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Nightfall / The Test Ends
The cafeteria was eerily quiet now. The chaos had reached a climax, and Arman crouched behind a toppled table, chest heaving, sweat streaming down his face. The last red badge rookie had lunged at someone across the room, but the strike was deflected by a quick dodge. For a moment, it seemed as if the chaos might never end.Then, slowly, the lights flickered. The deep reds and bright blues of the badges dimmed. The fluorescent glow that had pulsed across the cafeteria for what felt like hours began to fade.Arman exhaled, letting his body relax just slightly. The pulse of Void energy in the room died down, leaving a tense silence. Around him, rookies cautiously peeked from behind overturned chairs and tables. Some had badges flickering weakly; others had changed colors permanently. A few were gone — eliminated.“Status?” Ievon asked calmly.Arman scanned the room. “Most of the rookies are still standing. Several eliminated. A few switched.”He nodded to himself. Every move, every dodg
The First Major Shift
The cafeteria had become chaos. Screams, scuffles, and glowing red and blue badges lit up the room like fireflies in a storm. Arman crouched low behind a toppled table, scanning the movement around him.His badge was stable for now, a solid blue. But he could feel the faint pulse of Void energy in the air. It was stronger than before. More rookies were panicking.“This isn’t just a game anymore,” Ievon murmured in his mind. “Keep your focus. One mistake, and your badge could flicker too.”Arman nodded, flexing his fingers. He could see it happening already — a strong blue badge rookie, bigger than most, rushing at a red badge with far too much force. He aimed a strike straight at the chest.It connected. Instantly, the blue badge flashed red.The room erupted. Gasps and cries filled the air.“NO! I didn’t mean it!” the rookie yelled, staggering backward. His body shimmered and then disappeared — eliminated.Arman’s heart skipped a beat. He felt the weight of what just happened. This w
Survival Strategy
The cafeteria was a mess. Chairs were overturned. Trays lay scattered, food smeared across the floor. Blue and red lights blinked and pulsed everywhere. The noise — screams, shouts, and scuffling feet — made Arman’s head spin for a moment.He crouched low, feeling Ievon stir inside his mind.“Stay calm. Observe first. Move second,” Ievon said.Arman nodded. His eyes scanned the room. He could see rookies frozen in fear, some huddled under tables, some circling each other like predators. The rules were brutal, but clear. One wrong strike, one mistake, and a badge could flip — or worse, eliminate someone.He moved first, low and silent, weaving between tables and overturned chairs. His Jeet Kune Do training kicked in automatically. Every step was smooth, every motion deliberate. His CQC skills helped him avoid collisions without touching anyone unnecessarily.A red badge rookie lunged at a blue, fists swinging wildly. Arman darted in, sliding under the swing. He grabbed the attacker’s a
The Game Begins
The cafeteria was huge. Sunlight spilled through the glass walls and bounced off the polished floors. The rookies were finally getting a break after the morning training. The smell of warm food filled the air, and chatter echoed through the hall. Arman and Kenny grabbed trays and walked toward a long table. Arman piled some rice, meat, and vegetables on his plate while Kenny was already digging in. “Man, I’m starving,” Kenny said, taking a big bite. “Same here,” Arman replied. “But you still owe me that rematch after lunch.” Kenny laughed, crumbs falling from his mouth. “You got it, rival. Don’t blink though.” They reached the counter to get drinks, and the cafeteria worker handed each rookie a small, hexagonal badge. “Wear this while you eat,” the worker said in a calm voice. “Instructions from the top.” Arman looked down at it. It had faint engravings, and a soft light pulsed from its center. He clipped it to his uniform, curiosity mixing with confusion. “Seems official,” he
I’m Your Rival from Today
Morning sunlight slipped through the windows of the rookies’ quarters.Arman stretched, rubbing his eyes. The bed felt softer than usual — maybe because he actually slept for once.He got dressed, fastened his badge, and walked out toward the training grounds where the rookies were supposed to meet their instructors. The path was long and empty, lined with tall lamps and scattered leaves.Halfway down the road, something came rushing toward him at full speed.At first, it looked like a flying stack of books.Arman blinked.Then he jumped sideways just in time.The books crashed to the ground with a loud thud, and the person carrying them fell right after.When the dust settled, Arman saw a girl lying there, surrounded by books. She had short pink hair, large round glasses, and looked barely five feet tall.“I’m so sorry, mister!” she said quickly, pushing up her glasses. “I couldn’t see where I was going!”Arman crossed his arms. “Well, obviously. You were carrying a mountain in front
The Path of the Rookie
Sarah uncrossed her arms, her sharp eyes fixed on Arman. The faint smirk she usually carried was gone this time. Her voice was serious, almost heavy with finality."Kid, that's it. You've passed the test."Arman blinked, lowering his fists. His body was still tense from their exchange, muscles buzzing with the aftershock of spirit energy running through him. But her words sank in slowly, and relief washed over him like cool water."So... that means-""It means you're officially in," Sarah cut him off. "From now on, you'll join the other rookies.You'll learn about this world, its powers, its dangers. What you saw today? That was just scratching the surface."Arman gave a small nod, trying to hide the nervous twist in his stomach. Other rookies... so I'm not alone in this. But does that make it easier?Or harder?"Alright then. Let's go," he said, his voice steady though his palms were damp.Sarah tilted her head, almost amused at his attempt to act calm. "Hold on. Before you start thi
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