Chapter 2

Z9 froze silently, unable to move upon hearing his name been called out. His mind begun to think on how he'll die, and memories start to pour on how he died miserably several times in his past lives.

I'm scared! Why does shit keeps happening to me? I didn't offend anyone! I didn't even try to offend anyone in my past lives. In fact! I've been a good son! I always try my hardest to keep out of trouble because that's what my parents taught me.

I never hated anyone, they told me it's not good! I'm not a saint but I always try to help everyone before me!

Tt-the o-oonly time I…..

“Where is Z9?” As the examiner called out his name again causing everyone to search by gaze to know who this Z9 might be.

Z9's pupils' shrunk a little with a distorted expression on his face upon hearing his name again, and tried to carefully steal a glance at the Examiner. Then his mind starts to go blank and his vision seems to be getting blurry every second he wastes while shifting his head downward and blinked slowly.

He saw his feet, his dirty ugly feet, barefooted, with small wounds and calluses. Then he looked at the floor.

Clean, seemingly strong and hard to break. But unexpectedly, he felt like his head has been refreshed, like some cold air helped him to clear his mind. And his gut, he's having a feeling, a feeling that everything will go fine despite of the odds before him.

He clenched his teeth and forcibly moves his frozen body with a determined look.

Blood drips from the side of his lips as he make his way forward and placed his hands to the Stone Meter to test his Talent score first as the Examiner instructed.

The Head Elder noticed Z9's unique or distinguishable appearance as Z9 continues to do what was ordered. And unconsciously said “Is this kid sick?!”

He looks so malnourished.

His cheek bones are like widely carved to his face's skin. You can even see his body is so thin at first glance! His rugged brown cloak already formed to the shape of his skeletal structure.

He's like a walking skeleton with some cloth, no meat, just skin and that's it!

Are they even feeding him???… And what is with his hair?  His short hair is a mixed of gray and white. He looks like a small peasant old man with a one foot to his grave.

Hmm... The only thing that is still seems to have life about him is his peculiar black eyes, seems darker than others too. I don't know!

Hmm.… If it's brimming with life or malice?….

“Just what the heck are they thinking when they buy this???” He muttered

(NOTE: Yes you guess it! Mc is fucking U-G-L-Y... Well maybe not that ugly but boooneey! Lol)

Z9 stood still after finishing his assessment with a little relief upon his face. Thinking that he may actually get through this predicament he's in right now! Because somehow, he manage to awaken his Innate Ability. And just waiting to announce the results.

A few seconds later

“Z9! Talent score 4 out of 10, Constitution 2 out of 10 and for Innate Ability... Uhm... None!” As the examiners declare the results

Elder Go stands up and shouted “Ahhhh!!!... I knew it! Get him out” Then look at guard near him and added

“Just what the hell are they thinking raising this brat! He is even weaker than an average mortal!...”

The guard immediately appeared next to Z9 and dragged him out of the field of Assessment Area while he struggles to get out of the guard's arms.

Z9 struggled to persuade Head Elder Go “N-nooo, nooo, n-n-oooo! I've awaken my Innate Ability! Please! Lo-ll-looook!!!”

Saying that, the guard stops.

As everyone caught his attention, they're trying to look on what's on Z9's forehead where he keeps pointing his index finger is. Thinking what of ability he awakened.

"I-it's little b-bbuut, it's awake now r-right? I'm an A-a-ability User, right!?" As he plead with a sincere look on his face

Head Elder Go, released his awareness that engulfed the whole Main Hall. And started to have a doubts after discerning him as he watches him plead to be checked again.

This kid..... Might actually be telling the truth...

Head Elder Go ordered the guard to take him back to the Assessment Area. Pointing its way, telling the guard to be quick about it.

The Examiner and guard assisted Z9 to do a retest but sadly! The Stone of Awakening didn't do any reaction. No glows or vibration, no nothing...

Disappointment shows all over on Z9's face while he forcedly not let a single tear be shown. Because he knows to himself that he has awaken something.

The one thing that might save his life, it seems that he is the only one who can see the smoke like thing sitting on his forehead.

And his last hope to live, the Stone of Awakening, seems not to be on his side.

He kneels down slowly, speechless and devastated, facing the Stone, thinking of any possibility on how he can convince them, that he is telling the truth.

Seeing what happened, Head Elder Go thought that maybe the kid is just lying. Or maybe he just made an error judging him.

But, that is impossible! I, Elder Go, The Head Elder of Collbir, have been doing this countless of times now! I can't be deceived by a mere child! A mere child?!!

Then Head Elder Go noticed Elder Huwa, one of his trusted friends, the Elder responsible for purchasing and raising the Z's, approaching him.

He whispered “Head Elder Go, this kid is a very peculiar one, he may have a weak body. But his actual combat prowess is actually above average. Perhaps just 1 level below to our geniuses of our Outer Disciples. And in my personal opinion, he has highest comprehension level in this batch”.

And added “If everything goes well, he can perhaps be put to our Intel Unit”.

“You really think so?” As the 2 Elders gaze to Z9's direction

Elder Huwa replied “Of course! You can try it Head Elder Go if you want”

“And don't get me wrong, we feed him just the same as the other kids. It is just... He looks like that!” he added

Head Elder Go thought about it and concluded

“Hmmm... Why not?” he replied

He looks at the Examiner and said “Give me a 7.6AU3F”. (he's referring to 7 Talent, 6 Body Constitution and AU stands for Ability User, 3 for Enhancer, and F Masteries)

NOTE: for AU, 1 is for Elemental User, 2 is for Summoner, 3 is for Enhancer and 4 is Other Non Elemental Ability User... And for Masteries F is the lowest while S is the highest and NAU means Non Ability User

The examiner looked at the lists in his hands and replied “So far, we don't have that Head Elder Go. The closest are 7.6.AU3E aaand 7.7NAU”. then looked back to Head Elder Go

The Head Elder laughs and said "Alright! Let's do the first one".

Then the Examiner looks to the group of children and calls out Z107 and Z9 to come on front.

Upon hearing the Examiner, Z9's earlier dead like eyes turn to an eyes that burns from his soul, unyielding and desperate!

The feeling of a threat! A battle nor war is approaching. The feeling that's everything is on the line. A do or die situation that can't be ignored. Only to be faced!

Tension aroused as the 2 kids, Z107 and Z9 met each others eyes.

They already have a vague feeling on what's going to happen as they follow the Examiner's instruction.

While everyone seems to be serious. Head Elder Go laughs due to the event that is happening before him!

Between the 2 brats, only at the age of 6 or 7 are already capable of releasing such a wonderful aura to his eyes.

‘Killing Intent’ an aura that's some of the Outer Disciples still can't released has been shown to everyone that is watching, not just one but two! They both released their Killing Intent unconsciously as it grew stronger.

Head Elder Go walks near the 2 and contain himself for being delighted!

He grabs the 2 kids' heads and said “Listen well, you 2 brats are gonna fight. Not a spar, but a fight! Use everything you have learned so far. I don't care if one of you die or you both die. It doesn't matter! Only I, the Head Elder can say when you 2 can stop! So do aaaanything in order to win! Understood???" As he gave the 2 parties a menacing smile

The 2 kids never lost their eyes to each other and both nod and replied in unison “Understood!..”

“Goooood! So are you 2 ready?” He asked

Head Elder Go showed a huge devilish smile openly after seeing the 2 nod in agreement then releases the two.

“Now!...... Fight!!!”.

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