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Chapter 6 - Playing In Shadows

While he was immersed in the thought of the destruction of those in higher-ups, Sidius remembered that he wanted to test his upgraded scan on his sister.

He was excited because S ranked skills were valuable even for those with a powerful family background.

'I can be considered rich now right?' he chuckled while shaking his head on his thoughts.

Looking at his sister, he suddenly said, "Inspect"

========Status========

Name: Ruka Ashcroft | Age: 14

Rank: F+ | Growth Limit: S

Trait: (Cute)

Class: Classless

Title: N/A

Strength: 0.7 | Agility: 0.5 | Stamina: 0.3 | Mana Power: 2.1 | Dexterity: 0.5

Luck: 7.0 | Intelligence: 1.6 | Charm: 5.0

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"Wow Ruka! You're amazing!" he exlaimed stunned.

Seeing his sister's status window, he can't contain his shockness and ashtonishment. The Legendary ranked growth talent means that his sister can be a mighty figure in the future.

'It's just a pity that she's in that state right now and cannot train,' he couldn't help but express his disappointment in a somber murmur.

'Don't worry Ruka, brother can buy you the elixir much faster than before now,' Sidius reassured his sister in his thoughts. A smile of determination gracing his face while he thinks of a plan for next few days.

However, he swiftly dismissed the idea, realizing that tomorrow marked the beginning of his journey as a student in the academy.

"Tonight, I must ensure a good night's rest to prepare for my first day at the academy."

Suddenly, he heard a female voice.

[Synchronization Complete. You can now view System's Function.]

'Right... I almost forgot about that,' Sidius said after he heard the announcement.

Immediately, he opened the 'System's Function'.

===System=Functions===

[×]

•Requirement to unlock: Slay the Demon King residing in your planet and be a hero.

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After reading the system's function, the joy inside him disappeared.

'Why not hide the System functions if you're gonna be stingy?' Sidius said upon seeing the display in front.

'Your requirement sure is high System. Slaying the Demon General is a challenge even for other races but you want me to kill a rumored Demon King? Sorry but that's not gonna happen, not until I'm powerful enough.'

'Right now, that mission spells suicide,' he silently muttered.

A Demon King was equivalent to a Mystic ranked chosen, a rank that even in Human Domain was just a legend. Even the strongest chosen was only in Legendary rank.

"You wanna play huh? It's a shame but I really don't wanna play the Hero."

"I prefer playing in the shadows," he said with a smile.

Sidius' principle was simple after coming to this world. He didn't like fame, he just wanted a peaceful, normal life.

But would this world allow him to do so?

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Sidius woke up when the morning sun cast a warm glow over the city, signaling the start of a new day brimming with possibilities. It was a significant day for him as it was his first day with his newfound system.

After bidding farewell to his peacefully resting sister in the hospital bed, Sidius made his way through the familiar streets of Lishing.

At last, he arrived in front of his apartment. He swiped his resident ID on the right side of the door and it automatically creaked open.

Eager to start his day, he quickly took a shower to freshen up. As he stood in front of the mirror with towel in hand, he observed his dark grey messy hair and his sharp blue eyes.

"Have I really become this handsome after all these years?" he silently pondered, a glimmer of surprise and self-reflection in his eyes, "It's been so long since I've truly looked at myself in the mirror," he added.

Setting aside his looks, he retrieved his academy uniform and got dressed.

He left the room behind and walked through the pale hallway. There, he was greeted with the rushing of poeple at the Trouven Station, indicating a busy day ahead.

He passed through the crowd and approached the station entrance before smoothly sliding his student ID into the machine, granting him access to the train.

Moments later and he can already see the Edrodorth Academy in the distance. Its grandeur is an architectural masterpiece. The building stood proudly while its facade designed with intricate carvings and decorative motifs, showcased the rich history and magical heritage of the academy.

Approaching the entrance, his eyes were immediately drawn to the imposing gate. Its sturdy structure was a symbol of strength and protection. The gate was adorned with ornate designs, intricately crafted to resemble mystical creatures and sigils that gives it an otherworldly aura.

Edrodorth Academy was renowned for its specialization in beast taming. Students who attended this prestigious institution were trained in the art of communing and harnessing the powers of mystical creatures.

Disciples who succesfully tamed powerful spirit beasts were commanded both respect and awe.

It was said that graduates of Edrodorth Academy possessed an innate connection with the natural world, capable of forming unbreakable bonds with the wildest and most fearsome of beasts.

Arriving at his destination, he straighten himself before walking into his class.

He glanced up at the door and read: 'C-2'.

The letters denoted the section ranging from A to G while the numbers indicated the classroom. In this particular arrangement, Section A housed those with an A rank growth talent or higher, while B to G were sorted based on entrance exam scores.

Sidius composed himself and silently made his way towards the back-right corner of the classroom, taking a seat facing the windows.

The classroom have 64 seats with each row of the seats higher and more than the other, making a curve like a mini arena. In front was a big space half a size of basketball court and a big white screen.

As the clock struck 7 o'clock, faint sound of heels clicking against the floor grew louder, creating a rhythmic beat.

A lady in a white professor's uniform, adorned with the emblem of Edrodorth Academy, entered the room.

Her strong presence makes the students paid attention in her every move. The long red hair that was cascaded down to her waist matched with her strong aura fluttered with each step she took, leaving ephemeral glimmers in its wake.

The teacher was none other than Amelia Morningsnow, also known as Flame Witch. She is a Heroic ranked chosen who specializes in advance magic spells, specifically those of tier 4 and above.

As she positioned herself at the front of the classroom, she greeted the students with her enchanting voice.

"Good morning, class. I am your homeroom teacher. Today, I will instill in you the fundamentals of magic spells before teaching you tier 4 and above spells," she announced.