1 Let's get into action (Updated)

Luke stood alone in the middle of a barren wasteland, surrounded by the aftermath of a brutal battle. Smoke filled the air, obscuring his vision and making breathing difficult. Punctured swords and spears littered the ground around him, a testament to the carnage that had taken place.

Despite the chaos, Luke remained calm and focused. He knew he had to be prepared for anything as an aspiring warrior. His black hair was slick with sweat, and his winter blue eyes scanned the smoke-filled battlefield for any signs of danger.

Suddenly, a sword came hurtling through the smoke toward him. Luke's sharp senses kicked into action, and he quickly dodged the attack. As the smoke cleared, he saw a black figure running towards him. The figure had horns protruding from its head and wings like a bat on its back - it was a demon.

The demon's attack was relentless as it swung its sword at Luke, forcing him to dodge and weave to avoid getting hit. Luke could feel the wind pressure from the demon's sword as it sliced through the air. He knew he had to devise a plan quickly, or he would be overwhelmed by the demon's attack.

Luke took a deep breath and readied himself for the demon's next move. He knew it wouldn't be long before the demon attacked again. He had to act fast.

As the demon charged at him, Luke jumped to the side and delivered a swift kick to its back, causing it to stumble forward. Luke used this opportunity to strike the demon with punches and kicks, each blow landing with precision.

But the demon quickly recovered and lashed out with its sword again. The demon's stabs and slashes were unlike its impatient personality. Although from an outsider's perspective, it was like a child swinging a sword, it is precise and unpredictable at the same time in Luke's view.

Dodging all the attacks, Luke's movements were fluid and precise. Luke seemed to enjoy the battle, relishing the chance to test his skills against a worthy opponent.

As they fought, Luke noticed that the demon's attacks were becoming more erratic. It was growing impatient as if it wanted to end the fight quickly. Luke knew he had to use this to his advantage.

Luke dodged one of the demon's attacks with lightning-fast reflexes and delivered a decisive blow to its midsection. The demon doubled over in pain, allowing Luke to strike with a devastating blow to its head.

The demon staggered backward, dazed and disoriented. Luke could see it was on the brink of defeat, but he knew he couldn't let his guard down yet. With one final burst of energy, the demon lunged at Luke, its sword aimed directly at his heart.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Luke saw an opening and grabbed the demon by the wrist. He twisted it, causing the demon to drop its sword. Taking advantage of the situation, Luke punched the demon in the stomach, causing it to double in pain. The demon quickly regained its composure and flew into the air, its wings flapping furiously.

Luke braced himself for the demon's next attack, but it never came. The demon was hovering in the air, staring intently at Luke as if sizing him up. Luke knew he had to be alert and not let his guard down.

Suddenly, the demon flew towards Luke at an incredible speed. Its eyes were exuding an eerie light and glowing with madness. Luke failed to dodge the sudden falling attack of the demon due to its fast speed. The demon unleashed a powerful attack with a powerful blast of energy that shook the ground.

Luke flew away from the attack's impact, and his body was battered due to the damage. He was lying on the ground gasping for air and trying to collect his breath. While trying to recover, the demon picked up his dropped sword on the ground. It started glaring at Luke's location with wrathful eyes.

The demon floated slowly towards Luke, brandishing its sword like he knew he had won and would start to play with its prey slowly. Luke knew he had to act fast. He rolled when the demon swung its sword at him, then immediately got up and grabbed the demon by the waist and lifted him over his head. With all his strength remaining, he slammed the demon headfirst into the ground.

The impact was so powerful that the ground cracked, and debris flew everywhere. The demon was knocked unconscious and disappeared, leaving behind only a faint wisp of smoke.

*Ding!*

Just then, a bell rang across the battlefield, signaling the exam's end.

"Time's up! For those who survived, congratulations! Welcome to World Academy, and for those who failed the test, Apologies for your failure, but worry not. You can all come back next year~."

Luke stood there momentarily, catching his breath and surveying the battlefield. The smoke was beginning to clear, and he could see the devastation the battle had wrought. But despite the carnage, Luke felt a sense of satisfaction. He had emerged victorious against a powerful foe; Luke felt pride and relief as he knew he had passed the test.

"Now, students of World Academy, your ranks will be based on how many you defeated, and please, no fighting for now."

After that, Luke vanished from the barren wasteland; looking around, he realized he had been transported to a bustling plaza full of people. In front of him was a giant board listing the names of all the students who had passed the exam.

"Let's see... hmm, where am I?"

Luke scrolled through all the names on the board and couldn't seem to find himself on the board. 'Is there a bug in the system? Impossible' Luke shook his head and scrolled through until he was at the bottom, and what he found disappointed him.

[100. Luke Chronos]

I see, so out of 100. I ranked 100, which means I'm the weakest compared to everyone. *Sigh~* well, at least I barely passed the exam.

Anyone will be sad and disappointed if they see their name at the bottom of the ranking. Still, Luke, other than that, also was delighted because out of the 100,000 who participated, he, with no ability, was able to pass the exam, although barely. This gave him more motivation, and he was determined to get stronger.

"Okay, students in this Academy, we don't care if you're a son or daughter of a powerful being, underground lord, or any influential person. You will not be kicked out of this Academy as long you're strong. Our motto is "Survival of the fittest." The guides will answer any more questions. Okay, that's all, and have a joyful evening."

After that announcement, I finally realized it was already nighttime. I must go home and shower because I can smell my stinky sweat from the fight. I proceeded to the gate of the Academy and went outside.

Once I got a cab, I started thinking of ways to get stronger. Now that I passed the Academy as planned, I have many options. In this world, we have this structure called a dungeon, and this dungeon is the reason why everyone is so power-minded.

People started simultaneously developing powers out of the norm; at the same time, dungeons started appearing worldwide.

"Aight, kid, We're here." said the bus driver of the World Academy.

"Uh, yes, thank you" I was so lost in my deep thoughts that I didn't realize I was in my house. I then rushed to get off.

As he made his way home, Luke reflected on his experience at the World Academy. He knew he had a lot of work to do to climb the ranks and become the best fighter in the world. But he was excited about the challenge and eager to see the future.

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