"So, we finally meet, President Frederick Fulbright."
Frederick looked at the group that stood before him. Their smiling faces did nothing to ease his discomfort. The hydra twins, Jake and John, sons of the Northern Empire's Grand Duke; the Western Empire's Prince, Prince Abelard; and the handsome chap with the seemingly unimpressive background, Mane. With the exception of Mane, whose background was a mystery, the other members of the Silver Wolves team had very impressive backings. Frederick may be the head of the student governing body here, but outside the school walls and in the face of any of these behemoths, he was as good as naked.
Even his sway over this team in the Academy was almost non-existent. Especially after finding out that the strength of their captain exceeded Selina's- the strongest of the Student Council body. While this was the Student Council building, and while this was his office, he felt as though he was the visitor. The presence of Selina and the other members of the council did not bring him the confidence and advantage he thought it would. The meeting between the two had barely started, yet he knew the momentum of those before him, outweighed his.
Mane's strength aside, the others were no pushovers either. Frederick's strength lay in the upper regions of the C- grade. However, he felt danger from Abelard and the hydra twins. There was no way he was going to believe in the rumors speculating their strength.
"I guess Mane isn't the only freak here." Of course, these words weren't said out loud, only ringing resoundingly in his mind.
Abelard had a wry smile on his face looking at the Student Council President's expression. Mane had that kind of effect on people. It was unexplainable really. But the blonde haired kid had this aura of power that always left his counterparts feeling overshadowed. One that made you feel as though if he didn't give you the permission to speak, you could not. The most frustrating part about this was, Mane seemed to have no idea that he had such a naturally overbearing aura.
And he was right- Mane really had no idea. His aura of power was built upon the bodies of the many he had defeated. In the simulation chamber, many had been left in despair by this dark star. This fear lingered around its originator, inducing uneasiness in all who faced him. The aura of a hunter was a stifling one- one that even other predators dreaded.
Selina was currently focused on the captain of the Silver Wolves team. He was a very handsome boy. His uncommon yellow blonde hair and pretty blue eyes were bound to cause mayhem when he fully matured in a few years' time. She found it hard to believe that such a little boy was stronger than her, but the feeling she got from him was more than enough proof of that. She was taller than him, and as such had to look down on him. But she didn't feel that way. All she felt was that stiffening feeling of unease when one approached a dormant beast. The fear of not knowing what will set it off- yes, that fear.
Fortunately, that feeling didn't last for long. It disappeared almost as quickly as it appeared, almost like an illusion.
"It's going to take some time for you to use this ability without setting the enemy off. Stabilizing this technique should be your focus in the next few days."
Mane nodded subtly at the words of the 3rd. He had embarked on his journey as a Spiritualist a day ago and had finally grasped one of the techniques- spirit scan. This ability allowed you to analyse the spirit of another to grasp information about them. He was merely at the early stages of the technique, only granting him a vague idea of the person's status. Currently, he was only able to grasp the person's name, age, race, level and specialty. He would even be able to see the specifications of their clothes, weapons, techniques, bloodline and many others when he fully masters the technique. That was for later though. Right now he even found it difficult to analyse a person without displaying the aura of his own spirit.
Mane's spirit was strong and domineering, filled with the aura of a Supreme and his countless victories. He may be only ten but he had possibly killed and fought more than soldiers above the age of thirty. Hence, whenever he used Spirit Scan, the person was doused in the cold aura of his Spirit for a short while until the scan was complete. He had used it on Frederick and the pretty girl next to him- those he considered interesting. This is what he found out.
NAME: Frederick Fulbright
AGE: 15
RACE: Zandorian (100%)
LEVEL: Mortal Stage 4 (Level 24.51)
SPECIALTY: Speed and Intelligence
Frederick's information was nothing extraordinary, at least compared to the girl next to him.
NAME: Selina Morgan
AGE: 15
RACE: Zandorian (50%); Other (50%)
LEVEL: Mortal Stage 5 (Level 25.99)
SPECIALTY: Strength and Vitality.
"It may be best if I don't use it anymore before gaining a good hold on my Spirit aura." Mane's words were acknowledged by his masters, very clearly their thoughts as well.
"That aside, I'm really curious about the girl's other race. I know you are aware of what it is 3rd. Care to share?"
Mane's curiosity was fully felt by the 3rd. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to sway her.
"Work had to master Spirit Scan, then you'd find out."
Mane's chuckle in response to the 3rd's reply was full of bitterness. The 3rd wasn't like the 2nd, whom he could persuade with his puppy eyes. He knew the 3rd well enough to know that a no, was a no.
Tearing his attention away from his masters, he observed Frederick again. The older boy seemed to have regained his bearings after Spirit Scan had ended. The slight blush on his face was the only evidence of his discomfort a while earlier. Mane was positive all that was left now was a bit of embarrassment. Unfortunately for him, Mane wasn't going to let him recover fully so he could control this meeting. Still riding on his momentum, the younger boy sat down calmly, his teammates following his lead as he declared,
"Well, what are you waiting for? We don't have all day you know."