Klaus found himself in an impossible situation. He had arrived with two impressive women by his side, both of whom looked like they could handle anything. But right now, he was the one in a bind. The current situation didn't feel "badass" at all—it was one of those moments where no decision seemed like the right one.Although Lucy and Anna were sisters, choosing one would inevitably hurt the other. It was a kind of dilemma in which there was no clear solution. Making one happy while disappointing the other wasn't something Klaus considered a real solution—it was more like a trap with no way out."Little sister, would you like to dance with me?" Emily spoke up just as Klaus was frantically trying to figure out what to do. She extended her hand toward Anna, who smiled and nodded, accepting the offer without hesitation.Klaus looked over at Emily, and she shot him a knowing smile. In that moment, Klaus silently vowed to himself that he would do anything for Emily in the future. No matter

"Klaus, the next time we meet, I'll clip those wings of yours," Miguel spat, his eyes burning with anger. He had been glaring at Klaus the entire night, waiting for the moment to strike with his words. Well, he couldn't with his fist.The ball had been nothing short of a disaster for Miguel. He had arrived with high hopes, and dreams of outshining everyone. But instead, Klaus had shattered those hopes, leaving him humiliated and broken. The defeat was personal, a wound that festered with hatred. This kind of anger was not something that would fade easily; it had taken root deep in his heart, like a heart devil.Klaus met Miguel's gaze calmly. He wasn't surprised by his anger, he caused it after all. He had expected it. Rivals like Miguel always surfaced when someone started to rise. They couldn't stand seeing others succeed where they had failed.The tension in the air was thick, but Klaus remained calm with an annoying smile on his face. "I'll be waiting," he said. There was no malic

"Thank you, Klaus," Lucy whispered after a while, her voice soft and full of sincerity."For what?" Klaus asked, slightly surprised. He tilted his head to look at her, his brow raised in curiosity."For... being here," Lucy replied, her cheeks flushing pink as she glanced up at him. "For making me feel safe. For... everything."Klaus's smile softened. "You don't have to thank me for that, Lucy. It's just… I guess it's what I want to do."Lucy smiled. "Well, still, thank you. I've never felt like this before… so calm, so..." she trailed off, unsure of how to put her feelings into words.Klaus chuckled softly, his grip around her tightening just a little. "You're welcome. Anytime you need it, I'm here.""By the way, we should probably prepare and leave. The others might have the wrong idea if we stay in too long" Lucy said with a slight flustered cheeks."Oh, I am actually looking forward to that," Klaus said with a slight grin."You...What are you thinking" Lucy asked not even trying t

Days passed in a blur, and before Klaus knew it, the day of the City Selection exams for Celestial Mountain Academy had arrived. In the days leading up to the exams, Klaus had spent most of his time preparing. He had been informed that the exams varied each time, but there was a strong possibility that they would include a written test.Klaus was grateful to Nia for the information and dove into studying, eager to absorb whatever knowledge he could find. Lucy, looking for any excuse to spend more time with Klaus, had offered to help him with his studies.The white-haired youngster accepted her offer without hesitation. Having been teased by Ohema over the past few days about his budding relationship with Lucy, Klaus decided it would be smart to take her up on her offer to study together. Plus, he couldn't deny that he enjoyed her company.Ohema had somehow found out about his and Lucy's time together, and although she teased him relentlessly, Klaus could tell she wasn't upset. Instead

"Where am I?" Klaus muttered as he appeared in a dark space after putting on the helmet. His vision had gone black the moment the helmet was secured, and now he found himself in total darkness.Suddenly, a symbol of two circles—one inside the other—appeared before him. A mechanical voice, almost lifelike, echoed through the space. "Welcome to Oracle."Without warning, Klaus's surroundings began to shift."You are now in the test area for the Celestial Mountain Academy City Selection exams," the voice continued. "The test will begin shortly, but first, you must choose your weapon."A list of weapons appeared in front of Klaus, allowing him to scroll through and pick his preferred choice. He didn't hesitate—he selected a long sword, one almost identical to the one he used in the real world.As he gripped the sword, Klaus was surprised by how real it felt. The weight, the balance—it was just like the sword he held outside of this virtual space. His hand tightened around the hilt, and to