I am the one who will 'Remain'

Chapter 15

"Surviving with only their minds is a characteristic available only for the highest order of demon minds. When they evolve to the 'Supreme Order,' their minds become a separate entity from their body and soul. Of course, they can't stay very far or for very long outside their body, but they can control their body even if the mind is not inside the head. So it's like fighting two at once. That's why I had to fight so hard. Because once he wasn't able to stay outside the body, he would simply go back, and when his mind was once again charged, he would come out. It was simply a nightmare."

Ark doesn't look impressed by the demon's power. Melody thinks, 'I would like to fight one.' But Ark asks something.

"What are the power levels for humans called? And at what level are you?"

Niobe looks a little bit strangely at Ark and thinks, 'Where did he live until now, in a cave?'

Melody looks at them and knows what Niobe thinks, but she knows that is also the truth. But Niobe just shrugs and answers honestly.

"The power levels are:

Level 1–100: This is only for the body to evolve to its peak state. It's the easiest to level up because you only need monster cores to level up your body.

'Soul Stages': There are three levels. Stage 1 is about discovering your soul's place inside the body. Stage 2 is about the spirit form. Stage 3 is about your body, your soul, your spirit—making them 'One,' connecting them.

'Solar Stage': Here, you build your own star after connecting the soul, spirit, and body. Of course, some geniuses can build about 10 stars inside their body. That is the perfect form.

'Galaxy Conqueror': Here, you build your own galaxy inside the body. The more stars you start with, the easier it is to continue further. There are 10 levels, and the higher the level, the more stars inside the body and the bigger the galaxy.

'Destroyer Stages': Here, you destroy your galaxy to make a black hole. There are only 2 stages. Stage 1, you build your black hole. Stage 2, you feed your black hole to make it bigger and bigger.

'Universe Level': Here, you can make more black holes and galaxies inside your body. There are 10 known levels here. The strongest of us humans reached level 8. He is the ruler of the entire Laniakea Supercluster."

"Those are the power levels that have been made and discovered until now. The strongest in history was a level 10 Universe fighter, but he died when he tried to go further, and in these 100,000 years, there hasn't been anyone to evolve further than Universe level 10."

"But that Universe level 10 Master left us with books and paths for us to walk on. He said that he felt like after gaining enough energy from your universe inside the body, you could even bend reality. So he thinks that the level further would be something like... 'Reality Ruler.' If someone managed to reach this stage, in theory, they would have the power to even go to another dimension."

"And by the way, I am a 'Stage 2 Destroyer.' I remained at this level for the last 50,000 years because of that mind demon. But now I can finally go further to 'Universe level.'"

"I can level up any time because of my foundation of 50,000 years, so after a few days, I will go to a safe place to evolve. But first, I have to arrange things here in the academy for my absence. So I will be pretty busy for the next month or so with the level-up and all. I won't be able to see you two so often."

Melody and Ark answer at the same time:

"No problem."

"And thank you for the lesson."

Niobe looks at both of them and all of a sudden feels a chill on her spine. 'Will my school be in one piece when I come back?'

Ark and Melody finish the black drink in one big gulp, and then Melody says:

"Where are our dorms? We would like to go and rest for the day because tomorrow we have a busy day. And thank you for the drink."

She gets up from the couch and says while walking towards her desk:

"You're welcome, and someone will be here shortly to take you there."

Niobe picks up the phone and says:

"Send Valery to my office."

Then she puts the phone down and sits in her seat.

"The dorm manager will be here shortly and will take you to your dorms while telling you the rules of the university."

Then they wait for a bit and hear a knock at the door.

"Come in."

Then a black-haired girl with green eyes enters the office and says:

"Hello, Principal, what can I do for you?"

"Take these two to their dorms, and tell them the rules. They are the Embers siblings."

"Hello, I am Valery Valor. Please follow me."

Then Melody and Ark get up and walk towards the girl. They both say:

"Good luck, Niobe, and see you soon."

Niobe looks at them and waves her hand.

Then they reach the girl, and they start walking.

"Hello, I am Melody Ember, and that is my brother Ark Ember."

"I know who you are. Please make sure to follow the rules."

Ark and Melody look at her, 'Did we do anything to her?'

Then she starts to tell them the rules.

"Rule #1: The use of powers inside the university without a good reason is forbidden. (The exception being saving your life.)

Rule #2: No weapons allowed.

Rule #3: No slaves allowed.

Rule #4: No contracted monsters allowed."

And she keeps on saying a bunch of rules, but Ark and Melody are in their own world.

In the end, they reach the girls' dorm first, and they go inside.

"Boys are not allowed after 18:00 here anymore. If you are found, you will be punished."

"The same applies to girls. No girls allowed in the boys' dorm after 18:00."

"Melody Ember, here is your room."

Melody looks at the door with the number 12 on it and opens it. Inside, she sees a bed, a chair, and a desk. She enters inside and sees on the left side a door. She opens it, and there is the bathroom.

She thinks, 'The richest school on Earth has these simple rooms. I was expecting a little bit more.'

Then they leave towards the boys' dorm. On the way, everyone looks at them, but they are walking calmly behind Valery.

When they reach the boys' dorm, they stop in front of a room, and Valery says:

"Ark Ember, here is your room."