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Bab 11: RESPECT

"Finally, took them long enough" Cao suddenly said with an anticipated look on his face while he directed his attention towards the entrance of the Rift Sanctuary pocket dimension.

Right at this moment, The entrance to the Rift Sanctuary pocket dimension shimmered in the late afternoon light, a swirling vortex of colors that seemed to pulse with a life of its own. As the vortex stabilized, it revealed the passageway to the forest within, the barrier between dimensions now temporarily lifted.

A hush fell over the four men and woman, all gathered to witness the return of the participants of the internal students entrance examination.The first student to emerge was a tall, muscular boy with dark hair and a determined look in his eyes. His uniform was torn in several places, evidence of the trials he had faced within the Rift Sanctuary. He carried himself with a newfound confidence, the weight of his experiences evident in his posture.

Apart from Sylvester, the rest murmured in approval, recognizing his resilience.One by one, the students continued to step through the vortex, each bearing their own marks of the examination. A girl with short, fiery red hair and a defiant smile limped slightly as she exited, supported by a fellow student with a bandaged arm. Their camaraderie was apparent, forged through shared adversity.

A small group of students emerged next, their expressions a mix of relief and exhaustion. They exchanged glances, silent acknowledgments of their survival and success. Among them was a boy with ash-colored hair and dark eyes, his face smudged with dirt but his gaze steady. He looked around, taking in the sight of the Academy's Rift Sanctuary hall with a sense of accomplishment.

"Huh? Is that all?" Cao suddenly asked with a frown on his face when no one else walked out of the pocket dimension's entrance for a few minutes. But right at this moment, the haunting figure suddenly spoke up in a weird tone.

"Can't you be patient in your life? I can hear more people coming"

'Creepy Bastard' Cao thought as he calmly remained silent while he continued to observe the entrance of the pocket dimension.

And just like what the haunting figure said, the gothic kid appeared, his black and blue uniform even more somber against the backdrop of the Rift Sanctuary's exit. His pale face was expressionless, but his dark eyes flickered with a hint of satisfaction. He moved with an air of mystery, the other students giving him a wide berth as he joined the line of those who had completed the examination.

"Ok that should be all" The haunting figure suddenly said with a satisfied smile on his face. But right at this moment, the aged man who has been with Sylvester the earliest suddenly said in a calm tone.

"Not yet, two people are about to come out"

"Huh? How can two people still be in there?" The haunting figure suddenly asked with a frown on his face. But before he could hear a reply, two people suddenly walked out of the pocket dimension.

And these two people is none other than Morris and Kaelen who emerged from the vortex, Kaelen's blue blade of eternity sheathed at his side. His steps were slow, each one deliberate as he crossed the threshold. His uniform bore the signs of numerous battles, yet he stood tall, his eyes scanning the crowd for familiar faces. The Blade of Eternity pulsed faintly at his hip, a silent testament to his determination and strength.

As for Morris, he also looked similar to how Kaelen is looking but in a more cleaner shape. But right now all the attention from both the students that got out of the pocket dimension and Sylvester rested on Kaelen.

"Ok am I seeing things? Why am I seeing Kaelen walking out of the portal?"

"Wait, am also seeing the same thing"

"If so, then those that mean he actually walked out of the portal alive and in one piece?"

"How is that possible!!?"

The moment Kaelen walked out of the pocket dimension with Morris, an uproar quickly ensued amongst the students that have already gone out the pocket dimension.

"Hey, it seems like you have gotten there attention again, hehehe" noticing the situation, Morris quickly whispered to Kaelen with a soft chuckle.

"And do I look like someone who cares?" Kaelen asked in an indifferent tone and went and stood at the corner of the area the students who came out of the pocket dimension stood.

"Well the answer is a big no, haha" Morris answered in a honest tone before he burst out in laughter. But both him and Kaelen failed to notice the gothic kid looking at them with deadly eyes as he thought.

'I will make you pay dearly for what I had to waste to escape'

'How did he manage to survive a full day in there?' Sylvester thought with a bewildered look on his face.

"Is there a problem Sylvester?" The middle aged woman asked with a straight look on her face. As soon as Sylvester heard her, he quickly cast that thought away as he answered in a respectful tone.

"Oh no miss venerable, there isn't any problem"

"Then why don't you begin?" The middle aged woman asked with the same expression still on her face.

"I will right away miss" Sylvester hurriedly answered before he stepped forward and cleared his throat pretty loudly.

Hahumph!!

The result of that caught the attention of everyone that came out of the epocket dimension including Kaelen as they put their gaze on Sylvester.

"Welcome back to the Pace Setter Academy and congratulations on passing the Pace Setter Academy internal students entrance examination" Sylvester began to speak in a deep and solemn voice that went into the souls of all the students that is listening.

"First of all, you must be wondering who these people who are behind me are. Well apparently, you should be honored that you have the opportunity to even see them because they are the pillars of the prestigious Academy" Sylvester said as he stretched out his hands towards the three aged men and the middle aged woman behind them.

'The pillars of this Academy!?' Kaelen thought with a shocked look on his face. Not only him, but even the others have shocked looks on their faces.

But Sylvester didn't give them time to calm down as he began to introduce them one by one.

"The one who has the fiery hair is called General Cao and he is referred as the Battle Maniac"

"The one with the gray hair is called Bowen the Dark Saint. He is also referred as the Harbinger of Souls"

"The one with the hair that has the mixture of silver and iron is called Vlahiç the iron pillar. He is also referred as the fleeting spear"

"While this middle.... Umm I mean young lady is called Carmilia the Ice Queen"

'They all have unique names tagged to their real names' Kaelen thought with a surprised look on his face. It seems like Morris knew what he was currently thinking as he suddenly whispered to him.

"You must be wondering why they have suche unique names right?"

"Well yeah" Kaelen answered almost instantly with a straight look on his face.

"Well let me tell you a secret. Those names wasn't born out of the blue. Those names where given to them by the vice chancellor after accomplishing something significant for the Academy" Morris explained again with a respectful look now on his face.

"Really?" Kaelen muttered with a surprised look on his face.

"Yep" Morris replied with the same respectful look on his face as he looked the three aged men and the middle aged woman.

But before their conversation could go any further, Sylvester suddenly spoke up in a commanding tone.

"Now that you know who they are, pay them your respects"

"Greetings Great Venerables!!"

As soon as Sylvester spoke up, almost all the students greeted in pillars of the Academy in unison as they bowed respectfully.

'Huh? What is he doing?' Sylvester thought with a deep frown on his face when he saw that Kaelen was still standing while he greeted the pillars of the Academy.

"Hey! Kaelen!! Do you have a death wish? Quickly bow!" Morris who noticed what Kaelen is doing hurriedly said to him in a hushed tone.

But Kaelen behaved like he didn't hear what Morris is saying as he continued to greet the pillars of the Academy while standing upright.

When pillars of the Academy saw this, three of them quickly have a displeased look on their faces. It was only Cao who had a light smirk on his face as he thought.

'Interesting'


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Bab 12: TOP OF THE RANKINGS

"Why aren't you paying the pillars of the Academy respect, Kaelen?" Sylvester suddenly asked with a grim look on his face.

Kaelen met Sylvester's gaze with unwavering eyes, his voice steady as he spoke. "Headmaster Sylvester, I hold the values of the academy in the highest regard. However, I believe that true respect and allegiance are demonstrated through actions, not mere gestures. The trials I faced in the Rift Sanctuary, the challenges I overcame, and the lessons I learned—those are my true bow to the pillars."

Sylvester's eyes narrowed, and for a moment, the hall was silent, the tension palpable. "You think yourself above tradition, Kaelen?"

"No, Headmaster Sylvester," Kaelen replied, his tone respectful yet firm. "I believe in the importance of tradition. But I also believe that adherence to tradition should not overshadow the essence of what it stands for. My refusal to bow was not an act of defiance, but a statement that my loyalty and respect for the academy are embodied in my actions and my commitment to its principles."

"Interesting, very interesting" General Cao suddenly spoke up in a pleased tone as he fixed his gaze on Kaelen. And not a moment longer, he asked in a convincing tone.

"Kid, how would you like to be my personal disciple?"

"What!!!?"

Apart from Kaelen who had a blank look on his face, the rest instantly exclaimed in unison with a look of disbelief on their faces. But Cao didn't seem to care what the others reactions were as his gaze was fixed on Kaelen.

"Cao, are you out of your mind? Why would you take such a person as your personal disciple?" Carmilia suddenly asked with a dissatisfied look on her face. But Cao didn't even spare her a glance as he answered.

"That's because he is the best suited person to inherit my battle techniques"

"Huh?"

"What!?"

"Ok, this guy has really lost his mind"

As soon as Carmilia and the remaining two heard what he said, they all had the same expression of confusion on their faces while they made different comments. But the students attention weren't on the three of them.

Instead, their attention is on both Cao and Kaelen while they kept dazed look on their faces.

'I didn't think my bold move will give me such a high reward' Kaelen thought as a wry smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Umm.... Am I permitted to say something General Cao?" With timid voice, Sylvester suddenly spoke up with a drop of sweat coming down the left side of his face.

"And what would you like to say?" Cao asked with a straight look on his face. But when Sylvester saw this face, he involuntarily shuddered.

"I suggest that.... You see the rankings for this examination before you decide on wether you want to make him your disciple"

"Yes!"

"That's true!"

"Haha, and I thought he will get away with such a reward scot free"

The moment Sylvester made that statement, all the students began to talk with various expression on their faces.

'Bastards' Morris thought with a darkened look on his face as he observed the students around him. But for Kaelen, he remained calm as he looked directly at Cao.

'Huh? Is he hinting me to refuse?' Noticing Kaelen's gaze, Cao thought with a confused look on his face. But he quickly cast that thought away as he answered Sylvester while he thought.

'Sorry kid, but I can't be partial'

"Well feel free to do so"

When Sylvester heard him, his eyes immediately glowed as he immediately spoke up.

"Ok General, thank you for your understanding"

After that, Sylvester immediately stepped forward and immediately announced while he gave Kaelen a quick glance.

"At this moment, we will now see Rankings of this year Pace Setter Academy internal students entrance examination"

"The Rankings will be based on the number of ferocious beast you managed to kill will in the Rift Sanctuary" Sylvester said further before he suddenly swinged his hand.

The moment Sylvester swung his hand, the ground beneath them rumbled. Conversation ceased as everyone turned toward the center of the hall. With a loud, grinding noise, a massive stone slab began to rise from the floor, pushing aside debris and dust. The slab, intricately carved with ancient runes and symbols, continued to ascend until it stood proudly in the center of the hall.

The students watched in awe as the slab's surface shimmered, the runes glowing with an ethereal light. Slowly, names and rankings began to etch themselves into the stone, the letters forming as if guided by an invisible hand. A hush fell over the hall, broken only by the collective intake of breath as the rankings became clear.

The moment the names on the slab became clear, all the students except Kaelen quickly scurried towards the slab hoping to see their name etched on it.

"Shit! There are only ten names here!!"

"That means the rankings was only for the ten best people who took the examination!?"

"That doesn't matter for me, I actually placed 5th" a girl amongst the students suddenly exclaimed with an excited look on her face.

This girl has velvet-colored hair, rich and deep, cascaded down her back in loose waves that seemed to catch the light, giving it a soft, lustrous sheen. Her hair framed a face full of youthful energy and hope, with a smooth complexion that glowed with an inner warmth.

Her eyes were a striking contrast to her hair—black as night, yet sparkling with an undeniable brightness. They were wide and expressive, always alight with curiosity and a zest for life. Her gaze was unwaveringly positive, as if she could see the silver lining in any cloud and the potential in every situation.

Her smile was radiant and infectious, a beacon of positivity that could lift the spirits of those around her. It was the kind of smile that reached her eyes, making them crinkle at the corners in a way that spoke of genuine joy and kindness.

Dressed in the Pacesetter Academy uniform, she managed to infuse it with her own sense of style and cheerfulness. The black and blue colors of the uniform complemented her hair and eyes, adding to her unique charm. She wore a simple but elegant hair clip, perhaps a gift or a memento, that added a personal touch to her appearance.

Her demeanor was open and friendly, always ready to lend a hand or offer an encouraging word. She had a lightness to her step, a bounce that seemed to reflect her inner optimism and enthusiasm. Whether she was engaged in conversation, studying, or participating in academy activities, she exuded a sense of hope and positivity that was both comforting and inspiring to those around her.

"Bahh!! You call that an achievement? I placed 4th you dimwit" But not long after the girl began to jubilate, a harsh voice suddenly suddenly sounded out from her left which prompted her to look towards that direction.

Who she saw was a boy who looked like a brute that stood tall and imposing, his muscular frame filling out the Pacesetter Academy uniform to its limits. The black and blue colors of the uniform seemed to struggle against the breadth of his shoulders and the girth of his arms, each movement causing the fabric to strain slightly.

His face was rugged, with a square jawline and a slightly crooked nose that hinted at past brawls. His brow was heavy and furrowed, giving him a perpetual look of intensity. His eyes, deep-set and dark, carried a fierce, unyielding gaze that could make even the bravest of students hesitate. Beneath his thick, often untamed eyebrows, his eyes glinted with a mixture of determination and a hint of challenge, as if daring anyone to cross his path.

His hair was a dark, unruly mop, cut short but still managing to look wild. The rough stubble on his face added to his intimidating appearance, making him seem older than his years. His hands, large and calloused, looked like they were made for heavy labor or combat, and the way he clenched them showed his readiness to defend himself or his friends at any moment.

Despite the brute-like exterior, there was a certain discipline in the way he wore his uniform. His tie was always knotted correctly, and his shirt tucked in, though the top button was often left undone, giving him a slightly rebellious air. The black and blue blazer, though snug, was always neatly worn, showing a begrudging respect for the academy's rules.

Even in stillness, he exuded a raw, powerful energy, like a coiled spring ready to snap into action. His presence was undeniable, and while he might have appeared intimidating at first glance, those who took the time to look deeper often saw hints of loyalty and a fierce sense of protection for those he cared about. His brute-like exterior was a formidable shield, but within the halls of Pacesetter Academy, he was a warrior in both spirit and appearance.

"What did you just call me?" The girl quickly asked the boy with a grim look on her face. But the boy didn't seem to care as he said slowly.

"Dim... Wit"

"You..." The girl muttered in fury before the girl next to her suddenly began to tap her continuously with a look of disbelief on her face.

"What is it Bailey?" Getting annoyed by the tapping, the girl quickly asked the other girl who is tapping her in annoyance. But the second girl didn't seem to mind as she stuttered while she pointed at the slab.

"Look... Who... Came first"

"Huh?" The girl said in confusion as she looked towards where the other girl is pointing. As soon as she did that, what she saw gave her a huge shock and a feeling of disbelief.

At the top of the slab, etched in bold, glowing letters, was a name that caught not only the girl but everyone's attention: Kaelen


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