Kaito was unconcious for the next 2 days as the strain on his body was huge . His internal organs were heavily damaged . His outer body was damaged too but not too severily . Kaito was provided with potions and mana stones to maintain the amount of mana in his body .
-TWO DAYS LATER-
Kaito slowly opened his eyes . The first thing he noticed was the ceiling of his room . His gaze shifter down as he noticed that most parts of his body was covered in bandage except the lower half . Kaito tried to get up as he felt the over strain and pain emiting from his body making him unable to move .
Kaito gave up trying and laid down once again . He closed his eyes and checked his insides . The damages were still present but they weren't too severe . Most of the injuries have been healed . At that moment , the door to Kaito's room opened as Kaito turned his head towards the door .
He saw Akari was entering the room with some porridge in her hand . She looked towards the bed as she saw that Kaito was looking at her . The porridge was almost fell from her hands as she rushed towards the bed . She kept the porridge on the side table and she hugged Kaito .
Kaito who was in a little surprised by the sudden hug but didn't refuse . After about 2 minutes , Akari released him . She looked towards Kaito as he was flashing a closed-eye smile towards her . Akari got up as she brought the porridge . She sat beside Kaito and started to feed him .
"Kai , eat this . Your body needs rest . This will help"
"Thank you"
Kaito was fed by his sister . He like the feeling . He started to reminisce about his childhood where this was a common action between both of them . It took him 2 minutes to complete the porridge . She placed the empty bowl on the tray as she got up . She turned towards Kaito for the last time as she said
"Kai , get rest . You have to be ready to attend the academy which starts in two days"
"Okay"
"No more training . Just sleep and eat"
"Okay"
"Good"
Akari left as Kaito saw the door being closed . Kaito laid his back against the pillow as he stayed in that half laid position . He wanted to check the improvements in his system .
"Status"
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human (Evolved)]
[Title : Master Of Mana]
[Physique : Formless Sword Body (Stage : 3)]
[Level : 241]
[HP : 320,000/320,000]
[MP : 775,000/775,000]
[STR : 474]
[AGI : 472]
[DEF : 470]
[INT : 476]
[Current Rank : SS-Rank (Peak)]
[Magic Level : 7-Stars]
[Sword Level : Sword Master (Beginner)]
[Aether Core : 1-Star]
'Aether core !?'
'Is this the power I felt that time ?'
'The power of 'Aether' ?'
'But its only 1-star . It needs a lot of improvement'
'I also achieved 7-star'
'I still haven't absorbed the demon crown'
Kaito took out the 'Demon Crown' from his inventory . He held it as a system screen appeared in front of him .
[Insert the 'Demon Crown' to update the system ?]
[Y/N]
"Yes" said Kaito
[Please insert the 'Demon Crown']
Kaito saw that a mark appeared below the words . He didn't waste much time as he inserted the 'Demon Crown' inside that mark . The crown vanished as a little bit of demonic energy were seeping through which completely stopped after some time . Kaito waited for around 10 seconds before the system messages filled up .
['Demon Crown' of the 69th Demon King Belros absorbed successfully]
[The requirements for system update has been met]
[Updating the system]
[System version 2.0 has been successfully installed]
[Authority has increased to 'Low-Rank Administrator']
[Your status has changed]
[Your skills have ranked up]
[25% of the limiter is removed]
[This power is dormant inside your body]
[Only upon reaching 100% released limiter will your body awaken it's true strength]
[You can now use this released power in the time of need]
[You have received 'Trait : Ethereal Mana Body']
[Trait : Ethereal Mana Body]
[Rank : SSS]
[Create a clone using mana]
[The increase in the amount of mana can increase the number of clones formed]
[Number of clones can be made currently : 5]
[Additional Effect : Evolution of Mana Circuit]
[Received 'Potion Inventory']
[Contains all types of potions in an infinite amount]
[Contains raw materials and recipe for 'Elixir']
'Elixir ?'
'The magical potion which can bring anyone to their peak condition from even the brink of death ?'
'This is really awesome'
'I didn't expect to gain such a vital potion'
Kaito then noticed another message . He saw that it was written that his status has changed . He doesn't know what that means so he decided to check directly .
"Status"
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human (Evolved)]
[Title : Master Of Mana]
[Physique : Formless Sword Body (Stage : 3)]
[Level : 241]
[HP : 340,000/340,000]
[MP : 795,000/795,000]
[STR : 490]
[AGI : 489]
[DEF : 486]
[INT : 496]
[Current Rank : SS-Rank (Peak)]
[Magic Level : 7-Stars]
[Sword Level : Sword Master (Intermediate)]
[Aether Core : 3-Stars]
Kaito remained stunned . This stats are almost equal to SSS-Rank . If he can achieve 1,000,000 points in mana , then he can directly ascend to SSS-Rank with just a little level up . This update was insane . Kaito needed some time to finally calm himself . He could now be called a warrior who is close to reach the pinnacle of humanity . Although the top superpowers are all X-Rank but still achieving SSS-Rank in just 21 years of age is a feat which couldn't be achieved by anyone other than some geniuses during the time of 'First Awakened' which is almost 2000 years ago .
Kaito's status and power is extremely terrifying . His strength increases so rapidly because the system helps him to level up . Each level up makes him stronger . If this continues Kaito can reach the level above Z-Rank which is just a legend till date .
Kaito was on the verge of becoming the brightest and strongest pillar of humanity but there was still time left . Kaito also realised that and thus he decided to calm himself down and check his skills. He first activated his newly gained trait .
['Ethereal mana body' activated]
Kaito suddenly felt as if more mana was coming inside him as he saw that 5 bodies of mana materialized in front of him . These five had the same appearance of Kaito but were made of mana and had a bluish-white colour . Kaito could sense that one of his clones can rival an A-Rank Beast . He was quite satisfied . He also noticed another thing in his status . The 'Potion Inventory' .
['Potion Inventory' is opened]
Kaito's spiritual body entered the potion inventory . He saw countless potions arranged in shelves . These potions covered the entire hall . The system popped up again .
['Potion Inventory' is a exclusive place with entry only to host]
[There are all the potions in the universe available]
[Each potion is present in infinite amount]
[Host can take potions by directly entering the hall or by commanding the system to receive without entering]
Kaito was totally dumbfounded . This inventory will be too much beneficial to him and the humans during a war . An infinite number of potions means an infinite amount of healing power . In today's world , resources are beneficial for everything . From increasing strength to surviving a war . Everything is related to resources . Potions are equally beneficial as they have more effects than any other substances but finding a right amount of potion crafted by master alchemists are still difficult and expensive .
Kaito chose to keep this a secret as well . The features his system provided is already at a level which isn't humanly possible . Kaito was too curious as to know the creator of this system .
He checked his skills .
[Available Skills :]
[Skill : Clairvoyance (Z)]
[Skill : Apex Arcanum (Z)]
[Skill : Grandmastery of Skills (M)]
[Skill : Weapon Mastery (Z)]
[Skill : Aether Surge (Z)]
[Skill : Spirit Control (Z)]
[Skill : Absolute Dominion (Z)]
[Unique Skill : Aura Immitator (SSS)]
[Special Skill : Elemental Sword (Z)]
[Special Skill : Sakura Family Secret Arts (EX)]
[Available Traits :]
[Trait : Ethereal Mana Body (SSS)]
[Trait : Void Eyes (M)]
Kaito was quite satisfied . He raised his hand and formed a fire . Kaito saw the fire which was stronger than before but Kaito felt something different . The fire was stronger but its colour was more like blue tinted . Although it wasn't complete blue but it had a sense of bluish colour in it .
Kaito extinguished the fire as he laid down completely . The academy starts in 2 days . He couldn't say he was very excited but he was a little because from 2nd year , students can go out in the demon territory to complete missions given by the academy . The 1st year in the academy is to make students understand basic fundamentals and practical training . The 2nd year is different . From the next year , students can receive quests and missions from the academy and complete them to earn points . Point earning is also a major factor .
The 1st year students earns points but spends them mostly on their own accessories but from 2nd year the points are much more valuable . They can get any resources in the academy with enough points . Whether it be equipment , potions , mana stones or food . They get anything with points . This system was arranged by the academy to provide them with every situations which will be helpful to them after their graduation .
The Stellar Academy works with a hierarchy among students . Although students of Class E , D and C aren't included in most cases . This is more the case with Class S . This is already a class full of elites among the elites but the competition to rise in this class are more fierce than any other . Kaito was already sure that he can get into Class S from his 2nd Year .
He was also sure that his friends can enter too . Kendo and Akane was already an S-Rank whereas Kaori was a Peak A-Rank . This met the qualifications to enter this class . Kaito is most probably the only SS-Rank in the 2nd year because geniuses from Class S reach SS-Rank power near the end of 3rd Year . His sister was an exception . Akari was cultivated from her childhood with all possible resources . She was bound to be a genius . Kaito on the other hand was a genius above Akari . He relied solely on himself to reach SS-Rank without much help from the family .
Kaito was also excited about one more thing . It was the competition held every 15 years among the 5 major cities . The 'Nexus Championship'
An event held every 15 years to decide the strongest of the awakeners in the new generations . These tournament is hosted by the five major academies . The academies are :
Stellar Academy (Stellar City)
Solar Academy (Solar City)
Lunar Academy (Lunar City)
Starlight Academy (Starlight City)
Phoenix Academy (Phoenix City)
The challenge is conducted over a course of 1 month . The top 50 students from the rankings are allowed to enter the 'Star Realm' . This is a secret realm maintained by the humans over the course of 1000 years . Every 15 years during the Nexus Championship this realm is opened . The risk is very high with most demons at A-Rank or S-Rank with some even SS-Rank demons .
But the rewards are too valuable to keep it closed . A lucky encounter can directly raise a person's strength to a very high level . There are even records of B-Rank Awakeners returning as S-Ranks after a single trip . Once opened , this realm remains for 6 months before sealing away once again . Once this is sealed , the next time it will open is after 15 years .
Kaito was lost in thought . He was planning his next course of action after the start of the Academy . They can receive missions directly from the academy which is a plus point as it can help them to raise some contribution points . His plan was to enter Class S along with his friends . After they all enter , he can help them raise their strengths to atleast SS-Rank (Initial) to complete the S-Rank missions .
The missions provided by the academy are categorized in ranks ranging from C-Rank to S-Rank . There is also an SS-Rank mission but they are too difficult for academy students and are rarely taken . The team may consist of atleast 3 members . Kaito's goal wasn't the SS-Rank missions for now . He solely targeted the S-Rank missions but there was no harm in trying the SS-Rank ones as well . The requirement for SS-Rank missions is that 2 members must be atleast SS-Rank with the others being S-Rank .
****
These two days , Kaito spent most of his time resting as his sister said . His condition had improved quite a bit but he still needs atleast a week to fully utilize his strength . His body was now stronger than before . His strength exceeded the limits of SS-Rank by a large margin even though his stats are the same . His strength can be considered equal to a initial stage SSS-Rank Awakener .
Kaito got up early today as the academy begins from tomorrow and the students need to reach there by today . He got the news that his actions in eliminating a Demon King had spread across the continent . The principal of the Stellar Academy had relieved Kaito from the Class evaluation and directly assigning him to Class S for the current year . Kaito was happy to hear this . There weren't any objections regarding his exemption as everyone knew that a person who can fight against a Demon king on equal footing is well deserved to be assigned to Class S .
Akari and Kaito bid farewell as they went towards the 'Academy City Elevator' department . Many students were already present in the gates leading to the department . As soon as , the Sakura Family car stopped in front they all turned there heads towards them .
Both of the siblings came out of the car and walked towards the department building . Kaito hung his bag from the shoulder and Akari was holding it in her hand . They passed the others as light whispers caught their attention .
"Hey is that Kaito Sakura ?"
"Yeah . I heard he defeated a Demon king all by himself"
"But wasn't he very weak just a few years ago ?"
"Shut up ! Do you want to offend him ?"
"Say anything but Kaito Sakura is so handsome"
"Will he accept if I want to be his girlfriend ?"
"Drop down from the clouds , lady"
"You…"
Kaito just smiled a little upon hearing this talks . Akari just punched his elbow as she said .
"You are famous now , huh ?"
"What other can you expect from me ?"
"Yeah , right . Don't forget I am your elder sister . I know many of your secrets"
"Keep your mouth shut"
"Hehe !"
They both entered as they saw that Kendo and Akane were already present and waiting for them . Yuuki and Kaori are still left . They waited for another 5 minutes as they had several small talks before the remaining two arrived . When Yuuki looked at Kaito as her brows furrowed . She seemed to notice something but she didn't talk but rather went towards the elevator .
They all went towards the elevator as their ids were checked before allowing them to enter . Id checking is just another protocol the people have to follow which doesn't hold much importance to the families . There were no people in the continent who haven't heard of the 4 sword families and 4 magic families .
They reached the Academy city as they walked towards their dorms . The evaluation exams would be held the next day and thus today was a rest day for all students . They all entered their individual dorm rooms as they bid goodbye temporarily .
Kaito entered the room as he took a deep breath . He took in the air of the dorms which was once his only place of comfort in the entire world . Kaito couldn't help but feel a little distressed . He left his bag on the floor as he jumped on his bed . Kaito's injuries were still painful as he slowly opened his shirt .
The bandages covering his chest and arms were now visible . He slowly started to untie them . Kaito was doing this for the last 2 days . Every night he opens his bandages and apply some medicine and wrap it up again . His injuries were healing at a rapid pace . After the reconstruction of his body, his regeneration has increased atleast three fold .
Kaito completed his works and laid on the bed peacefully . His mind roaming around the activities he needed to do in the academy . His mission is very important and that is to 'save the world' .
'I wonder how many will be assigned to Class S tomorrow'