Level Separation: An Unexpected Friend?

The five of them trailed after the woman and arrived at a field. The woman turned around. "My name is Ada Anderson. I will be overseeing your level separation. First up, Seraphine Narrington." Seraphine stepped forward, looking slightly nervous. "First, you will need to hit these 5 dummies down as quick as you can. After that, swing this mallet into the drum as hard as possible. Finally, dodge these arrows for as long as possible. They're blunted, so they would hurt a bit if you're hit, but it won't wound you too badly or kill you." Ada instructed. "Ready? Start!"

Seraphine quickly walked up to the dummies, summoning an earth spike. She broke it off and stabbed all the dummies. "20 seconds," Ada called out. "Do the next test." Seraphine picked up the mallet and swung it with all her might. "11," Ada said in a bored tone. "Last test." The arrows shot out from the machine, and Seraphine managed to dodge for 12 seconds before being hit. Ada tapped her pen against her clipboard. "You're a Level 1.4. Put on this wristwatch," Ada handed Seraphine a wristwatch with the numbers Level 1.4.

Terrence got a Level 1.5, and Nishan got a Level 3.5. As Loki walked forward, Ada looked at him. "You don't have an Ability, right?" Ada handed him one of the most basic Earth Ability stone. "Take this, get yourself an Ability and learn it. Go ahead, use it." Loki took the stone into his hands slowly.

[Earth Ability has been detected]

[Earth Ability has been rejected]

[Would you like to change Earth Ability stone into 10 Xp?]

Loki was tempted to change it, but it would raise to much suspicion. So, he reluctantly returned the book to Ada. "No thank you." When Ada stared at him suspiciously, he hurried to add, "I don't want to owe the military anything." Ada obviously didn't like the comment, but the suspicion left her gaze. Ada said coldly, "Very well." Loki managed a Level 1.3.

When it was Daphne's turn, Ada looked at her approvingly. "You're from an Original family, aren't you?" Daphne nodded. "Yes, but don't expect to much out of me, please." When her test was over, everyone was shocked. Daphne had somehow gotten herself a Level 1.6. Loki quickly Inspected her.

[Name: Daphne Phoenix]

[Race: Elf]

[Hp: 30/30]

[Ability: Electric]

[She is able to conjure and manipulate electric/ electricity]

Loki gaped at her. Her health point was really high, and she hadn't even used her ability, which would have definitely helped in the first test. She was obviously holding back. Why? Ada recovered from her momentary shock, saying, "You will be sorted into your dorms according to your level. Nishan, go join the other Level 3 at the main hall. The rest of you will be sharing a dorm with a girl named Ava. Go."

As they all turned to leave, Ada called Loki back. "Take this." She handed him the Earth Ability stone again. Loki tried to refuse it, but Ada added, "It is protocol that all students that don't have an Ability is required to take one, whether they use it or not. Perhaps you might change your mind later. If not, you can sell it." Loki nodded, accepting the stone and scurrying away. Ada stared after him, brows furrowed. An Ability-less boy refusing an Ability stone, an Original only scoring a Level 1.6, and siblings who both weren't horrible in their Earth Ability control, and could be a potential threat one day. She shook her head and left. She hoped that they would cause some trouble. Then she, as a teacher, would have an excuse for punishing them. Then again, she thought grimly, if they didn't cause trouble, she would just have to cause some for them.