WTR-LAB
I Can't Stay Steady in the World of Full-time Magic
Ch. 2
"Young Host! Welcome to the Strongest Coercion System, it's a pleasure to serve you!" The system's voice came again.
Although the system's voice was very gentle, Shen Ming didn't know why he felt a chill down his spine.
"Issue the first mission: Successfully awaken as a Mage! Reward: 10 Coercion Points. Host, be reminded that mission failure results in annihilation! Dear!"
"Anni…hilation?" Shen Ming froze on the spot, his mind completely blank. What kind of broken system is this? The version is too old, isn't it? In this day and age, still annihilation!
What exactly does this system want to do? It's been dormant for over a decade, and now it wants to annihilate him as soon as it appears?
Well, he's gotten himself an ancestor!
"Strongest Coercion System! Well, so you're here to coerce me? I'm truly impressed!" Shen Ming was beyond words at this point.
Now, Shen Ming no longer had to think about whether or not to become a Mage. This time, if he wasn't admitted to the Magic High School or failed to awaken, he would directly bid farewell to this beautiful world.
"I say, System Big Brother!" Shen Ming also learned his lesson. With his life in someone else's hands, he had to be submissive.
Novels are all lies. All systems are for the host's good, sending all kinds of divine weapons, talents, and special physiques.
The system isn't your father, why should it give you benefits?
"Yes, dear! Any questions?"
"Speaking of which, shouldn't there be a beginner's gift pack? Do you think you've forgotten... or...?" At this moment, Shen Ming's expression was that of a complete sycophant, but he had no choice! To survive, what's wrong with being a bit of a coward?
Since he had to be a Mage, whether to show off or not, they could discuss later. He had to improve his strength to save his life! Who knows what missions this system would issue later? If his strength wasn't enough, he might die in the mouth of a demon, wouldn't that be annihilation?
Thinking of this, Shen Ming couldn't help but shiver.
"Congratulations, dear, you've activated a hidden beginner's gift pack! The reward will be issued at the time of awakening!"
"Oh my god!" Shen Ming almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. Could it be that if he didn't ask, the system would never tell him? How many hosts has this system played to death!
...
"Knock knock knock."
Mo Fan, who was about to go to sleep, suddenly heard a knock on his door.
Mo Jiaxing gently pushed open the door and walked into Mo Fan's room with a kind smile.
"Dad? Is something wrong?" Mo Fan looked at Mo Jiaxing with some surprise.
"The high school entrance exam is in a few days, right? Are you confident?" Mo Jiaxing sat beside Mo Fan, unconsciously clasping his hands.
"It's alright, whether I pass or not depends on fate." Mo Fan scratched his head. He was well aware of his grades; it was impossible for him to pass. He only said this to comfort his father.
Mo Jiaxing was silent for a while, unconsciously patting his thighs.
"Do you want to become a Mage?"
"I..." Mo Fan looked into his father's eyes, not knowing how to answer the question. Of course, he wanted to become a Mage, there was no doubt about it.
"I understand. Leave this to me! Your dad isn't completely useless. I can see that child Shen Ming, although he usually acts indifferent. But he just hides what he truly wants. Who doesn't want to become a Mage?
Everyone wants to be different. Dad will always support you!" Mo Jiaxing patted Mo Fan's shoulder, stood up with a bit of force, and slowly walked out of Mo Fan's room.
Looking at Mo Jiaxing's slightly heavy back, Mo Fan froze on the spot. What could he do? What was his father going to do?
Mo Fan didn't know what price his father would pay to send him and Shen Ming to the Magic High School. But he knew the price would not be small. How could Mo Fan speak up?
Should he persuade his father that he didn't want to be a Mage anymore? Would his father agree?
Perhaps, but more likely not! Although Mo Jiaxing always seemed very kind, even a bit timid, it was difficult to change his mind once he set it on something. Mo Fan knew his father too well.
"Becoming a Mage might be my only chance to make something of myself. This is ultimately a world where strength reigns. No matter the cost, Dad, I will definitely get it back for you!" Mo Fan's eyes had never been so firm. He, who had not been very accustomed to the changes in this world, finally adapted completely at this moment.
Perhaps in his original world, Mo Fan, with his abysmal grades, had no chance of rising. But fate brought him to this magical world, and he would definitely not let this opportunity go to waste.
...
Time flew by. Mo Jiaxing, by some unknown method, managed to get Bo City's best Magic High School, Tianlan High School, to accept Shen Ming and Mo Fan, two underachievers.
Mo Jiaxing didn't say anything, and Shen Ming and Mo Fan also consciously didn't ask. But both Mo Fan and Shen Ming made up their minds that they would definitely not disappoint Mo Jiaxing.
Especially Shen Ming, who knew the truth. Although Mo Jiaxing was not Shen Ming's father, the kind middle-aged man's impartial attitude and actions deeply moved Shen Ming.
Moreover, from another perspective, if Mo Jiaxing hadn't done this, Shen Ming would probably not have been able to complete the system's mission, and in the end, he would inevitably have faced annihilation.
Mo Jiaxing saved Shen Ming's life!
...
Two months of summer vacation passed quickly, and the moment all students were excited for finally arrived.
Elemental Awakening!
"What kind of beginner's gift pack will it be? To be honest, I'm really looking forward to it!" Shen Ming's excited expression was almost uncontrollable now. In fact, Shen Ming was still very curious about the unknown abilities of a Mage, but compared to curiosity, Shen Ming cared more about his life.
Now that he was forced into it by the system, Shen Ming had given up, no longer suppressing the excitement and curiosity in his heart, completely releasing them.
"Do you need to be this excited?" Mo Fan looked at the uncharacteristically excited Shen Ming, feeling a bit unaccustomed.
Didn't this guy act indifferent about Mages not long ago? Why does he seem even more excited than himself?
"How can I not be excited? Two guys who got in through the back door, probably enjoying blessings for eight lifetimes! But they're just trash!"
A harsh voice suddenly came.
Two figures slowly walked over from a distance. The person speaking had a sycophantic look, while the person beside him indeed had an extraordinary demeanor.
However, the so-called extraordinary demeanor was only for others. For Shen Ming and Mo Fan, who knew this guy's true nature, he was definitely a 'green tea man'! Extremely repressed.
When Shen Ming read the original novel in his previous life, he never expected that Mu Bai would be whitewashed. But later, thinking about it, that's more realistic. After all, people grow up. If small grudges from youth were truly held onto for a lifetime, that would seem too petty.
"If you can speak, speak more. If you can't, shut up! Others act like lackeys, but you are a complete lackey! Green tea man, don't you feel it lowers your status to have such a person follow you?"
Seriously! When it comes to trash talk, who can outdo Shen Ming? Has he lived two lives for nothing? Shen Ming used to be too lazy to bother, but did they think he had no temper?
"You!" Zhao Kunsan almost choked. This wasn't just scolding him! This was cutting off his livelihood.
Wasn't Shen Ming's remark indirectly reminding Mu Bai that he was beneath his status? What if Mu Bai took it seriously and kicked him away? He had offended quite a few people over the years by riding on Mu Bai's coattails, and he would probably be in trouble then.
Zhao Kunsan instinctively looked at Mu Bai beside him and only relaxed when he saw no significant expression on the other's face.
Mo Fan, on the side, also couldn't help but admire Shen Ming's skill in trash talk. Perhaps a generally carefree person wouldn't really take it to heart.
But someone like Mu Bai, who cared so much about his reputation, would definitely take it to heart.
"Alright! Everyone quiet down! What kind of behavior is this!" Xue Musheng stood on the stage, organizing the discipline of their class.
Xue Musheng looked at Mu Bai walking over, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. And seeing Shen Ming and Mo Fan, the two who got in through the back door, honestly, his head really hurt a bit.
After a while, everyone finally arrived. Zhang Xiaohou also hurried over and stood with Shen Ming and the others.
This guy originally would have definitely not passed the exam for Magic High School. One could only say that in this world, money still had a great appeal.
Elemental Awakening officially began.
...
One by one, the new students stood before the Awakening Stone, placing their hands on it.
The unique spectacle of awakening attracted a lot of attention. After all, it was their first time seeing such a magical sight, and they were more or less curious about how they would perform during their own awakening.
"Wind System, not bad! Thankfully, it's not Light System or Water System, otherwise I'd really have to bang my head against the wall!" Zhang Xiaohou said somewhat smugly, showing off to Shen Ming and Mo Fan.
However, before he could gloat for long, an ice-blue light bloomed behind Zhang Xiaohou. A faint chill slowly spread out.
The new students around them all looked at Mu Bai, who was standing before the Awakening Stone, and couldn't help but show surprised expressions.
"Good! As expected of the Ice Family!" Xue Musheng looked at Mu Bai with great appreciation.
Mu Bai greatly enjoyed the envious gazes of the new students and the admiring look from the teacher. He subconsciously looked in the direction of Shen Ming and Mo Fan, giving them a very arrogant look.
"Activate Coercion Mission: Coerce Mu Bai to call you 'Dad' ten times! Reward: 100 Coercion Points. No penalty."
"Ah...! ?" Shen Ming froze on the spot with a bang. This... how could he possibly do this?
What's the meaning of this system? Will a mission be triggered every time someone shows off in front of me?
"So valuable? I only get ten points for awakening, but you're worth 100 points? Mu Bai, you can't blame me for this, it's all the system's fault! I'm truly innocent!" Shen Ming's smile gradually became twisted, and his gaze towards Mu Bai grew increasingly unsettling.
Mu Bai, who was originally feeling a bit smug (￣ ￣), suddenly felt a chill down his spine, an indescribable sense of unease. Although it was strange, he didn't take it to heart and confidently walked off the awakening platform.
"Number 48, Mo Fan!"
...
As expected, Mo Fan awakened both the Lightning element and Fire element, just like in the original novel. However, because another class also had a Lightning element awakening, no one noticed that Mo Fan had also awakened the Lightning element.