"Step to the side, Reinhard."
The boy tremble before quickly asking. "W-What will happen-"
"I will speak with you and see if we can do a reassessed... But if that also fails, it means you are a Zero." Elder man sighed. "It means you are Unfit."
The boy flinched before clenching his fist. The area around him was filled with energy as some students covered their mouths or smirked openly. The boy headed to the side with his head down, trying his best to ignore the piercing gazes.
"Come forward, Yor Noctyne."
Instantly the area fell silent.
But none of the students turned their heads, instead all of them continued staring ahead. One boy who was laughing earlier quickly looked down while other students straighten up.
Reinhard eyes shift to the sight of a blue hair woman standing up before moving towards the aisle. Every person she passed flinched or began looking down and the same thing happened as she walked up.
This is the biggest red flag if I ever saw one.
He watched as she stepped up on the resonance circle and the rocks trembled. Then without waiting she placed her hand on the crystal.
And it instantly went black.
The black crystal spread out black dots that landed on the rocks. The rocks rose up before they began to swirl around, becoming a black wheel around Yor. It spun faster and faster before it exploded out, forming black flames in the awakening circle.
On the crystal was a half disk that looked similar to a black hole.
"The Void Sigil." The Elder Man said with a sigh.
The Sigil Shine before rushing into Yor who raised her hand and it formed on the back of her right hand. Her silver eyes glowed before the sight of a black hole spinning appeared behind her.
The video paused.
Reinhard stared at the image for a couple more second before sighing and saying. "You want me to seduce the woman that wants no friends or companions?"
[I believe in you host! You had never missed when it came to mingling with others!]
He fell silent since the system was right. His success rate when it comes to woman was close always a hundred percent even when the initial part failed. Even now his mind was already thinking of ways he could connect with Yor.
First thing I need to do is find a way to constantly interact with her. It's impossible for success on the first hit but a constant strike might work.
He pushed himself off the chair and stretched his arms. "Alright, I will begin."
[I am so glad, host!]
"Yeah, yeah. But I have a question, do I only need to seduce her to gain a Sigil?"
[No, you can do others, but the Sigil won't be upgraded because they aren't fated to you.]
"That's fine. And what's the time limit before everything goes to hell?"
[The first Fate Event which is the Void Descent will take place in two weeks.]
"..."
[Don't worry host! It just means she will start to lose control!]
"I have no faith in you but fine. And now what I want you to do for me is stay quiet."
[Host?]
"Only speak to me when it's extremely important."
[Host!]
Reinhard ignored the system and walked past the blue screen that began to fade away.
...
The evening light shined on the academy golden-white buildings, the bridges between the towers and crystal pillars.
Reinhard walked through the area, enjoying the warm sun on his skin. He didn't pay attention to the chatter and laughter of the other students around. Only noting how they were all in groups, some studying while others were arguing.
Nothing seemed to change until he passed by.
Some of them recognize him.
"It's the great noble."
"The bastard without shame."
He ignored it, already knowing some of them were trying to bait him. Whether it was done by them or a task forced upon them by a noble was irrelevant. He needed to focus on finding Yor.
Fortunately, his luck seemed to be good on this part.
As he turned the corner, he saw her leaving the twin lecture building with people parting the way. He slowed down and watched the students that were also leaving the building was walking a bit behind her.
And the best part, none of them were paying attention to him.
That's perfect.
He began trailing behind them.
By the time they reached the four stairs going down, it was just him walking behind Yor. He glanced forward to see she was heading to a stone building that was intergraded into a spire tower.
At the top was the words: Resonance Club.
She approached the doors that had two familiar academy guards at the entrance. Yor didn't pause to greet the guards and only one of them nodded his head at her. Before she pushed the door open and enter inside.
Reinhard watched the door closed behind her and waited ten seconds. Then he headed over, causally walking with his gaze focus on the door and ignoring the guards.
But the moment he got within ten inches, he felt an invisible pressure.
"Only club members allowed."
"I'm here to apply."
The Academy guard on the left glanced at him and spoke. "You cannot apply for the Nexus club."
"It's a club." Reinhard raised a brow.
"One that requires an invitation."
"Then I will just request one from the teacher overseeing-"
"A member needs to give you one."
Why the hell is this place so damn tedious? This even more suspicious...
"Is that the only way?"
"Unless you can get the headmaster to agree."
He inward scoff, as if the headmaster had time for him right now and he wasn't even in the academy currently. He took step forward to see through the windows on the in front.
But then he felt the invisible pressure on him further descend. It swept over and almost made him fall to the ground like something heavy being pressed down on him.
[System Alert!]
[Hostile Presence Detected - Academy Guards]
[Classification: Ascendant Hunter Rank]
[Threat Assessment: Intent to Harm]
Damn it, there that strong?
The world of Astra ranking system was pretty simple. There were only five official ranks: Initiate, Adept, Ascendant, Lord, and Sovereigns.
Once a person gains their Sigil and official become a Hunter, they become Initiate. From what he heard, it broke the mortal limits placed on them and allowed them to sense magic around.
Ascendants were leagues above them and the pressure itself made it impossible to continue forward. He grits his teeth before stepping back and the pressure fading away.
The guards aren't to be messed with, noted.
"I'm sorry. You're not cleared, we cannot allow non-members inside." The guard on the right said bluntly.
"Alright." Reinhard said with a sigh before turning around and walking away. He didn't rush, headed towards the right to a corner before stepping back against the wall.
"Since I can't do it normally, let's find a new potential friend." He muttered before moving to an area where he can view the building without being seen.
After an hour of observing, he saw a couple of people entering and leaving the building. None of them were stopped by the guards while other students who weren't apart of the club only glance and continued.
Then at two hours, the sun was setting with it painting that beautiful orange glow over the area. But it's then the door opens up and students began emerging out of the building. He saw three guys and a girl walking out, all four arguing with each other with a frustrated look.
Then a couple more students left before finally Yor walked out. But once again she was by herself with that indifferent look on her face. She continued forward with the group in front subtle moving out of her way.
Reinhard glance at this before shifting his attention away.
Behind Yor came another girl with black hair, glasses, and crimson eyes. She was walking quickly down the steps and slightly hunched over. She didn't go to any group instead tensed up when she passed by one of them and relax after. He watched her hurried off alone in the direction of the academy lunchroom.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"If I need an invitation to get inside. Then I suppose I will get it."
But that was only one reason for him heading towards the nervous girl. Or more specifically his key to getting inside, and he promised to be very convincing.
After all, he never missed an opportunity.