As we made our way to the Arkenian Lock all were silent no one said a word, only the sound of footsteps was there.
"TAP TAP TAP."
Finally, Sword King talked seemingly talking to all.
"Choose your prize carefully with consideration. "
All nodded at his word not daring to say something in this rising excitement as we approach Arkenian Lock.
It was a secure vault situated in the heart of Arkene Academy as we made our way to it we saw I saw several people guarding the area with each step we passed through the people for protection grew as all bowed at the headmaster as we made our way through the maze-like structure littered with various state of art security like biometric scan, fingerprint, face scanner, etc.
We finally made our way to a large ancient-looking Gate with two guards securing it, I can say with ease that they both were at least 7-star rank that's why they were here.
All stopped to look at the Intricately made door and from one glance one can tell that it was a relic going to a sub-space, sub-space is a small space compared to the main world woven intricately tearing the very fabric of space.
All stood their mouth agape at the sheer size of the gate leading to a different sub-space connected to this world through this Gate.
All desires of the main cast are there so obviously they were excited.
"_"
I looked at it as emotionless as I can be, I learned that never become excited until you get what you want, and after that also be calm it is yours now anyways.
"So this is the Arkenian Lock, That maybe you all were looking forward to," said Miss Delvor as she made her way to the Gate.
All looked at Miss Delvor as she made her way to the gate and inserted a small strand of mana to confirm the mana authentication.
All patiently waited for the ancient door to be open and it didn't take long for it to move.
As the Ancient gate opened the whole world seemed to shake for us.
"RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!"
But all stood rooted in the ground as some patiently and some with excitement looked at the opening Gate.
While some were emotionless like sword king, Miss Delvor, Miss Eyre, Layla Netyoive and at last me.
As all held their breath with anticipation for what was across the Gate.
After finally it was open all saw a violet portal leading to the treasury of Arkene.
"Wow!"
"Amazing!"
All looked at portal in awe as the sheer magnitude captivated the onlooker.
Of course some were the scion of the Noble family and they have seen way many portals, but this one was different in every type as ancient runes littered around the portal in an intricate work of art with violet color unique from usually portals and sheer magnitude of it.
All was mesmerizing, and what was I thinking?
'Beautiful!'
The scenery before me deserves this.
I let it flow within me as I took in the wonderful sight while still keeping same as ever expressionless face.
As the door opened fully a voice wake us up from this stupor.
"Now wake up and go inside one by one, do remember you can take only one thing from inside whatever you want but only one, do you understand!"
""YES!""
All said in unison.
"Good, now proceed to the gate as I give you keys one by one, you can go and unlock whichever treasure you want from treasury, with that key, and do not panic after use the key will disintegrate in to the particles of light."
"Keys will be distributed as per rank, now Rank 1."
As the sword king nodded after reciprocating it Leon made his way to the headmaster with confident strides as the headmaster gave key with kind gesture, after that Leon stood at the end of the gate.
"Now, Rank 2."
As the keys were being distributed according to rank I thought over what I had to do.
"Rank 666."
After coming out of my thoughts i made my way to the headmaster and took the key without hesitation as I stood among main cast other side waiting for others to get keys as well.
As i was near the gate I can feel the dese mana in it now, before it was there but not in this quantity, as i made my way to the gate now it was clear how dese mana it is.
As all were prepared with their respective keys.
"Now you can go inside you have one day from now to choose your treasure whichever you desire."
"NOW GO."
"May the destiny lead you."
It ringed like a death sentence for me.
After that wake up call all stepped in the portal and it was possible simply because of it's sheer size and magnitude.
As i stepped inside all was shrouded in darkness as i was in a different space from the one I entered I was moving at a breakneck speed across the darkness, and after what felt like a second and eternity I finally stepped out as heavy nausea took over me.
As after the engulfing of darkness sudden brightness assaulted my eyes but I stayed composed or at least tried to be but I was swaying, as slowly the nausea was gone I opened my eyes slowly in the blinding light of the unknown it was blurry at first but soon it started to get clear and I fully composed myself, as well as got the clear image of my surrounding.
'Ah.'
That was my sole reaction as the first thought i thought was, description sure didn't justice the real thing.
Before me was a huge means really huge space littered with treasures including relics, skill books, martial arts manual,etc.
Shining in the light with bubbles having key patterns over them was the treasury of Arkene.
Gifts of Legends and Myths was here awaiting their wielders, to wield them.
Where maybe the destiny will change or will ensnare me.