We can see a middle aged woman entering the classroom carrying a small boy about the age of five.
"Settle down, class." The woman spoke as she placed the boy on her chair
This was the homeroom teacher of class 13E which was the most special class from the entire 13 class sections as E meant Executive wielders (meaning everyone in this class held Executive abilities).
As the students' noise tuned down, the woman spoke again.
"As some of you might or might not know, some heroes will be arriving at our school to assess your abilities. I recommend you all show off your phases" she said in a monotone voice.
The boy sitting on the teacher's chair looked up in curiosity before questioning his mother
"Mommy, what are phases?" the woman looked at her son and smiled.
"My dear, those who have Executive Abilities use phases to control the amount of energy they release. The higher the phase, the more power released." She answered her son in a kind voice.
Before anything else happened, a bald man peeped in.
"Mrs. Veronica, the heroes have arrived and are waiting for all of you." The man spoke. The teacher looked back at her class and signaled them to follow her before carrying her son out of the class.
The students followed their teacher to the gym where four people stood. These four were the heroes mentioned by the bald man and the teacher.
Meanwhile with our protagonist ...
We see Lucas looking at the students fawning over the heroes who had begun to introduce themselves.
"Hello children!! I am Hell-Flame!! We will examine your capabilities and see whether you all have what it takes!!" The man who's body was partially on fire spoke.
'Hell-Flame... the 2nd Global ranked hero in ALL of Zelvord' Lucas thought to himself. (After moving to Urthopia. many new countries were born and Zelvord was a country rivaling America).
But before Lucas thought of anything else, a voice called out to him.
"Hey Lucas! How you doing?" Lucas turned around to meet eyes with Amanda.
"Not much," Lucas replied "just looking at the heroes." Lucas' gaze switched to the heroes yet again.
"Magic or Sorcery, no matter. I am Normyre." The old man who was holding a long staff, wearing a painted hat, spoke.
Lucas, from a only glance, could recognize Hell-Flame as a Pyro-general. These Executive Wielders had the ability of pyrokinesis. Normyre was a mage. Meaning he could harness the power of magic and Sorcery through the chanting of spells.
"Hi everyone!! I'm very excited to be here! My name is Angelica!" A beautiful woman who was wearing a white dress spoke. A halo floated on the woman's head which gave Lucas an idea of what she was.
'An angel... who knew one would show up here?' Lucas asked himself as some boys fawned over Angelica's beauty.
"Calm down Angelica," the other beautiful lady who had sky blue eyes and hair spoke. "Greetings everyone, I am Frozena." Another group of boys began to gaze at Frozena with amazement in their eyes.
"Lucas," Amanda spoke "isn't Frozena the 3rd Global rank?"
Lucas looked at Amanda who had curiosity in her flame coloured eyes.
"Yes, she is the most powerful Cryo-general in Zelvord." Amanda's eyes beamed as she looked back at Frozena.
After a while...
"Alright, that is enough," Normyre spoke calming the students. "We shall now begin. We will call out your registration number. Once yours is called out, proceed to this area." Normyre pointed at the red circle infront of the students
Mrs. Veronica handed Angelica a file. The file was then handed over to Hell-Flame. He started to looked through it before he said.
"1342." A brown haired boy walked up to the judges. "State your name and Executive wielder group before showing off your phases." The boy nodded and said.
"My name is Harold Deep. I am a Wind-general." (Wind-generals had the ability to manipulate Wind)
Hell-Flame nodded and signaled the boy to begin. The boy proceeded to release his energy.
Another while later...
"1376." Hell-Flame called out yet again.
Lucas heard a small gasp before he saw Amanda walking towards the heroes.
"Hi, I am Amanda Star and I am a Hydro-general." Amanda said.
The heroes nodded before Angelica gave Amanda the signal to begin. Amanda took a deep breath and looked at Lucas. 'I'll make you proud' Amanda thought to herself.
She began releasing her energy before it began taking the shape of an octopus.
"Phase 2: Water-octopus!!" A bright light emerged from Amanda.
As it settled, the shape of an octopus came into view. Its body glowed with the transmission of energy through the water.
"Water-octopusdisables my locomotive ability. But it supplies me with destructive abilities." A voice spoke from the octopus.
The heroes looked at each other before, Normyre chanted,
"Come forth my loyal summon, LunarFenryr!!" A magic circle appeared on the ground and from it, a large wolf with silver fur emerged.
Many of the students gasped and wowed. Lucas was also impressed.
(Explanation: The Executive element within Urthopia had mutated the original life forms living on the planet. Some heroes are tasked to defeat those beasts which are hostile towards humans. Butthere are some beasts which can be tamed. These beasts are known as ''Summons". Mages are the primal group which have the aid of these summons)
"Fenryr, use moon cresent!! " Normyre instructed.
The fenryr gave a roar, shaking the entire hall. A golden energy surrounded the wolf before beginning to take the shape of small, moon-shaped constructions.
With a wave of its neck, the cresents were sent towards Amanda.
Amanda gave a wave of her hand, causing a tentacle to rise and deflect the attack.
The heroes looked at each other and at the Moon Fenryr before Hell-Flame spoke.
"Congratulations Mrs. Star. You have successfully passed and so you have permission to take part in the entrance exam of Opel; the greatest academy of heroes in Zelvord" . Amanda beamed in happiness and jumped in excitement.
"1377." Frozena spoke looking at the file.
Amanda gave a slight smirk as she saw Lucas emerging from the crowd. His blonde hair and striking blue eyes setting him apart from the rest.
"Good luck," Amanda whispered as Lucas walked by her.
"Thanks," he replied, entering the red circle where Amanda formelerly was.
He looked at the heroes and took a deep breath.
"My name is Lucas J. Adams. And I am a Bio-general." Lucas spoke.
The heroes signaled Lucas to begin. Lucas emitted a large wave of energy. The Moon Fenryr, after being consumed in the aura, began to shiver.
"Phase 2; Blood Rush!!" Lucas cried out. The energy dispersed before steam started sprouting from his body. He gained a dark red glow on his skin. "This phase increases my agility in exchange for my strength and defense."
Normyre looked at his summon and signaled it to attack Lucas. But... the Fenryr didn't move from his spot. So, Normyre instructed Lucas to begin the battle.
Lucas followed and dashed towards the Fenryr and kicked it. The wolf evaded the attack with seemingly easiness. The wolf jumped back and knelt down before howling.
A sonic blast released and released towards Lucas.
Lucas, after realising he couldn't evade it, cried out.
"Phase 2; King of Steel!!" The dark red glow Lucas had suddenly disappeared and shifted into a silver colour.
He withstood the attack, leaving only a few scars on his metallic body. Lucas raised his foot and yet again, yelled.
"[Iron-blood: Spiked terrain]!" The floor tore open as rows of iron and steel rushed at the wolf.
The fenryr leapt into the air, evading the attack. But Lucas didn't move an inch. Thus the attack continued.
Wherever the Fenryr escaped to, the spikes were sure to follow.
"That's enough!!" Hell-Flame cried out. Lucas and the Fenryr looked at the heroes.
"Forgive us Mr.Adams, but it seems your abilities are not able to bypass even the weakest form of my Fenryr." Normyre spoke in a dull tone.
"Thus, you won't be able to partake in the entrance exam of Opel." Lucas felt his soul and all six of his hearts shatter. (Bio-generals had multiple hearts and brains. They would grow as their control over their ability increased.)
"But don't worry," Hell-Flame spoke. "Since most of you didn't know we were coming, the ministry has decided to give you another chance." Lucas looked at Hell-Flame and asked.
"When?" Angelica swiftly answered Lucas' question.
"In two weeks." Lucas was taken aback. 'Two weeks?!!' Lucas thought 'It took me two months to develop these two phases. How am I supposed to develop one in two weeks?!!'
But before anything else happened, Frozena stepped forward and released a chilling aura.
"But don't even think of using an enhancer..."
The students were terrified of Frozena while Lucas was terrified of not being able to enter Opel.
Present Day...
"But!" We see Amanda arguing with Lucas. "You still have TWO whole weeks! You can't get sad over that!!" Amanda was about to say something else when Lucas yelled at her.
"Thats enough Amanda." Amanda stopped. "Listen Amanda, you and I both know that it's nearly IMPOSSIBLE for a person to develop a new phase in two weeks. So give up."
He turned around and walked away."Please let me be. I have to get this out of my head."
Amanda had been friwmds with Lucas for over fourteen years. Through their journey together, both of them had learned when to stop pushing their luck and just let the other rest.
She heard Lucas' footsteps slowly die out, leaving her alone in the hall.