In the morning, the church bells rang melodiously throughout the city. Today is the most grand day in the entire continent - the awakening ceremony. In the center of the square, all 18-year-olds stood in a row, waiting for their fate to be revealed.
Nike stood in the crowd, his blond hair gleaming in the morning light. His figure was slender and upright, but his eyes were cold and indifferent, which was out of tune with the expectant boys and girls around him. His sister Ellie looked anxiously outside the crowd, but she did not dare to approach, and could only pray silently.
"Next, Nike."
The voice of the mentor sounded in his ears, and Nike walked slowly onto the stage and stood in front of the awakening crystal. His palm touched the cold crystal, and the light instantly shone.
The square was silent, and everyone held their breath. When the light in the crystal turned into a deep black, the crowd was in an uproar.
"Dark system?" The mentor's face sank instantly, and even his eyes became complicated. He stared at Nike and said coldly, "You can go now."
"Just like that?" Nike raised his head, his voice low but emotionless.
"Light is hope, dark..." The mentor shook his head and smiled contemptuously, "It is destined to be garbage."
Nike did not argue anymore and turned away. He knew that this world would not change the rules for anyone.