Separate Ways II

The next day in the awakening room, all ten disciples stood ready, each accompanied by their chosen beasts. There was a palpable sense of anticipation as they prepared for the next step in their journey.

One by one, the disciples underwent the awakening process. As they did, each was handed a Refining Mold and a blueprint for a Refining Engine. This blueprint was a somewhat simplified version of Leon's own advanced Refining Engine.

Leon had carefully designed this version after studying the Refining Engines used by the other Guardians and Instructors, each of which had its own unique characteristics. The gacha system had molded these summoned characters to fit seamlessly into this world, ensuring that their abilities and tools were compatible with the universe they now inhabited.

With their beasts by their side and the new tools in hand, the disciples were ready to embark on their training and growth in this unfamiliar world.

"My friends, lovers, and whatnot, welcome to our organization, Eclipse," Leon announced as various maids entered the room, presenting each disciple with their uniforms and other necessary items.

"You will all be part of a single class, which we will call the 'New Moon Elites,'" Leon continued. "This name suits your new lives and titles."

As he finished speaking, Alucard entered the room. Leon bowed to him, and everyone else present followed suit, except for the new disciples who were unfamiliar with him.

"Our Void Moon must have already explained about our organization and this world," Alucard said, referring to Leon's earlier briefing.

"Now, even I am astonished by the unique skills Leon has, but here you are, alive and ready for a second chance at life," Alucard added, causing everyone to nod in agreement.

"As Leon mentioned, you are the New Moons. Your first goal is to reach the Lieutenant stage, which should take no more than a year, given your talents and the training you will undergo here," Alucard continued. He then led them to a new location, revealing the New Moon City.

"This city solely belongs to you all," Alucard said, handing them a handbook. "It contains information about the other elites. Be careful, as I've placed you on equal footing with the Black Moons and White Moons. Live up to it, or your status will be reduced," he warned.

Everyone nodded, absorbing the weight of his words as they quietly listened.

Alucard then left, joining Leon back at the main headquarters.

As Alucard departed, the group of newly awakened disciples made their way into the city. They were guided to their respective residences by the city's attendants, and after taking some time to settle in, they gathered together to discuss their situation.

"What do you all think of this?" Lysandra, a striking young woman with wavy purple hair and a tall, curvaceous figure, asked, breaking the silence.

"I mean... we should be grateful to him—to Leon," Cedric replied, his voice steady. He was a muscular young man with short blue hair and dark skin. "I didn't sense any malice from him. They even gave us this magnificent city."

"But what if this is all part of a plan to trap us and force us into doing things we don't want to do?" Lysandra suddenly interjected, her voice laced with doubt.

"I get where you're coming from," Elena said, responding to Lysandra's concerns. "I mean, I was just a step away from being mauled by a beast, and now I'm here, sitting on this fancy couch, eating delicious food. It's surreal, but Cedric might be right."

The discussion quickly became a debate, with some siding with Lysandra and others supporting Cedric's viewpoint.

"Enough!" Eira, the girl with snowy white hair and piercing blue eyes, suddenly spoke, her voice cutting through the conversation. She looked at each of them, her gaze firm and unyielding. "Whether they're good or bad, we'll find out in a year or two. Until then, keep your useless discussions to yourselves."

As she stood up, the air around her chilled, and in an instant, she conjured over a thousand ice bolts, all hovering in the air and pointed at each of them. The room fell silent, everyone stunned by her display of power.

"No wonder she's Mythical ranked," Balthazar muttered, his dark eyes fixed on Eira. He was a lean young man with jet-black hair, his build perfect for his role as an assassin. "She's on a whole other level. It hasn't even been hours, and she's already mastered controlling the mana here."

He then addressed the group, "But I agree with her. Rather than wasting time debating, it's better if we observe first."

With that, Balthazar stood up and left, heading back to his own quarters, leaving the others to reflect on what had just transpired.

In the end, all the newly summoned disciples reached a similar conclusion—they needed to focus on their training and growth. Those with skills in alchemy or blacksmithing also began to explore and hone these arts, realizing that mastering them would be crucial in this new world.

Back at the Main Headquarters

Leon sat on the main chair, his expression calm as Alucard reported, "We are now officially recognized as a Supreme Organization."

"Did any problems arise?" Leon asked, his tone steady.

Alucard nodded slightly, "Yes, at first, they went into a frenzy when they saw three Legend-ranked powerhouses suddenly appear. They thought we were attacking, but fortunately, your mother intervened and explained the situation. She told them the same story you did—that she discovered this inheritance and that we are now inhabiting this world. She was repeatedly offered to join other Supreme Organizations, but she refused each time. You should have seen their faces! After some paperwork, we were finally recognized as a Supreme Organization."

Leon nodded in understanding. "Good. Now, I'll be leaving. Use the division and establish a headquarters in the real world."

He stood up, looking at Alucard with confidence. "I'm leaving everything in your care now, Alucard," Leon said, before heading to his personal Law Space, ready to continue his journey and preparations.