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Part 1 – Volume 0 – Chapter 1: The Awakening of the Rabbits
Septis, 01 Lus 911 Aven
Dawn was approaching.
Or rather, the blades.
Soon the three suns would rise, brightening the skies and chasing away the last shadows of the night. In Eden, in the heart of the boarding school attached to the General and University School – one of the most prestigious institutions in the world – life was slowly returning.
In a standard dormitory, four beds occupied the room, two on each side.
The morning bell rings, shrill, before suddenly going out.
On a lower bed, to the right, a shapeless mass remained motionless, completely buried under a blanket, curled up like a child refusing to be born into the light.
— Do you feel more comfortable now, Moza? asked a voice.
— A little… replied another. I had to get used to it. Thank you, Shinra.
The sound of footsteps approached, followed by a sharp, precise click.
The mass stirred.
Slowly, the blanket slid away, revealing a pale face with silver hair, deep, jaded black eyes.
Luó Xuán stared at the ceiling.
(The light hurts. Classes are about to start. I have to get dressed. Walk. Listen. What's the point... What monumental laziness.)
After a long time, he stood up, entered the bathroom, washed himself without enthusiasm, then put on the black and red school uniform. The shirt went on. The pants were a struggle. The tie, a total failure.
He left her on his bed.
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08:30 — Classroom
History and geography merged.
Professor Mage Land. Worlds, flaming hair and smoldering eyes behind green glasses, was smiling as always.
— Step by step, we conquer the world. Let's start with the basics.
He suddenly shouted:
—How many continents are there?
— Five, sir! East, West, South, Central and North!
— Their names?
Silence.
"So at least… where are we?"
—To Enich, Gaishan!
- Fake ! exclaimed the professor. We are in Xin, a spiritual geographic territory. Enich is just a political territory!
He sighed, then concluded:
— Homework: continents, political and geographical differences. Two hours of program. Open your minds.
Luó hardly moved.
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6:30 p.m. — Dormitory
Luó seemed to be sleeping when an electric shock ran through his wrist.
(He contacts me without warning… unusual.)
He accepted the call.
A mask appeared in his hand. He placed it on his face and dove into a rabbit's foot shaped hole that appeared in the wall.
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The Council Room
A large circular room, benches in an arc, a huge blue screen in the center.
The Rabbits were there.
First (1), calm and still.
Nine (9), rapier at hip, carefully placed cat's tail.
Thirteen (13), silent ninja.
Five Fifth (55), slumped, multiple in presence.
Sixth Third (63), red coat, bare feet.
And Third (3) — Luó — jaded.
Five Fifth growled:
- Mess. Why bother me?
Sixth Third gritted his teeth:
— My sister was captured. She was the transporter. Everything is lost.
"Incompetence," replied Five Fifth.
—There was something unexpected… a ranked hero.
A silence.
(A ranked hero outside the Tower… rare.) Luó thought.
First's voice rose:
- Which ?
—Third Wonder.
"Interesting," First murmured.
A soft, childish voice then resonated.
Oz.
— Look around you. You are exactly what we need.
First asked, calmly:
—What do they demand?
— A meeting with the head of this new organization. But you know the nuances.
"They underestimate us," she concluded. Where and when?
- This evening. Psira, Fecran. They will carry everything. A race against time… does that tempt you?
Orders circulated in silence.
Five Fifth smiles:
— I will make them pay for the pride of the hare.
A thought slipped between First and Third.
< On the roof. >
Oz concludes, smiling broadly, the 0 shining on his forehead:
— I expect you to arrive just in time... before the proud one.
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