Everyone gathered at the open space as if a bell had signaled them, forming small circles while Flint stood alone in their midst. He had listened to much of what they had to say and had come to his conclusion.The Vice Principal and Master Kaelen started approaching the podium.Master Kaelen stepped up first while the Vice Principal stood by his side. Flint still doubted the man was actually the Vice Principal — not with how casually dressed he was. No air of royalty or nobility exuded from him.Master Kaelen cleared his throat. "As we all know, the competition begins tomorrow."The whole place fell silent."And that is because of our recent encounter." His gaze fell on Flint, then returned to the students. "But thankfully, it has been resolved, and the competition will return to its original date — a week from now."Some students had already started grumbling while others were celebrating."So…" They fell silent again. "For now, we will address the threat itself."His gaze narrowed t

Flint waited until Dylan had left before he expressed his happiness."That bastard," he cursed under his breath. "Who would have thought he let the demon in!?" A short laugh escaped his lips and suddenly he was feeling relaxed.He cleaned up his room from the spilled potion and freshened up before diving into his bed for a rest."System, tell me all you know about the competition. I showed you a lot when we were in his office," he said inwardly.The system blinked.[LOCATION: SERAVAN LAND][DEMONS: DEMAK][DAY: UNPLANNED]"Nothing else?"There was no response."How many days until the world's destruction?"The system blinked.[DAYS LEFT: 1700]Flint hissed and went back to sleep.After three whole hours of sleep, Flint finally stepped out feeling energized. He headed for class and was surprised to see the Vice Principal inside.He stepped in and took a seat, avoiding his gaze."So, the second is how to tell a Human-Demon. There are three things to look out for."Flint paid close atten

The class was silent as the Vice Principal looked through the papers in his hand."You are competing with other classes. You know that, right?" He asked without looking up, and they responded before some started murmuring."Anyone willing to give up now?"Flint was surprised when he saw over five hands go up."Okay, leave us," Master Kaelen said, and they stood up and left."The competition will be a tough one. You can still save your face by leaving." He looked at the rest of the class, but no one moved."Good." He dropped the papers. "Last time the Vice Principal taught you how to tell a demon from a human, but that can be very tricky."He moved around."So I'll be teaching you how to channel your energy so that not much harm would be done when you realize it is a human."Murmuring broke out as he expected."There's something like channeling?""Our powers don't even kill in one shot.""Maybe they'll give us more."Master Kaelen waited until the noise subsided."The competition won't

Flint stared at the smirk on their faces and scoffed."What's wrong, boy?" One of them said, stepping closer. "You can't drain our mana the way you did with Marcus." He kept coming.Flint schooled the shock on his face. "Even without it, I can still make you eat dust."The boy took a deep breath to calm the rage in his chest. "We'll see about that.""Shadow Bind."All three said it in unison.Shadow ropes began emanating from their hands, directing themselves toward Flint. He didn't fight it. They wrapped around him and slammed him against the wall. Once. Twice. Three times. He saw the back of his own head from the force of it. His face was already bleeding, the pain sinking deep into his bones.Then he remembered the warning of the man who had been standing silently at the door, watching them."Stop."Master Kaelen's voice cut through everything.They dropped him to the floor instantly and turned toward the voice.Master Kaelen's brow dipped so low it nearly touched his nose. The ang

Lady Emerald didn't respond directly till Flint told her everything he suspected. "You're being paranoid," She said. “This academy could never go to war with any city unless they are ready to sign a death warrant.” He stood still looking at her. Something seemed off. “How many of you are in this?” she asked. “Just three of us. Terra is from Vendriel too and Dylan is my friend.” . “Well, good luck then.” She left. That night, he was surprised to see Jolene with them. He threw Dylan a look.Dylan shook his head slightly. "Leave it."Flint did. Jolene had been dead set on waiting till the competition. He wasn't going to waste breath on her.They got to the gate. The security man crossed his arms."After what happened the last time, nah. You have to get permission from Master Kaelen before leaving.” Flint tried everything. Even lied that he had just spoken to his mother who was there but the man didn't buy it. Master Kaelen had warned him specifically about the boy, now he saw the