4 CHAPTER 4: Marcella's Awakening, Awakening The Sign-in And Points Universal System
At this moment
A dazzling bluish white and green pillar of light shot up from the stage.
Seconds after the pillar of light went up, a dragon roar accompanied by an oppressive and tidal chilling force was heard.
The shadow of the head of an Azure Green Dragon condensed above the staged altar, looking down on the beings below with disdain, it roared for the second time, as if trying to express its supremacy and might.
This scene lasted for ten seconds before dispersing.
Immediately the blinding light accompanied by the oppressive force dispersed, all eyes focused on the beautifully transformed female student on the stage, trying to identify her.
The crowd discerned that the girl on stage was Marcella, a female student recognized as one of the most beautiful female students among the graduating classes, but what caused the shocked expressions on the faces of the students was that she, an orphan, awaken a supposed powerful class or bloodline.
Usually, powerful talents mostly rise from individuals from better backgrounds, birthed from powerfully talented parents, therefore, it was quite an occasion to witness an incredibly talented person arise from literally no-background.
It wasn't that such scenes were rare, it's just that the probability of awakening powerful talents from individuals with better background is higher compared to those from humbler background.
"Tra...Tra...Trans... Transcendent Gr... Grade Bloodline [Azure Green Nedis Ice Dragon] and Ch... Chaos Grade Class [Nedis Frost Vital Wood Queen].
The Hall examiner's voice rang out, stuttering with shock.
Silence!
Normally, an Awakening Crystal of this quality shouldn't be something that could be found in high schools, but because Cloud Star High School belongs to Mystic Star Academy, one of the Four Great Academies, and because Cloud Star High school contributes greatly to the recruitment of talents in Mystic Star Academy, that's the reason they were once rewarded an Awakening Crystal that can provide information up to Chaos Grade.
Only the Four Great Academies have Awakening Stone Crystals that has up to 95% chance of awakening or sensing a Primordial Grade Class.
The sound of heavy breathing from the crowd was the only sound heard in the hall.
What?
A second later, the crowd went into an uproar as this marked it the fifth time since the past 25 million years, a Chaos Grade Class appeared in Cloud Star High School, as it was recorded in the school history volumes placed in the school library.
Normally, such a scene occurs at least thrice every 2-3 million years in the Four Great Academies or the two most powerful Families , but rare in high schools, not impossible.
Marcella, the awakened female student was irritated and happy at the same time, as the present atmosphere wasn't comfortable for her.
Unfortunately, she couldn't do anything about the situation as she wore a smile upon her calm face.
Luckily, the dean's assistant came and took her away to meet the dean.
The teachers and principal immediately took action and tried to calm down the noisy students.
After a few minutes of coercing, the students got themselves in order and the ceremony resumed normally.
"Next up" The Hall Examiner's voice echoed as he read out from the scroll he held,"Tyler"
Tyler got on the stage ,and placed his hands on the huge and tall multicolored stone crystal which was twice his height.
The crystal was intriguing, intricately etched with profound runes, which detailed out it's mysterious existence and presence. It seemed as if a river of mysterious energy was flowing with the crystal.
Before Tyler could be done with his observation, a warm current of energy flowed into him, and he felt like a hidden, but locked power deep inside him, has been unshackled.
Instantly, a futuristic projected screen hovered in front of him with some information on it:
[Name : Tyler ]
[Age : 18]
[Class: A-class Karmic Fire Archmage ]
[Bloodline: Heaven grade Red Lotus Karmic Ancestor 8%]
[Realm: Level 0, Tier 0, Exp: 0%]
[Energy points: 250]
[Str: 30 (previously 12)]
[Con: 27 (previously 9)]
[Spi: 75 (previously 15)]
[Agi : 25 (previously 10)]
[Equipment : none]
[Coins: null]
[Inventory: beginner gift bag given to every newly awakened ones according to their potential]
[Talents: Karmic Deduction ( both class & bloodline)]
Karmic Line sever (both class & bloodline)
Sinful Lotus Fire Burst & Control (bloodline)
....]
[Skills: Hidden Karma Shield (class, active)
Karmic Line Escape ( bloodline, active)
....]
Before Tyler could roughly digest the information on the status panel, he heard a cold mechanical voice sound in his conscious mind.
[Ding! Detected that the master has successfully awakened his class, coming in contact with a sliver of awakening primal energy]
[Congratulations to master for obtaining and awakening the SIGN-IN AND POINTS UNIVERSAL SYSTEM]
[Congratulations on receiving the 'Universal newbie Gift Bag]
[Master can chat with the system, as it isn't an automated system with a spirit. Feel free to explore the variety and constantly refreshed system functions and services]
He was stunned for a few moments, before revealing an enlightened expression with a grin plastered on his face.
The system had transmitted some information to his mind, giving him the chance to understand his current situation. Coupled with his scarce knowledge from reading a few novels, probably ten, he vaguely understood what has happened.
He decided to find a convenient and comfortable spot or place later, to checkout the functions and details of the system.
He organized his thoughts quickly and composed himself, before descending the stairs of the high stage, with a noticeable grin, and his eyes glowing.
...
Below the stage, the crowd wore a disappointed expression, as they weren't able to witness another surprise.
The Hall went into an unsettling state.
Some gloated
Few were neutral
While some were disappointed or unhappy, as they didn't get to witness another scene.
"Why is he smiling like that ?"
"Fuck! He is too pretentious! Wipe that smirk off your face !"
"Meeeeen... That's one kind of grin you've got there, but I seriously don't understand why he is happy "
" I guess he is happy, probably cos he awakened a class or bloodline higher than his expectations for himself, or had a mental breakdown a few moments ago"
Tyler, ignoring the aftereffect caused by his awakening, walked up to Harlan, who had beside him Acantha, Xiaoyu and a few others.
"I will be heading home now, probably won't be meeting or seeing me until the regional exam day within next month, cos I've got some deals and stuffs to carry out and work on. So be well and ..."
Tyler paused, placed his left hand on his 'best friend's, Harlan's shoulder, and retrieved it, walking forward, he continued,
"... Looking forward to our next conversation or meeting", he concluded profoundly.
All this happened quickly, without giving them a chance to respond, Tyler walked out of the hall to his supposed destination.
Well, as long as one awakens his or her class, he or she is permitted to leave the hall and head elsewhere, or can just hang around and wait for friends, or till the ceremony is over.
Harlan was left staring at his shoulder, while the others around kept their gazes on the disappearing figure whose words kept reverberating in their ears.
Unable to understand the profoundness of his sentence, they stopped themselves from thinking further, finding a topic to diffuse the awkward atmosphere.
"I don't understand that guy, he just likes to present himself as some kind of mysterious or profound being"
"I had overestimated him, lucky I didn't get too close to him, as it would be easier to sever my relationship with a bit-above average awakened" said Bronx Acantha, revealing her true colours.
"You can't say that Acantha, although he didn't awaken a powerful class or bloodline, we shouldn't badmouth him" said Li Xiaoyu, as she had a rather better personality among the three 'close friends' of Tyler.
"Well, I guess that's it. I had thought that with his personality and intelligence he could awaken powerfully, guess I had made the wrong choice"
Harlan's words stunned the surrounding people, as he was publicly known as someone close to Tyler .
Well, that itself seems to be a joke, as Harlan renounced his 'friendship' with Tyler.
Harlan ignored the bewildered crowd and got himself ready to for his turn to ascend the stage.
"Well, you see the reason I can never accept your so-called sincerity or love, as I knew you were a dumb and hypocritical person"
Marcella's voice got the attention of the students seven steps around her.
"Y-You!"
Ignoring him, she continued,"Dumb, cos even after Tyler told you, indirectly, that he is aware of your next actions, you still went ahead and acted as he predicted. Fortunately, I didn't agree to your advances. Well, I have to be on my way now as it's getting late"
With that she left, meeting up with the Dean's Assistant, Mrs. Fiona, to help her relocate her essential belongings from rented quarters in the slum areas to the new residence rewarded to her by the Mystic Star Academy through the dean of Cloud Star High School.
Note : Not everyone who awakens a class, awakens a bloodline.
