12 Untouched Elements
After an unknown period of time, the two were nearing the Orion Building's entrance as her older brother accompanied her.
- Do not make friends with the "famous people" in your class.
For some inexplicable reason, she recalled again his words, and the basics of the basic profile of the "famous people" in the A-1 class surfaced in her mind.
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Name: Aurora Blackwood
Guild: Eclipse Guild
Background:
Aurora, daughter of Blackwood Industries' CEO, rose to become Guild Master of Eclipse Guild, known for her charisma and ambition.
Personality:
Confident and competitive, Aurora's sharp mind and kindness make her a respected leader. She manages time effectively, balancing guild duties and friendships.
Goals:
Lead Eclipse Guild to unparalleled success, dominate rankings and push her own limits as a player.
Abilities:
- Charismatic Leadership
- Tactical Brilliance
- Strategic Networking
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Name: Seraphina Goldstein
Guild: Celestial Guild
Background:
Seraphina, daughter of Goldstein Global's CEO, leads Celestial Guild with humility and excellence.
Personality:
Graceful and kind-hearted, she's a top student known for her intelligence. Shy and introverted, she finds solace in books.
Goals:
Lead Celestial Guild to new heights and inspire others with her achievements.
Abilities:
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Expert Knowledge
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Name: Isadora Strong
Title: Daughter of strongest human
Personality:
Timid and gentle, Isadora embodies justice and kindness.
Special Abilities:
- Protective Aura
- Empathetic Healing
- Noble Defiance
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Name: Aria Nightshade
Class: Guild Master
Guild: Shadow Guild
Personality:
Cunning and manipulative, Aria is highly ambitious and stops at nothing to achieve her goals. She commands a group of loyal followers who carry out her bidding.
Goals:
Elevate Shadow Guild to dominance, craving power and recognition above all else.
Special Abilities:
- Illusory Deception
- Persuasive Charms
- Dark Network
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Name: Caspian Sterling
Class: Guild Master
Guild: Stellar Guild
Personality:
Arrogant and competitive, Caspian feels entitled to superiority due to his privileged upbringing. Despite his flaws, he possesses natural leadership and skills.
Goals:
Prove himself and assert dominance within Stellar Guild, aiming for higher ranks and recognition.
Special Abilities:
- Strategic Brilliance
- Commanding Presence
- Charismatic Influence
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"...Hmm, come to think of it... Caspian Sterling..."
While walking slowly, Luna's pacing became slower as she looked at her older brother, who was walking beside her, while drinking another Cas-soda.
"Brother... you are classmates with Mira Sterling, right...?"
Upon hearing her words, Derek involuntarily spat out the soda from his mouth.
Coughing slightly, Derek's concerned younger sister, Luna, looked at him with a perplexed expression.
"...What's wrong, Brother? Are you okay?"
Her words struck a chord in him, and his mind began to race. 'Did she just mention Sterling?'
"Ah, yeah, I'm fine," Derek replied, feigning ignorance. He wanted to confirm what he heard earlier.
While waiting for Luna's response, Derek's thoughts drifted to the upcoming classes, scheduled to begin in less than four weeks at Stella Academy.
During his interview with the Vice-Chancellor, he was informed that other students would also start around the same time.
Despite this opportunity to make friends or companions, Derek hesitated. His true age was that of a 33-year-old man, factoring in the additional 16 to almost 17 years since his reincarnation.
Feeling disconnected from the younger students at Stella Academy, except for his sister, Derek kept his distance, unless group activities necessitated cooperation with classmates whom he knew very little about.
Apart from the age difference, there was another issue he preferred to avoid - the dramas amongst some students, like jealousy over ranks and skills. Not the ones bestowed by the System, but innate talents.
There was nothing wrong with admiring people and their talents, especially those who achieved success through their own efforts rather than relying on connections.
However, some individuals should stop being envious and instead channel their energy into striving harder.
Perhaps, with enough effort and determination, they could surpass their own expectations and achieve greatness, not just for themselves but also for their families.
Since Derek's reincarnation in this world, he gradually learned the importance of family bonds.
"...Brother, I mentioned Mira Sterling. She's the sister of Caspian, my classmate, and the son of the TOP 5 Player."
"Well, I'm just curious if you know her... I saw them together once, but it seemed like a heated conversation based on Leon's tone and the downtrodden look of his sister."
"Tsk... Brother, you didn't check the list of your classmates' names, did you...?"
Luna's words struck a chord in Derek, making him realize that he had been distant not only from his classmates but also from valuable information about them. It was time for him to start paying more attention.
"...It's a f*cking Untouched Element... again."
It was the only thing that he could think of because, in his unpublished novel, he didn't write anything about Caspian Sterling's sister, named Mira Sterling according to Luna's words, which he absolutely trusts.
Although he knew very well that this world was not a novel as he was pretty certain that this was "reality," it would only mean one thing... That Mira would then cease to exist in the story along the way,
if and only if the main story of his unpublished novel naturally plays out "even" with the existence of the Untouched Elements.
As if the daughters of the TOP 1 to TOP 4 Players were not more than enough competition, that individual unexpectedly joined the fray.
And that person was the Main Character of the unpublished novel that Derek had written. Caspian would become a thorn on that person's side, especially after Caspian successfully became the champion of the powerful Evil Constellation, 'Crimson Serpent of Eternal Shadows'.
"…O-ouch!"
"…Tsk, what are you thinking deeply again, brother!? We're here, so… you're going back now?"
Luna pulled her older brother's short, deep black hair that broke him from his thoughts as he reflexively touched his hair due to slight pain.
"…Yes, I'll be going back. Sleep early, okay? Good night."
Derek replied with a genuine smile, even though his mind was experiencing an unexpected storm.
"…Heh, sleep early? You're the one to talk, huh? Whatever. Good night, Derek."
She waved her hands to her older brother before presenting her identification to the security guards guarding the entrance of Aurora Hall.
Derek waited for her to go inside before he turned his back, and took his strides to go back to his dormitory room that was at least a hundred meters away from the Aurora Hall.
