7 The White Egg (1/2)
Several hours had passed since Instructor Windsong gave the group their mission for the day. They had the simple but important task of forming a pact with the Will of World, finalizing their commitment in becoming contenders. This wasn't a difficult task to accomplish, all you had to do was enter and state your intent to the Will of the World.
That was all it took to become a contender and receive an Alma from the Will. She had never heard of anyone failing in forming a pact with it. After all, it was a soulless existence that did not possess an ego. It was a machine-like being that only existed to manage the underlying components of the world.
So how did that boy screw up what should have been an automatic process? But most importantly, why hasn't he come out yet? It's almost been half a day and he still hasn't been thrown out by the Will of the World...
Angela, Axtorius, and the rest of the instructors peered at the sinkhole from above. Various expressions covered their faces as they individually speculated on the situation. It seemed none of them knew what to do, or rather, hesitated on making a move. Even though they were conquerors, not a single one of them dared to act rashly in front of the Will of World.
They knew what it was capable of and understood the enormous power it possessed as beings that were blessed by it. Sure, the damn thing had didn't have an ego, but that didn't mean it lacked basic instincts.
Throughout history, some particularly powerful conquerors sought to control and subdue it for their benefit. Every single idiot that tried doing so was erased from existence without fail.
A harsh lesson was taught since then, and that was that no one, man or god, should ever even consider offending the Will of World.
As a result, the only thing the instructors could do was wait for something to happen. None dared trade their lives just to save a single youngling. Although it was a pity, they still had the others to raise.
Hushed tones could be heard down below as the students discussed the situation amongst themselves. Apart from the larger crowds, a small group peered into the sinkhole. Astor, Horatio, Ophelia stared at the pit, hoping that something would happen soon. Even Astrid and Sebastian had serious expressions as they also continued to gaze at the sinkhole. None of them were in the mood to quarrel or joke with one another at the moment.
Given their backgrounds, they knew exactly why the instructors had not made a move, and despite understanding their reasoning, felt frustrated at the situation. They discussed amongst each other and confirmed that none of them had ever heard of such a prolonged ceremony. This was going to be an important event that would stir up the world once news spread.
Astor sighed as he stared at the sinkhole and said, ”Well, it looks like he's going to be a real popular guy once he comes back. No matter what, this is going to attract the attention of all four empires. It might even arouse the interest of the sovereigns...”
”It might be a bit too much to say that even the sovereigns will take note of what happened today. They've stopped paying attention to the mundane world a long time ago in pursuit of their goals,” said Astrid. She sat down at the edge of the sinkhole and made herself comfortable as she waited for Reed's return.
”But you're certainly right that everyone else will be paying close attention to him from now on. I'd be surprised if everyone on the outside hasn't already heard about this by now. It's been half a day, so I'm sure we can all agree that the whole world has already been informed about him.”
Sebastian interjected and said, ”I do not doubt in my mind that the higher-ups have already been discussing his fate. It wouldn't even be unusual if we all received orders to rope him in from our families by the end of the day.”
”Say, Kingscrown, you know him the best out of everyone. What does he seek? Money, fame, or authority? Women, perhaps? He might get played to death if the top brass decides to get him in their pocket. You'd do well to advise him with haste once he comes out, or else, hahaha....”
The group's expressions hardened when they heard Sebastian's words. They all hoped things wouldn't develop in that direction, but what Sebastian spoke was the truth. It was all too common for regular people, who had no association to the upper echelons of the world to be bribed, manipulated, and oppressed by the major powers that ruled the world.
The money and authority these individuals possessed essentially let them do as they pleased without any repercussions, as long as they did not offend a royal family or some high ranking clan. Someone like Reed who had no real backing or strong background was a prime target for them.
”That's not an issue because I already planne-”
”No need to worry, because I'm going to as-”
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Astor and Astrid both looked at each other as they cut each other off mid-sentence and a moment of silence passed through the group. Even Sebastian who only commented to tease Astor was left speechless. Horatio and Ophelia bitterly chuckled as they stared at Astor's trembling back.
”Here we go again,” they both thought as they stared at the golden volcano that was about to burst.
All of sudden, the ground shook violently and the sky began to darken as dark clouds began to form across the area. Lightning struck and deafening booms were heard in the distance. Even the temperature seemed to have taken a turn for the worst as condensation began forming on everyone's breaths.