I was lying on the sofa. In my hand is the broken sword that I got from the auction. It's a double-edged sword. I can see some runes. The sword handle looks normal. The sword is a samurai sword. It has a blade on one side. But the most eye-catching thing is the sword ornament. It attaches to the sword handle with a red chain. There is a feather of some kind of ancient bird. I touch the feather; it is warm. In the upper part, there are two stones: one white and black. These stones give a cold feeling.
"Hmm?"
In the middle, there is a red dot. You can only notice it if you put the stone close to your eyes. I tried to clean it with a cloth. I thought it was dirt. But the red dot doesn't come off.
The two stones are placed in a metallic case. I first took out the chain, separated the stone and feather. Then I opened the metallic case. The two stones came off immediately.
Then I noticed the backside: the white stone is sharp, and the black stone is dull. I took the white stone. The red dot is on the sharp edge of the stone.
"Knock... Knock..."
"Tchhh... I am busy."
"Yes, Master." (Lila)
I was very concentrated, so with the sudden knock, I became surprised. My finger got cut by the sharp white stone. But suddenly, in front of my astonished eyes, the white stone broke immediately and entered into my forehead.
"Ah..."
A sudden burst of memory entered my head. My head started to hurt from the memory. I lost my consciousness. In my sleep, I had a long dream about my life, how I finished my studies, entered the World Academy, and how I died in the secret realm. A total of 4 years of my future appeared in my head. The memory was only from my perspective, just like I was leading a life.
After an hour, I woke up. I soothed my forehead with my hand.
"Ha ha ha."
I just burst into demonic laughter. Lila outside the door became confused by Ron's sudden outburst but stayed outside obediently.
Then I calmed my mind.
"So that's it. That's the price I need to pay for being a softie. Mom... It's like I am a side character in a fairy tale. Who just appears in the first few chapters, becoming a stepping stone for the main characters. No, I will not become a stepping stone for anyone. I will enter the main game. I will live my life; no one can use me. I will build my future with my own hands. I will not be a saint anymore. I will take what I need, what I desire."
Then I started to compose myself and think about my future actions.
After half an hour, I took out my conversation stone.
"Grandpa, I need a semi-divine grade soul contact."
On the other side of the phone, the Duke became surprised by Ron's sudden seriousness.
"Soul contact... Okay, I will arrange it. Did something happen?"
"No, Grandpa."
Then I put down the stone and called Lila.
"Lila, come inside."
"Master."
"Go, lead the Jackson Termor and make sure he reaches his house safely."
Lila could feel something had changed; there was no innocence in his look. This was the look of someone who had faced life-and-death battles in the dungeon many times.
'Kwaaa... So handsome.' (The yandere finally in the right track)
"Yes, I understand, Master."
Then she left. I carefully took the sword and the black stone in the ring. I started to think.
"Yes, Asuna Anstron. How could I forget? I have to get her. A little bunny. A bunny that gives the ticket to ascend to the God Realm (no more Immortal Realm)."
In the noon...
Lila came into my room.
"So you used Void to teleport to the Earl's house."
"Yes, Master. I also informed the Earl."
"Good job, Lila. Now let's go."
The competition is about to start. It will be held in the middle of the city.
We started our journey. It took 1 hour to reach the venue. I could see other Duke carriages waiting. My carriage also stopped beside other carriages. There are 4 stages in the center. There are two sections: one is rank selection, and the other is the combat battle.
All the people appeared. The city center became crowded. People from Netheria and other kingdoms came to watch the young geniuses. The former came to watch the hope of the Empire, and the latter came to observe the candidates and gain information. The kingdom also arranged this public show to give hope and make other kingdoms wary of Netheria.
A ripple appeared; a knight and a mage appeared on the stage.
"Wah... Void rank." (Crowd)
Void rank is rare, but for the Royal Academy, it's normal because all the teachers are Void rank, and they come from other noble houses and guilds.
"Quiet."
The knight gave a slight pressure to make the crowd silent. The mage started talking.
"Today, the official entry into the Royal Academy will start. I think you are well informed about the rules. Everyone below sixteen and above rank 3 can participate. Even rank 2 late stage can enter the academy by defeating the rank 3. So, start the competition."
Dong. Dong...
In front of the 4 stages, 4 guards came with 4 age detection and realm detection machines. Then all the carriages of the noble houses opened immediately.
"Look, look, the heirs are coming out of the carriages. A silver-haired beauty becomes the focus of the crowd. Ah... What a beauty."
"Shut your mouth. Do you want to die? She is Erza Lionheart."
Beside, a girl cried out.
"Kaa... Master Ronald's red eyes took my heart. I want a baby."
The man beside her became jealous.
"He is Ronald Inkstone. Don't dream."
"Miss Eliana is also good-looking."
...
I came out of the carriage, though I am not very interested in the crowd. I reluctantly left my carriage. Hearing the shouts of the girls, I didn't feel anything. After last night's incident, it became common. Because I lived as a Duke heir for nearly 10 years.
But I started looking at the main characters. The beauty knight Erza and her mount, a hell wolf named Sistia.
Hmm... Oh, the egoist and lecherous Ruxul.
'Oh... His eyes have turned black. He has already become the Demon King contractor.'
The jealous Queen Eliana. I think her sister is one year senior to the academy.
And last, our hero, or should I say a sis-con, Leonardo Anstron. Yes, he is infatuated by his sister. I became his friend temporarily. Yes, a side character for the development of the MC. He took my inheritance, he got a cheat, but when in danger, he left me alone to become beast food.
'This time I will take everything from you.'
"Where is my little bunny? Oh, here she is. I didn't think much about her, but because of her, Leonardo became hostile with me. But I will first conquer this 'God Realm ticket.'"
But one thing I am able to change: Nobody is looking at me with fear. Yes, today Jack set up a show by acting dead. It has become a stain on my noble image. Everybody thought I killed the Termor heir for going against me in the auction. No students want to talk to me; I have become a loner in the academy.
At present...
"Okay, now everybody please check your bone age and rank. 4 people will stay on the stage at a time. If you can stay there for ten minutes, then you are eligible for entering the academy."
Then the four Duke houses went first to the stage. The four stages were also arranged for this reason so that the heirs don't have to battle against each other. Mainly, the nobles can enter the academy without a test, but every noble wants to show their power to get recognition.
"Heir Inkstone... Rank 3 late stage... Pass." (Guard)
"Heir Lionheart... Rank 3 mid stage... Pass." (Guard)
"Heir Joston... Rank 3 initial stage... Pass." (Guard)
"Heir Rubail... Rank 3 initial stage... Pass." (Guard)
By the shout of the guard, the public cried out in surprise.
"Wah... Master Ronald is already a Rank 3 late stage magister!" (Stranger)
Ron become the center of attention, though prince Elux is present he will not compete in public.
"Miss Erza is also quite good."
But the most surprised one is Erza.
"Oh, he is already in the late stage. I will catch up to him."
The other one who is looking at Ron is Eliana Joston.
"How come he is here? He is the Inkstone heir. Should I make him mine? Sister will become jealous. I have to say he is handsome."
And Ruxul just looked at him. He is also jealous of Ron's handsome face.
They walked onto the stage.
..............
First arch will end in two chapter at most . Review my novel.