Yeon Seung followed the elegant young woman who was heading for the entrance to the DXA academy. Inside the academic court, he could observe the various buildings of the Academy. There were several buildings and a huge field of 500 hectares, including 25 hectares reserved for the main campus. The rest included academic buildings, libraries and green spaces.
The two then entered the DXA Hall. Seen from the inside, it was large and spacious, resembling an amphitheater with many seats. On the platform, an old man in a black jacket was seated behind an office, distributing welcome packs to new students.
- "Register your name on this list and take place with others." said the woman.
- "Uh ... ok."
Yeon Seung took the pen and wrote his name on the notebook that several inscriptions were already. He was in 34th position. Then, he went to sit in the place attributed to him, next to a young man his age, with refined features and a delicate perfume.
Seeing an opportunity to make a friend, Yeon Seung hired the conversation:
- "Yo, guy, is it going? You too, are you new?" he said to the young nobleman.
The latter, with white hair and blue eyes, turned to him and reached out to him with a friendly smile. It looked like he was posing for a camera. Yeon Seung then hired his hand in return.
- "I am delighted to meet you. My name is Jun Park."
- "Me, it's Yeon Seung."
Jun park haussed an eyebrow.
- "Yeon Seung? Never heard. How many companies hold?"
- "In fact ... My parents died a long time ago. They did not have a society, they simply lived in the province of Gangwon." Explained Yeon Seung.
To these words, Jun Park displayed a horrified expression, oscillating between contempt and disgust.
- "I ... I shook the hand of a peasant!" he cried, outraged.
Yeon Seung had just understood what kind of person he was dealing with: a spoiled young man spoiled, arrogant and contemptuous towards those of lower social rank.
-"Why do you despise the peasants? We are all equal, no matter our origins." Yeon Seung calmly replied.
Jun Park laughed, as if this idea was absurd.
- "Equal? Are you kidding, dirty peasant! Do you really think a man with a BMW is the equal of someone who lives in the countryside?"
He took a higher air and declared in a contemptuous tone:
- "Learn your place, disbelieving. You never speak to me again."
Yeon Seung expected it after identifying the character. He therefore preferred to remain silent and wait for the call of his name.
The number 33 was called, it was Jun Park. The latter advanced to recover his welcome pack, which contained a white uniform of the DXA academy, a mobile phone and a summons to the campus dormitory. All those who received their pack went to another hall, of which Yeon Seung was still unaware of usefulness.
Lost in his thoughts, he was interrupted by a voice that echoed in the room:
- "Yeon Seung, approach, please."
He got up and headed for the platform. The old man in a black jacket gave him his pack and motioned for him to join the evaluation hall, where other students were already taking their test.
The evaluation was used to determine hierarchical rank, social status, as well as the invocation skills of new students. The best were classified as a hierarchy and social status, while the least talented obtained a rank C or B. As for the weakest, they were assigned a double row D.
At the DXA Academy, the quality of life was directly influenced by these rankings. The more a student had a high rank, the more he benefited from academic, economic and health privileges. On the other hand, those classified at the bottom of the scale had much less favorable conditions, sometimes drastically lower.
While everyone was installed, a voice echoed in the room:
- "Welcome to all."
A large holographic screen appeared in the hall. A man was sitting at an office, but his face was hidden, hiding his identity.
- "I introduce myself: I am the SEO Hong director. You can call me Sh. I am the founder of the DXA Academy. It is an honor to welcome you here."
He continued:
- "Let's start. You have all received a state -of -the -art mobile phone. Please turn it on."
Yeon Seung executed like the other students. The screen turned on with the emblem of the DXA academy: a dragon surrounded by a golden ring.
- "You will see several options: tasks, information, virtual wallet, card ..."
The director briefly explained their usefulness:
Tasks: Missions to be accomplished during your stay at the Academy.
Information: Personal data (name, age, weight, size), hierarchical and social ranks, statistics (intelligence of reflection, combat intelligence, strategy, level of invocation).
Map: GPS of the DXA and Seoul Academy.
Yeon Seung was impressed by the academy's level of organization.
- "The most important thing for the moment is to analyze your personal information. Start the scan."
Yeon Seung access the information option and an analysis began.
> [Scan in progress ...]
[Progress: ////////0%]
[DXA ™ Smartphone: analysis completed. Available data.]
He then opened his profile:
Main information:
Name: Yeon
First name: Seung
Age: 17 years old
Size: 1m78
Weight: 67 kg
Hierarchical status: D
Social status: D
Secondary information:
Intelligence of reflection: 1
Combat intelligence: 0
Strategy: 0
Invocation level: 1
- "What are these shitty statistics?!" he thought.
It was not a surprise. He had never managed to invoke a single magic creature, although he theoretically has its capacity. But how was it going to stand out with such a low status and such zero statistics?
Suddenly, the voice of SH resumed:
- "Those who have finished their scan must now go to their respective guide."
Four guides left a door and placed themselves in front of the students. Everyone represented a social rank: A, B, C and D.
All the students headed for their respective guide. Yeon Seung saw Jun Park join the A. Rank A. He had to admit that, despite his arrogance, the latter probably had great potential ... Or it was his social status which opened the doors to him.
When Yeon Seung joined his rank C guide, several students looked at him with contempt.
-"Look at that, is it as bad as that?" whispered some.
A laugh suddenly broke out.
-"Hahahaha! Poor guy, you are so insignificant that we should call you the sub-being!"
Very quickly, a mocking song spread:
-"Sub-being ... Sub-be ..."
Yeon Seung lowered his head, shaking his teeth and fists. He would never have thought that nobles could be so cruel. A tear flowed on his cheek, but he wiped it discreetly.
His guide approached and said:
- "Come, I'll take you to your dormitory."
Yeon Seung's guide left the evaluation hall and crossed the main hall of the DXA Academy, accompanied by Yeon Seung. The main hall included several signs indicating the orientation towards different halls. The guide went to the "blocks" sign and turned left. Yeon Seung, still behind him, followed him closely.
Arriving in the hall of the blocks, there were four sections corresponding to the hierarchical statutes: C, B and A. However, the Rank D block seemed absent. The guide, perplexed, contacted the administration to obtain explanations. The administration explained to him that the Rang C block had been replaced by the Council of the DXA Academy, named "OEI" (immediate executive organisation). They added that Yeon Seung's residence was at the back of the Academy, outside, in the area where household employees and other workers lived.
At this announcement, Yeon Seung could not contain his indignation.
"What is this delirium? I have the impression of being treated like a fair of fair, it's laughable."
The guide, in an antipathetic tone, replied dryly:
"I don't give a damn, kid. I am outside."
The two left the Academy and took a small path crossing a small forest located at the back of the campus. Along the way, Yeon Seung saw gardeners carving hedges and sprinkling plants. The atmosphere was soothing, the smell of fresh grass embalmed the air.
Finally, the guide stopped and held out his arm towards a small dilapidated hut.
"This is where you will sleep, little."
The cabin was made of wood, with parts of the worn and damaged structure. In case of rain, it would be impossible to sleep there properly.
Still his suitcase in hand, Yeon Seung let out a sigh of disgust before putting his things on the ground. The guide, meanwhile, made no comments and turned the heels to leave.
By opening the cabin, Yeon Seung noted with horror that the place was covered with a thick layer of dust.
"KOF KOF ..." he coughs, trying to get rid of the ambient dust and spider canvases.
He found a broom outside and undertook a large household. He tried unnecessary objects and threw them outside.
At first glance, the cabin was not extraordinary. There was only one used table and chair, as well as a bed with exposed springs and a mattress in a deplorable state. Fortunately, he had brought a blanket. He took out his business from his suitcase and put on the table a family photo where he appeared as a child, accompanied by his parents and his grandfather.
A nostalgic smile took shape on his face. This simple photo had given him a little courage.
The sun was starting to go to bed. It was already 6 p.m., four hours after arriving at the DXA Academy.
There was no light in the cabin.
"Oh, fortunately I brought an economic lamp."
He took out the lamp, lit it and lit the whole room. Fatigue earned him quickly, and he decided to lie down for a moment.
Without realizing it, he fell asleep deeply and slept eight hours of restful sleep. When he opened his eyes, hunger gnawed at him.
"Damn, I slept for too long."
A deaf noise, "VRRMM", drew his attention. It was his DXA phone who vibrated. When he opened him, he noticed that he had received two messages from the Academy.
The first message told him that the welcome funds had been paid to him on his account according to the quality of his status. Curious, he opened his virtual wallet and discovered:
[Virtual portfolio: 3,500 krw]
"Only 3,500 wons? Can I barely buy a hamburger with ... it becomes ridiculous at this level."
Then, Yeon Seung opened the second message, which concerned his tasks. It was indicated that his first mission was to go during theoretical magic in order to learn the basics and acquire minimum knowledge in the field.
Preparing quickly, he put on his purple uniform, a color reserved for low -ranking students. Unlike elite students who wore a white uniform, his was a deep purple, in perfect harmony with her white hair and her red eyes.
He slipped his phone into his pocket and headed for the main hall of the DXA Academy. Along the way, he crossed a gardener plowing his fields.
The latter gave him a hand to greet him, and Yeon Seung returned his salvation before continuing his way.
At the entrance to the Academy, he felt the heavy looks of other students who stared at him, but he didn't care.
While he was going to cross the threshold of the door, he hit someone with full whip and fell like a sandbag.
He had just struck a charming young girl with black hair and fine eyes.
"No, but can't you watch where you walk?" she exclaimed, visibly annoyed.
His documents had scattered on the ground. Yeon Seung leaned over to help him collect them, but by squatting, he had an involuntary view of his panties.
A very annoying moment.
The girl realized and blushed instantly before administering her a violent slap.
"Pervert !" she launched, outraged.
Yeon Seung rubbed his cheek, embarrassed.
"Damn, I made a blunder ..." he thought.
He then headed for the "Theoretical Course" section which he had spotted in the main hall. After crossing a long corridor, he saw a group of students smoking. He ignored them and continued on his way.
When he finally arrived in front of the theoretical magic room, he opened the door and found that there was almost no one inside.
Surprised, he settled and looked out the window, thoughtful, for ten minutes.
Suddenly, an awkward noise sounds at the door.
A charismatic teacher dressed in a white shirt entered the room, a notebook in hand.
He put his things on the desk and threw in a solemn tone:
"Let's start."