Xin proceeded as he approached the blunt sword that had caught his sight since yesterday. He didn't know why and he couldn't explain why he had chosen to pick such sword. It's not like there's something special about it. It is blunt and couldn't be used to fight or it might rust. There was even a do not touch label at the area where the sword was kept but Xin was too occupied with the sword to notice that.
At the last moment, Oscar's mind had recalled Xin approaching the sword yesterday and to confirm whether or not he had picked up another sword, he glanced towards the area where the sword was kept and could see that Xin was about to touch the sword. His head screamed out in fear, he couldn't allow the same thing that happened last year happen this time around.
It was just a few days after the last year students were admitted into the academy. They had come to the Weapon hall to train and Oscar was also their teacher then. He told the 150 students to pick a sword of their choice and gladly, the students had done so. But there was a student who wouldn't stop staring at the sword just like Xin was doing right now. But then, it wasn't blunt, it was shiny and attractive. Oscar failed to notice the student and he had proceeded on touching the sword.
Just as his hands touch the sword, like a zap of lightning, the student was burnt to crisp. He became black in colour, unmoving and slowly, his burnt body were blown away by the wind. The class became hectic with confusion and fear, that they weren't able to take any weapon class for two months. Until later, the students started picking up the courage to go in. But every one of them were afraid of touching any of the swords. Oscar persuaded them to pick up the sword but despite his efforts, it was useless. Then the school tried to find someone who have an aura sighting ability. The ability to sight auras of every creatures, either living or non living. It was when the man pointed out that the blunt sword was the only sword that was cursed that the students were able to touch every other swords.
But why did they not take the sword out of the academy, out of everyone's reach? Or are they attempting to kill another student in the school?
These are the questions the last year students would often ask themselves and their teachers. But no one knew why it was still left to be in the academy. There was only one conclusion that everyone made and that was; No one would dare want to touch the sword or they might end up becoming just like the dead student.
Oscar shouted in fear as he saw Xin's hands approaching the sword but his shout did not reach Xin's ears sooner. It was too late, Xin had already touched the sword. Oscar didn't know if he should weep or not as he had thought that Xin was going to be just like the student that had previously died from touching the sword.
As Xin touched the sword, he felt a surge of power entering through his body, his veins, his blood. It was powerful but soothing to him. It felt as if he was eating a ten years food in one day. A bright white light glowed as he picked up the sword with his right hand. Xin felt like lifting the sword up and as he held it with his left hand, it had glowed even more brighter. The students couldn't see what was happening as their eyes had already been blinded by the light that was shining from the sword.
Oscar also wasn't able to see anything, he closed his eyes a bit so he could at least see what was happening without being blinded by the light but the light didn't give him any chance. He is still scared that Xin might be in danger and he has to stop him before the worst would come. But the worst one was when Xin lifted the sword, high into the air with his two hands. He could see everything clearly, he could see the different auras that each students possess, and even the aura of the sword that was in their hands.
But he noticed something, the aura of the students were getting dimmer, and like Puffs, their Manas were coming into his body, strengthening him more.
' This is bad, the sword is draining their life force, Xin, you're killing them.' The A1 system said.
"What should I do??" Xin panicked. Even Oscar's life force was being drained.
' Cancel it from the system. Cancel Absolute Sword Control.'
Xin thought of the word 'Cancel absolute sword control' and the system had quickly notified him.
< Do you wish to cancel absolute sword control? >
< Yes > < No >
Xin felt like slapping the system but he discovered that there was no way he could do that. ' Didn't I told you to cancel it now, why must you always ask foolish question. Yes!'
Immediately, the sword didn't glow brightly anymore and all the students were able to see but most of them had collapsed on the floor, emotionally and Mana drained. They could still get back their Manas in hours, but it won't be easy. Thank goodness Xin was able to stop the Mana drain process or all the students might not be able to restore their Mana and might end up paralysed or dead.
Oscar was still in good condition compared to the students, he quickly ran towards Xin, Checking if he was fine or not.
"Are you okay? are you injured??" Oscar said and Xin could only stare at him.
Right at this moment, Xin was scared and feeling guilty. He had caused all this due to the stupid system that he have. And here, someone still cared about him despite what he just did.
' Wait, what made him ask if he was okay? Xin thought as he glanced at the teacher once again.