Supreme Ethereal Atomarch

Chapter 4 : 「The Enemy?」

In an open white field, sat a young girl on a golden throne. Her long hair cascaded down her back like a flowing waterfall, and her eyes radiated a captivating aura, seemingly filled with ancient wisdom. She looked regal and possessed an ageless beauty.

The white field around her stretched endlessly, without any boundaries or horizon. It is as if this domain existed outside the normal realm of existence, a place where the fabric of reality bends and weaves into something enchantingly surreal.

The golden throne on which she sat appeared to be an extension of her essence. It emanated a soft glow, resonating with the luminosity of her being. It was not a symbol of power or authority in the conventional sense, but rather a manifestation of her innate connection with the cosmic forces that govern the universe.

In her presence, the air seemed charged with a profound energy. The gentle breeze whispered ancient secrets, carrying the whispers of forgotten memories and the promises of yet-to-be-fulfilled destinies.

Her gaze, both perceptive and compassionate, surveyed the ethereal landscape beyond the white field. Her eyes held the wisdom of countless eons, a knowledge that transcended the boundaries of space and time.

Her regal demeanor gave way to a serene grace, a sense of compassion that radiated from the very core of her being. For in this place where time and space converge, she was not an ordinary ruler.

In the presence of the young girl on the golden throne-Aurora, one can glimpse a crystal ball at the center of the white, infinite space. Its translucent surface shimmering with a mesmerizing glow. It seemed to hold within it the secrets of the universe, a portal to realms unseen by mortal eyes. Its smooth, flawless surface captured the light, refracting it into a myriad of colors that danced like ethereal fireflies.

As Aurora's gaze fell upon the crystal, her eyes fixated on a particular point within the boundless expanse of the crystal ball. There, she observed a young boy with red hair and light blue eyes, his picture clearly coming to life with each passing second.

And just when he was about to deviate from the starting point she had previously chosen for him, a flick of a finger followed by the sound of an electric 'ten' could be heard in the nearby area.

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[Quest : Successful enrollment.]
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The player has to enroll in Leo's academy.
Rewards :
1. A new passive effect.
2. Unlocking an ability of the Player's choice.
3. ???
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As I looked at the floating window above, different thoughts were crossing my mind.

That was really a tempting reward. I couldn't possibly ignore such a thing, and it appeared the 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 knew that, too. Even if the passive effect turned out to be insignificant, the freedom to select an ability of my choosing made it all worthwhile, without the need to mention an additional unknown reward as well.

It was definitely worth it. 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺.

I didn't actually know if it was possible for me to quit after I get my rewards. But considering the system's nature, I would actually get a penalty. I can clearly see that happens.

With no other choice, I started readjusting my plans to fit in for the upcoming events.

"At the very least, I confirmed something today," I said before lying down on my bed. Even though I didn't really need to sleep thanks to my self-sustainability, I wanted to do it. Slowly losing my consciousness, I fell into the dreams world.

I experienced my first lucid dream that night.

....... The following morning.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. It was something I was eventually used to.