—Name: Crista
—Race: Human
—Level: 5
—MP: ???
"That's it?" Pep stared at Ito in confusion. "And why is her level higher than mine...no actually I have no level yet, how is this thing calculated"
[...]
"Fine, what is her ability?" Pel sighed.
—Mana: ???
"What does that mean?" Pel asked with his face twitching.
[There's not enough data to come up with a detailed explanation of her ability]
"Okay...but at least tell me something so can prepare a training course for her"
[Her ability influences everything related to mana but it does not affect you because you absorb faster than it can destroy]
Pel turned silent, he did not want to admit it but that was just as useless as the other info he has gotten so far.
He turned to Crista and said. "Well we have to figure something out...your biggest problem as of yet is controlling your emotions to not influence your ability. So let's start from there, learn how to activate your ability without your emotions and to also stop them"
"But what if I..."
"I am here, you won't be able to destroy anything" Pel said seriously and Crista nodded.
Then after taking a deep breath she thought of a word to help her activate her ability and when she had decided she closed her eyes.
'Glow..' she chanted in her mind but feeling no changes in her body she knew at once that it did not work.
'Glow...'
'Glow...'
She repeatedly chanted until she felt someone hold her hands. Opening her eyes she was met with Pel's smiling face...it must have worked since he did not look upset.
Pel was actually just an average-looking guy, or probably above average but the vibe around him was so different, it demanded attention.
"Good work...now expel the mana slowly" Pel instructed.
Crista nodded and once again closed her eyes. 'Expel...'
She chanted the word again and again until she felt normal once more.
"See..that is not so hard. Keeping trying until you can get in on your first try"
Crista nodded frantically and continued practicing by the time they left she could activate her ability in a second.
The next day there was an announcement issued that very important guests would be arriving so there would be no classes.
Pel was not bothered by the news and ditched the assembly they called to go to his lab. If anything he could help Crista practice instead waiting for someone who held no importance to him.
* * *
"Principal Stanly" a man with green hair tied into a ponytail called. Unlike most cases his eyes were blue but one could tell green was not a natural colour.
"Willson..." the principal smiled and then greeted the two elders that were with him.
"Elder Chad"
"Elder Milicent"
"Where's the boy?" the one referred to as elder Millicent asked getting straight to the point.
She was a woman who looked to be in her thirties. She had blonde hair with shades of white but anyone with eyes would be able to tell they were not the result of old age.
Elder Chad on the other hand had black hair with brown eyes but his facials were cold and confident.
Even though the principal looked younger than them he did not dear disrespect.
"We had the students wait for your arrival and they are all at the auditorium" the principal said stiffly.
"Well what are we waiting for, I've been dying to meet him" Willon chuckled and led the way since he knew where the auditorium was.
* * *
The auditorium was packed with students since they had been told that people from the Telon family were coming. It was common knowledge that the Telon family-owned Blue Oasis and even though the government had a say in what happened, their power could not compare to the original owners.
At least that was the truth known to most people.
The principal walked up to the stage and his gaze swept across the students, he was searching for one person.
'Where the hell is the boy?!'
He did not let his anxiety reveal itself and cleared his throat while his expression turned serious. "Good morning students, we have with us today supervisors from the Telons and they have come to check out your progress so far so do not embarrass the academy"
Elder Millicent raised a brow since she wasn't expecting that but she did not utter any word to retort.
After that several students were brought forward to showcase their ability while principal Stanly found instructor Clinton.
"Where is Pel?" he asked with a frown.
The poor instructor understood immediately and could not help but cuss inwardly.
"If he's not here then he should be in his lab"
The principal's frown deepened. "Well go and get him"
* * *
In the lab
Crista took a deep breath. 'Glow...' this time only her palms glowed.
With a smile, she turned to Pel wishing to be praised.
"You did awesome...this is a terrifying progress and I'm sure by the end of the week you can stay in the girls' dormitory" Pel complimented.
Crista's smile slowly disappeared but she stopped her emotions before they could form. "You want me to stay in the girls' dorm?"
'What with that question now' Pel thought confused. "Don't you want to stay with your fellow girls?"
"I..."
Seeing her hesitate Pel frowned. 'Seriously? we've only known each other for approximately three days...is this a human thing I know nothing about'
"I don't want to hurt anyone" Crista finally said.
"Once you learn to control your ability I'm sure you won't" Pel sighed and then a knock was heard on the door.
He left Crista alone to go see who it was. "Hello instructor"
"Why are you here?" instructor Clinton almost barked.
"This is my lab is it not?" Pel said with a raised eyebrow.
The instructor was exasperated but took a deep breath. "Come with me, some people are here to see you"
Pel shrugged and then went back in to get Criata who was still deep in thought for some reason. The instructor lead the way and they followed behind.