Eden.- In a letter- It's been a week since I joined GODS, there are very interesting and very strong people, at first, I had my doubts, but when I saw the great power that some of my companions had it became clear to me, like that confrontation two days ago
*Flashback*
Aphrodite.- Today we will have a practice of one-on-one confrontations. The matchups will be as follows: Yuki vs. Shu... And finally, Eden vs Yohei
Eden: *Think* hey, hey, are you serious?
Aphrodite.- There will only be three rules: Rule number one, you can't seriously injure your opponent. Rule number 2, only wooden swords will be used, no energy or technique. Finally, rule three, you can't kill your opponent
Shu.- It looks like you haven't had any luck with your partner
Eden.- On the contrary, that guy seems very strong and that's what interests me the most
Yuki: Are you an idiot? Facing someone a thousand times stronger than you will not make you better, on the contrary, it will take away all that confidence you have
Shu.- Leave it, anything we tell him won't make him change his mind
Yuki.- Is it possible to know what you're thinking?
Aphrodite: What are you talking about?
Yuki: You know very well what I mean, Eden doesn't stand a chance against Yohei. That guy is even stronger than you
Aphrodite: Come on Yuki, don't underestimate your mother. If I fought seriously, none of you would stand a chance against me. Also, didn't Eden want to face strong people?
Yuki.- Yes, but Yohei is thousands of steps above
Aphrodite.- Don't worry, it's just going to be a training match, that's why I set the rules. You have nothing to worry about, if something gets out of control Heracles will be with you
Yuki.- Won't you be there?
Aphrodite.- No, I have some important matters to attend to, remember that the day will soon come when the Board of Gods will meet
Yuki.- Will the Board of Gods be in GODS?
Aphrodite: Yes, Zeus managed to convince the other gods, so we want it to be a perfect celebration
*The door opens and Heracles enters*
Heracles: Are you all ready?
*Perspective is changed and shown to the group in a backyard of the institute*
Heracles.- Today's matches will be held in 3 rounds, whoever takes 2 will get a victory, and this improves their score in the ranks. They will be done one by one, those who have won have the rest of the day off, and those who lose will have a punishment.
Eden.- How do you get a victory?
Heracles: There are two ways: First, by taking your opponent out of the battle arena. Second, that his opponent touches the ground with his whole body.
All.- Yes
*Heracles hands out a sword to each*
Heracles: We will begin with the combat between Yohei and Eden
Yuki.- This is going to be a beating
Shu.- Do you really believe that?
Yuki.- What do you mean?
Shu.- It's true that the fight is very uneven, but knowing Eden he will come up with something
Yohei: Are you ready to lose demon?
Eden: We won't know that until the battle is over
Yohei: I bet you won't be able to touch me during the battle
Eden: How sure are you about that?
Yohei.- One hundred percent
Eden.- If I touch you, I'll take the round, okay?
Yohei.- No problem, if I win, you'll be my training bag for the next two days
Eden.- Got it
Heracles: Begin!
Yohei quickly approaches and slams his sword into Eden's stomach, bringing him to his knees
Eden: *Think* hey, hey, are you serious? What the hell is that speed?
Yohei.- Are you still conscious?
Eden.- That blow is nothing...
Yohei slams his sword into Eden's chin and knocks him out of the battle arena*
Yohei.- I think the first round is mine
Yuki: Do you really think he's come up with something?
Eden: There hasn't been anything wrong...
Yohei.- You'd better give up if you don't want to get hurt
Eden: This is just the beginning
*Yohei quickly goes on the attack*
Eden.- *Think* Now!
*Eden impacts Yohei's legs, causing him to lose his balance*
Yohei.- *thinks* Damn, I'm going to fall
*Yohei manages to rest his hand on the ground and does a pirouette where his hand is hurt*
*Before Yohei manages to get up, Eden appears behind him, about to unleash a punch*
Yohei.- *Think* At what point did you get there?
*Yohei manages to parry Eden's blow with one leg*
Eden: What?
*Yohei does a pirouette, knocking Eden to the ground in the process, sending him to the floor*
Yohei.- *Agitated* I couldn't foresee either of his two attacks
Yohei.- *Think* At what point could you see my blind spot? How did you know that my unprotected area was my legs? And how could he think of that so quickly?
Yohei.- Hey Demon, get up, this isn't over yet, this round is yours just as we agreed
Edén.- *Smile* I could hit you
*Eden falls unconscious on the floor*
Yohei.- Damned...
Heracles.- Yohei's two-nil win
Yuki.- I told you it would be a beating
Shu.- Do you really believe that?
Yuki: Isn't it obvious that Eden lost?
Shu.- I don't think so. For Yohei himself, that victory was clearly Eden's
*Back to the present*
Eden: In a letter, "After that fight it was clear to me, I know absolutely nothing about the world, each person here is amazing and powerful, I would like to be able to explore and know more about the world of the gods, however, I don't have time for that, I have to find my grandfather as soon as possible. Wherever I am, I'm going to find him.
*Large lake shown*
Shun.- *Starts laughing* See? This guy is very interesting
Unknown 15.- I'll only believe that if I see it for myself
Shun.- Well, the seeing, for you it's metaphorical
Unknown 15.- Idiot
But believe me, that guy is very special, I think he can change everything
Unknown 15.- It scares me to think that you don't mean it as a joke
Shun.- This time it's serious, that guy is different, I think he could change the future that awaits us
Unknown 15.- Maybe...
*Perspective shifted back to Eden's room*
*A hologram appears in the room*
Eden: What the hell is this?
Aphrodite.- It's a warning to all the students, I need you to come to the classroom, I have to give you something
Eden: Now? Why can't it wait for tomorrow?
*Eden arrives in the classroom and is shown to all students*
Aphrodite: Now that you're all here, let's get started
Yuki.- Can you tell what was so important for you to interrupt our day off?
Aphrodite: Yes, now I'm going to do that. Today I'm going to give you your rank card
Eden.- Rank card?
Yuki: Did you come here without knowing how the world of the gods works?
Eden.- It can be said that if
In the world of the gods, there are three ranks, at least for students which are bronze, silver, and gold, with gold being the most important
Aphrodite: That's right, these ranges are established with the data we have about you, such as the amount of Zenka energy, strength, speed, etc. Obviously, potential is something that is not taken into account since it is only a possibility and not a reality
Aphrodite.- Having said all this, I will start with the delivery of your rank cards, starting with those that are gold rank, all the way up to the last one in Bronze rank.
Eden: *Think* Where will I be?
Aphrodite: I'll start with Yohei Aktína, number 10 in the Gold rank
Aphrodite.- Yohei, you are part of the first 10 Gold ranks, even though right now you are classified as a Gold rank, just like the other 9 that are above you, your real level is far beyond this.
Eden.- *Think* It's awesome... is in the top 10 strongest
Aphrodite.- I'll continue with Zef Mizushima, the number 15 of the Gold rank
Aphrodite.- You are the second student with the most potential in GODS and the second best positioned, despite your high level, certain aspects such as your Zenka energy do not allow you to enter the top 10
Shu.- *Thinks* The two registered by recommendation have just passed, who will be next?
Aphrodite.- The last member of the Gold rank, position number 20, is Lowa Match
Aphrodite.- Despite not entering by recommendation and not being the favorite of the tests, your level has improved a lot in these last days, especially your brute strength, since you are far above the others, congratulations
Lowa.- Gracias
Shu.- *Think* Have they surpassed me?
Eden: *Thinks* Isn't the third strongest Shu?
Aphrodite.- The next one is Shu Sagesse, number 5 in the Silver rank
Shu.- *Think* Damn, I didn't even get into the Gold ranks
Aphrodite.- Although it is true that your ability is incredible and you have great strength, you trust it a lot, so these days you have not deigned to train, so you have been surpassed
Eden.- *Thinks* Since that day, I haven't been back, I've seen Shu's strength again...
Aphrodite: To the next ones I will appoint I have nothing to say, so I will name you and tell you your rank and position. Sebastian Grian, Silver rank, number 10
Aphrodite.- Yuki Tsuka, Silver rank, 20th position
Aphrodite.- Jake Light, Silver rank, 40th position
Aphrodite.- Lux Rainbow, Silver rank, 45th position
Aphrodite.- Alice Hunter, Bronze rank, 15th position
Aphrodite.- Isaac Yoi, Bronze rank, 22nd position
Aphrodite.- Violet Lekarz, Bronze rank, 28th position
Aphrodite.- Rika Chusu, Bronze rank, 34th position
Aphrodite.- Ryuzaki Hochi, Bronze rank, position 35
Aphrodite.- Eris Onenighed Bronze rank, 40th position
Aphrodite.- Finally, Eden Yomi, rank Bronze, position 45
Eden.- *Think* Am I the last? The weakest?
Aphrodite.- I do have to say something to you, I know that right now you have a lot of doubts in your head. I suppose you're wondering why your last despite everything you've proved; Just remember what I said, we don't take into account your potential here, and what you haven't shown is that you have great potential, especially demon power, however, it's useless if you don't know how to control it, so right now everyone who is present here has more strength than you, despite your potential
Eden.- *Think* The last...
But if you want that to change, become stronger and show us that you deserve to be higher
Yuki.- *Thinks* Aphrodite is right, right now, without his power, he is someone very weak...
Aphrodite.- To finish, I have to tell you something, this year I don't plan to lose to anyone, I want you to give it your all
All.- Yes!
Yohei.- *Think* I'm not going to fall below those nine useless ones; I'm going to tear them all to pieces
Shu.- *Think* I won't be left behind, I'll rise to the Gold rank as soon as possible
Eden.- *Thinks* I must become stronger, for myself and for him *Remembers his grandfather*