Preparations

Three hours had passed after the explanation section for the martial seed implantation. Mahaansh could feel that steam was coming out of Ben's head. He said " You are exempt from today's activities. You may go home for just today. Get things going for martial seed implantation."

Ben left from school for the day. He had seven days to prepare for. A lot of things had to be done. He had to inform his parents. Some procedures had to be done. He had to tell his friends. He had to be prepared mentally. He straight away went home. He submitted some of his works online. He had received some information from the school regarding the implantation of martial seed. There were also some things regarding his evaluation criteria. He completed the works that had to be done. Then he began to read the document sent by the school. It was written as follows:

'Mr. Benjamin John,

It is indeed a privilege of the school to inform you that you are eligible for martial seed implantation on 27th of Bloomsday Month at 7 in the morning. The facility for martial seed implantation is in the district educational headquarters. You have to report there on the above mentioned date and time. If you miss the deadline, your martial seed implantation will not happen in another 6 months. All the information contained here on is confidential and it is advised that you don't disclose it to anyone other than your parents.

For the purpose of implantation, make sure that you don't have any intoxicating substances 48 hours before. Presence of any of it would be determinantal towards the implantation procedure and the subsequent production of meridians in the body. It can even affect the energy core. 

It is also advised that you have vegetarian diet 48 hours before the implantation procedure. This is so that no foreign energy is present in your digestive system, close to which the energy core is situated. Have several changes of clothes and other necessities that are required for a 1 month stay in the facility. There will a 2 week long orientation process for you to adjust your power and control your strength when working among your peers who are non-martial artists. 

During the expected 1 month stay, all your school work will be changed. You will have academic activities inside the facility. These activities will be considered in your grading for the purpose of evaluation.

Your evaluation will be different from the other students. The final marks will be considered and your eligibility for scholarship will be determined based on that. The charging of interest will only start 6 months after the end of your final year, which will be as soon as your final year results come. 

The department will be sending a vehicle to your house in the morning of the test by about 6:30. This is done to thwart any attempt at causing problems to a candidate by the various anti-national factions. 

Once you sign this document, you are acknowledging that you will adhere to all the confidential clauses mentioned in the terms and conditions. We expect your arrival at the facility.

Regards,

Martial Department'

Ben finished reading this. He was under overwhelming amount of pressure. He had a lot to think about. He soon ran out to practice the 'Agastya Parvam'. His strength had increased a lot now. He could even rival several normal people by sheer strength alone. His application of power had also improved thanks to the mental technique of 'Jamadagni Bhavana'. He could feel that his mental fortitude and focus had increased several times because of this method. He continued to practice the exercise for about 4 hours. After which he did the meditation for an hour. He felt that all his fatigue had gone after the practice of the visualization technique. He exercised for another 2 hours. Then did meditation for another hour. He had informed his sister that he is already back. She had come back from school by the time Ben finished practicing. He went back home. It was almost dark and his parents were about to come back as well. Ben reached home and had a bit of a snack and went for a bath. By the time he came back after the bath, his parents were already there. In a short while the family had dinner together. After that he wanted to speak to his parents alone. They waited for his sister to go to her room . Soon the three of them sat down.

John: "It is time huh.

Malina: I can't believe it.

Ben: Oh, come on. Don't say the dialogues of those ancient soap operas. It is time and you have to believe it, whether you like it or not. 

John: Hey, we are your parents. We have the right to worry about our children.

Malina: Yes. You will only understand it after you become a parent.

Ben: Yeah, yeah.

John: Well, when I saw beastmaster in your affinity test, I was hoping to have a pet here.

Malina: I am happy though. I don't have to put up with an animal."

John and Ben looked at each other. They sighed collectively. They knew Malina and Miraya's problem with animals. John and Ben had no such qualms. In fact, they wanted to have a pet at home.

John said, "Well I will leave it up to you to prepare for the implantation. Don't say anything to even your friends. It is better that way. It seems that various nations around us wants to bring our republic down. The greatest way to do it is by pinching the young talents. Thus, the martial world of our nation will suffer. Don't tell anything to your sister as well." Malina nodded her head and said, "Yes. Be on the guard. It is said that those who earn eligibility before 18 years are special. You are getting the implantation almost a year before your 18th birthday. If some one knows, you will be in more danger." Ben said, "I will be on guard everyone. No need to worry about me. I won't tell anyone anything. I am just a bit excited."

The three of them looked at each other. They did not have to tell anyone anything. They could understand each other. Ben's parents warned him again. He could understand their worries. He agreed. He soon went to his room and slept after a while.