-DUNGEON BOSS ROOM-
Kaito alone reached the boss room of the dungeon . He entered the room as the door closed inside . The boss was a rock golem . Kaito hid behind the rocks .
[Ding]
['Clairvoyance' activated]
[Name : Rock Golem]
[Race : Golem]
[HP : 9000/9000]
[MP : 15000/15000]
[STR : 108]
[AGI : 105]
[DEF : 135]
[INT : 95]
[Current Rank Evaluation : C-Rank (Initial)]
'The teacher said the boss was D-Rank but his stats have already reached C-Rank'
'Although it's weaker than the current me but I still need to be careful'
Kaito came out from behind the rocks . The instinct of the golem was too sharp as he immediately saw Kaito . The golem rushed towards him and when he gets into range , he punched which missed and crashed the ground . Kaito ran towards the opposite side of the room .
The golem stood at one place as it revealed it's chest . Kaito saw that the mana crystal was glowing brightly as a beam of red light released from it's chest . Kaito dodged by some difference as it almost burnt him . He raised his hand
-3-Star (Ice Magic) : Ice Prison
The room got covered in ice . The golem unable to move got stuck inside the ice . Kaito didn't waste anymore time as he took out his sword . His sword was covered in a light sheet of mana as he leaped and stabbed his sword inside the core of the monster . The golem seemed to be disabled as it vibrated violently until it fell dead . The mana crystal dropped from the chest of the golem .
Kaito caught the crystal as he sat on the ground . At that moment , another golem suddenly appeared from behind .
'What ? A second boss ?'
'No , wait . How can there be a second boss ?'
'I got it . Someone entered the boss room which led to another summon but he escaped'
'Despicable bastard'
Kaito got up from the ground . He was low on mana but it was worth trying .
-3-Star (Wind Magic) : Tempest
Kaito released his magic as a huge tornado seemed to take away the golem away from him . As the storm settled the golem was thrown down . Kaito took that moment to stab it on the chest . He was clearly exhausted as the second crystal dropped down .
[Ding]
[You have levelled up]
[You have levelled up]
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human]
[Level : 29]
[HP : 10542/15000]
[MP : 6589/24000]
[STR : 134]
[AGI : 135]
[DEF : 132]
[INT : 130]
[Current Rank Evaluation : Peak of C-Rank]
The teachers outside clearly saw the whole scenario where Hirakawa sneakily entered the room and summoned the second boss .
"Mr . Okinawa , summon both Hirakawa and Sakura in my office"
"Yes sir"
Kaito came out of the dungeon . His classmates were standing there as they noticed him carry two magic crystals . Hirakawa on the other hand was standing in one corner but as soon as he saw Kaito , his face grew red of anger . He bit his lip until blood came out .
"How is that brat still alive ?!"
"You didn't summon the boss ?"
"You think I would make such a mistake ? He is the weakest of all . He wouldn't be able to defeat even one boss but he defeated two ?"
At that moment , Kaito noticed Hirakawa . He looked at them with an intense look which angered Hirakawa more .
'Looks like this brat understood the person behind it'
At that moment , Mr . Okinawa came towards his class . He coughed and said
"Ahem !! Congratulations everyone for you first successful raid"
"I would like to congratulate Mr.Sakura who contributed the most in the raid"
Everyone was shocked to hear the news . Kaito Sakura who was considered the weakest has the highest contribution .
"Um , Sir , Is there by chance any mistake ?"
"What mistake ?"
"I mean , how can a trash-like Kaito has most contribution"
"I knew this would be the case"
Mr. Okinawa moved side as a screen appeared behind them . The full recording of dungeon which was recorded by the school was showed to everyone . They all saw that how Kaito defended the girls who were being forced and also the clearing of the monster cave and finally the battle between him and the two bosses .
Everyone was stunned to see the clip . Even Hirakawa was shocked . They all started murmuring about Kaito and Hirakawa because it was known to everyone now that what kind of a person is Hirakawa .
"Mr. Sakura and Mr. Hirakawa , both of you are being summoned by Headmaster . Please come with me"
Kaito and Hirakawa both followed their homeroom teacher to the Headmaster's Office . Kaito had his head straight but Hirakawa also looked confident despite the acts he commited . They all entered the Office as they saw Headmaster sitting on a chair with an intense look . He had a scar which extended from his right side of forehead from over the eye and ended in his right cheek .
"Welcome you both"
"Thank you sir" both of them replied
"Sakura-san , I saw your gate clearing experience"
"Please stop being so formal sir . Please call me 'Kaito' "
"Alright , Kaito . I want to test you new strength so can you please show me ?"
"Sure sir"
"And as for Hirakawa-san"
"Yes sir"
"You are hereby expelled from the Academy due to attempts to murder a fellow student"
"What ?!"
"That's right . Pack your things and leave within tomorrow"
"But….."
"That's final"
"O-Okay sir"
Hirakawa left as the door closed .
"Mr. Okinawa , bring the device for measurement and call that person too"
"Yes , sir"
Mr.Okinawa left as Kaito stood there waiting for him to return . The Headmaster had a calm expression on his face . A knock was heard on the door which was Mr.Okinawa as he entered . Kaito saw him entering with a device in his arm but he didn't expect the person behind to enter . It was his sister .
As soon as Akari entered Kaito's expression became darker . She noticed him and was surprised . Kaito didn't look at her as he turned his head away from her . This drenched her heart as she noticed that Kaito didn't even want to look at her . She knew it was her fault to begin with .
-FlashBack-
-2 years ago-
Kaito awakened the 'Icicle (Rank : F)' skill which greatly shocked him and the others but most shocked was his sister . She who was recognised as the youngest S-Rank Awakener and also a master of sword had a trash for her brother . Kaito was dismissed from the awakening grounds . He was deeply sad after everything he had done , he received this skill and was dispised by the family .
Kaito came to his sister's room at night hoping to find some comfort . As soon as he entered the room , he saw his sister lying on the bed as she noticed her door open . She looked back as she saw Kaito standing there . He was crying really hard as he came towards Akari .
"What do you want ?" said Akari (cold tone)
"I'm sorry" replied Kaito (sad , depressed and sad tone)
"For what ?"
"For not living up to your expectations"
"Oh , so you do understand"
"Yes"
"Then why did you do it in the first place ?"
"H-Huh ?!"
"Why did you awaken that skill in the first place . You were provided the same resources as I . I used to train you everyday for what ? For you to awaken this trash skill ? You are a disappointment to the family , you understand that , right ?"
"….."
"Get lost . You have lost the right to call me 'Sister' . I wish you were never born in the first place , then atleast Mom and Dad would have been alive today"
"I-I understand . I will go . Thank you"
Kaito slowly left the room . Akari lied on the bed with a heavy heart as she too felt bad . From the next day , Kaito stopped talking to her . He always had his eyes behind his hairs as he ignored everyone's comments . Akari could only watch from the sidelines . Kaito started speaking less and almost never left his room after that .
3 Months Later , Akari got admitted to the Academy as his household members willingly sent her off . The only person who didn't come was Kaito . She felt sad inside her heart that day but she beared with it.
-Current Time-
Akari felt the same feeling to arise from her heart . Kaito looked towards the Headmaster and said
"Sir , can we continue ?"
"Y-Yes , Mr.Okinawa , install the machine"
The maching which Mr.Okinawa brought was now installed . Kaito just had to place his finger on the sharp point on the top . Kaito did what was instructed as his blood dripped from the tip of his finger .
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human]
[MP : 24000]
[Current Rank Evaluation : Peak of C-Rank]
This measurement shocked everyone but Kaito . The headmaster was shocked as well as Akari .
"What ?!"
"H-He reached the peak of C-Rank in just one day ?"
"Impossible"
"I will now take my leave , Headmaster"
"W-Wait a moment , do you have something you want ?"
"I don't . Thank you"
"Think another time"
"Oh , I would like to ask for the permission to participate in the Re-evaluation exam in two months"
"Is that it ?"
"Yes sir"
"Okay"
Kaito left the office . Akari noticed his cold eyes as he looked towards her when he left . Akari also left the room after taking permission from the headmaster . He noticed that something was wrong . He also knew about the rumours which are spread in school as how she abandoned her brother but it was all a lie . He knew it better than anyone else at how much Akari cares about her brother . He placed his head on his hand as he sat down .
-Next Day-
The clip and rumour about Kaito had already spread throughout the school . They all started seeing him in a different light . Until yesterday , no one wanted to talk to him but now he was greeted by many students specially girls . The clip as how he saved those girls had spread and his recognition and respect among girls increased . Kaito entered his classroom .
Hirakawa wasn't on his seat which Kaito knew because he was expelled . The three girls whom Kaito helped came towards him .
"S-Sakura-san , Thank you for everything"
"No , it's not a big deal"
"But still ….."
"It's okay"
They left . Another student came towards Kaito . He was one of the lackeys Hirakawa and one of the strongest in Class 1-E . He came and crossed his arm around Kaito's shoulder .
"Hey , you piece of ….I mean Kaito , I heard you defeated two D-Rank bosses alone ?"
"Yes , so what about it ?"
"Do you think we don't know you cheated ?"
"Cheated ?"
"Yes , we already weakened the boss and we retreated after losing too much stamina . You took that chance to deliver the final blow"
"I don't know what you are talking about . And , I am pretty sure you are lying . You can't even form a scratch on it's body"
"You bastard !!!"
He tried to punch Kaito but Kaito held his arm as he rotated him from over his head and slammed him on one of the desks . The desk cracked as he fell down . Kaito's actions caught the attention of many people from not only the classroom but also from the corridor . Kaito came forward as he picked him up with his hair .
"Don't ever mess with me again"
"I-I'm sorry"
Kaito released him as he went out of the class . Kaito was walking on the corridor of the floor his class was on . He suddenly saw that Akari along with some of her friends are coming from front . They all noticed Kaito as he noticed them . Kaito didn't saw a word as he crossed them and went towards the washroom . Akari could only see him leave without a word .
"What wrong , Akari ?" asked Yuuki Ayakouji (S-Rank(Akari's best friend))
"Huh ?!"
"You didn't talk to your brother ?"
"He is angry at me"
"Why though ? Even though the rumour spread of you abandoning him but you never actually did , right ?"
"Yes , I didn't but he still ignores me for what happened 2 years ago"
"Are you never gonna talk to him ?"
"I don't know"
School ended for the day as Kaito returned to his dorm . His reputation in school had risen from the bottom and he can now enjoy his days peacefully . Kaito lied down on his bed as he looked towards the ceiling .
"Status"
[Ding]
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Level : 29]
[HP : 15000/15000]
[MP : 24000/24000]
[STR : 134]
[AGI : 135]
[DEF : 132]
[INT : 130]
[Current Rank Evaluation : Peak of C-Rank]
'These stats are good but I have to increase them furthur'
'The next re-evaluation is two months from now'
'I have to atleast reach B-Rank to be promoted to Class 1-B but if I manage to increase furthur , I can target for Class 1-A'
'1-A is the strongest class among first year other than Class 1-S'
'But to enter S-Class , I need to have atleast Rank A'
'I will check out some dungeons tomorrow'
Kaito was lying but he wasn't tired or exhausted and so sleeping became difficult for him . He got up from his bed as he opened his inventory . He acquired a mana-absorbing potion after he defeated the second boss .
[Ding]
[Item Info:]
[Name : Mana-Absorption Potion]
[Description : Can increase the rate of mana absorption by 20 % for 5 minutes]
'A 20% increase in mana absorption ?'
'If I am lucky enough , I can reach 4-Star'
'My sister has already reached 6-Star in mana circle'
'I have to catch upto her quickly'
'Come to think of it , her strength should be around S-Rank now'
'This is gonna be interesting'
Kaito removed his blazer as he threw it on the bed . He sat on the ground cross legged as he opened the bottle of potion . He drank it quick as he could already feel the increase in mana absorption . He closed his eyes and concentrated .
'I have formed a mana circle before but it was weak . I wonder if that method is gonna work for this too'
'Feel the mana in the air'
'The smooth and refreshing feeling of a river flowing inside of you'
'Gather it around your heart and try to draw a circle with it'
'Slowly but continuously supply mana inside the circle continuing to feel the smooth river'
Kaito did this for one hour as he finally opened his eyes and fell down covered in sweat . He released his breathe as he looked towards his own hand , there was a slight layer of mana covering his hand .
[Ding]
[Name : Kaito Sakura]
[Race : Human]
[Level : 30]
[Magic Level : 4-Stars]
[Sword Level : Sword User (Intermediate)]
'Good , I finally achieved 4-Stars'