As Blake recalled the memories of his adventures these past few months, a trio of kids could be seen walking towards his desk cheerfully.
Noticing their classmate being absent minded, the girl in the middle of the trio lightly tapped Blake's shoulder before asking, "What are you thinking about, Blake?"
Turning around to see who it was, Blake smiled as soon as he recognized the three people standing before him. "Hm? Oh, it's you three. Zack, Amelia, Willford…how was your summer vacation?"
"It was awesome!" [Amelia]
"On the first day of summer vacation, the three of us went to Disneyland to ride the coasters and stuff." [Zack]
"Ooh, Disneyland still exists after 500 years? Nice. So, how were the rides?" [Blake]
"It was incredible! The speed at which the rides moved at were exhilarating! Unfortunately, Will felt queasy after the first coaster so he went on other rides without us." [Zack]
"Hey, it wasn't my fault it was my first time riding on that mechanical beast. Although I'm a machine magician myself, I prefer riding on my own creations rather than those wheely centipedes." Willford refuted.
"Yeah, but it was less fun without you." [Amelia]
"Oh yeah? Well I call your statement as cap. Look here, these were some pictures I snapped and collected while you guys were on your little 'date'." Willford snickered before proceeding to pull out several stacks of film photos from his storage ring.
"This is…?" [Blake]
"My proof of Amelia and Zack having a better time when I'm not around. Hmph." [Willford]
"Man, you sound like a little kid." [Blake]
"I am not." [Willford]
Following that, when Blake picked up one of the film photos to look at it, he couldn't help but crack a smile.
"Do you see what I mean, Blake?" [Willford]
"Yeah, yeah. I see what you mean…just that–"
"Just that?" Hearing the pause in Blake's voice, Willford couldn't help but become slightly nervous.
"When I'm looking at the photos you took, all I see are pictures of rides and their mechanisms. There's 10 photos of the pirate ship ride along with its mechanism and blueprints on how the ride functions too."
"Eh? Impossible. I'm showing you pictures of Amelia and Zack being happy, not pictures of the wonderful and fascinating machines owned and cared for by the Disney Family." [Willford]
Hearing Willford's reply while wearing a smile, Blake proceeded to point at 2 blur figures in the photo he was holding before adding, "Willford, just look at this."
"What is it?" Seeing Willford and Blake get into a heated babble after Willford placed several heaps of film photos on Blake's desk, Zack and Alice couldn't help but butt their heads in and ask.
"Oi, both of you. You're blocking my way." Willford snorted before wedging himself in between his two friends to take a closer look at the photo.
"The two specks right there are….us?"
"Exactly! Anyone with a little bit of brain will be able to tell that the two specks in my photos are you guys!" [Willford]
"Hahaha! It should be the opposite, no? Anyone with a little brain will know that those two specks are not the main point of the photo. Willford, you suck at keeping your interest in check." [Blake]
"What? No! I object! I–" [Willford]
"Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiing~!"
"Ah, class is starting. You better head back to your class, Will." [Blake]
"Zack, Amelia…I will be back!" Willford proclaimed before storming out with his stacks of film photos in his hands.
After seeing their friend storm out of their class, Zack and Amelia waved goodbye to Blake before returning to their seats as well.
***
While the class teacher taught about the types of breathing techniques and their origin in front of the class, Blake began recalling some more.
'After spending the whole summer reading up on the world's history, I think I finally understood what happened in the past 500 years after I died.'
After Blake commited suicide 500 years ago, Carlos Swordsaber, also known as the Swordfish Martial Angel, declared to the world that the entire Swordsaber Family would close their gates and enter closed door training for a period of time.
Upon receiving this shocking news, the world proceeded to plunge into chaos as old ancestors and hidden masters led their sects to try to devour each other to become the no.1 master of that era.
Martial Angels vs Magic Saints…Battle Gods vs Half Immortals…mountains were destroyed while the seas were split due to the overwhelming battles happening around the world for 10 years straight.
But by the start of 11th year, the various lords of large sects around the world thought of a problem regarding their futures.
Even if their sect becomes the last remaining sect in the world and they become the sole master of the realm, the United Nations would constantly interfere with their sect's activities after the war, since it went against the United Nations' goal of international peace.
Deciding to push their pride to the side and form an alliance called the Dragon Phoenix Alliance, the alliance of magicians and cultivators proceeded to wage war against the intergovernmental organization.
Alas, their plans failed in every way possible right after the United Nations caught wind of their schemes and requested help from the hermit-like Swordsaber Family.
With the help of the Swordsaber family, the United Nations managed to suppress the Dragon Phoenix Alliance and end the war.
Following that, the United Nations declared that all martial artists and magicians were to register with their respective countries else they would be regarded as an enemy of the modern world.
Of course, the Dragon Phoenix Alliance was unhappy about the United Nations' decision but couldn't do anything about it.
If they carelessly made a move against the intergovernmental organization during those times, the Swordsaber Family would undoubtedly erase them from the world quickly and effectively.
Soon after that, the decline of magic and martial arts started.