155 The First Trial 3 (1/2)
School grounds….
”Huff!....Huff...”
Max panted as he ran around the field in circles. His body was not strong unlike the past and his stamina had weakened too.
It was only the 5th lap and Max felt tired. The teacher had punished Max for distracting the class again.
”So what is your decision, Max?” The floating figure asked as it accompanied Max around the field.
”Shut up!”
”Why don't you get it? Don't you remember what happened the last time?” The floating figure asked.
But Max ignored it.
”You probably don't know but last time you were lucky as a cripple even though you ended up dying.”
Max's steps paused and he turned around to ask with a cold look in his eyes, ”What do you mean?”
”Well, even though you didn't awaken. Your genes awakened allowing your connection with fate energy also called flow energy. You know, right? The energy changes fate? It changed yours. If not, you wouldn't have people treat you nicely like they did.”
Max didn't reply but turned around and began to run again.
The floating face revealed an evil smile as it followed Max. It clearly knew that Max's emotions were in jeopardy and his every word would affect him. He couldn't clearly make the head and tail of this situation. It was the right time to attack.
”Max, remember to look at the greater good. A single sacrifice for a big change.” The floating figure whispered.
…..
The school was finally over.
”What was wrong with you today? You looked so absent minded?” Mark asked in concern.
”Nah it's noth-”
Max stopped midway and then turned his head to face Mark.
”What if you are going to become a cripple tomorrow and you have the option to change that. But you have to push another person in that hell? What will you do, Mark?”
”What kind of question is this?” Mark smiled awkwardly. But when he looked at Max's eyes, he released a sigh.
The floating face leaked out an evil grin and the glow in Mark's eyes turned a bit dim. But no one seemed to notice it.
”I will take it,” Mark replied.
Max looked at Mark with a blank face.
”You can't blame me. If I can have a better future, why will I ignore it?”
”Even if it means destroying someone?” Max asked.
”It's a dog eat dog world, Max. Thousands of people die every day. What if I add one more to it? Besides, you won't understand. Being born with superior genes. You are destined to greatness. But what about me? I don't have anything, except for two old parents as a liability to look for? I am not wrong, I am doing it for them too.” Mark replied with a twisted expression.
”If you don't have anything else, I am going. Unlike you, I need to worry about tomorrow.” Mark said before leaving.
…
Max stared at Mark's disappearing silhouette before turning around to leave.
The floating figure looked at Max leaving as it muttered, ”What a stubborn guy? But it makes it more exciting...hahaha!!!”
…..
The next day finally arrived and Max arrived in the auditorium. The things continued as they should. But Mark was a bit cold towards Max due to their last interaction.
Max's eyes had huge dark circles. He clearly couldn't sleep properly.
People erupted in cheers when Mark awakened.
”Max Edwinson!”
It was Max's turn.
Max walked into the stage and moved his hand onto the awakening crystal and the rest was the same. The only difference was, Max couldn't hear the voices anymore. But he already knew what they were speaking.