The great Portal of Questoria Primary pulsed with radiant blue, standing tall as the Academy's most sacred gateway.
A voice echoed across the courtyard:
"Seventy-five students—now divided into 25 teams of 3.
Each of you starts with 4 active skills.
Over the next 15 days, your goal is clear:
—Collect 25 individual skills per student
—Achieve a combined team total of 70+ skills
After the trial phase:
Battle Simulations begin.
Sir Maxilius will personally instruct you in survival tactics, combat synergy, and emergency escape protocols.
He raised his hand, voice quiet but piercing:
"This is not a game.
It's initiation.
Learn your strengths.
Discover your limits."
The air shimmered. From within the portal's arc, Angelic Registrar Sako descended, luminous and solemn.
"I will guide you through Questoria Primary.
Let the Trials begin. Enter now."
All 25 teams stepped through, each student vibrating with nervous focus and hidden ambition.
At the front, Vestora's trio crossed the threshold first.
He glanced back once—then forward, fists clenched, eyes blazing.
"This is our beginning.
Let's earn our story."
The portal's glow faded as students dispersed into their assigned teams. In the midst of shifting light, Vestora took quiet initiative.
"Bianca, Leraka—join me."
They nodded. Bonds had already begun to form.
The trio stood firm, declaring their name: Team Twisted Edge.
Before they could move forward, a regal figure stepped out from behind the academy gates: Demon Minister Jasface, eyes heavy with statecraft.
He approached Sako, the Angelic Registrar.
"I will personally oversee these three. Their destiny begins in the Demon Kingdom."
Sako bowed lightly.
"By decree, then—they are yours."
Jasface led Team Twisted Edge through shimmering flame portals into the heart of Demon lands. At the center, where crimson banners hung against obsidian walls, he turned to Vestora.
"You are Crown Prince. Now—by tradition and loss—you shall be temporarily appointed as Young King."
Vestora's breath caught. The halls echoed with the past.
"The kingdom will be maintained under me… but you, Vestora, shall undergo the Two-Day Ritual of Ascendancy."
Time passed in flame-lit chambers. Offerings were made to his ancestors.
On the second morning, Jasface laid a hand on Vestora's shoulder.
"Let your family rest now, in peace.
But for you—your first quest begins."
They rode through silent cliffs into the industrial heart of the Demon lands: the Demoraka Mines. Ancient engines hummed beneath deep stone.
Jasface turned to the trio.
"Here, the ritual of silence returns.
Your first Sit Quest as Team Twisted Edge begins now.
No noise. No powers. Fourteen hours. Let's see what kind of team you are becoming."
Within the shadowed reaches of the Demoraka Mines, Jasface raised his voice to the miner guards.
"Three days leave. Exit the sanctum."
The room cleared, revealing a vast chamber shimmering with golden dust: the Sand Closis, a meditation field said to awaken latent instincts.
Jasface turned to Team Twisted Edge.
"Sit here for fourteen hours. I will wait beyond these walls.
Rules: No movement. No power usage.
You may acquire up to three skills—two quest-based, one random.
If incomplete, you may repeat. Now, begin."
The team settled in silence. Time turned ethereal.
Vestora, regal yet composed, whispered to his system:
"Status. Activate Aether Weapon."
The sleek demonic blade folded into an elegant artifact: The Folding Fan of High Draw.
It carried no direct ability… but its quiet aura boosted probability of gaining high-tier skills during meditation.
14 Hours Later…
Jasface returned, expression unreadable.
"Your majesty and warriors—quest complete."
Each member received silent system flashes, visible only to them:
Vestora
Skills Acquired:
Patience – Calms the mind Courage – Stands firm against fear Twist – Can twist any item at will
Artifact Bonus Skill:
Wish Maker – Once per day, create a skill wishlist. 70% chance to gain during quests 30% via card pulls
Bianca
Skills Acquired:
Patience – Calms the mind Courage – Stands firm against fear Dark Feared Winds (Artifact-induced evolution) – Generate wind that induces fear state in opponents
Leraka
Skills Acquired:
Patience – Calms the mind Courage – Stands firm against fear Just Chill – Infuse fiery damage into mundane items Dread Spear (Artifact bonus) – Launch a sniping spear of shadow with low direct damage but strong status effects
Jasface looked upon the team with mild approval.
"Team Twisted Edge. Quest Sit—Complete.
Vestora, skills obtained: 4
Bianca: 3
Leraka: 4
You've proven your synergy. Tomorrow: Dig Quest. Prepare separately."
He gestured to nearby guards.
"Escort the young king and team to the royal chambers."