest for now, the next couple of days for all of you might be hectic."
The principal chuckles seeing him like this, she then teases. "You're warming up with your role."
"I have nothing to do at the present, the Gold Family is still preparing for a major mission." He shrugs his shoulder.
'Hmm!?' The principal became interested on what he discovered to the point that the entire Gold Family has actually started moving in its entirety.
"What are you two going to do now?" Missel asks following the two.
"Finding another suitable mystique creature for this guy." He points at Jericho.
"If that's the case then I'll be going to the infirmary, Blazing Emperor is still waiting for me." No longer lingering around them, she left.
Jericho was speechless, he turns to his friend and sighs in relief. "I'm just glad that your a single virgin like me."
Sean looks at him with disgust, he asks. "Why are you in such a hurry, we're still young with the changes happening, you're now hot commodity."
Jericho realizes this and was happy, Sean then teases him. "People like you are going to be taken advantage by green tea b*tches."
Jericho swallows his words as he also noticed the way their classmates looks at him, they don't see him as a person but as a way to survive or even thrive in this world.
"Why does it feels like I'm the sheep and not the wolf?" He asks nervously causing Sean to laughs out loud.
They arrive at the Evergreen Shop, Jericho's planning on signing a contract with a Viridian Forest Wolf.
One of the rarer wind-type mystique creature in this city.
Hearing his choice, Sean frowns, he then asks. "Why choose this mystique creature, you should know the disadvantage of signing a contract with it."
Wolf type mystique creatures fights in pack, they aren't suitable for fighting in competition.
Jericho quickly realizes this, he was no longer just aspiring to become a martial artist dreaming of riding a handsome mystique creature and hunting at the fabled Outside.
He's a bonafide martial artist that will represent their school in a competition that involves all the surviving schools in their human civilization.
"You can still sign a contract with a wolf type mystique creature but this one isn't suitable to ride on." He suddenly said.
Jericho's eyes lights up, he doesn't know why but he just felt canines, especially wolves are compatible with him.
"Follow me, I know the perfect guy for you but I think you should prepare to fight it before you can sign a contract." He chuckles as he remembers an interesting mystique creature in the shop.
"Hey Dorothy, it has been a couple of days since we saw each other." Hearing the familiar voice, Dorothy who was chatting with some customers raises her head.
Her eyes widens and she shouts. "Sean!"
"Hahaha! This is the first time I saw you so flustered in front of a customer, don't worry, I'm quite familiar with the structure of the shop." He chuckles before putting a card on the table.
"This is a card from the school, they are willing to pay for our purchase so don't give me any discount." He laughs out loud before bringing Jericho inside.
"Isn't that!?"
"No way it can be him!"
"OMG! It's him, I know it, I just saw him fought earlier in school!"
The customers realizes who he was and are quite excited, Dorothy looks at the direction where he went and a flash of hesitation appears in her eyes before turning into a resolve.