Miho stronghold citizens were happy receiving such talented boy just from a mere slum. The government at large was hopeful for receiving a defensive mechanism during the attack of human race. But as usual, enemies to development are everywhere. There were some people who were not happy about the success of Henry. They knew their sons and relatives from rich families were to directly win and join the army and if it was to fail, they would have used money to use the backdoors. On the contrary, Henry succeeded. This was an issue that gave them sleepless nights. Nothing they could have done about it since the head of the state had approved Henry as the winner and the most extra talented boy in Miho.
In every place, there are always two kinds of people; the good ones and evil ones. Hence Henry was not worried of this. Nobody is always good at everyone. There are those that percepts you as good and there are those who are always against you. This was a similar case in Miho strongholds. The rich didn't want to see the poor developing to also become rich since they treated them as their labourers. There was a state ceremony to celebrate the winning and extra talent Henry had shown before releasing him into the military to perfect his skills.
In the ceremony, Henry would have been automatically the guest of honor but this was not the case. The greedy government officials placed themselves in the position and Henry sat in the crowd of people just as a commoner. This didn't give him a headache since he was very happy sitting and interacting with his people from the slums. The microphone was tested and people went on the podium to give their views about Henry and wish him all the best. The protocol was to be followed from juniors to seniors. The master of the ceremony was so personal that he welcomed Henry to just wave his hands and say hi to people. Such stories are the ones that always make us to percept that other people were created wise while others were created otherwise.
Remember, in Miho strongholds only the rich were the decision makers. I think that was a plan from top management to the master of ceremony to invite Henry as a commoner then there after invite people who owned money in reality not in dreams as Henry. "I can see the boy is at the middle of other people so it will be difficult for him to move forward. Just pass this microphone to him so that he can greet us from there, " the master of ceremony said. The microphone was passed faster to Henry and before he talked, the master of ceremony told him to stand on his chair so that he could be seen by everyone. "Just stand on you chair because am seeing people struggling to see you. Do a brief introduction for visitors to know you. Remember that time is a factor of consideration so try as much as possible to be brief. The stage is now yours."
Henry took a deep breath, cleared his throat and began. "I know most of you knows me very well except a few who have come from other places but I think they have heard of me." The master of the ceremony interrupted, "you young man, hold that microphone properly. Why are you holding it as a hot cooking pan?" The officials laughed loudly. The master of the ceremony turned to the guest and added. "You know street boys are unaware of the growth of technology. They even don't know the use of a microphone. I think it's high time we improve the slums. Laughter again was heard. "It was just a point of correction, go on." Henry also removed a pretending laughter and went on.
"Am very happy to be celebrated today. Oops! I forgot to tell you my name. But I think it's due to the interruption that has just occurred. Am Henry from Miho slums. I would have welcomed my parents to say something but I don't want to interfere with the government schedule." Before Henry finished, there was again an interuption." Sorry for the interuption, I think your time is up because we have many people here who want to talk. Just pass that microphone until it reaches out to me," the master of the ceremony said. Before he said this, he was seen murmuring with government officials.
Henry submitted the microphone as he received heavy applause from happy slums residents. Before he sat down, a mechanical voice rang into his mind.
[Congratulations for being obedient. You have been awarded 1 potion by the system.]
[Total potions:4, ability skills:10].
Henry remained confused for some minutes before the voice disappeared. People thought he was dissatisfied with how he was treated little did they know that he was operating on a system. He went back to his normal status and sat down. The ceremony went on and everyone was out to make the day successful. The head of the state of Miho strongholds was the last person set to speak. Before he was welcomed on the podium, there were several children who were to perform their poems, songs and spoken words. The master of the ceremony welcomed children on stage to showcase their artistic talents. Only children from rich families were allowed on stage. They performed and received awards from rich citizens.
The head of the state was then welcomed in a special way. Each and everyone stood up, saluted and a national anthem was sang. There after, armies merged on three different lines. This was because in defense force there was three different levels. The head was then welcomed to the podium. Behind him was one dark mascular bodyguard. The bodyguard was very serious that you could never see him smiling even in a must laugh occasion. Maybe it's the nature of every bodyguard to threaten the attackers or it's a rule. As usual the head of state had a speech written. He was just reading from a script.
"All the protocol observed, good afternoon? It is with a great pleasure that we have seen this day. It is actually a great day that one of us has strongly come out to save this planet which has been greatly destroyed by other races. Human race has always been weak to fight the monsters but today we are very grateful for this gift from the most high God. My government is very happy with the skills shown by Henry in fighting the deadly dragons. Indeed, we proved that he has excellent skills as showcased during the military competition.
We really appreciate and encourage such talents in this error that the human race is under chaos with other races. This boy for a long time has been showing extra talent which is beyond human imagination. From the time they joined magic training, they boy has been performing very well despite a fact that he is from a slum. Him joining the magic school, I was requested to purchase a piece of land from their family of which I was forced to sent an agent there to purchase. I never thought this boy was going to be extra talented. Today before you, I declare that land back to the family.
We really need this young generation to save our planet for a better future. Am also awarding this family $500 in their accounts for their own upkeep. In this ceremony as we celebrate this boy, I want to genuinely tell you that we are never safe until monsters are all cleared from Miho strongholds. Through faith, we know we are going to make it. We want to release this boy into military school with a lot of hopes that he is going to fight for this planet. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you for attending this function. I really appreciate your valuable time and have a fantastic moment." People clapped happily as the head forwarded the microphone to the master of ceremony.
The ceremony ended and people celebrated meals together before heading to their respective residential places. Henry was now verified to join the military school. Henry's family also decided to have a home ceremony before releasing him to join the military school. The ceremony was to be done the same day since the next day Henry was supposed to be picked up early in the morning to the military camp. A quick ceremony was organized at Miho slums and people celebrated too to bless their own son before joining military. Up to this time, non of the people in Miho strongholds had an idea of what Henry was operating on. The two ceremonies for the day ended up successfully. Henry was now set to join the military school early the next day. He quickly moved into the house to pack what rightly belonged to him to avoid last minute rush.
The boy was happy because his life had changed drastically by the help of the system.