Everyone had their eyes locked on the two students, as things were getting heatedTo everyone’s surprise, Max, seemingly a nobody on campus who never had any abilities just showed that all this while, he possessed an abilitySam took a deep breath in, clenched his fist, and as he was breathing out, smoke could be seen slithering from his nostril“Tsk, come on Max!” Sam roared as he was winding his right am back, ready to strike “Show me what you're made of!” Just as he finished his sentence, Sam punched the air with immense force, sending another ball of fire shooting from his wrist and surging toward MaxMax, seeing the fireball heading his way, had to think on his featAt first, he thought about using the skill again but changed his mind. He only had five more G points, and using the skill would only exhaust it leaving him at a disadvantage. The Shadow balk was the only skill he had in his arsenal at the moment so he has to preserve itAs, Max dodged tk the side, narrowly escaping

Today was the big day, the day that would decide the fate of thousands of students who had applied to Reaper HighThe sun hadn't even risen yet, but Max was already awake. As he played on his bed, his eyes stayed fixed to the ceiling as anxiety washed over himHe turned his to watch his little brother’s bed that was situated on the other half of the roomonly to see Jimmy sound asleep… and still snoringMax got up, preparing to pack his things.But then he heard the faint sound of cluttering dishes that pulled him out of his thoughtCurious, he headed to the kitchenWalking to the kitchen, Max saw his mom preparing a small breakfast, and when she turned to look at him, a warm smile formed on her face“You’re up early” she said “So are you” Max repliedShe then placed a small plate of toast on the table and moved closer. “Come here”Max leaned forward, and she went ahead to fix his collar of his shirt with gentle hands“Whatever happens today…I’m proud of you”For a brief moment, Max