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Dabi stood in his room, finishing the last of his preparations for the trip to Darkwood City.
His thoughts drifted toward the upcoming academy recruitnt task. It had been a long ti since he had returned to Darkwood, the city he grew up in.
This ti, it wasn’t just a visit he had a duty as a recruiter for Astral Heaven Academy.
Zen would be joining him, and they were tasked with finding promising students, Dabi’s target is at least find five promising students.
With his insights and analysis skills he can find the hidden talent of other people. Dabi is sure he will be able for find so good students.
As Dabi packed the final items, he felt the weight of responsibility settle on him.
This wasn’t just about him anymore; he had to ensure the recruitnt went smoothly. His mind also drifted to his siblings, who were coming along.
It would be the first ti they were returning to Darkwood city after leaving for capital, a trip that stirred old mories and new possibilities.
Dabi had arranged for his siblings’ leave from school the day before, ensuring their absence wouldn’t cause any issues.
Mira and Eli had been thrilled about the trip, eager to return to their old ho.
They had been chatting non-stop about the journey, especially about the skyship, which they hadn’t been on since their family moved to the capital. For them, this trip was an adventure.
Dabi tapped his communication device, calling Zen Velin. The line connected, and Zen’s familiar energetic voice burst through.
"Dabi! What’s up?" Zen said, excitent already in his tone.
"Headmaster Raghnall Ferrin gave us a task. We’ll be acting as the recruiters for the academy entrance exams," Dabi explained. "We’re assigned to Darkwood City."
Zen’s excitent grew. "Darkwood City? That’s perfect! I can finally visit ho. I haven’t seen anyone from my family besides my father for over a year.
And get this my sister Jeni is participating in the exams this year. We have to recruit her." Experience more content on empire
Dabi chuckled. "We can only recomnd candidates, Zen.
The final decision will be up to the teacher in charge, Farak Ferrin."
"Don’t worry about that," Zen insisted. "Jeni’s amazing. She awakened a unique ice attribute class, and I’m sure she’ll impress everyone."
Dabi cut in, "We leave in a day. Pack everything you need and be at my place early in the morning. Teacher Farak Ferrin has other business and will et us directly in Darkwood City."
"Got it!" Zen replied eagerly before ending the call.
Dabi turned to Nafo, who had been lounging on the roof. "Nafo, pack your things too. We’re leaving tomorrow."
Nafo shrugged, his usual stoic deanor unshaken. "I don’t have much to prepare. I’m always ready to move."
Dabi smiled, appreciating Nafo’s simplicity. His attention then shifted to Loira, still deep in recovery.
He shouldn’t disturb her, especially while she was healing. Carefully, Dabi cast a protective barrier around her to completely conceal her aura, then activated the training room’s barrier for extra protection.
With the double layers of security, Loira would remain safe while he was away.
As the day faded into the afternoon, Dabi received a notification from his system. It had been a while since he got a system mission, and curiosity flickered in his chest as he opened the details.
System Mission: Clear a High-Level
Dinsion Gate in Darkwood Forest
Ti Limit: 7 days
Reward: EXP Points, Mystery Item, and Skill Evolution Card
Dabi’s heart quickened. His first high-level dinsion gate. A year ago, he was struggling to survive in the low and mid-level gates of Darkwood Forest.
Now, with his increased strength and skills, he was eager to see what a high level gate would bring.
"It’ll be interesting to face this challenge," Dabi muttered to himself, excitent mingling with the weight of responsibility.
The mission was risky, but the rewards were tempting, especially the Skill Evolution Card. That alone could change the trajectory of his abilities.
The next morning, a knock echoed through Dabi’s house. He opened the door to find Zen standing there, a broad smile on his face, his bags slung over his shoulder.
"You ready?" Zen asked.
"Almost. Just give a few minutes," Dabi replied, turning to his siblings. "Mira, Eli, we’re leaving in ten minutes. Did you pack everything?"
"We’re all set!" Eli called out, his voice full of excitent. Mira nodded in agreent, their eyes shining with the thrill of the adventure ahead.
The five of them Dabi, Zen, Nafo, Mira, and Eli arrived at the skyship station shortly after.
The station was bustling with activity, as people prepared for journeys to different parts of the continent.
Dabi handed over the tickets, and soon they were boarding the skyship, its sleek silver hull gleaming in the sunlight.
For his siblings, it was the highlight of the trip. They rushed to the window as soon as they settled into their cabin.
The skyship was unlike anything they’d experienced in a long ti, and the vast, open sky outside the window srized them.
"Look at that!" Mira exclaid, pointing to the horizon where the sun was beginning to set, casting shades of orange and pink across the clouds.
Eli pressed his face against the glass. "I forgot how amazing this view is."
Dabi smiled, watching them with fondness. It felt good to see them so happy, despite the heavy responsibilities that weighed on his shoulders.
He leaned back in his seat, allowing himself a mont of peace.
In another cabin, Zen and Nafo were having their own conversation.
"I can’t wait to see my family," Zen said, his voice soft with anticipation. "It’s been so long."
Nafo, as usual, remained quiet but nodded in understanding. He was always one to listen more than speak.
The hours passed by smoothly as the skyship soared across the landscape.
The view outside the windows shifted from the golden plains surrounding the capital to the dense forests and mountain ranges that marked the approach to Darkwood City.
The passengers, most of whom were on leisure trips or heading ho, chatted quietly among themselves.
Dabi’s siblings spent much of the journey running between the window and their seats, marveling at the sight of birds flying alongside the skyship and the distant mountains looming ahead.
As the skyship descended toward Darkwood City, the excitent among the passengers grew. The city, nestled at the edge of Darkwood Forest, was a familiar sight to Dabi and Zen.
For Dabi, it had been ho for the first eighteen years of his life. mories, both good and bad, flickered through his mind as the ship made its final descent.
The ship landed gently at the docking station, and the passengers disembarked.
Dabi stretched his legs, feeling the cool forest air wash over him. Zen waved goodbye, heading off to his family’s ho, while Dabi, Nafo, and the siblings made their way to their old house.
It had been a long ti since they had returned, and nostalgia hung in the air.
The house was still intact, though it bore the marks of ti and neglect. Dabi led them inside, where they settled into their old rooms.
Eli and Mira, exhausted from the journey, collapsed onto their beds, Fen and Whity curling up beside them. Nafo, ever the quiet presence, found his usual spot by the window, staring out at the darkened forest.
Dabi, feeling the weight of both the journey and the impending challenges, lay down on his bed.
Tomorrow would bring new trials, but for now, they could rest. The familiar hum of the forest outside lulled them to sleep, and soon, the house was filled with the quiet sounds of their breathing.
The chapter ends with the group resting, ready for the days ahead....
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