12 The Power of Curiosity

As I woke up, I realized that my self-automated car had arrived at my house. The gentle hum of the engine ceased, and the doors unlocked with a soft click. I stepped out, feeling the cool breeze of the night against my skin. The car whirred away, leaving me standing in front of my home.

I decided to take another bath before settling down for the night. As I immersed myself in the warm water, memories of a strange dream flooded my mind. It was a dream I had first experienced when I was around 12, and it had continued to haunt me even as I grew older.

The dream had always occurred after I had taken my first blue blood serum, which had awakened my latent abilities at the age of 18. In the dream, I encountered a guy who seemed familiar, but I couldn't quite place him. It was a bittersweet interaction - one that left me with mixed emotions whenever I recalled it.

I couldn't shake off the feeling of familiarity with the guy in question. It was as if I had known him before, but I couldn't remember where or how. The dream had always left me feeling unsettled, and I wondered if it was just a figment of my imagination or if it held some deeper significance.

As I finished my bath and got ready for bed, I found myself lost in my thoughts. I couldn't help but ponder the meaning of the recurring dream and its connection to my awakening with the blue blood serum. Was it a premonition of some kind? Or was it simply a result of my subconscious mind playing tricks on me?

I lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling, contemplating the strange turn of events. It was all happening during the night, adding to the air of mystery that surrounded the dream. I found myself engaging in self-dialogue, trying to piece together the fragments of the dream and make sense of it all.

"Who was that guy in my dream? Why does he seem so familiar?" I muttered to myself, frowning as I tried to recall every detail. "And why do I keep having the same dream over and over again?"

I sighed, realizing that I might never find the answers I sought. But one thing was clear - the dream had left an indelible mark on me. It had stirred up emotions within me, both sweet and bitter, and had become an enigma that I couldn't decipher.

With a determined resolve, I decided to put the dream aside for now and focus on getting some rest. Tomorrow would be a new day, and perhaps with the light of the sun, the mystery would unravel itself.

As I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep, I couldn't shake off the sense of curiosity and intrigue that the dream had sparked in me. I hoped that one day, I would finally uncover the truth behind it all and put the puzzle pieces together. But for now, all I could do was wait and see what the future held. With that thought in mind, I drifted off into a peaceful slumber, eager to see what tomorrow would bring.

***

A twinge of curiosity tugged at me as I thought back to my dream from the previous night. It was a bizarre and unparalleled experience that left me feeling puzzled. But I had stopped pondering about it as I couldn't find any answer. As I began my second day as a homeroom instructor, I couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of disbelief that just a few days ago, I had been serving as the university doctor.

As I stood in front of the class, I couldn't help but notice Rahu. He was one of my students, and also my fiancé. Our engagement was the talk of the university, but we tried to keep a professional distance in the classroom.

I took a deep breath and began my lecture. "Good day, everyone. Today, we will be discussing Shaman Awakeners and their different classes. Who would like to share their thoughts on this topic?"

One of my students raised their hand. "Ms. Maria, can you explain more about the Beginner class?"

"Of course," I replied. "The Beginner class is comprised of those who awakened before the age of 19. They are still new to their abilities and can be found working as soldiers or policemen. Despite their lack of experience, they cannot be underestimated as they are still different from an ordinary person."

Another student spoke up. "What about the Elite class? What makes them different from the Beginners?"

"The Elite class comprises experienced individuals who have received the second awakening. Their power is three times that of the Beginner class, and as such, they are commonly hired as mercenaries, personal bodyguards, and even local officials. They have a lot of experience during their field assignments, making them quite formidable."

A third student asked, "What can you tell us about the Commander class?"

"The Commander class is even more powerful than the Elite class, with their power being five times that of the Elite class after receiving the third awakening. You could easily recognize them as they normally appear on holovision shows and mews as high-rank officials, clan elders, or sector leaders," I explained.

Another student chimed in. "And what about the General class?"

"The General class is even more powerful than the Commander class, with their power being ten times that of the Commander class after receiving the fourth awakening. Only three people are alive, and they are the three territory leaders who made the non-aggression treaty to avoid repeating the same mistake during the world war 3," I replied.

Finally, a student asked about the Demigod class. "What can you tell us about this legendary class?"

"The Demigod class is a mystery to mankind, and only one person in history is believed to have attained this rank. Old clans believed that this person stopped World War III and disappeared since then," I explained.

"In conclusion, Shaman Awakeners are classified into different classes based on their experience and power. The Beginner, Elite, Commander, and General classes are all powerful in their own right, but the Demigod class is legendary and only attained by one person in history. Are there any other questions?" I asked my class.

They shook their heads in response, and I smiled. "Well then, that concludes our lecture for today. Thank you all for listening and participating." The class ended leaving everyone with a newfound knowledge.