Capítulo 6: The rankings
PoV.: Remi
"Do you mind telling me about your Aspect maybe? It's so we could get an understanding of your abilities," I inquire, my attention more on the notebook in front of me than on Eliot, who sits across from me. I scribble aimlessly, purposefully uninterested, a calculated move to annoy him. I want these students to understand that they're not invincible, that they're as insignificant as the air around me. It makes me laugh at myself slightly, the way Eliot irritates me just by being so tall.
"My Aspect teaches me how to use any weapon I wish at a certain mastery. Currently, it's just slightly above average," he tells me.
'Wonderful, another brute who can only fight' I think disappointed.
I jot it down on a blank page in my notebook, my disinterest still evident. "Mind sharing your Flaw?" I ask, my voice void of emotion.
Eliot shifts uncomfortably in the small chair. "It makes people dislike me," he replies.
'No wonder you annoy me so much,' I think to myself, jotting down his answer. After asking him a few more standard questions about his initial experience with the Spell, I dismiss him with an indifferent tone. "Next," I relay into my radio com as the door swings open to let the next sleeper in.
I scrutinize the new arrival, a short and relatively young man who looks around 15 years old. His slightly above-average looks, pale-azure hair, and relatively androgynous features make it seem like he could pass for a girl at first glance. However, the dossier reveals that he's Raijin, and indeed a male.
"Sit down, please," I instruct, gesturing to the chair. 'Finally, someone who actually looks like a kid,' I mutter inwardly.
"So, Raijin, is there anything specific you want to tell me?" I begin the conversation, my interest minimal.
Raijin gazes around the metallic room with an air of boredom and shakes his head. "Not really talkative, are we?" I remark with annoyance, jotting down his answers to the other questions.
I proceed to inquire about his feelings and whether he requires any psychological assistance. Once those questions are documented, I delve into the most crucial aspect of our conversation. "Do you mind telling me about your Aspect ability?"
Raijin glances at his hands and raises them to let me see clearly. In the following moments, the room's light flickers, and small electrical discharges dance around his fingers. "I can control electricity to a certain extent," he explains, but then adds, "But if I touch anyone, I'll electrocute them," disclosing his Flaw. I transcribe his answers into my notebook.
When we finish, I signal for him to leave and call in the next student. This time, a handsome young man with golden hair enters, and with him comes an inexplicable suffocating feeling, as if the room has turned into a vacuum. The door seals shut behind him, and I find myself struggling to breathe. "S-Sit down, please," I manage to say, my voice trembling.
PoV.: Eliot
It's been two days since I arrived at the Academy, and it feels like I've already collected more enemies than friends. Only two people here seem to be on friendly terms with me.
The first one is Dante, the handsome guy who can't seem to decide whether he wants me to be with him or as far away as possible from him. The second is Raijin, a bit of a wild card, but at least he doesn't want to beat me up. Then there's Andromeda, Dante's ever-present companion, who doesn't appear to have a mind of her own.
'Well she is his Servant after all, so I guess it only makes sense' I talk to myself as I wash my face and brush my teeth.
I look at myself in the mirror. Even though I have a spacious room, I still need to bend down to see my reflection. Turns out the Academy was kind of prepared for Giants like me.
I take a cold shower, and then I dig into my backpack for fresh clothes. It's time to head to the cafeteria and finally get something to eat. The past two days were challenging as Dante threw a party, and both Raijin and I were invited for some reason. That party was a rollercoaster of emotions. At least half the sleepers there tried to pick a fight with me.
Even Raijin was close to exploding after I pushed him towards a girl so he can talk to her, since he was eying her up the whole party. Well… let's just say I didn't know about his flaw until the moment the girl fell down, convulsing in pain…
I ponder why Raijin, with his good looks and power, doesn't seem to have a lot of friends. He should be popular, unlike me with my Villain Flaw. Maybe it's his personality that puts people off-
In the cafeteria, I find a lonely table and sit down with a massive amount of food. My towering height means I have to eat for three people to satisfy my energy needs. The loneliness is palpable, surrounded by people enjoying their meals and chatting with friends. I silently bemoan my situation.
'I hate this.' I say silently as I dig into the mashed potatoes in front of me.
I always had a ton of friends, but now I am all alone with no one to talk to.
'I'll just try calling my mother later when I find out what ranking I am. If I get something high, I might make her and father proud'
I console myself by thinking about the rankings, which are due to be announced soon. The tests yesterday evaluated both our physical and intellectual capabilities. I performed well physically but failed miserably in the intellectual challenges. It fits me and I can't really complain. I could never imagine myself sitting on a chair and solving some hard mathematical problems. Its just nothing for me.
Dante, on the other hand, excelled intellectually while facing some difficulty with the physical tests.
Dante embodies everything I could never be – famous, wealthy, and attractive. It's impossible not to compare myself to him. He's the embodiment of what I've always desired.
Raijin's voice interrupts my musings. He sits down next to me and shares the news, "Yow, Giant."
I respond with a casual greeting, raising an eyebrow as I chew my food.
"The rankings are out, and you're in the top five," he says.
I drop my fork and spin around to see students huddled around a large screen, chattering about the rankings. My eyes scan the leaderboard closely, and I discover that I've secured the fourth place:
First Place: Lionheart
Second Place: Seraph
Third Place: Dante
Fourth Place: Eliot
Fifth Place: Eve
"FOURTH PLACE!" I can't help but shout before bursting into hysterical laughter. The previous gloomy thoughts vanish instantly. After I regain my composure, I sit back down and wipe the tears of laughter from my face.
Curious about Raijin's ranking, I ask, "What place are you, Raijin?"
"I'm eighth," he replies, clearly not pleased with his placement. "And this girl, Andromeda, is seventh for some reason."
'Seventh?' I'm stunned. 'So she's not just a simple servant? What's her Aspect ability even?'
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I quickly retrieve my phone and search for my mother's contact information. With a trembling finger, I press her name on the screen.
'Finally, I'll make her smile again. Everything will be nice, just like it was before I became a Sleeper. Who cares about this damned Flaw? She's my mother, after all. She'll find a way to be proud of me, to love me. I don't care about friends, lovers, or whatever. I only need her – her sweet smile and laughter, her kind words. I just want to hear her say how proud she is once again... Gods, please,' I think, a surge of hope welling up within me.
Tears almost start to form in my eyes, but I suppress them. I must appear happy and strong. If not for myself, then for her. As I press the call button, Raijin watches me curiously, but I ignore his gaze.
The call connects, and I hear the familiar beep sound. My excitement soars, but suddenly, I begin to lose my breath due to something entirely different. "The customer has blocked you," the voice on the phone tells me.
'No... this can't be,' I mutter silently, my heart sinking. My phone slides down from my trembling hand and falls onto the cold floor, the realization hitting me like a tidal wave. The tears I've been trying to hold back finally break free, streaming down my face in silent despair.
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20OneAndOnly06
20OneAndOnly06 sry that it takes a bit long to write new chaps.
Its my first time that someone even reads my stories and i hope you will have patience with me being so slow...
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