The Youth Gathering 2

Lenin looked at himself in the mirror. It was time for the banquet. Lenin was dressed in a black tuxedo with a black flying tie. His white inner shirt was showing and gave him a smart look. He had combed his blonde hair backwards and wore a high class watch.

Of course Lenin did not have the money to buy these expensive stuff. The school had specifically provided high class clothing and accessories according to the preferences of the students. Obviously, this was done by all other schools just to save face. After all, appearances mattered.

Lenin placed his hand in his black trousers and left his room. He walked along the corridor and entered the elevator. The students were to meet with the fourth years in the lobby to attend the banquet. Master Vacto was not going with them.

The banquet was strictly organized for the youths. Whatever happened there was between them. The only time the schools got involved in their affairs was when a student died. This banquet was simply a display of power among the youths.

Ding!

The elevator reached the lobby and opened up. When Lenin stepped out, he saw the rest of the students had gathered up at the sliding door. They were ready to go.

Most of the rankers wore suits and taoist outfits. Nate and a few others stuck with jackets and jeans.

"Lenin! Why are you always late!" Matyr said in annoyance as Lenin approached them.

"Ah!" Lenin gasped as he took in Matyr.

She wore a blue sparkling straight dress that hugged her body tightly. She looked breathtaking. Her hair fell over her shoulder and her red eyes sparkled. Her vampire allure made her more attractive.

She wore large ear rings with a matching necklace. Her heels made her half a foot taller.

"Hey! Are you listening?" Matyr asked.

"Oh- ah! Yeah, I am sorry" Lenin laughed in an attempt to cover his awkwardness.

Clap! Clap!

A loud sound reverberated. All the rankers turned their attention to the person who had clapped. It was a small girl with blue hair. She held a teddy bear in her arms. It was Sylvia.

"Okay, okay! Since we are all here, we have to get going. Our ride is outside. You should also know...." Sylvia continued to talk on and on about appearances.

While Sylvia was talking, Lanvris and Mikel came to stand where Lenin and Matyr were. Lanvris wore his usual kimono, but it seemed newer than before. Mikel wore a red tuxedo.

After a while, Sylvia was done. They were ready to move out.

"Wait!" Nate said as they were about to enter the large limousine like car.

"Where is Betty? Shouldn't our rank one be here?"

Sylvia frowned.

"It is none of your concern where she is. She does not report to you. That being the case, as the rank two of the entire institute, I am in charge now"

Nate was slightly taken aback. He knew Sylvia well. She was always a nice person and never talked rudely to anyone. Why did she react this way to the question.

"I didn't mean any harm, I was just asking." Nate grumbled under his breath.

The students took their seats in the car and set off.

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The Mars Hotel was a large hotel that was known widely by the entire earth. It provided one of the best facilities one could find in their plane. It was a sky scrapper that was not built with any physical materials. The entire hotel was forged from aura runes that were being supplied by the upper realms.

Yes. The Mars Hotel on earth was simply a branch. The Mars Hotel had branches across all the realms. Even in the dim of the night, the hotel glowed so brightly, one might think it was morning.

Many cars were packed in the parking lot, and those that had ridden on spirit beasts to arrive had a barn for their beast. This hotel was truly glamorous to say the least.

And this was where the youth tournament was taking place. The whole 43rd floor had been booked and then morphed into a large room.

On the 43rd floor of the hotel, there was a large number of people. People of all types. But the one thing they all had in common was that they were in their youth.

Outside of the hotel, six waiters led a large expensive black car to the parking lot. The car doors opened, and the students of the Immortal Institute stepped out.

"Whow, damn!" A boy with white hair said. He was petite but had a strong body. He was the second ranker amongst the third years.

"Really, Harvey? Are you telling me you've never been here before? Isn't your father like a commander who already ascended or something?" Nate said to the white haired boy.

Harvey smiled sheepishly.

"Well you know the way I am, I don't go out unless it is necessary"

"Tch! I see you haven't stopped being a sloth" Lisa said with a slight tone of disgust.

Lenin and the other first years stared at the hotel. This time, even Lanvris was tongue tied. Only Matyr was still composed. After all, she came from the upper realms so what was this to her.

"Let's go in." Sylvia said.

Before they could move though, Fatty Chu stopped them. He stared at each of them with narrowed eyes.

"Remember, the other students will try to intimidate you. Do not let them. If they push, push back. Do you understand?"

"Yes Senior" the other students said.

Ward stared at Fatty Chu with his arms folded. He then smirked.

'It always marvels me how strong a leader Fatty Chu is... Maybe that is why I have never been able to win against him.'

The position for each of the fourth year rankers was not common knowledge. Only a few people knew the true heirarchy. After all, the fourth years were like gods. Even to the extent that during the banquet every year, the fourth years of all schools had their own separate compartment where they dined amongst themselves.

Sylvia, Fatty Chu and Ward led the other rankers towards the banquet. Even as the students prepared to confront the other schools, they did not know that they would come across something much more dangerous.

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For those who want to know why I was MIA for so long can check out the 'I am back' chapter at volume 0. Thank you for your support!!