-A few moments later-
...So I MIGHT have been a little dramatic, the leader had this magic ability that stopped blood from clotting, so all he had to do was slash the monster once and let it bleed out. It eventually died, as Mrs. Rena brought me home in a crying mess.
"There, There, it's ok, the monster won't hurt you, you did a great job.."
"ijustwannagohomoetothewarmacandtechnologypleasemrsrenaijustwanna.."
All that came out was incoherent mess, but she still talked me through. She needed me to guide her to my house so I had to stop crying and that's when I realized how I was acting. At 18. Then again, people can live up to 500 in this world due to the mana strengthening our bodies, so I'm still technically a baby.
"Oh my god! What happened to my son?!??! Why is he crying!?!??!"
"Hello Ma'am, I'm a hunter in Augusta for the time being and you're son here did a wonderful job helping us."
Mrs. Rena explained everything that happened to my mom as I awkwardly still held on to her back and shoulders. My strength hasn't returned for a while so all I can do is be at the mercy of my family and Mrs. Rena.
"Awww my baby, you cried??? It's ok Mommy's here"
I began to blush heavily at her comments and looked away in a pout.
"He hasn't cried much since he was 5 but when he was young? All he did was cry I swear..."
"Jordan, get her the good wine for the road, to thank Mrs. Rena for taking care of our son."
"Ma'am you really don't have to, I was just doing my job."
Woah... I think I have a crush.
She's like actually so cool, she fights well, has a cool ability, and she's older than me. Basically saved my life, I definitely have a crush...
*Doki Doki*
"Nonsense, Nonsense, accept it please, we need to get rid of it anyway..You can share it with your team!"
"Then I have to accept it.. Thank you."
"Mrs. Rena once again, Thank you for everything. I owe you my life... If there's anything you ever need, I will always be available."
A short but harmonic giggle was heard in the room,
"No problem August.. I'll keep your offer for help in mind."
With that, the shining savior finally left our house. I already miss her presence, my sunshine...
"...No more outside time.."
"...I'm 18 mom."
She just gave me a sorrowful stare, but I really had no time to care at this point. I was doing my best to calm down, adrenaline was still running rampant throughout my body, and I was still a little shaken up by the whole fight.
Not everyday you see a monster as large as a house, that can also move at the speed of a fighter jet. I'm still not used to this world and it's stupid reckless fights. I really wanna go back man...
"Honey are you okay? You look a little pale.."
"Y-yeah I'm fine, A-ok here, just need to shower and sleep."
"Alright, just let me know if anything is bothering you. I'll always be there for you."
I nodded as I began to walk upstairs to the shower and let my chaotic thoughts calm down under the hot water.
I hate this so much. I thought I would accept it by now, being in this new world with powers, but I still can't fathom why I of all people should be here. It's not as if I hated my old life, I loved it, I miss my old family, my old friends, my old accomplishments, I miss that all.
Yeah there were problems, but they weren't as bad as the ones I have to deal with now. Who genuinly likes to fight all the time? Being under constant stress and panic? Always wondering when a monster is going to attack you and possibly kill you?
Makes no sense how the people here haven't gone crazy...Any normal person at this point would be in a mental hospital or have a stroke.
Getting out of the shower, I began to dress myself into my pajamas and head into the bed. The warm silk sheets brought me immense comfort, whilst my thoughts began to calm down a little.
This has got to change... I can't be in this state of fear and worry for the rest of my life. Meditating, yoga, stress free exercise..yeah let's start doing that. Don't want to go insane from stress. Get my mind off things
Those were my last thoughts before I drifted off to sleep...
...wait aren't the placement exams next week?
...
...crap
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A young man with white hair, and blue eyes that seemed to hold the galaxy and the stars is seen walking towards a large gate. He exuded an aura of unyielding confidence and strength, however he was no where near strong enough to properly back it.
This young adult is Verdera Starling, from the Starling family. He was born to one of the many wives of the head patriarch of the family. He was famous however, for all the wrong reasons. Ever since he was a young child, he was known as the "Dim Star" of the family.
His innate magic was regrettably weaker than most in the family. He could barely produce a star, let alone add gravity to it. He was ridiculed and bullied but he still stayed hopeful. One day, whilst he was walking in the forest, he fell into a dungeon unknowingly.
In that dungeon, at deaths door, he was able to awaken a system, a system connected to the stars, he was able to level up and purchase highly ranked weapons and items at the cost of completing missions.
One of the main missions that would give him extensive rewards was the acceptance into the prestigious Institution of Brassica.
"I will definitely become the strongest, I will fear no one, and I will stand atop the heavens!"
-August-
The early morning was welcomed just the same. A large dawning sun setting a orange dew around the environment. Birds chirped a familiar hum, whilst people slowly began to start there day.
It was finally time to debut, the legend of August Opal! Well not really, these are placement exams to determine the Class I get into. The Academy does their best to add a certain level of competitiveness and keep the students on edge to help prepare us for Human Society in Viatana.
Thankfully, instead of going full on competitive mode, they still have academic elements other than fighting. There are many fields here you can study, such as engineering, and biology, just with magic on the side.
Our first year, we are not allowed to choose a major since we're still so young and many call this the "breeze year" due to how easy it is compared to the others. We'll be taking general education courses, along with the brutal but "necessary" fighting courses.
Walking up the road, I was able to see the large gate that was the entrance to the Placement exams in Augusta. This is the first time I've seen so many people in the city at once, nobles at that. I heard the infamous Starling kid's here. People who aren't seen as "strong" are treated as trash.
It's such a simpleminded and limited viewpoint of the world. Strength can come in so many different and unique ways, it makes no sense for it to determine someone's worth. The "Strong rule the weak"... It's such a disgusting line.
However, it is what it is, I can't do anything about such outdated views and can only go with the flow. It's funny how I need strength in order to change the views on strength.
...wait.
...
...That's a familiar name...
The gate had many prospecting students of the academy waiting outside it. The examiners seemed to be writing down names and checking them off of a list, in order to organize all of us.
Gotta praise the-
"I will definitely become the strongest, I will fear no one, and I will stand atop the heavens!"
Some white haired kid yelled out of nowhere, startling all of us. Several students began to look his way with weird looks and contempt.
..what's his problem?