When he stood there, his gaze was sharp, and his aura felt suffocating to them. Even Asher sensed a heaviness in himself, but it wasn't enough to make him pass out.
In the classroom, there are only two who are not affected: his best friend, Krieg Tennyson, and a female classmate with blonde hair who is sitting in the front seat.
While the rest struggled, the man took his aura off. With a smile, he nodded his head, looking at the batch for this year.
"I hope there are more awakenings this year," the man muttered inwardly.
"Good morning, students. My name is William Tendil. I will be responsible for testing you today. The process is simple: Just place your hand on this monitor, and the result on this screen will show if you have the qualification." He bellowed as he opened the big suitcase and placed it on the table, where a small machine was in view.
"The results must be above 100 to pass. Remember that if they are even 1 point below 100, you will not be qualified," Willaim explained to the group.
"We will start with the girls first. Gerl Puertas, please stand up and come to the front," he instructed as a girl with short hair and an average appearance walked toward the machine.
As she placed her delicate and chubby hands, it began to beep as it showed the results.
[11]
Seeing the low results, Gerl's face turned solemn and sad; the score was very low. Upon seeing the score, William just shook his head.
"Don't let the results get to you, next," he comforted the girl as he called the next one.
When they placed their hands one by one, a bunch of results began to show on the screen.
[73]
[42]
[103]
[23]
...
Among the names that were called, about five female classmates of Asher had already passed the criteria, as William Tendil looked at the next one.
His eyes began to spark with interest. "Ishnehaya Salic, come forward," he said.
Then, a girl with long, flowing blonde hair that shimmered like gold under the light stepped forward, her piercing violet eyes holding a cold, detached gaze.
Her sharp features and flawless complexion gave her an ethereal beauty, but her aloof demeanor and the rigid posture of her black academy uniform exuded an air of unapproachability.
Putting his hands on the monitor, he heard it begin to beep as it measured her core. A moment later, the results were shown.
[4,832]
Seeing the results, every student in the place, even her teacher, was surprised and silent. William, expecting this, just nodded his head at the young talent.
"As expected from the daughter of the Salic Family, her talent is really not any lower than those monsters," William said with a sigh, as the geniuses that appeared in his mind.
Her talent was literally comparable to theirs. "Congrats, young lady of the Salic family. You can take your seat," William congratulated, as Ishnehaya nodded and went back to her seat.
The list continued and a total of 7 girls passed from the over 18. Moving on to the boy's list, he then started.
"Now for the first on the list, Anzon Jeff, please come up," the examiner bellowed after reading the list from his hand.
The student whose name was called was a bit afraid of the result. Placing his hand on the monitor, his palm felt hot in the machine as the machine began to make sound.
[101]
Seeing the results, the student named Jeff Anzon was happy, as he jumped so crazy like a child.
If I were just there, I would have slapped him in the face, but luckily, I'm the author, so his fate will be much more cruel, hehe.
William, seeing the results, was happy for the young man. "Congratulations, kid, you passed," he congratulated as he checked the name to indicate he had passed.
"Thank you, Mr," he responded as he got back to his seat.
Then another name was called and called up on the stage. Putting his hand in the monitor, it began to beep and show the results.
[78]
Seeing the results, his face turned sad, and William sighed and spoke to the young man.
"Don't give up. There may be hope next year," he comforts, but the young man nods his head as he walks to his seat listlessly.
William looked at this and shook his head. Even if that student waited for another year, the chances of increasing the 'Aether Core' would become lower, and sometimes, it would even deteriorate as they grew older.
The Aether is absorbed into a person's body at birth and continues to be integrated as they grow. However, if it cannot be harnessed and used, it will simply disappear. Once the 'Aether core' reaches 100, it will begin to form its true core, and it will grow over time.
This depends on talents since those who are just 15 years old or younger began to harness this 'Aether' without knowing, making them so powerful at a young age.
With this talent, reaching the 5th or 6th order is not just a dream; it will depend on luck and sheer will if they can achieve that.
Then, another boy's classmates began to be called one by one, as the machine kept buzzing.
[12]
[99] - This luck is sad
[87]
[100]
[112]
...
It kept buzzing as the instructor finally landed on a name, making him smile again in interest. "Krieg Tennyson, please come up"
Hearing his name called, the fat man Krieg walked with his belly bouncing. Placing his hand in the monitor, William expectantly looked at the score.
[4,745]
Seeing the results, the instructor was very pleased; it was just 100 points lower than the Salic girl.
"As expected from the son of a Beast Conqueror, he is about to reach the second order. The earth is really blessed with talent this time," he exclaimed inwardly, his breathing heavy with excitement.
When the classmates saw the results, they were in awe. They felt a mix of slight jealousy and happiness but happiness is higher; the stronger humanity's prowess, the higher their chances of surviving this disaster.
"Excellent, young master of the Tennyson family. You've made your father proud," he said, giving him a pat on the shoulder. Krieg simply smiled in response.
Krieg then walked away, and the eyes of the others were in admiration when they finally saw his score; even Asher was no exception.
"Sheshh, you really are talented," Asher said to him when Krieg sat down.
"Of course, that's because I'm a genius," he replied with pride, a smug expression on his face.
Asher, noticing his best friend's expression, did not retort, even though Fatty was just making a joke. The results of his talent showed otherwise.
"Can't wait for yours my brother," Krieg uttered as Asher just smiled stiffly.
He was excited but scared at the same time, since the results were still unknown. When finally his name was called since his last name is 'V-eyron'
"Now, lastly," William said, glancing at the last student. "Asher Veyron, please come up front," he bellowed
Since there are no last names left that end with W, Y, X, and Z, he stood up, filled with uncertainty, and walked towards the measurement.
"Put your hands in the monitor" William instructed as hew aited.
Nodding his head Asher, extened his hand placing it in the machine. It began to beep measuring his core. Then the results came,
...
Ahh, Cliffhanger