Chapter 5 — The Awakening of Legends
The whispers surrounding Rael had barely faded when the instructor finally cleared his throat and motioned for the next name.
And its not like he is only one that shocked everyone like some people before me
"Veyron Duskbane. Clan… Chaos."
The platform flickered again. Magic sigils surged beneath the boy's feet as black lightning cracked the air.
A thin, pale boy stepped forward. His eyes were ringed in purple shadows, his hands marked with strange runes.
Suddenly, the sky turned crimson—and a colossal shape emerged behind him, half-visible and cloaked in divine corruption.
A Fake God—warped and created by human hands, an imitation of something divine.
Card: Nihil, The Hollow Deity
Clan: Chaos
Effect: Randomizes opponent card effects. Causes system interference. Dangerous.
The crowd murmured in unease. Even the instructors narrowed their eyes.
"Sylva Nocturne. Clan… Assassin."
A girl with long black hair and violet eyes stepped up silently. Her shadow split unnaturally into five, slithering across the floor.
From the black mist rose a hooded figure—daggers crossed over his chest, his body half-flesh, half-shadow.
Card: Umbra, the Shadow Assassin
Clan: Assassin
Effect: Instantly kills low-level units. Hides identity during duels. Can clone attacks once per match.
She bowed, calm and unshaken.
Someone whispered, "Don't cross her. You won't see the strike coming."
"Leon Crestfall. Clan… Hero."
The sigil flared gold as Leon stepped up. Muscular, radiant, his hair flared like flame. As the light intensified, a massive figure descended from the clouds—a winged man in golden armor.
Card: Aurelion, Chosen of the Light
Clan: Hero
Effect: Grants immunity to status effects. Doubles attack when defending allies. Responds only to the worthy.
"He… he was chosen by the god directly!" a girl gasped.
"Seraphine Glaciera. Clan… Magician."
From the northern spire, a noble-looking woman entered. Frost followed her steps, flowers crystalizing beneath her.
A towering woman cloaked in icy robes appeared behind her—eyes glowing sapphire, staff held high.
Card: Yvraine, Primordial Witch of Ice
Clan: Magician
Effect: Freezes enemy units. Casts 'Absolute Seal'—locks all card effects for 1 round.
"That's a primordial!" an instructor muttered. "That magic predates the system…"
"Camilla Dawnshield. Clan… Knight."
Camilla's armor clicked as she walked forward, head high, noble crest upon her chest.
A horn echoed through the skies. A shining knight descended, draped in royal banners, sword aglow.
Card: Ser Orvan, the King's Knight
Clan: Knight
Effect: Counters enemy leader units. Boosts all knight-class cards in hand.
The entire knight division saluted her in respect.
" Draven Wolfscar. Clan… Warrior."
The ground cracked under Draven's footsteps. A beast-like man with chains wrapped around his fists.
Behind him, an enormous furred creature snarled—a cross between wolf, bear, and flame.
Card: Ragthorn, The Berserker Beast
Clan: Warrior
Effect: Doubles attack with each received hit. Cannot be stunned.
His growl echoed with rage as his eyes locked briefly with Rael's.
"Kaine Redleaf. Clan… Hunter."
A red-cloaked girl walked up, a bow strapped to her back. The wind circled her feet unnaturally.
A crimson flash and a woman in blood-slicked armor appeared behind her, crossbow and blade in hand.
Card: Elsha, The Red Death Hunter
Clan: Hunter
Effect: Marks enemies for double damage. Sets traps that pierce defenses.
A few Warrior students immediately took a step back.
"Malrik Umbra. Clan… Dark."
Silence.
A tall man stepped up, face covered in veil, eyes sunken but burning with inner madness.
A child's laughter echoed.
From the ground, a child rose—pale, eyes black voids, holding a puppet dripping shadows.
Card: The Dark Child
Clan: Dark
Effect: Reflects damage. Grows stronger the more pain the user takes. Curses opponent's deck.
"What is that?" someone muttered.
" Lysaria Dawnvale. Clan… Holy."
Lysaria glowed with gentle light as she stepped forward. Her presence silenced the murmurs.
Behind her, wings opened—six of them. A woman in flowing robes descended gently, halo of crystal light above her.
Card: Celene, The Saintness
Clan: Holy
Effect: Heals all allies. Dispels curses. Prevents death once per match.
"She's… an avatar of mercy," someone whispered reverently.
With all awakenings done, the air grew heavy.
Yet, even amidst these powerhouses, Rael Ashborne still stood out.
He had no faction.
No house.
No origin.
But he had Judgment.
And everyone, no matter how strong, had sins.