Five thousand years ago, this land dominated by humans—however, the sudden emergence of monsters changed the pattern of this land.
The origin of monsters was full of mystery as if they appeared out of nowhere. They also have extraordinary powers that drive humanity to the brink of despair.
However, the law of heaven has always been equitable. Humans grow strong as they gain power that equivalent to monsters. Even so, it was far from enough to eliminate the entire monsters.
Therefore, the higher up of humans decided to train young seedlings into powerful ones. They built an institution specifically for training. Nowadays, people call it as 'Academy.'
Historically, Unicorn Academy built in the era of the first generation of the Twelve Star Knights was born and ultimately still lasts until this day. With that long history alone, the academy deserved to be one of Top Zodiac Academy in the entire 38 constellation regions and number one in Monoceros Region.
Being held the most considerable prestige in the region, the academy has a stringent requirement for accepting students.
The first requirement is age. Unicorn Academy will only accept students who are thirteen years old, no less and no more. By when students graduate from the academy, they have reached the age of eighteen. That is the perfect condition if they want to become a Knight.
The second requirement is bloodline purity. Only participants who have a minimum of 20% bloodline purity will pass, and proceed into the next step.
The third requirement is a test that divided into two stages; Written test and power test.
The written test is about TPA. TPA is a psychological test used to measure a person's mental agility when dealing with word objects (verbal), numbers (numerical), and images (figural). This test can reveal what someone has achieved intellectually.
Meanwhile, the power test is related to bloodline purity.
If your bloodline purity reaches 1% - 19%, then you can gain one ability.
If your bloodline purity reaches 20% - 39%, then you can gain two abilities.
If your bloodline purity reaches 40% - 59%, then you can gain three abilities.
If your bloodline purity reaches 60% - 79%, then you can gain four abilities.
If your bloodline purity reaches 80% - 100%, then you can gain five abilities.
In this regard, participants who can perfectly master one ability then they are declared to have passed the power test.
As long as participants fulfill these three requirements, they can officially become students of the Unicorn Academy and study there for the next five years.
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"Big brother, it's okay to bring me along with you? I mean, I'm non-student. It possible that you would get scold because of me..."
Isaac wore a black and white suit, black suspenders from the shoulders to the waist, and a bow tie around his neck. Unlike his big brother, who wore a special official uniform for Unicorn Academy's students.
It took almost an hour for them to arrive at Epsilon Airport finally.
According to the schedule announced three days ago, Mason would be picked up by someone from the academy at the airport and escorted to Unicorn City, the city where the academy located.
"It'll be fine. Your big brother's situation is a bit special. I was given a small mansion in Unicorn City and was allowed to bring family members there."
Isaac shocked, "Unicorn Academy so generous, is there anything else?"
Mason chuckled as he patted Isaac's head, "Don't be greedy little fella. The academy is already very kind enough to give me a mansion. If they give me more, people will assume that the academy is biased."
"He-he, just kidding," Isaac stretch his cheek.
"Excuse me, are you Mason Seraphine?"
A sudden voice sound from behind the siblings, they reflexively turn around simultaneously and saw a man in a white uniform.
Mason answers him, "I am. Are you from the academy?"
The man places his right-hand o his chest and bow slightly, "My name is Joe Marathi, the staff who will guide you into the starship."
"My name Mason Seraphine, and this is my younger brother, Isaac Seraphine. Professor William said that I could bring my relative along to the academy's city. Is that okay?"
Joe smiled, "The Captain already informed me about this, he said that was alright. Now, Mason Seraphim, I'll take you and your brother to the starship."
Mason, "Please,"
Joe walked ahead, followed by the siblings as they pulled the briefcase.
Shortly after that, they arrived at the apron area. Mason saw a substantial beautiful starship in front of him. He had been on a starship before but not one like this. It was simply too different, especially the size and model.
Isaac, who is standing beside him, whispered in his ear, "Big brother, I have never boarded the starship before, but this starship is so amazing."
Mason chuckled, "It so? We've been on the starship together before, that was when you were a year old. I guess you won't remember it. At that time you pooped on the ship, it's really brought me memories..."
"Big brother!" Isaac blushed upon hearing it.
Joe smiles as he listens to their conversation. He explained, "This is an exclusive starship of Unicorn Academy only for their students, Golden Horn Unicorn YT-1298. Ordinary people wouldn't have a chance to enjoy it unless you are allowed to."
"Let's go!"
After the three boarded into the starship, they ushered into a spacious, circular room.
In there, Mason saw a beautiful girl of the same age and uniform as him. It most likely she is also a new student.
Their eyes accidentally met. Mason nodded at her awkwardly.
The girl stands up, then extends her hand to Mason and smiled, "Hello, I heard only two people in my town who selected into Unicorn Academy. I guess it was you. My name Elisa Hart, the other one."
Elisa Hart? Hart? Could he be from that Hart Family?
Hart Family is the government of Hart Town. If he did not guess wrong, this girl is should be the one and only beloved daughter of Mayor Hart.
Mayor Hart is very doting and overprotective toward his daughter; everyone in the town knew it. He was surprised that he allowed his daughter to went out of his dominion.
He heard the rumors that every guy who got close to his daughter got missing in the very next day.
Now Mason is carefully considering whether he should introduce his name or not. After all, he didn't want to be the next missing person, not right after he accepted into the academy.
However, seeing this girl already extended her hand. Mason feels terrible if he didn't respond to it.
"Hello, my name is Mason Seraphine."
For an unknown reason, somehow, he got goosebumps when he touches Elisa's hand.