"Hundreds of thousand years ago, when the Arcana World was still sealed in another dimension, humans tried various methods to enter the world.
In the end, a rank-10 Arcana Master succeeded and built the first World portal, which was still functioning to date.
Over the course of years, humans tried to replicate the world and created various portal points all over the world but a portal point is a two-way entrance.
So, the beasts were able to escape to the human world and cause chaos.
During the first Epoch, under the rule of the Great Empire of Arcana, various portals were destroyed and each kingdom started to monitor the portals from this world.
On the other hand, they created a division called Guardians who stayed in Arcana World and monitor from the other side to make sure the beasts don't escape.
However, as tens of thousands of years passed, the royal families fell and governments formed. The term guardians changed to the Order of Arcana."
*Twop*
Azzy closed the book as Gideon informed him that they arrived.
Following the rest, he got down from the bus and saw a 10 meters big wall with a large gate in the middle. Above the wall, there's a barrier that blocks illegal entrances. So, people have no choice but to line up.
There are four guards with their soul beasts, guarding the entrance.
Leonard told everyone to wait in the side. Azzy followed the rest.
A while later, Soul beast and Soul weapon divisions arrived in their respective vehicles and joined the group. Everyone waited until the teachers arrive.
Azzy saw the beautiful Rune class teacher and the instructor from the division allotment test in the group. He didn't recognize the remaining four of them. All of them are peak-rank-5 Experts, so, they are enough to protect this bunch in a region like level-2.
He then looked at his fellow schoolmates.
His eyes met briefly with Claire before she turns her head away.
'So, Michael's sword was hiding himself in the spirit world, huh!' The Reaper suddenly made a comment. 'Interesting, indeed…'
Azzy didn't understand his words but since lately he realized that he became talkative, he thought the Reaper was once again talking to himself. He ignored him and continued to observe the other things.
Under the lead of six teachers, the ninety-five students walked through the gate.
As he stepped inside the compound, Azzy saw a portal in the middle of a plain ground while there's a reception desk before with a middle-aged man sitting on the chair.
One of the teachers spoke. "Level-2, 101 passes."
He answered, "20200 credits."
She handed him the credit card.
Taking the card, he then glanced at the students and then the teachers. "Okay, there are 101 in total." He then swiped it and passed it to the lady beside him.
She then started giving a pass to each one of them.
Azzy also got the pass. It's an iron badge with their national symbol, a red fox engraved on it. Above the symbol, there are two stars.
It means they are legally allowed only up to level-2 region.
One by one, everyone is stepping into the portal without any reservations as it isn't their first time but Azzy felt a little bit nervous mixed with excitement as technically, he's traveling to a different planet, although on the outside, there are no visible changes on his face.
Following the students before him, he moved as if he was stepping forward. The moment his body hits the portal, Azzy felt his surroundings blacked out for just a second before his visibility returned.
The place around him looks completely identical to that of the one he just entered. It was the same plain ground, surrounded by walls and a barrier with a portal in the middle and a reception desk except that they are different people.
The teachers took the students to a corner of the ground as part of the routine and instructor Hermon took out a list.
"You all know the drill. When I speak your name, come forward and stand behind the teacher you are assigned to.
First, Group A, Ms. Hazel will be your leader.
From Grade 10, Reginald, Archer Filly, Elmore….
Group B…
Group C…
Group D, All of you will be under my protection.
From Grade 10: Leonard Light, Bay Passel, Reid Stripes, Dale Stripes, and Ginger Rose…"
Everyone gasped in surprise but quickly, they closed their mouths. Gideon whispered to Azzy, "all of them are from major noble clans/families of the kingdom and they belong to the same batch."
Azzy didn't think much about it. Right then, the Reaper said to him, "I'm sure your name will be in this group, Azrael."
Azzy asked him in return, "didn't you tell me that you can't tell me the future?"
"It's something called common sense. I don't need to see the future to predict it. It is too obvious…"
Azzy quickly understood once he thought about it. Recalling Gideon's words, Azzy wondered whether this teacher is in cahoots with the Prince. After all, he might also have a grudge on him for blowing up an expensive machine.
Meanwhile, Hermon continued. "From Grade-9: Claire Lefeuvre, Acacia, Ferrand Ogden, Kellen Stripes, Arminius, and Ranier.
From Grade 8: Silvester Stripes, Agustin, Angeline, Gideon, and Azrael. That's all. Please stand behind me."
Azzy now confirmed his suspicions. Not only Azzy, even the others can't help but suspect there's a conspiracy going on. It's no coincidence that Azzy, Gideon, Bay, and Leonard ended up in the same group.
But then again, since they don't have good intentions against Azzy, they pushed their worries to the back of their heads.
After the other two groups were also announced, Hermon further said, "Okay, let me remind you the important things especially for Grade-8 students who are stepping inside the level-2 region for the first time.
Don't wander too much after entering the wilderness and make sure not to get lost. Mobile phones don't work here, so, we won't be able to communicate with each other.
Even if you get lost in the wilderness, you don't need to despair. The level-1 and level-2 regions are always packed with people. So, you can find your way back here.
The most important, don't lose the badge. It is kind of an identification document for us in this world.
Lastly, keep your nationality confidential when you meet a stranger especially if he/she is an adult. You wouldn't know which enemy country he is from. Understood?"
Everyone nodded in response.