Chapter 12: Might is right! (1/2)

The hall was as spacious as a football pitch and the walls of the hall were made of brown bricks that had unusual symbols etched on them. The grass beneath them was properly trimmed and the only stone platforms littered around the room were used as transportation pods.

”Eehhh?” Lucien asked while rubbing his forehead.

Both he and the other students were left speechless and confused since they didn't know how to rely on the question. He pondered on the question for a while just like everyone else in the room but it still didn't make sense.

Grrrrr!

Their stomachs let out a grumbling sound causing Lucien's face to turn red in embarrassment. His gaze was focused on the empty space alone as he barely muttered his answer;

”No, I didn't have breakfast today!”

Hearing this Instructor Cain nodded with a satisfied smile on his face. His eyes shifted from Lucien to the other students clustered around who wore confused expressions on their faces.

”Last night you all were handed E Grade mana crystals to help open your magic circuits and enable mana flow and that's what we call Refinement… I'm pretty sure while absorbing the mana of the Crystal, you all fell asleep... Am I right?” Instructor Cain asked.

Listening to the question, Lucien's attention was instantly captured, just like that every student present. They turned their attention to instructor Cain and nodded their heads in agreement. Only after getting their attention did instructor Cain continue.

”During the time you all slept, your body rapidly pulled in mana from the environment. This process is what we call awakening. While you sleep, the mana that surges into your body helps refine your body and spirit…it brings you closer to your elements… So for those who woke up early enough to have breakfast their potential is low and the rest who arrived here without breakfast because there was no time left, you are the true geniuses of this academy” Instructor Cain said causing a bright smile to appear of Lucien's face.

While a few rejoiced, the many felt down and annoyed. The thought of having less potential when compared to their peers was not something that went down well with them. Many began gazing at Lucien who was standing by the instructor's side with hints of jealousy in their eyes mixed with murderous intentions. In their opinion, Lucien Raizen is a typical example of a cocky kid born with everything. Wealth, Fame, background, name it! Especially since he wasn't the humble type.