I was born two decades after the great war at Little Venice in London", The old man started. His expression felt normal but I could tell he was sad
"My parents were normal C rank people. My mother worked in a guild as a receptionist while my father was a adventurer. We had a normal life and I awakened with my unique ability; special intelligence. I was so smart that I had to be considered as a special student. Eventually I had to leave the village and move to the city, Luton. There, I was admitted and trained. I had different honors and awards when I graduated as I was the best student both in theory and the practical aspect. I was also part of the students having B- rank as they graduated. After graduation, I worked in the intelligence unit of a top tier guild. Not before long, I was made the head of my team. I helped out in missions, gave strategizes and issued many commands. I also cleared out many dungeons just to get experience. Thus,I increased in rank by two levels in a month. I found the treasure map by chance in a high tier secret dungeon. It was one of the best moments in my life. I could finally find treasure that were hidden or in sight. Those I didn't know about were also pointed out by the map. In no time, I grew rich and inceased in rank up till the S rank. I was said to be the number one genius of my set. I also formulated theories and made laws on the efficient usage of mana".
Ok this is interesting,I thought.
The author did made mention of a lost genius who made a lot of achievement that help develop London and Britain at large. Is he who I think it's?
"After a while",He continued oblivious of the fact that i was trying to work out his identity. "Some people started following me. I know they just wanted to know my secret though some were jealous. Two became four,four became eight and the number of people tracking my every move increased. I didn't bother them as long as they didn't interfair with me. Those that did met their end. I was about to publish another law I discovered when a war broke out between my guild and another top tier guild. I'm sure I was the case of the war.Because of me, my parent got killed. I was depressed,angry. I even contemplated killing myself. But then I found love. I met the love of my life and we dated for a while. She's an angel who walked among mere mortals and not long after, we married. Our lives were fine until I stumbled into a long lost heritage in a dungeon. That created chaos as certain powerful people knew the heritage I had and tried to have me killed. I had to flee with my wife and we hid . In hiding, I created a seal to prevent people from detecting the heritage within me and it worked. We were safe and my wife got pregnant. She was about to deliver when some people came to my home. They were from the organization; how they found me still remains a mystery and they needed my help as there was a calamity class crisis. I didn't want to leave my wife but she told me to go and gave me her blessings. I left my wife not knowing that's the last time I will see her. The mission was to stop a dangerous man and we were stopping a maniac who wanted to be so powerful at all cost without regarding the lives of people. We all fought to the last and only I remained because of the heritage I had. Sadly, he used his hidden skill to split me from my body. He then sealed me and my body in Africa. It had not recovered at that time. Year after year I remained. During that period I was trapped as I could not move more than 50 feet from my body. The distance improved year after year but I couldn't even see my wife or kid and it was sad being alone. I couldn't even die If I wanted to. Africa was recovered and was developing at a slow pace before reaching where it's presently. I was happy when I saw people but my happiness was short-lived when I discovered that they could not see me. I later discovered that the skill that sealed me was a top tier skill and no one would knew I was here well till you came. You could perceive my existence and my movement. There was a day you looked at me eye to eye"
Okay this is interesting, I thought while listening. It wasn't me. I guess it's the previous person in this body. I'm not sure.
"I thought it was your inability to use mana that made you see me but it wasn't so", He continued. "It was your special skill Nemesis. It negated mana binding me and we could see and talk. I was excited for the first time in a long while as the person who will set me free had arrived. Now I can ask my special request which I have been keeping from you for a while. Please kill me".
He bowed in front of me pleading. I shaked my head indicating I couldn't do it.
"Please"
"I can't do it", I said moving back. "It's selfish of you to ask that of me".
"I know",He said still bowing. "You won't kill me yourself. You just have to nullify the mana sealing me and I will be able to wake up in my real body and die peacefully. Please consider my request".
I was silent for a long while. I understand his point of view. His era had long gone and he had no one. He was just fed up.
"I don't know how to use my powers", I said trying to avoid having to kill him. "Last time I tried like you said, I ended up depriving myself from mana. How I survived, I don't know".
"It's okay", He chuckled. "I can help you with that".
"Is that really your wish?"
"Every living thing must live and die",He said. "Yes mana might allow us to live longer that the normal man but In the end, we still die. I have lived longer than usual. I was trapped in year 50 after of the great war and I have lost track of time ever since then. Please just help me..."
"I...."
I didn't know what to say or do. It's not nice killing my benefactor even if it's indirectly.
"Fine I will do it", I said after contemplating for a long while.
"Ok", He smiled. "For now, just work on developing yourself. Also be careful out your emotions. In state of excitement or danger, you can unknowingly activate your superior physique skill even though it's locked. You have done It two times now".
Two times?, I pondered within myself. Oh, the time I fought Ibe. I knew something was off. I could avoid those spikes even though I couldn't see them and the second time was ... Oh, It was the time when I went to the library to read. I was excited a bit but majorly I was confused. I guess that sped the assimilation rate of the Physique skill in my body. I have to be careful.
"I see", I replied nodding my head. "What about nemesis".
"That's only unique to you. You have to find a way to activate and control it. It's better to read some books on that. They are many lying around".
"Ha read again", I said disappointed. I really thought he was going to touch my head or something and transfer some memory to me. "I see".
"That again", He scoffed. "Well it's time for you to wake up now. See you later kid . Oh I added some spices to your skill. Do check yourself after you wake up and take this ring".
I felt his hand when he gave me the ring. Did I just used nemesis unknowing? It was still okay
"What's it for?", I asked seeing the ring disappear.
"It's a surprise. When you have Mana, register your mana signature with the ring".
"Signature?",I mumbled unconsciously. Then I remember. He meant my mana identity. "Oh, I understand. I haven't had the opportunity to ask but what's your name?"
"My name?", He sounded surprised. "It has been long someone ask me that question. Well it isn't any harm telling you. I'm Jack Stone".
Jack Stone!!!!
I'm sure you are wondering why I'm freaking out. It's because of three reasons. The author didn't write much about him except he was a lost genius and that his body was never found. The first reason is that he had more potential that the current mc. It was stated there. Also it was said that he had a lots of treasure, artifact, skills what ever you name it. If the hero organization or London get winds of it. They would even offer half of their wealth just to meet him. Lastly, it was stated that the heritage he had which he passed to me now was an overpowered one which was never found. Now I know the reason why it wasn't found. It's because I inherited the heritage. Am I completing the novel's hidden plot?
"Wow",I said in awe. " You are a legend. I shouldn't have accepted your request".
"No going back kid" ,He replied ready to leave. "Besides, you are taking more time. I'd leave now. See you later".
He left fading into nothingness. It was dark again and I fell. Yeah I continued falling till I woke up with a jump
"Oh you are awake",Principal Wole said. "You sure did take your time.Did you have a bad dream?"
Why is he here and where am I? All these thought were in my mind
"Were you here the whole time? ",I asked wondering if he really did.
"I just arrived", Principal Wole answered. "Is the school in danger?"
"What",I shouted. "Danger? Why are you asking me a weird question?"
"Woah calm down son", Principal Wole said moving his hands up and down. "I just asked because I felt a stronger aura within you".
"Ah I see",I calmed down. "It's nothing to be worried about. I'm fine."
"If you say so",The principal replied. "I guess you'd have your own secret. Just tell me if it involves the school. Do not take matters into your hands just because you have the body of a SSS rank. Also you should meet up with the vice principal. She's expecting you"
"Oh okay".
I got up from the bed and wanted to ask the principal about a matter but he had disappeared. My guess is that he disappeared the instant he finished his talk with me. Ah showoff
"This isn't my room", I said as I noticed the changes with the room. It had much space and a lot of furniture. A huge tv screen and a kitchen was also part of this room. Coupled with an exotic bathtub. I didn't waste time as I entered the bathtub and had a good bath. I felt refreshed after. It was so good. There was another pair of academy uniform so I changed quickly and headed to the vice principal office.
"Well well well, for someone that slept for two days you look quite refreshed".
Two day? I didn't know I slept that long. Well it haven't happened to me even in previous world.
"I think it's the bathtub that did most of the work", I said with my hand at the back.
"Oh he took you to that room huh? Anyways have a seat. First of all, I want to ask a sensitive question. Would you like for me to be your mentor".
"Absolutely", I agreed immediately. "You would be a great teacher".
"You didn't even think about it"
"What's there to think about",I replied shrugging my shoulders. " It's good to take instructions from someone ahead and certainly a genius at what she do.
"Oh you do flatter", She smiled dangerously as she placed a paper and a watch. "Take that. It contains the strict workout routine you need to do. We can't have you breaking every student bones now can we?"
I checked the routine and I feared for my body. I wasn't the exercise type of guy and yet I still mentained my weight. Don't ask me how,i just had that normal weight.
/-Run for 10 kilometers
-200 pushups(to be increased)
-200 sit-ups(to be increased)
-200 squats( to be increased)
A hand to hand combat session with me
More will be added later\
"We start tomorrow. Now off you go. Have fun today. Tomorrow will be hell".
I nodded with mixed feelings as I stood up to leave her office
*****
The Academy garden was a wonderful place to have a picnic or to rest after a long day. Most students and professors coul6be seen taking a rest or even sleeping there. Now at the center of the garden stood 4 students on the mat getting ready to eat snacks.
"Many stories I have heard about Femi", Kwami said as he took a biscuit. He was the tallest of the group and had a light brown hair. It was distinct as black hairs were more common than brown hairs in Africa. The hair complement his fairly black skin. "Do you think he's going to join us?".
"Well he has to", Annika replied confidently. "He can't be a one man wolf in a big forest right".
I agree besides the mock examinations Is coming up and we need to prepare",Kofi added in support. "I believe he will join our rank. I'm sure of it".
"Oh there he is",Aluna pointed out. She had a pony-tail and fair black skin also. She was the second tallest, having a few inches more than Kofi.
"Hello guys", Femi greeted as he arrived in their midst. " I'm so sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I had different problems handed to me
"Don't worry we heard about it",Annika replied timidly. " Have a seat and some snacks".
"So what's your decision", Kofi asked wanting to see if Femi accept his request.
"I have decided to join you guys", Femi smiled. "We can be a team"
"I told you"
"Ok it's decided then, Kwami clapped first followed by the rest. I welcome you to our ranks brother.
"Thanks everyone"
"With that we can officially start the Society of the weak",Kofi beamed.
"What"
"Huh"
"I thought you said you came up with a cool name"
"Isn't it cool",Kofi asked taking a drink.
"Ah", Femi sighed as he shaked his head
"Don't worry guys I will come up with something more unique",Kwami promised lightening up the spirit of everyone
"That's better"
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In a room,a boy could be seen staring at the mirror. He had a brown hair and brown eyes. He was a handsome guy with the height of about 1.75m in height and rather had a white built-body. After staring for a while, he clicked his watch and sent a message. Soon a call was heard. Then he picked the call.
"Hello father", He greeted. "I trust your night was splendid".
"Oh it was", A lightly deep voice was heard from the watch "What about you?"
"I had a good rest father".
"I saw your message", His father said concerned. "Are you sure you don't need a tutor or an instructor for your coming mock examinations".
"I have no need for that", the boy grinned. "I already have that covered".
"Ok, anyways I sent another allowance. You are forbidden to return it back. Is that understood".
"Yes father".
"Well then", His father said. "Good luck my boy. Make us proud."
After finishing the call, he went out of his room only to find someone waiting for him outside.
"It's good to see your dad doting on you James", A male voice was heard. The boy was a head shorter but he had a fairer white skin than James. He had a brown hair and blue eyes. " Many would love to be his son just seeing the way you both talk".
"We both know it's because he believes I took his genes Steve".
"Huh", Steve scoffed ."Well then are you ready to get your ass whooped thus time".
"That's not going to happen no matter what you do. You can't beat me".
"Shall we take this to the training center and see then", Steve asked getting pumped up.
"What's in it for me".
"I have got a ticket to the Tinnies Live band show later today in the Academy Hall of talent",Steve smiled knowing he would accept
"I'm in"
They both went to the training center.
"Are you ready",James asked as he took out his sword.
"I should be asking you that",Steve answered flexing his daggers
The two took their battle position and the battle started. They approached each other at insane speed but before Steve could reach James. He disappeared becoming oblivious to the surrounding.
"Oh I get it . He's trying to show off his new skill. It's really good. I guess it's either the invisibility type or the shadow type. He's trying the sneak approach. Well you did confuse me a little but[ Mana eyes]
James eyes turned red in contrast to the brown colour he had.
"This will enable me to perceive mana and I can follow his movement. Oh,here he is"
He rushed to him and prepared to strike him with his sword
CLANK
Steve blocked immediately creating sparks in-between
"When did you have that skill"
"You aren't the only one who got tricks"
"Tch"
Then a multiple sounds of striking and parrying ensured.