A chill ran down Ryuzen’s spine as the man in black and gold robes stepped forward. His presence was overwhelming, as if he commanded the air around him. Even the most talented students at the academy instinctively backed away, sensing the undeniable difference in power between them and the newcomer.
Master Veyrn immediately moved to stand between Ryuzen and the man. His expression was tense. “Why is the Avatar Seeker Guild interfering with academy affairs?”
The man’s crimson eyes flickered with amusement. “Interfering?” He chuckled. “No, no, Master Veyrn. We are simply here for what belongs to us.”
His gaze locked onto Ryuzen, eyes narrowing as if he were measuring his worth. “An Avatar has awakened after centuries… and you expect us to stand idly by? The Avatar Seeker Guild exists for this very reason—to collect, train, and, if necessary, control those who wield this forbidden power.”
Ryuzen clenched his fists. “Control?”
The man smirked. “Did you think an ability like yours would go unnoticed? The ability to wield infinite classes, fuse them, and create something beyond the world’s known limits? That is not something the kingdoms, the great sects, or even the gods will allow to run wild.”
The students gasped, murmurs breaking out among them.
"Infinite classes? Fusion abilities?"
"No wonder he defeated Derris so easily!"
"But why would the Avatar Seeker Guild come here themselves?"
Ryuzen took a step forward, forcing himself to remain calm despite the tension. “And what if I refuse to go with you?”
The man’s smirk faded. “Then you die.”
The atmosphere froze.
Master Veyrn immediately drew his sword, his aura flaring to life. The pressure of an Advanced Knight surged outward, forming an invisible barrier between the guild member and Ryuzen. “You dare threaten a student of the Royal Academy?”
The man sighed, raising his hands as if in mock surrender. “I have no need for violence—yet. But understand this, boy.” He turned his full focus to Ryuzen, and for a brief second, it felt as though a shadow had wrapped around his soul. “The world does not allow anomalies like you to exist freely. If you do not come with us, others will come for you. And trust me—they will not be as kind as we are.”
A system notification suddenly rang in Ryuzen’s mind.
[New Mission Unlocked!]
Fate of the Avatar – Choose your path
Objective:
Accept the Avatar Seeker Guild’s invitation and leave the academy.
Refuse and prepare to defend yourself.
Reward: ?? (Varies based on choice)
Ryuzen gritted his teeth. This wasn’t just about power—it was about who controlled that power. If what the man said was true, then he had no choice but to fight for his freedom.
He wasn’t going to be anyone’s puppet.
He raised his hand and activated his skill.
“Avatar Shift: Arcane Warrior!”
His body glowed as his armor morphed, combining the mage’s flowing robes with the warrior’s plated gauntlets. His sword hummed with arcane energy, runes flickering along its length.
A sharp wave of force rippled outward, shaking the academy courtyard. The students gasped as raw power surged from Ryuzen, his newfound class fusion responding to his determination.
The Avatar Seeker’s eyes widened slightly—the first crack in his composed expression.
“You… fused classes in an instant?”
Ryuzen smirked. “You were saying something about control?”
The air crackled with tension.
Master Veyrn gripped his sword tighter. “Ryuzen, be careful—”
Too late.
The Avatar Seeker vanished.
A flash of black and gold streaked toward him, moving faster than anything Ryuzen had ever seen. His instincts screamed at him to dodge, but even with his heightened warrior reflexes, he barely had time to react.
A hand closed around his throat.
Ryuzen gasped as he was lifted off the ground, a crushing pressure locking his body in place. He struggled, trying to swing his sword, but an invisible force bound his limbs. His vision blurred, his lungs burned—
"Not bad," the man mused, holding him effortlessly with one hand. "But you’re still nothing more than a newborn cub playing with power beyond your understanding."
Ryuzen’s heart pounded. He had to do something—fast!
[System Alert: Avatar Skill Overload Detected]
Your body is resisting external suppression.
Emergency class expansion activated.
His body suddenly shimmered, the glow around him intensifying. The energy inside him—his Avatar Skill—revolted against the foreign power.
The man’s grip loosened—just enough.
“Avatar Shift: Rogue Mode!”
Ryuzen vanished from his grasp. In the same instant, he reappeared behind the man, his body now clad in a sleek assassin’s outfit, two daggers gleaming in his hands.
He struck.
The daggers cut through the air, heading straight for the man’s neck and heart—
Clang!
Ryuzen’s eyes widened as an invisible barrier stopped his attack mid-swing. A second later, a powerful force blasted him backward, sending him skidding across the ground.
The Avatar Seeker tilted his head, seemingly unfazed. “Impressive adaptability.” He brushed dust from his robes. “I almost see why they fear you.”
Ryuzen coughed, forcing himself to stand. He wasn’t done yet.
“Avatar Shift: Tamer Mode!”
A summoning circle flared beneath him, glowing with intricate symbols. The power of a Tamer-Class warrior filled his veins, and he instinctively reached out to the energy around him.
The ground trembled.
From the academy’s surrounding forests, a giant shadow moved. A beast—his first summoned companion—emerged.
A massive direwolf, its fur streaked with silver and black, its eyes burning with primal fury. It let out a deafening howl, the sound vibrating through the air.
The Avatar Seeker’s expression finally changed.
"A summon? Already?"
The direwolf lunged.
Ryuzen leapt forward at the same time, daggers gleaming.
The battle had truly begun.
End of Chapter 3
Next Chapter Teasers:
Ryuzen’s first true battle against a superior opponent.
A shocking revelation about the Avatar Skill’s origin!
First major class fusion: Arcane Tamer!
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