Food
Zeno smiled at the two energies rooted in his spiritual core.
'Finally.'
He had succeeded in creating two auras. One aura with draconic culture and another with celestial lightning.
The aura of his technique took the form of a sword made of black flame.
Black because his element is death, a flame because that's the image he wanted and a sword to pierce the sky.
"Fiuu."
Zeno calmed his heart and looked at the many messages in front of him.
[You have acquired Draconic Culture].
[The trait "Draconic Culture (1 star)" has been created].
["Draconic Culture" attained two stars after enduring divine tribulation.
[Fire resistance (2 stars) has been created.]
[Resistance to lightning (2 stars) has been created.]
[You resisted two interruptions from the sky at a critical moment.]
[You received a reward...]
Before he could glance at his reward, Zeff's muffled voice burst out.
"YOU'RE ALIVE!"
"Are you all right?"
Then Vildred approached him. Her eyes were wide enough to look as if they were about to pop out of her head.
"I'm all right."
Zeno raised his body. He had become as light as a feather thanks to the two types of aura he had obtained.
"So... did you get it?"
"Yes sensei!"
Zeno opened his hand and a black flame ignited.
The flame followed his will perfectly.
When he closed his hand, the flame disappeared, only a slight coldness remained.
"Congratulations, you finally have an aura.
"Go home and rest, don't come tomorrow."
Vildred patted him on the shoulder and smiled.
"Thank you."
After bowing, he left for his lodgings.
After he left, a heavy silence engulfed the old training ground, which had been reduced to rubble by the lightning strike.
"You all heard that message, didn't you?" asked Vildred of Darius and Zeff.
"When chaos arrives, the terrible demon lives again.
Flesh is devoured, bones are crushed and blood is drained.
He scorches the earth and melts iron.
He boils rivers and uproots trees.
It stirs the winds and lights the fires of hell.
They call him ****, the wandering demon
They call him ****, the dragon of the end." Darius said coldly.
"This kid is a menace."
Zeff remained silent.
"No, I don't think so, all you have to do is guide him well."
"You can hear yourself, you old fool. The last time a message rang out across the world, it was to warn us of the fall of the 8th kingdom!"
"He is named demon and dragon of the end in the same message!"
"So what?"
"So what...do you want the world to know about the second coming of the heavenly demon?"
"One cancer gone and a second takes its place...we are cursed."
"Not necessarily, he could become a hero."
"I think we have more pressing matters." interrupted Zeff darkly.
"What?" shouted Vildred and Darius at the same time.
"The high clans."
"Shit..." swore Darius.
"We agree on that. The clans can't know who Zeno is yet."
"Hmph he's lucky that the blue comet passes over us in 3 days."
"Yes, let's erase the tracks."
***
Zeno's footsteps were lighter than ever as he made his way towards his lodgings.
"Thanks to the aura."
The aura was an accumulation of the energy present in the world and in living beings. It could increase a human's physical abilities simply by existing.
Given that Zeno had 2 auras united in his spiritual core, it was obvious that he felt lighter and stronger.
GRRRRRRRRROINNNNNNN
Zeno's face flushed red.
"Let's go to the cafeteria first."
***
The cafeteria was packed.
'Unbelievable.'
There were various side dishes, sauces, vegetables, meat, all in unlimited quantities.
After filling his tray with all sorts of things, he went to the only free table, the place where the paralysed girl had eaten.
Zeno picked up his chopsticks and filled his face with food.
His cheeks were swollen from all the food in his mouth.
He swallowed and took a sip of water.
MMh this is delicious!
However, a sudden agitation prevented him from concentrating on his food.
"Hey paralised bitch!"
He looked up and noticed a group of five boys approaching his table.
The long-haired leader approached the table and slammed his foot down on it, spilling all of Zeno's food.
"Hey bitch how dare you refuse my advance, you don't know what's good for you do you."
The other 4 surrounded the table.
"You've been abandoned by the clan but you're still giving us trouble aren't you."
"You don't deserve the name Nova bitch."
The girl remained silent, staring at the table without moving.
"Answer me when I talk to you, bitch."
The man with the blond hair brandished his fist and aimed at the girl's face.
However, his fist was intercepted by Zeno.
"You bastard, let go of me!" shouted the blond-haired man.
Zeno tightened his grip.
A loud crack echoed through the cafeteria, plunging the room into silence.
All the students watched the event with wide eyes.
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Zeno broke his left forearm.
Blood and splinters of bone flew onto the nearby tables.
"Didn't your mother teach you to treat food with respect and not to waste it?" said Zeno in an annoyed voice.
"And I see that she doesn't also treat others with respect, you arsehole." He said as he headbutted the student, knocking him out in front of everyone.
"You bastard!" shouted one of the gang.
He charged at Zeno trying to punch him.
Zeno simply twisted his shoulder to dodge the attack. He used his right elbow to strike his jaw.
Knocking him out too.
2 other members attacked him.
The narrow-eyed one to his right kicked him.
BOOM!
Zeno countered with his right hand. He went up to him and hit his solar plexus with his left knee.
The guy behind him grabbed a chair and tried to smash his skull. Zeno simply dodged and kicked him in the chest.
Cutting off his breath.
Zeno slowly approached the last man standing.
"Help, leave me alone, you monster! shouted the last member as he backed away from Zeno.
"Little rat, never turn your back on your opponent" shouted Zeno.
Zeno exploded towards him and grabbed his left arm, throwing him to the ground. The impact stunned the scum.
"Are they weak or...have I become stronger?"
"Pfff."
Zeno turned and left the cafeteria, leaving 5 students stunned and a room full of silent soldiers.