Guardian Of The End

Once Jason entered the hall, he quickly found some food to eat and made his way out of the house.

All families were already gathered outside the mansion and were ready to set out for the event. Jason made his way to his grandparents before all of the set out together.

"Big bro, do you know where you are going?" Nora, who was walking right beside Jason, suddenly asked.

"I am going to the Vancouver academy. Well, not like I have any other choice." Jason replied with a shrug.

Nora looked extremely nervous for reason which made Jason smile. This was how he would've felt if he had to chose an university in his previous life.

"You will definitely get a good academy due to that storm you had created. I am sure that one of the top three academies will try to recruit  you as well." Jason reassured.

Nora looked a bit relieved as he smiled and nodded his head.

[ Don't comment about your skills or something. ] The system said immediately after as Jason shook his head mentally.

'As you say.' He replied as all of the families soon reached the Phoenix statue.

From there on, all of them made there way to the arena. Jason wondered how someone would feel if they saw so many people marching towards them.

If he was in their place, he would definitely make a wise decision and run away just in case he did something that wasn't liked by someone.

'Maybe I should stop thinking about the scenarios generating inside my head.' Jason wondered silently before entering the arena from the same entrance as yesterday's.

However, he and all the other children belonging from the four families were directly lead to the arena floor to chose their alliances.

Except the family heads and a few other individuals, no other adult was allowed to enter the arena floor.

'So many children…' Jason's jaw dropped as he saw thousands of children gathered at on the arena floor.

All of them had come there from various parts of the kingdom and were all hurdled together to make their next choice for their future.

"After the chaotic events we experienced yesterday, I think its best for all of us to try and move forward. So without further ado, let's start the selection ceremony!" Zilan's voice echoed throughout the arena as Jason heard multiple popping sounds going all around him.

Jason then saw an orange window opening in front of him, probably meant to be used in the selection.

'I guess I really am entering the Royal Vancouver academy.' Jason thought while sighing.

The screen in front of him read,

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You have chosen the Royal Vancouver academy.

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Jason had nothing else to do except look around at those who were trying to decide their future. Many parents or adults were offering advices and suggestions to the kids while some were outright exerting pressure on their children.

[ I wonder how people would react if they could see the others selection and options. ] The system wondered aloud.

'We will never know.'

Jason observed that Risa and Ray had also whispered a few words inside Nora's ears. The  demi-human looked nervous as he lifted his right hand and selected an option on the screen present in front of him.

Ten minutes went by in such manner before majority of the children had chosen an alliance. There were many who hadn't been offered an alliance and had to leave the place behind with hopes of returning the following year.

As for those who were attending their last ceremony for selection, they would have to join the public academy or join the army.

"Grandma, how do they know the information on the children who didn't show their abilities in the tournament?" Jason asked curiously as Risa smiled.

"There are multiple examinations that are held at district level before all the children appear here. Their results are forwarded to all the sects, academies, etc. Based on those reports, they show interest in which children to pick."

"I see." Jason nodded in understanding as Zilan decided to end the selection ceremony.

"For those of you have selected an alliance, you would be handed your schedules later on. For those deciding to join the army, trials are held every month to decide your position in the army.

And lastly for those thinking of joining the public institution, entrance exams are held every six months. I wish you all luck for whatever that will come in the future." Zilan smiled as the children started dispersing.

"Jason, you were right! I did get the invitation to join one of the top three academies!" Noah exclaimed as he happily walked beside Jason.

"Which one did you join?" Jason asked curiously.

"The Wisteria Academy!" Nora replied before frowning slightly. "I wanted to join the same academy as yours yet they didn't invite me."

"Don't feel too bad about it. We will be starting our academic years soon so enjoy the short amount of free time we have right now." Jason pointed out as Nora nodded.

The two of them walked close to their family and some time later, they were back at the mansion.

Only a single day of the Crystal ceremony remained before all of them would be returning to Duphia and Jason would start focusing on his passive healing skill.

"So, what happened to Kerwin?" Jason asked Risa as the two of them were about to enter their rooms.

"We interrogated him a bit before shipping him off to Duphia with Karna. Karna and Amon will take care of him there until we get back." Risa explained before entering her room.

Jason watched her go before doing the same. It was still early afternoon yet he was feeling tired for some reason and decided to nap.

'System, wake me up in a few hours.' Jason told the system before passing out.

***

[ Host, wake up. ] The system called out a few hours later yet Jason didn't respond.

It tried the same ten minutes later yet didn't get any response. At first, the system thought that Jason was ignoring it yet after repeated tries, it realized something was wrong.

Jason's body wasn't responding to its voice.