I looked at my teacher in anticipation. My blood boiling in excitement. The same could be said for my other classmates as this could potentially decide our future. Because this is the time we will unlock our power core.
Yes, a power core.
The power core simulates unbelievable things humans do in the past. Some can breathe fire, whilst some can have their bodies enlarge. The possibilities were endless!
I took short glances at my other classmates, we were all wearing long sleeve black school uniforms with black trousers or skirts respectively for males and females.
My teacher was standing a dozen feet before us on a slightly raised platform with a lectern and a strange orb on it.
"Alice hart." My teacher said before a girl with short blonde hair and green eyes walked forwards towards the platform. She took a left and walked om the stairs on the other side of it.
"You may place your hand on it." My teacher said with an excited expression because, if an 3-star talent managed to grow in this small school they would get the fame. Much less to speak when their golden goose get strong and famous.
The blonde haired girl put her hand on it as told and a screen appeared before her,
[Name: Alice Hart
Power core level: 1
Body: 5
Spirit: 7
Energy: 15
Class: None
Physique: Radiant body
Main Power: Light manipulation
Talent: 2-star]
"Tsk... A 2-star, pretty common nowadays." Another classmate clicked his tongue in disappointment.
His name was Trent Silver and he was the son of one of the biggest tycoons in Sector Z!
Trent was pretty average looking, brown hair brown eyes, average, except from the overbearing aura around him.
Alice didn't look disappointed but happy, she came from a small family which was decently off until her parents were having financial problems. If she becomes a decently well off evolved she will be able to live well for herself.
"Next, Sariel Raine." I gulped as I heard my name being called. Second!? What shit luck is this!
I nervously walked towards the lectern my future will be decided in this moment. Everyone looked at me in amusement but I ignored all their looks.
"You can touch the orb." I heard my teachers voice as I touched it.
[Name: Sariel Raine
Power core level: 1
Body: 20
Spirit: 20
Energy: 23
Class: None
Physique: Omni-Physique
Power Core: Alter]
Sub-power: Sever
[Potential Talent: None]
Everyone looked puzzled so did I sub-power? Talent None? And what is up with my high stats? Multiple questions were running through mind but, my chain of thoughts were broken when I heard a cough.
"*Cough* Let me explain. Your stats I have no idea. But, your class has something to do with your main abilities.
Your physique grants you special physical properties, but we don't know what properties unless we test it.
But, your talent nothing like this has been seen."
I ran my hand through my black hair and my purple eyes flashed. 'I guess you can call me a protagonist,' I mused.
The day went by normally, what can we do with our power core for today...Nothing! The school wants to preserve us for the future. But my mind wandered at what happened today.
***
"Emilia Aston," My teacher said with a smile, "You may come and touch the orb." he said politely. It was clear he was giving her special treatment.
Some of the other students grumbled when they say this but I kept my poker face.
Emilia walked quickly her silver hair danced beautifully as she went. Her golden eyes were as bright as gold and her pale skin gave her a unique charm.
She ranked on the World Beauty List which was surprising for a girl in their third year of Junior high!
Emilia placed her hand on the orb. It glowed brightly before a screen appeared before her,
[Name: Emilia Aston
Power core level: 1
Body: 24
Spirit: 18
Energy: 16
Class: None
Physique: Sword Goddess
Main Power: Divine sword art
Potential Talent: 6 -star]
Silence... 6-star talent! My teacher was practically leaping in joy. Among Sector Z there was a 6-star talent.
Emilia smiled and walked away, Emilia was from a rich family in Sector Z her being a 6-star talent will further elevate her standings in the family.
***
Things were just happening so fast. I put on a ring which my dad gave me when I was little. Before he died he said to me, "This ring will protect you." Since then my feelings for him didn't change.
I was any other student, I wanted to test my power core, even though it sounds unreasonable, I still tried it, Alter. I walked from my decently sized room and walked down stairs.
Then I saw my mom, she seems to be cooking. "Mom, am going for a walk!" I yelled as I crouched to tie my shoes.
My mom looked at me, "Hey Sariel dinner will be ready in 10, be here by then." My mom said sweetly.
I looked at my mom, She had long black hair and black eyes. She was a beautiful woman by all means. She was around her 30s.
I nodded and walked out of the house. I walked towards the empty part of the city and stumbled across a dimly lit alley. "Perfect," I smiled and decided to test it.
I walked towards a trash can and said, "Alter." As I figured saying it will help me control it better like in manga.
My hand touched the trash can, but nothing happened. 'So it's one of these,' I thought of a stick and touched it again, "Alter!"
My hands were clad in a purple glow and the bin transformed it a stick, It worked! But for some reason I feel drained.
I decided to check my status, "Status." I felt so good saying that.
[Name: Sariel Raine
Power core level: 1
Body: 20
Spirit: 20
Energy: 13/23
Class: None
Physique: Omni-Physique
Power Core: Alter]
Sub-power: Sever
[Potential Talent: None]
"Dafuq! just turning a bin to a stick costs that much!?" I calmed down before I thought of something. 'Can I like regen or erase something?' I grinned I looked at the stick which I transformed earlier I touched it.
"Alter-Decay!" I hoped that by saying that it will help in the very least. And it did it, but not as expected, only one-tenth of it disappeared and I felt dangerously weak.
[Energy:0/23]
My body felt weak and tired before I fell down, 'Damn... I c-cant move.'
*thud* *thud*
'What is this?' I heard footsteps coming closer. "Are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice, I tried to mover my lips but it was no use.
Emilia asked again sweetly, "Are you feeling fine?" But I couldn't respond. "Tsk, you probably tried to test your power core, next time wait!" She said before she carried me on her back.
'Dont do this! I will be shamed!' Unfortunately, Emilia couldn't read my mind and continued walking.
I ignored the looks I was getting and put my head down, wait I can move!
[Energy: 1/23]
'Oh-fuck'