Curtis's POV
I wasn't nervous! I swear I was confident about my results. Now I have the school confirmation and I can finally relax...
I feel like I'm forgetting something...
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My mission!!!!
My eyes moved down the letter i received, scanning the names of those admitted to the Elite class. My name was there, but not at the very top.
"Second " I couldn't help saying it out loud, allowing the word to settle in.
I knew it would be hard to get first place, but I can't say I wasn't a little hopeful. And the worst part is that i'm second. If I was somewhere else in the top 10, I could brushed it off saying that the exam was just that difficult. But second? It feels like if I had put just a little bit more effort, I would have bag first place. It's not a nice feeling.
"Curtis?" Mother inquired with a voice that held both worry and curiosity, "where does your name fall, my dear?"
I guess she saw me and thought I was about to cry because my rank wasn't what I expected. Even father stopped humming and was silently looking at me with worry too.
" I am second, mother." I said with the biggest smile I could make.
A beat of silence greeted this revelation before father chimed in. "Second is an exceptional place, son. It reflects your hard work and brilliance, and it still leaves you with room to climb, to strive for that final step to the pinnacle."
Mother's smile didn't wane, her gaze warming further, if possible. "Second means you have bested almost everyone, and yet you still have more to aim for, more to grow towards. You are already reaching great heights, and we are so proud of you." In her eyes, the ranking was another piece of the journey, not the end of it.
At breakfast, the atmosphere remained bright, with talk of future plans and the adventures the Elite class would bring me. And that's when it hit me, I am officially a part of this world's most prestigious academic circle. My thoughts were all over the place.
After breakfast, I went over to my room.
"System?"
< it is noticed that the Host have failed the mission. A consolation of 5 lust points will be given. Please, thrive to do better >
'5 points? Is that some sort of consolation prize?'
I sighed. It's just making me feel worst. Anyway, better luck next time.
Now let's look at my uniform. It came with the acceptance letter but I didn't really pay it any mind. It looks normal at first glance.
'Black pants, a white shirt, a black tie, a green vest, a red coat...
Red coat.
It's the elite's uniform. The color red is a symbol of power and the Elite represent the pinnacle. They are the ones who will become the leaders of the future.
Now that I'm thinking about this, this type of cherry red would look great on that cute beastkin I saw during the test. I really hope we are on the same class.
But now, I need to get ready for my first day.
"Status"
< Curtis May >
Gender: Male
Age: 5 years
Title: Vaennita Duchy Heir, SYNEERGY Heir, Elite student.
Level: 23
Strength: 184
Agility: 168
Stamina: 200
Spirit: 489
Skills: eiditic memory, eyes of the truth, temporal mastery
Lust points: 495
< Inventory >
< System message >
< Congratulations for the new title, Host. You earned 10 lust points. Host can purchase an item from the shop. >
'What? I earned 10 lust points?
I don't understand how the system works sometimes.'
I'll think about it later.
Looking at my stats I think it's enough for now. I'll get stronger and smarter in the future. " What do you say system? Any suggestions?"
< Answering to the host: the body and mind have been fully optimized. Please, choose one additional skill >
'That's nice'
"System, show me the skills list"
< List of skills available for Host. Each skill will have a corresponding price. Please, choose carefully >
'Okay, okay. Just show me the list.'
< Skills
Space mastery: Allows the host to create and control a space within their vicinity
Mana vision: Allows the user to see mana within a limited distance
Mental barrier: Protects the mind against external attacks.
Spiritual protection: Protects the spirit from external attacks.
Energy detection: Detects energy such as ki, mana and spirit
Spiritual perception: Allows the user to detect spiritual and non-physical entities
Physical boost: Temporarily boost the Host physical abilities
....>
Wow. That's a lot of skills. It wouldn't be bad to choose a physical or mana related skill before the start of school.
" System, show me the price of Mana vision and Space mastery."
< Mana vision 200
Space mastery 200 >
"What?"
Those are not cheap! And they're not the only ones. Spiritual perception costs 2000 lust points and there's another one worth 10000 lust points. Yeah.....no. I'll buy skills while at the academy.
It starts tomorrow anyway, no need to stress over that.
Somewhere in Bollore
Two teachers were discussing. They were looking over the files of the students admitted to the elite class.
" The beastkin boy was a surprise. That much mana capacity is rare even among elves."
"He is indeed a genius. But it is the Sinclair boy that has my attention."
" The duke's child? Why?"
"Did you notice his score on the theory test?"
" Yes, a perfect score is rather impressive."
"His answers were flawless, but not only that. They were insightful and accurate. He was answering questions no 5 year old should be able to answer. Even some adults would have difficulty answering."
" His intelligence is indeed noteworthy. He also displayed amazing talent during the other tests. But we are not short on genius this year"
"You are correct, even with all that he still wasn't the top scorer. I'm sure the duke must be livid" he had a mischievous grin while saying that.
" No no, the ducal couple adore their son. They wouldn't care. The one seeing red right now might be king Sinclair. How dare we not grant first place to his genius nephew?"
The teachers had a fit of laughters. They could see the king reaction from there.
" really though, pass me the file of the top scorer. I didn't read it yet"
"Here, number 021"
" A nightkin? I've heard their kind is notoriously talented, but this is surprising. When was the last time we saw one?"
"I'm not sure, a long time ago? They are not known for their sociability after all. But to think their princess was among the examinee... "
" Hahaha ha... This year is full of surprises. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring."