-TWO MONTHS LATER-
-RE-EVALUATION TEST (D-DAY)-
Today was the day of the Re-evaluation exam. Many other students from Class 1-E applied for this test . This test happens as a dungeon clearing and a 1v1 mock battle . The student's of Class E and D take these tests .
First , the ranking depends on the fastest clearing of the assigned gates .
Second , the result of the mock battle depends on the next class he/she is assigned to . For example - if the applying candidate defeats a student of Class A then he/she will get evaluated to that class .
Kaito came to the venue of the test . They were assigned dungeons from the headmaster . These are all virtual dungeons and they have to conquer it alone without outside help . The students won't die even if they get defeated . The final reward of the dungeon will be special to each and every student .
Kaito and the students stood in the arena surrounded by students from every year excluding the 4th year . The professors of the academy were also present . Akari who was on the stands with her friends and other S-Rank students watched Kaito with concerned eyes .
"What's the matter , Aki ? You look sad" said Ryou Hajima (S-Rank (Vice-President of Student Council))
"Ryou-san , I told you not to call me 'Aki' . Only my friends and my brother call me that"
"Come on , aren't I your friend ?"
"You are not exactly someone I can call 'friend' "
"So cold . And your brother ?"
"What about him ?"
"That trash ? You still call him 'brother' ?"
"Watch your words , Ryou Hajima"
"Whoa , you are so mean to me"
"None of your business"
"Don't you think its time you accept my 'confession' ?"
"What ?"
"I really want to be your boyfriend"
"I already told you once . I have no interest in love and even if I did I will not accept you as my boyfriend"
"Alright , Alright . I understand but don't you worry . I will make you regret saying that"
"Mind your own business , Ryou" said Yuuki
"I am doing so too , Yuuki-san"
Ryou left . He looked towards the arena ground as he saw Kaito . A nerve popped on his head .
'Kaito Sakura . I will definitely destroy you . Just you wait'
-Kaito's side-
Kaito stood inside the arena . The headmaster was seen on a gallery watching the students . He raised his voice as he said
"Students , I hope you people are ready for the Re-evaluation exam ?"
"Yes sir !!!"
"Good . I hope that you remain confident and give it your all . I'll also say one thing . If you feel you are in danger don't hesitate to retreat . If you are scared then you will return back to the arena . Is that clear ?"
"Yes sir !!!"
"Let the Re-evaluation exam . Begin"
All the students were handed over a watch which they tied on their wrist . The dungeon which should be raided by them are written on the watch . Kaito's watch showed it to be a C-Rank dungeon .
'That's strange . The most difficult ones during these tests should be D-Rank but …'
'Is someone wanting to kill me ? But who ?'
'If they can interfere with the test structure then they can't be low in status'
'Is this the work of an S-Rank student'
[Ding]
['Clairvoyance' activated]
Kaito looked around as he eventually saw a person standing on the third floor of the stands in a dark section looking at him with intense eyes .
[Ding]
[Name : Ryou Hajima]
[Race : Human]
[HP : 50000/50000]
[MP : 70000/70000]
[STR : 314]
[AGI : 325]
[DEF : 305]
[INT : 332]
[Current Rank : S-Rank(Initial)]
'Ryou Hajima ?'
'I remember him'
'The current Vice-President of Student Council and the boy who has a crush on 'Akari Sakura' '
'This guy wants to remove me , huh ? Well I will play along atleast till my strength does increase'
'Just wait for a few more months . I will make you taste real defeat'
Kaito looked towards the dungeon gates as he entered the gate he was designated to . The headmaster along with the students had no idea that the dungeon Kaito was entering was a C-Rank one . Ryou Hajima had a grin on his face .
'Farewell , Akari's brother 'Kaito Sakura' '
Kaito entered the dungeon as he found himself inside a cave . He closed his eyes to gather his mana and opened them
[Ding]
['Clairvoyance' activated]
Kaito spread his senses throughout the cave to assess the beasts . He was relived when he sensed the creatures to be between D-Rank and C-Rank . Jinhyuk took out his blade . He rushed towards the center of the cave . All the students outside the dungeon were able to see the performance of the students inside the dungeon through the screens on the arena .
All the students were doing better than expected . The most impressive were 'Class 1-D , Ryojo Umemiya' and 'Class 1-E , Kaito Sakura' . They were almost near the center of the dungeon .
-1Hour later-
Almost all of the participating students were out of the dungeon . They were out either because they got too scared or because they were defeated by the monsters inside . The only remaining students were Ryojo and Kaito . They both reached the boss room . This was the real surprise . When Ryojo entered the room , the boss was 'C-Rank Boss Monster : Minotaur' but when Kaito entered the room , his boss shocked everyone 'B-Rank Boss Monster : Troll' .
The headmaster got up from his seat . Akari was also shocked . There were whispering among students .
"H-Hey , Akari . The boss of a D-Rank Gate should be only a C-Rank right ?"
"Yes"
"Then why is there a B-Rank Boss Monster ?"
"I don't know"
Akari looked towards the headmaster . He also nodded his head which meant he was clueless too . Akari realized something as he looked around . He wasn't able to find Ryou .
"Aki , what are you looking for ?"
"Where is Ryou ?"
"Ryou ? Why ?"
"He willingly sent my brother to a C-Rank Gate"
"What ?"
"Yes"
"Are you sure ?"
"Of course"
They both looked towards the screen . Ryojo has already almost finished off the boss monster but the students outside didn't pay attention to it . They had their eyes on Kaito . On the other hand , Kaito was still as he wasn't scared or anything .
Kaito closed his eyes . The troll saw him as Kaito stood in one place . It rushed towards him and swinged it's wooden club . Everyone was panicking but as soon as the club reached the level of Kaito's hand . Many slashes were seen on the club as it divided into pieces . The troll retreated back as Kaito became visible . His mana covering his body and his sword which was giving off a glow . Kaito bent his body slightly as the troll came towards him with full force .
Kaito moved forward in a flash as many slashed appeared on the Troll's body . Kaito went and put his blade inside his sheath . As soon as he clicked the sword completely into the sheath the troll got cut into pieces and fell down .
[Ding]
[You have levelled up]
[You have levelled up]
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human]
[Level : 50]
[HP : 32000/32000]
[MP : 40000/40000]
[STR : 199]
[AGI : 199]
[DEF : 198]
[INT : 197]
[Current Rank : B-Rank]
[Magic Level : 4-Stars]
[Sword Level : Sword User (Advanced)]
Both the students have defeated the boss as they both teleported out of the dungeon . As soon as Kaito entered a wave of cheers and shouts surrounded him . Kaito couldn't believe what was happening . The headmaster came down and stood before them .
"Both of you congratulations on completing your first part of the exam"
"Thank you sir"
"You both performed well especially Kaito Sakura . You managed to defeat a B-Rank Boss monster alone"
"What ?!" exclaimed Ryojo
"Thank you sir but I am not so much special"
"You both will receive the rewards soon but first let's complete the exam"
"Yes sir"
"Take a break of 20 minutes before the next round . Only both of you qualified for the second round"
-20 Minutes later-
Both Ryojo and Kaito were completely rested . First was Ryojo so she came out in the arena . The headmaster asked her .
"Choose Ryojo . Who do you want to fight against ?"
"I choose 'Class 1-B Kaori Ayakouji'"
"Alright . Kaori Ayakouji please come forward"
On the stands of the S-Rank students , Akari elbowed Yuuki .
"Look , Yuu . Your sister is up for the first match"
"I am looking too . I wonder how much she has grown"
"I wonder too"
The fight between two mages started . They both maintained a long range distance between one another . Kaori and Ryojo both are 4-Star mages . Their attacks has power .
-3-Star (Fire Magic) : Flame Rush
-3-Star (Wind Magic) : Tempest
Kaori's fire magic was absorbed by Ryojo's wind magic as an fire tornado formed in between the arena . They both started attacking again .
-4-Star (Fire Magic) : Flaming Volcano
-4-Star (Wind Magic) : Wind Piercer
Both their magic collided once again as a explosion happened . As the dust settled , both of them were standing in the arena . They were clearly exhausted . The headmaster announced the result
"The match is declared 'Draw' "
"Ryojo Umemiya is hereby promoted to Class 1-B"
The crowd cheered as Ryojo's eyes started tearing . Kaori came towards her as she picked her up .
"Welcome to our class Ryojo Umemiya"
"T-Thank you"
The students cheered once again as they both went towards the rest area . The next match is up .
"Now the second match 'Class 1-E Kaito Sakura' come forward"
Kaito came and stood in front of the headmaster . The headmaster asked him
"Choose Kaito . Who do you wish to fight ?"
"I choose 'Class 1-A Kendo Ichinose' "
"Alright . Kendo Ichinose please come forward"
Kendo Ichinose is the ace of Class 1-A and the president of that class . He is a magic swordsman who prefers in Swordmanship and Fire Magic . Kaito and Kendo stood before one another .
"I wish you luck Kaito Sakura"
"I wish you luck too"
"If this match is won by you . Please be my friend"
"I accept"
"Now , let the final match . Begin"
[Ding]
['Clairvoyance' activated]
[Name : Kendo Ichinose]
[Race : Human]
[HP : 23000/23000]
[MP : 35000/35000]
[STR : 195]
[AGI : 198]
[DEF : 192]
[INT : 195]
[Current Rank : B-Rank]
[Magic Level : 4-Stars]
[Sword Level : Sword User (Advanced)]
Kaito was stronger than him but he was still careful . They both stood in a same stance as they both disappeared from their positions . They clashed their swords as sparks were seen around the arena . They both appeared two different positions in the arena .
-3-Star (Fire Magic) : Flame Wave
Kaito also paused as he too raised his hand . Kaito was trying to use magic . Akari was looking intensely at the ground along with others . All the school knew that the magic Kaito has is nothing more than an 'F-Rank Skill : Icicle' . But this time everyone would be shocked.
-3-Star (Ice Magic) : Ice Prison
Kaito covered the whole arena in ice . Akari turned towards Yuuki in excitement as she said
"Yuu , this is 'Ice Attribute Magic' . He did it . He awakened an S-Rank skill"
"I can see too but I thought it was impossible for someone to have a second awakening"
"I don't care as long as its my brother"
Kendo was trapped in ice as he melted them with his fire magic . He came out on the arena in front of Kaito .
"I heard you had a trash skill ?"
"Oh , that ? That skill of mine got removed and I gained this new skill"
"Interesting . You know that mages can awaken more than 1 attribute , yes ?"
"Yes that's true"
"I will now show you my second attribute"
Suddenly a gust of wind came and gathered surrounding Kendo . All the students were shocked . Even Akari has only 1 attribute which is ice but Kendo has 2 . This was a great news to everyone .
"Behold my wind-attribute magic"
"I am truly surprised but you know it can happen to others too , right ?"
"What do you mean ?"
Kaito didn't say a word as a more powerful gust of wind surrounded him . It was more larger and powerful than Kendo . This was the real shock . Kaito who was considered the weakest also has 2 attributes . Akari too was shocked . Kendo dispersed his wind as he landed on the ground . Kaito also dispersed his wind magic and landed .
"I am truly shocked . I have to say that I really found a great friend today"
"Wait , I am not done"
"What ?!"
"Have you ever heard of a person having more than 2 attributes ?"
"Only the great hero had 3 attributes . Don't tell me …."
"That's right"
Kaito raised his hand again as a flame released from his hand . This made the students stunned . Even Akari and Yuuki was also stunned . A person with swordmanship talent and also a 3 attribute mage .
Kaito dispersed his flames as he said
"Still have to fight me ?"
"No , I surrender . You win"
The headmaster came down to the arena as he addressed .
"This match is won by 'Kaito Sakura' "
"He is hereby promoted to Class 1-A"
The exam came to an end . Kendo came towards Kaito as they both wanted to shake hands . They were about to do that but Kaito suddenly clenched his chest . He fell on his knees . Kendo crouched beside him in panic as he asked
"Kaito , are you okay ?"
"Kaito , can you hear me ?" said the headmaster
All the students had a worrisome face . Akari and Yuuki came down to Kaito . Akari grabbed Kaito and stared at his face . Suddenly , Kaito gave out a scream of pain . He was glowing white as three magic circles formed beneath him . Akari seemed to realise this situation . She let him go as she said
"Headmaster , Kendo-kun . Back off"
"What's wrong ?" asked the headmaster
"I guess I know why this is happening ?"
"You know ?"
"Yes"
"Then tell me about it"
"I can't now but after we take care of him I will answer you"
Akari came towards Yuuki as she said
"Yuu , form a barrier around Kaito"
"Why ?"
"Just do as I say"
Yuuki formed a barrier around Kaito . The whole school was intensely watching him . Kaito levitated from the ground as a wave of cold energy was released from him . The barrier broke as a white light rised towards the sky . The light faded as Kaito was revealed . His hair had turned silver just like his sister . He fell down as Akari caught him .
Kaito slowly opened his eyes . The first person he saw was Akari . He mumbled slowly
"S-S-Sister ?"
"Don't worry Kaito . I'm here"
"Where were you ?"
".…"
"Do you know how much I waited for you ?"
".….."
"I wanted you to comfort me but you too ignored me . Why ?"
"I'm sorry Kaito"
"You're sorry ?"
"Yes"
"Are you truly sorry ?"
"Yes"
"Then promise me"
"What ?"
"Promise me . You will never leave me"
"I promise Kai"
"I'm relieved"
Kaito slowly got up as he hugged his sister . Akari also hugged him back . Today was the day when finally the sadness in her heart was released . She felt like a free wind blowing through the world . All the other students from the whole school were watching this reunion . They also felt bad for the behaviour everyone showed to Kaito .
Kaito looked at his sister . He also had the same silver hair and blue crystal eyes as her . She was sure that Kaito will become another prodigy in their family apart from her .