"Hilton, Orion, Morgan, …" Teacher standing in front of class listed 15 names before looking at each of student sitting in class.
"You all have reached maturity and you will be attending the Diving Ceremony which will in 1 month from now. Prepare all the resources your family can gather to help you improve chances of survival higher. School will also provide some resources based on your ranks in results of conducted tests over all these years." Mr. Mongyu explained the details.
"Orion, you need to be little more cheerful because of ranks are considered. You will be rewarded with best resources from school." Sitting in the backbench was pair of two kids who were wearing glasses.
They were a weird bunch because nerds like them usually sit in front being teacher pet.
"Like you performed any less than me. You are just trying to make me feel good and remove attention from that I don't have anyone to support me. Thanks for your efforts. I appreciate them very much." Orion said wiping the tear that involuntarily escaped his eye.
All memories of beautiful family came in front of his eyes until beasts came from space tears consumed them when his parents were sent to battlefield to combat the beasts and met their end.
"Oh! My cute friend is too emotional. It's good that you love people but you have to control your emotions as stories in 'Book of Eternity'." Morgan had steeled his expressions to comfort him and steel his heart.
…
"Morgan, and Orion you still have pay needed respect to your teacher and class by not ignoring. Buy Mongua doll for having initial protection in story. It's cheap and can be effectively only one time." Sir George explained details carefully as he have responsibility to ready new generation for fighting beasts threatening to destroy humanity once and for all.
[ Ding! You have added to group 'Guardians' ]
A screen appeared in front of the Orion. His expression got locked for few seconds. Time got frozen by mysterious force.
[ The hidden one- Oh! A newcomer. I hope he is at least as strong as Merlin. ]
[ Merlin- Senior, it's not good to bully juniors. ]
[ Ding! Please mention a nickname to be used in group as your identity. ]
Orion couldn't understand what is happening with him, this kind of screen was supposed be seen only when one get influenced by Book of Eternity or dive into their first story.
Still considering that this is not some daydreaming caused desperate attempt at wanting to become strong to have control of his own life.
Thinking back to memory when once his father that "His name came from the constellation in the sky which was thought to be god of tribe their ancestors belonged to. It was said this constellation is considered ancient."
Screen somehow read his mind as it started typing his nickname on screen.
[ Ding! New group member have registered the name 'Primordial Constellation' ]
This notification was sent in the chat group and some silence reigned in group for few minutes as Orion kept staring screen while his heart thump faster and faster.
[ Heaven Destroyer- That is some great name, what kind of power do this guy cultivate. I really wanna battle this guy. I am just too eager. ]
Orion could imagine figure of a battle junkie cracking their fists ready for some adventure filled battles.
[ Formless Terror- Leader- Calm down guys. Newcomer, we all welcome to this group that connect us beyond limits of time, space, and myths. I just hope that we can help each in their problems. ]
These messages appeared in the chat group, all these nicknames seemed to have myths that defied what his imagination could muster. Just then a new tab next to group chat.
[ Ding! You have received a private message from Formless Terror ]
[ Private message- Other can't see your level, but my leader authority allow me see it. Raise your level fast so I can offer you help once you can access 'Gift' Feature. If you die group chat screen will devoid your soul and use your soul aspect to create a new feature. ]
For the first time, Orion felt the kind of terror which exceeded the limits of what his brain assess. His body reflected the fear by going in to shock paralysis while sweating so much in short time.
Whole class of Mr. Philip went as he spaced out eventually coming to terms with what sort of things he had got involved in now.
His mental state warranted closing of screen as it is controlled through his mind.
Morgan had noticed this state of his friend but considering that remembering old memories caused this. He decided to let his friend resolve this on his own instead of helping him because getting in same state while being in story can cause death. So, this is much more favourable scenario.
"Laura, your teacher who studied the basics of nearly all combat forms will explain you how to adapt fighting style from the story you are in. Please go to the training ground 3 to attend your next class." Philip's words ignited a new wave of excitement among the students as they always liked to learn something practical instead of theory.
Students Beas bored by theories and excited for fighting, combined effect of both resulted in them rushing out of class toward training ground area.
Morgan nudged Orion and gestured him to follow behind him. Orion did just that.
Orion came to the training ground only to see students having stars in their eyes especially boys, they were admiring Madam Laura's fighting form, beauty and unprecedented ferocity in each attack.
"Okay, we are familiar with other other now, so I wouldn't waste any time on formalities and I'll jump into lesson right away. We will begin with with stories related to worlds where martial arts is power ladder, I will be teaching basics of martial arts."
When Orion started observing the fighting form and martial arts performed by their teacher, a blue glow appeared in his eyes that no one could see.
[ Ding! Experience Record have started recording. ]
[ Host can see the recorded materials at any time. ]
[ Group chat will update correction points on recorded content by using experience record of group members. ]