"Alright, everyone. Let's gather around!"

Adonis was standing close to the entrance of the Otherworlders' residence.

Beside him was Alicia, but she was mostly silent.

The students began streaming into the living room, curious about what Adonis had to say.

Even the ones holed up in their rooms emerged upon hearing his call.

Before long, everyone had arrived, all seated in their respective chairs or sofas. A few also opted to sit on the quite cool and comfortable floor.

Their eyes filled with anticipation, fixated on Adonis, as they waited patiently for his announcement.

"Maybe some of you already know this, but Alicia and I thought it was high time to catch up with Brutus to plan out our training sessions." Adonis' announcement elicited a few groans, but nothing too serious.

"You don't have to worry. I made it crystal clear to him that we're not signing up for boot camp." Adonis flashed a reassuring grin at his crew. "This won't be like school, I promise. Not even close."

A few laughs were heard from the audience at the last statement, as well as sighs of relief.

In this strange new world, despite the few inconveniences, one thing stood out and made everyone appreciate it even more: there was no school!

For these lively teenagers, the absence of that stressful environment was a breath of fresh air.

Many had worried that this training would become a new version of the dreaded 'school.' But thankfully, Adonis's words brought a wave of relief.

His reassurance sparked hope among them.

"We'll be expected to put in about six hours a day for training. Sounds pretty generous compared to our old school routine, right?" Adonis nodded, flashing a wink as if he were dishing out a grand favor.

"Six hours?" Someone groaned, and a chorus of complaints followed.

"I just wanna chill here a bit longer!"

"Do we get any time for ourselves before—"

"Training starts tomorrow," Adonis declared firmly, setting off an even louder uproar among the students.

Their attitude had shifted, morphing into a bunch of entitled kids grumbling about intensive training.

"Guys, people in this world are dying every day," Alicia pointed out, trying to instill a sense of purpose. "Our primary purpose for being here is to save them. Starting training as soon as possible gives us the best shot at fixing this mess."

Alicia had kept quiet since the meeting started, observing the students' reactions.

However, seeing their response, she felt compelled to step in.

those words shook

is it? We're just teenagers trying to live

dissenting voice belonged to none other than Adam Sanchez, the class jock, who was quite

hair being black and not blond like Adonis'.

they couldn't

contrast to the selfless and kind Adonis. In this moment, his self-centeredness was on

Adonis responded,

I've been watching silently all this time, but that doesn't mean I'll sit here and

was plastered on his face as he stared at

us don't want to save the world or anything." He added with

the first alphabetically, Adam had the privilege of choosing

personality, his Karma was remarkably lower than

his single Skill and Class

to say, he didn't have as

"Speak for yourself, dude."

"Just be quiet, Adam."

"Yeah, zip it!"

need you causing unnecessary drama right

you say all these

students who wouldn't have been able to even squeak in his presence back in school began raining condescending words

tables had turned

response to the jeers aimed his way, Adam's smile widened as he defiantly faced the

less about what any

and legs like a child throwing a tantrum.

defiance filled the room, sparking silent gasps that rippled

that if someone like Adam could refuse

the students, creating disruptions that

moment, Adonis was expected to swiftly address the

But...

too tough, and

unexpected response left

he wasn't finished

benefits those who train will receive. Not just in terms of strength but other privileges as

Adam interrupted, his smile

in the room, each second stretching the tension,

is exclusively for those committed to saving the world. No

weight of those words settled over everyone, painting a clear

those dedicated to their cause. If an Otherworlder lacked interest in the mission, there was no reason to invest in

then. Make your choice. If exploring and having fun is what you truly want, no one will

whatever..." Adam's voice trailed off, his defiance waning as

Training starts at 7:00

Adonis could finish, more groans and complaints filled the room. This time, however, he

isn't an option. If you can't make it on time,

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