The Island was blanketed by a veil of white. Gracefully the white danced through the trees and plains, accompanied by the sound of crashing waves. Not long after the sun showed its radiance. It pierced through it and claimed its dominion, dispersing the surreal scene replacing it with colors.
Arthur felt a tingle on his skin, spreading warmth around his fair toned face. He twitched his eye to greet the morning sun. Squirmed a little before assuming a seated position on his bed.
"Ahhh!" He groaned while stretching his lean figured body. Still a bit dazed, he tried to scan his surrounding as if to confirm that it was not just a dream. Many things happened in just one day. Leaving the village, the Academy trial, and his misunderstanding with Aileen; Any normal person would be overwhelmed by the situation and Arthur was no exception. Arthur was indeed a Genius and trained to be calm under pressure, but that doesn't make him a superhuman with a powerful mental fortitude either.
Sigh
Albeit feeling energized by his good night rest. He still let out a sigh. Arthur lifted up his body from his bed and walked to the window. He opened it and closed his eye to feel the warm rays of the sun. The sound of the sea calmed his hectic mind and bringing him back to a brand new reality.
Knock Knock Knock
Startled, he looked at the direction of the sound, and said, "Please wait a moment!"
Arthur walked towards his room door. Noticed that his hair was quite messy, he tried to fix it quickly before opening the door.
"Hello, are you Mr. Arthur Godfrey? I'm here to deliver you the academy uniform."
Arthur sees a young man holding a box with his two hands. His hair was short, and brown in color. He wears a black-rimmed glasses and Arthur judged that he was some exemplary student in the academy, because he helped deliver his uniform instead of the academy staffs.
"Ah! Yes, I'm Arthur himself." Arthur replied to the young man.
"Fantastic! In this box is your pairs of uniform." The young man said while handing the box to Arthur.
Arthur received the box and said, "Thank you...Mr.?"
"Oh! I'm sorry where's my manner. Caleb, Caleb Hoelscher, 2nd year in the academy and part of the student's council." Caleb apologized and extended his hand.
"Arthur, Arthur Godfrey. I'm just enrolled here yesterday, although I think that you already know about that, haha." Arthur put down his box and received the hand.
"It's a pleasure meeting you Mr. Arthur." Caleb smiled, and continued, "I should say you're quite famous Mr. Arthur. Your ways of fighting are quite, unique and incredible at the same time."
Arthur was quite confused hearing Caleb claims and asked, "I'm sorry? But what is it that you're talking about Mr. Caleb?"
Caleb was quite surprised by Arthur response and answered, "I thought you know already Mr. Arthur? Forgive my ignorance, let me explain it then, it was your entrance trial Mr. Arthur."
"You saw it? I didn't recall seeing you in that place." Arthur was shocked by Caleb answer.
"It was broadcasted throughout the academy. And I would dare to say, that you are the first that took Vice Headmistress Morgan test that came out unscathed. Usually, the test-taker would be hospitalized for 6 months after the test, or 3 months if they're lucky enough." Caleb said impressed by the feat.
"W-what!! 6 months of hospitalization?" Arthur sweat rolled down to his cheeks, and continued, "Doesn't that mean the test was borderline impossible?"
"Yes...— Say, Mr. Arthur, I don't know if I should feel envious by your prowess or to pity your bad luck with fate." Said Caleb.
"Huh? What do you mean by that Mr. Caleb?" Arthur puzzled by the remarks.
"*Sigh* You're blessed with talents Mr. Arthur, and Vice Headmistress Morgan loved talents. She gave out those test to push the limits of those talents. So if I were you I will be more prepared towards the future Mr. Arthur..." Caleb can't help but feel sympathized by Arthur's fate.
Arthur shuddered, hearing the sudden revelation. He didn't know either to be grateful for his talents or to cry looking at his fate. But one thing for sure, either choice would lead him to the hospital one way or the other.
"That's been said. I'll take my leave first Mr. Arthur. Have a nice day!" Caleb smiled and extended his arm once again.
"Ah! Yes, you too Mr. Caleb have a nice day. And thank you for your time delivering me this." Arthur waked up from his lament, said and shake Caleb's hand.
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Sigh
He sighed as if a big weight has been added to his shoulder. He felt that after leaving the village his life has been going in a downward spiral and showing no sign to stop anytime soon. He never felt this hopeless before. Even when he was told that he was one of the Earth messiahs, he never felt like what he felt now. Or maybe, he just didn't know what it meant to be a messiah. The weight and the price he must pay to fulfill it.
"Ahhhh!!! Whatever!! I'll just go with the flow like I always do!!" Arthur shook his frustration.
Done lamenting his pitiful future, Arthur decided to check out his new academy uniform. Pair of an identical academy uniform filled the box that he just got. He grabbed one and examined it. The uniform was black in color with red lining on the inside. Red-colored shoulder guard attached on both shoulders. And on the chest, the academy emblem can be found, the legendary spear Gáe Bolg.
Arthur checked the uniform in a detailed manner and even tried sniffing it which smelled like a fresh new fabric that just came out from the factory. Satisfied with the uniform he tried to put it on himself, and to his surprise, the uniform fits just fine, the length of the arms, the shoulders, and even the waistline when he buttoned it.
"Wow! It fits like a glove. I must give credits to the one making this. They did an amazing work" Arthur commented, "Now...Let's check the time..."
Arthur grabbed his watch that was lying on his desk and saw that it was already 07.45 AM. He almost forgot that this was his first-day attending classes. He remembered that he hadn't even read his schedule yet. He pulled the desk drawer and found his schedule and the Academy map.
"Let's see what's first on my schedule..." Arthur said to himself.
Arthur opened up his schedule paper.
Monday
09.10 AM - 10.50 AM | Class 101: Introduction to classes, How to acquire it, and how to improve it.
11.10 AM - 01.00 PM | Magic Theory: Magic and Its Condition.
--- Lunch Break ---
02.10 PM - 05.50 PM | Specialized Weapon Training + Artifacts 101.
Tuesday
09.10 AM - 10.50 AM | Military Studies: Strategies and Regulations.
11.10 AM - 01.00 PM | Physics
--- Lunch Break ---
02.10 PM - 03.50 PM | Social Studies, Politics, and Debate
04.10 PM - 05.50 PM | Mathematics
Wednesday
09.10 AM - 10.50 AM | Biology
11.10 AM - 01.00 PM | History
....
After he saw the schedule, he froze for a second. He forgot what the day is. Panicked, he racked his brain, throttling it to the fullest capacity just to remember it.
"Monday! This day is Monday!" He thought out loud and memorized his schedule for the day.
'I need to wash up first before going to class' Arthur thought. He felt uncomfortable by his messy long hair. To be fair, even with his messy hair Arthur still exuded a certain charm. With his new uniform, he grabbed the map and exited his room.
After he exited his room, he was greeted with a long corridor. he saw the long corridor was filled with doors and concluded that this was the student dorm. He walked through it and finally arrived at the big hall filled with staircases. He looked up and saw that the staircases were interconnected with each other, which makes the hall quite unique and pleasing to the eye.
Arthur looked at his map and found the bathroom was on the first floor to the left from the big hall. He saw that he was on the second floor. He descended to the first floor and directly goes to the bathroom. On his way, not many students were found, he thought maybe they're already waiting in their classes. Not bothered by it he proceeds to wash his hair.
Feeling refreshed and satisfied with his newly tied hair he exited the bathroom. Arthur opened his map once again to find the location of his first class and found out that his class was on the other side of the castle. Arthur tried to find the fastest route and looked like someone that tried to solve a paper maze. He checked his watch. 08.50 AM, just 20 minutes away from the first scheduled class. He ran across the empty hallway and suddenly, the device he called smartphone activated on its own. Emitting light through his long black pants pocket.
Arthur noticed that his pants were glowing, he grabbed the device while still running towards his destination. With the device on his hand he saw,
Connecting to The Akashic Record...
Connected
Updating user status...
Run the user progress tool
Yes - No
Arthur was confused by the text and thought, 'Huh! What is this? Whatever! Yes!' His finger clicked the yes button while still maneuvering through the long hallway.
Running the user progress tool...
Loading...0/100%
Completed
- User Progress -
Cardio + 0.001 pts to Stamina
Description:
Running will improve stamina by a very small margin every minute. This effect can be further improved if the user ran past above his limit.
Please rate 5 stars if you like the tool.
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'Oh! That's useful! And what is this nonsense in the bottom?' Arthur thought.