Few weeks passed.
Silas Gray slowly began to understand the parallel world. It was a place without proper time. Days didn't feel like days, and nights didn't truly end. Sometimes it felt like time moved forward. Other times, it felt frozen.
It was like if someone was controlling it.
Silas sit across from Elias inside a quiet, empty building.
The place felt safe, but only barely. The air was heavy, pressing against walls.
Silas finally spoke.
Why it feels like someone is controlling this world?
Elias didn't answer immediately.
Yes,he said calmly.
It was controlled.
Silas's heart skipped.
By who? he asked quickly.
Who is controlling this world?
Elias stand up from his seat.
His expression didn't change, but his voice became firmer.
Him,
Elias said.
Someone you cannot handle if I tell you now.
Silas frowned.
What do you mean?
Elias turned slightly.
Not you,he said.
Your brain and your body.
Silas felt a chill.
If you hear his existence in your current state, Elias continued,
your mind will break.
Silas's breathing grew fast.
You'll die, Elias said.
Silas stand up suddenly.
Then how can I go back? he asked.
Back to my world.
Elias looked at him directly.
You can't,he said.
There is no way back.
The words hit hard.
Silas's hands trembled.
No way…?
Elias nodded.
If you want to live,he said,
you must join them.
Silas swallowed.
And if I don't join them then?
Elias answered without hesitation.
Then you die.
No you will be being erased.
Silence filled the room.
Silas clenched his fists.
Them?he said.
Why do you keep talking like everything is a spoiler?
Elias turned his back to him.
Because if I tell you everything now,
Elias said,
you won't survive it.
He paused.
Your body is weak.
But more than that… your mind is weak.
Silas looked down.
This worlddoesn'tkillpeople with strength,Kang said.
It kills them with pressure.
Elias turned back slightly.
First, you need to strengthen your mind,
he said.
Or else you not able to survive a year here.
Silas took a deep breath.
And how can I do that?
Elias looked toward the dark hallway ahead.
You start training, he said.
And you stop thinking like a normal human if you want to survive here then.
Elias didn't take Silas to a training ground.
He took him to an empty room.
The walls were plain. No windows. No doors—only a single light floating above them.
Sit, Elias said.
Silas hesitated, then sit on the floor.
This is training? he asked.
Yes, Elias replied.
Silas frowned.
I thought training was about fighting.
Elias shook his head.
Fighting comes later, he said.
First, you learn how to exist here.
Silas looked around
There's nothing here.
That's the point, Elias said.
The light above them dimmed.
Silas suddenly felt pressure in his head. Not pain—just weight. His thoughts slowed. His breathing became heavy.
What's happening? Silas asked.
Don't resist, Elias said calmly.
Just stay awake.
Minutes passed.
Then more.
Silas's mind screamed for distraction. His legs went numb. His heart raced.
He wanted to stand.
He wanted to shout.
He wanted to run.
But he didn't.
The pressure slowly faded.
Silas gasped and leaned forward.
That… he said,
breathing hard, felt awful.
Elias nodded.
That was the basic level, he said.
Most people faint in seconds.
Silas looked up at him.
So this world really attacks our mind first?
Yes, Elias answered.
Your body follows.
Elias turned and walked toward the wall.
The wall changed.
It pulled apart silently, revealing a wide open space beyond.
Silas stand.
Beyond the opening stand a massive structure—taller than any building he had seen. Dark towers rose into the dim sky. Symbols glowed faintly along the walls.
Students walked across the grounds. Some looked like human. Some Others didn't.
Silas froze.
…What is this place?
Elias stood beside him.
"WTRS Academy," he said.
Where the Watchers train people like you.
Silas swallowed.
Are you sending me there?
Elias looked at him seriously.
No, I'm hiding you there, he said.
And train you at the same time.
Silas turned to him.
You said the academy watches people.
Elias nodded.
This is why I'm staying close, he said.
And this is why you are being under my supervision.
Silas took a deep breath.
This wasn't just training anymore.
This was survival method.
Silas followed Elias through the academy gates.
The moment they stepped inside, the pressure changed. It wasn't heavy like before. It was sharper—like being noticed.
Students stopped talking as they passed.
Some stared openly.
Some avoided looking at all.
Silas lowered his voice.
Why are they looking at me like that?
They're not looking at you, Elias replied.
They're sensing you.
Silas didn't feel any different.
That made it worse.
They reached a wide hall with four large symbols carved into the floor. Each symbol pointed in a different direction.
Elias stopped.
This is where divisions are decided, he said.
Silas looked around.
I didn't take any test.
Elias glanced at him.
You already did, he said.
You survived.
A few people stand at the center of the hall, wearing long coats marked with different symbols. Silas felt their eyes on him.
One of them spoke.
Name?
Silas Noctis, Elias answered for him.
Another voice followed.
Division?
Elias paused.
Then spoke clearly.
Null.
The room went quiet.
Someone laughed softly from the side.
Null?
So he's defective?
Silas clenched his fists.
He opened his mouth to speak
Elias raised a hand.
That's enough, Elias said.
The laughter stopped.
He turned slightly, and for the first time, Silas felt something change around him. The pressure shifted away from Elias, as if the academy itself had stepped back.
This student is under my authority, Elias said.
I take full responsibility.
The figures exchanged looks.
One finally nodded.
Very well, he said.
Silas Noctis will be placed in the Null Division.
A mark appeared on the floor beneath Silas's feet.
The same circle.
Cut in four directions.
But the only western cut glowed faintly.
Silas felt a strange calm settle over him.
So… that's it? Silas asked quietly.
I'm really joining? It's feels like a dream.
Elias looked at him.
Yes, he said.
From this moment on, you're a student of WTRS Academy.
Silas swallowed.
And you? he asked.
What are you do in this place?
Elias adjusted his glasses.
I'm the Head of the Null Division, he said.
And until you can survive on your own…
He met Silas's eyes.
I'm your guardian.
The symbol beneath Silas faded.
But the watching never stopped.
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End of Chapter 2
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~ ANNOUNCEMENT
Change in Characters names
han jihoon → Silas Gray.
kang→ Elias Noctis.
And after Elias announce he is silas'sgaurdian. Silas last name change to Noctis.Silas's full name is now .
Silas Elias Noctis.