Chapter 5 - Hope

Zed approached the crystal ball, and then a very bright light was emitted from it. It caused the on-lookers to cover their eyes.

High-Priest Gifardus wanted to kneel, but he can't do it because of his faith to their God, tears started to fall from his eyes. In all these years, many sacrifices and trials they have done and faced. And now, the hope that they have prayed for many nights and days have come.

"Oh, our Lord! Thank you for this blessing!" Gifardus started to preach even the Holy Guards started to kneel one by one.

Princess Ophelia covered her mouth while tears still falling from her eyes. She encountered many deaths and struggles among his people, but now, they have a chance. A chance to change everything.

The bright light slowly fades away, and Zed's status was shown.

[Zed Reese]

Title - Hero, Divine Beast Tamer, Another World Fabricius.

Level - 1

Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Strength - SS

Intelligence - S

Agility - SS

Luck - A

Charisma - SSS

And again, they were shocked by the result. Gifardus even think he might die because of a heart attack.

"This result... Is it outrageous?" Zed thought to himself, then he looked at the people around him.

His classmates have their mouth gaped open, the guards started to kneel while the Ophelias eyes were still in moist.

In these fifty years of conflict, no one still won the fight. Every faction has its advantage and disadvantages. The Angel Faction with their magic, the Devil Faction with their strength, the Human Faction with their magic items, and lastly the Chaos Faction with their population.

What the three Factions fear the most is the moment the Chaos Faction attack in full numbers. They were like insects that will swarm the land and cover every surface, but the Chaos Faction did not do this. Instead, they only attack a few times or as if they are waiting for something.

And also among these Factions, the Humans are the weakest, relying only upon limited magic items. But know, they have hope! The hope to win this battle and regain peace! While the atmosphere became awkward and silent, princess Ophelia started to speak.

"Please help. Help us and save my people!" Then, she rushed towards Zed grabbing his hand and plead. She doesn't care about her status and etiquette right now as a princess, the hope they have all longing for is in front of her.

Zed then looked at his classmates and teacher. They nodded their heads, the priest said they will have some time to think but looking at the people that are waiting for the hope the people desire to come, they resolve themselves and decide to fight. They have Zed as well, so they trusted him but not to the full extent, they also decided to become powerful, win the battle and return to their world immediately. They have families as well as waiting and worried about them right now.

Zed sighed to their reaction, he expected that most of them will decline, but he was wrong. They want to fight as well, and the moment they saw his stats, some of them have hope to return while others felt envy slightly.

Mya then rushed towards Zed and praised him "As expected of Zed!"

"I'll help, but I have a condition."

Ophelia was happy when Zed said he will help them, but when Zed said he has a condition, her cheerful face turned into a confused one, but she still nodded and gestured Zed to continue talking.

"I want to separate with you when it comes to training, also I will leave this castle and bringing Mya along with me. I want to train Mya by myself and explore this world." Then Zed looked at Miss Sylvia's upset face and continued.

"I want you guys to protect and train my classmates properly until they become dominant to the point they can defend themselves."

The reason why Zed came to this conclusion because if he train in a single place, his strength will not rise at a faster pace. Also, bringing along many people will hinder him as well. He's not selfish, Zed wants to become more powerful so that they can return sooner.

And also he has to train Mya and protect her. She is still immature. She lost her family, and now she was dragged along in a place where a kill or be killed cycle is regular.

They don't have any choice but to listen to Zed's words and comply with what he wants. Only Miss Sylvia, the airhead teacher, realized what Zed is trying to do.

High-Priest Gifardus was listening to them, and now he decided to talk.

"Young Zed is right, with the strength he has, we can't confine and train him in this place, or we will just hinder his growth." Then he looked at Zed.

"But let me warn you, young man, even though you are powerful. Some of the other Factions have potent people as well, we don't even know they might summon heroes like you."

Zed agreed and also comprehend about this already. The princess agreed as well to their decision. Mya, on the other hand, was like a puppy and clinging on his arm.

Then, Gifardus decided to bless them to buff their capabilities. The maids escorted the students to their respective rooms.

"I want to be in the same room as Zed!" Mya said, glaring at Miss Sylvia.

"Mya, I know your close but still, your a man and a woman." Miss Sylvia responded.

Zed heard their conversation outside his room and opened his door. He stared at both of the females arguing and spoke.

"It's okay Miss Sylvia. Mya can stay with me."

Miss Sylvia just sighed and walked away. No one can defeat Mya when it comes to arguing.

The day has ended and the morning arrives. The maids knock to every room where the students were staying, Informing them to eat breakfast at the castle dining hall.

They arrived, and they see a large room with a long table at the centre. They sat on vacant chairs and talked as if they are still on Earth.

Then another day has passed. It's time for Zed and Mya to leave the castle and start their Adventurous training.