[Welcome Host to the system. Please select system panel to continue.]
[Ding!]
[A new mission has been triggered. Please check mission tab for more information.]
The black haired teen recovered from his blank headed state and found a blue screen displayed in his mind that had a string of words. He had not heard any voice due to being blacked out but from the words displayed, but he understood the steps needed to take.
Also, he didn't show any reaction to it and was very calm. He expected such a thing to happen. He thought of a command in his mind and a new string of words appeared on the blue screen with a cold mechanical voice that read
[Opening system panel.]
<Home>
[Status]
[Skills]
[Shop]
[Missions]
[Select one to continue.]
The teen thought of clicking on the status tab and the screen blanked out before another set of words appeared.
[Status]
Name: Lucas Aleron
Race: Human
Title: None
Rank: 1
Cultivation:
- Affinity: Fire, Dark, Lightning, Earth and Wind.
- Magic Core area: 727 km²
Body stats:
- HP: 100
- SP*: 50
- STR: 10
- STA: 10
- AGL: 10
- INT: 10
(Points available to distribute: 0)
Lucas sighed as his looked at his status screen. He said to himself
"I am too weak right now. Who knew I would have to start from the very beginning. Sigh."
He then went back to the system panel screen after having a look at his status. He ignored the skills and shop tab and clicked on the mission tab directly. The reason being, there was a notification stating he has a mission and he knew he hardly had any skills at this point and the shop tab was also pretty obvious. It was to buy items and he didn't have any money on him for that. He was broke and opening these tabs and having a look was nothing but a waste of time.
After clicking on mission tab, the screen once again blanked out and a string of words appeared
You have triggered the Legendary class mission [Doomsday]
*Information: N/A
*Requirement:
- Prepare for the Apocalypse.
Time limit: N/A
*Reward:
- Ascension to Legendary rank.
- Star Master of any desired world.
*Failure:
- Erased existence:
Your existence is forever to be forgotten by all, the former tendrils of memories are rendered to insignificant shreds, never to be remembered, never to have existed, no mark left in any timelines, an eternal punishment.
Gasp!
Lucas gasped hard. Though he knew that something like this would be available, he had no idea that this mission's failure would be so deadly. He kept looking at the screen and after a few moments, shut it off and sighed.
The rewards and failure were befitting this mission and he knew he had no other choice but to complete this mission. The system was a ticking bomb attached to him and he needed to be stronger and prepare for the apocalypse as much as possible.
Time was of essence and Lucas was contemplating on how he would be able to prolong the apocalypse to give him extra time to be stronger. He also started considering the possibilities of preventing the apocalypse and got lost in thoughts just like that.
.....
Royal Castle, Nightingale.
Lilith was once again sitting with Lith and Lucy in her embrace. She had removed the barrier which protected her children. This was also soundproof and so they didn't hear what she muttered before. They were curious as to what had happend to cause such a reaction from her and Lilith only replied with a smile that she got a message from someone and nothing else.
Though Lucy and Lith wanted to know more, they didn't ask about it to their mother. They knew that if their mother wanted to say something more, she would've done so already and her keeping quiet meant Lucy and Lith weren't supposed to know more about it. They decisively gave up and respected their mother's choices and snuggled back into her embrace once again and watched tv.
After a while, Lith hugged Lilith a little tight and Lilith noticed it. She didn't say anything and just caressed his head. Lith said while hiding his face in her embrace
"Mom, tomorrow is the opening ceremony."
Lilith looked at him and said gently
"I know, baby."
Lith then said "I'll miss you and big sis."
These were his heartfelt words. Though it sounded a bit embarrassing and cheesy, he had thought of being true to himself and his feelings towards his family. He would never hide any emotions from them and would speak it out shamelessly without embarassment. Though he did think such things, reality was always different and he was feeling embarassed about it.
"Mama will miss you too." Lilith chuckled and said.
"Me too." Lucy added from the side.
Lith would need to be fed with Lilith's blood every week and Lilith knew about it. She would visit him every week but she didn't say it to Lith. She wanted to keep this as a surprise for him. So she wasn't sad about the fact that her son would be away from her for a year like Lucy was. Lucy didn't know this and she was a bit sad thinking she'll only get to see her brother next year.
The cuddled together for a while and then slept with Lith sandwiched in between Lilith and Lucy.
.....
Next day.
Abalax Sky Island, Espat.
Inside the principal's office.
Emilia was in her usual black and white business attire. She had her round, gold rim glasses on, like usual, and was doing some paperwork related to the ceremony that would be held in a few hours.
BAM!
The door of her office burst open and a beautiful bluish silver haired lady in a sports outfit and wearing a round black glasses barged in. She said cheerfully
"Yo, Emmy. Why are you still sitting here. It's time for the opening ceremony."
Emilia looked at the intruder and sighed. She continued her work and said while doing so
"Arya, maintain decorum. I have some work to do and if it gets delayed, the ceremony would be delayed too."
The bluish silver haired lady, Arya, said with a smile
"It seems you are busy. Alright then, give me half of it and finish it up quick. It's very rare for me to offer a helping hand so don't miss this golden opportunity, Emmy."
Emilia looked at Arya in surprise. It was indeed very rare for her to offer a helping hand. After her initial surprise, she didn't stand on ceremony for too long and handed over half the papers to Arya. Arya was hateful according to Emilia but she was just as smart as her. Therefore, Emilia had no qualms in handing over her work.
Emilia and Arya finished the work. Emilia tapped on the ringer bell on her desk.
DING!
An average looking light brown hair and eyed lady walked in. It was Sel, Emilia's secretary. Though she was average in looks, her overall charm was still very high. She had the right curves at the right places and her long and slender legs which were revealed a bit below the skirt, only made people want to see more and what would be hiding under the skirt. Except for her face, her overall charms could make her a seductress and would have men drool over her.
Sel's looks were average but she still looked very good. Though it could not be compared with Emilia or Arya, they were still perfect in their own ways. She could improve her looks by having various beauty products in the market but she never did it. The reason being, she didn't care. It didn't matter to her wether she looked beautiful or not, the only thing mattered to her was serving her boss.
She was a Cherubim and she only respected two people. One was the Seraphim under who she was, that is, the Angel King, Emilia, and the other being the King of Angels, The Heavenly Emperor, Alex Paladin. Though she respected the two, she was loyal to Emilia only.
Sel's karma or cause and effect was deeply attached with Emilia and this was also her reason for being so subservient to her. Though she was subservient, Emilia never mistreated her and she considered Sel as her friend rather than a subordinate at most of the times.
Emilia looked at Sel walk in and she said with a smile
"The work is done. Let's start with the ceremony in an hour."
"Understood." Sel said in a neutral tone and sat at the nearby couch. She tapped on her tablet screen a few times and got to work.
Arya sat beside Sel and Emilia went over to make some tea for themselves as Sel worked. Her job was done and doing such minor chores didn't bother her. She made tea for three and sat down beside Arya on the same couch and sipped on tea and relaxed.
.....
Auckland City, Villmer.
Liam was sitting in his room and looking at the black screen which was his registration badge. He was waiting since morning for it to do something as today was supposed to be the opening ceremony, yet there was no notice available until now. Soon,
CHIME!
A notification sound rang out from the black screen and his wishes were answered. A monotonous voice rang out from the black screen
"Attention, students. The opening ceremony will start in an hour. You will be teleported over to the academy grounds 15 minutes prior, so be ready. The ones who are in Lenz City will be teleported directly to the academy sky island and the ones who are in other continents will be made to teleport from the place they are in to the nearest continental teleportation facility.
From there you will be making a stop at Lenz City directly and from Lenz City, you will be teleported to the academy grounds directly.
Get ready for teleportation and we wish you a safe trip."
Liam got up from his bed and imbued some spiritual power into his spatial ring to ensure everything was there and did a final check. After a few minutes, space distorted around him and he vanished from the spot.
....
*SP means spiritual power.
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