Mary Smith
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The forest was mesmerizing, with verdant life and a humid atmosphere. As the students of Class A and B trekked across the muddy, uneven ground lined with dead insects and feces, they plugged their noses. The scenery was beautiful, but the smell… It was awful. Class A walked on the right, while Class B walked on the left. The two lines were led by Mr. Slovenio and Ms. Gomez respectively, who chatted lightheartedly while using the branch of a tree to prevent accidents while they walked. Each…-
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"Quite a nice toy you've picked up, Gregorio," said the leader of the Millers, Kevin Miller. He wore a pristine, white suit and sipped on maroon wine. "He figured out I was behind Jim Destiny." Gregorio chuckled before motioning for Arthur to sit. Xavier pulled a chair over, allowing the crimson-eyed man to sit comfortably. Kevin and Gregorio chatted as if they were old friends. Arthur sat blankly, uncertain of what to do. The Millers hadn't interfered with the conflict yet, but sending an…
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Under the sterile, white bed sheets lay a young child, barely nine years old. His cute face was bound to attract the attention of many, while his puffy cheeks were a tinge of crimson. His breathing was rhythmic and shallow, Two factors that indicated he was asleep. However, in reality, the boy was feigning such patterns to fool a certain entity outside his window. The night was stormy, and rain poured endlessly atop the fertile ground of the Garcia Estate. The sounds of thunder and the terrifying…
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"I'm here to get nectar," Arthur announced, aware of how selfish his words seemed. The nectar was provided to Melzer by the Norns of Asgard, and were priceless. They were utterly without a price tag. Despite that, Arthur brazenly requested nectar from a retired Elite Ranker. Melzer revealed a faint smile before tapping the air using his index finger. A vial with golden liquid manifested within his palm, and he extended his arm towards Arthur before glancing at the vial. Arthur's jaw dropped at the…
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"Good to see you, too, Melzer," said Arthur, bending over to caress the cat's head. However, at that moment, white smoke encompassed the area, and the cat morphed into what seemed like a hobo. With tattered clothes and a squalid scent, Melzer didn't seem to be at his peak considering hygiene and presentability. Instead, he seemed like a homeless person or a beggar on the streets. With a calm expression, he approached Arthur before extending his arm for a handshake. Shake! It was a firm and…
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"Jim has been taken care of," said Gregorio. He took a sip of his tea before staring at the crimson-eyed man who sat on the opposite end of the table. "But… you don't look satisfied… Why is that?" The soft breeze tickled Arthur's skin, yet a dark atmosphere descended around him. "It's nothing," replied the crimson-eyed man, finishing his tea. He placed the cup on the table in front of him before wiping his mouth with a few napkins. Then, he stood up with the intention of leaving. "I have a few…
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"Is it done?" A man dressed in a pristine, white suit asked. In his hand was a fragile glass containing a maroon liquid. "Yeah. When will I get my payment?" A shadow hidden between life and death replied before inquiring. "Eventually. You know, I was quite disappointed about your failure a few years ago. You're quite skilled at amending your mistakes. As a bonus, you can choose from the treasury… come back tomorrow." With a quick nod, the shadowed figure faded into the darkness, and the man in…
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Jake's thoughts ran at tremendous speeds, but were cut short by the buzzing sound that entered his ears. When the buzzing faded, a soft, clicking sound replaced its predecessor. All other sounds were filtered out. He turned around as fast as he could, but it was too late by then. But what he saw… Gary's screams resounded across the arena, and everyone halted their battles to check out what was going on. Jake, still confused as to how Gary landed a cut on his bicep, became even more confused as…
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Once Ms. Gomez's display of raw strength was complete, she interlocked arms with Flecker before trotting over to a concession stand. While the two enjoyed their date, Class A and B picked opponents. "Jake," said Arthur in an emotionless voice. The dirty-blonde-haired man raised his head in confusion. "Pick Gary as your opponent. That muscular, silent… externally, I guess, kid. He's a strong opponent." "But why?" "Please, Jake," Arthur said, narrowing his eyes as he stared at Gary. The latter,…
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"Welcome to class, Mr. Solace," growled Mr. Slevonio, pointing to Arthur's seat. "Get there quickly. We're doing a mana theory lesson in private." Since Arthur failed to disprove Flecker's theory, the man had to report to class early and leave late. It was quite a hassle, but Flecker utilized the opportunity to discuss theories with the so-called genius. It seemed Arthur's intellect had surprised him. Arthur, without responding to Mr. Slevonio's harsh tone, sat on the front-most seat in the…
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