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In the beginning, there was nothing. Then, there was a creator that created a great tree. From that tree, the universe was created. But, in the universe was the weak and pathetic humans. They were given only the ability to think, so the gods had pity on them. A god had given them mana. Another gave them ways to fight back with that mana. The greatest gift was given to only a single human. It was a seed from the tree that created life. And with the power of the seed, the manifestation of mankind's desires began to take hold. That was how the first ever champion of mankind, a "Sprouted" was born. ~~~~ Our story takes place in modern magical times, where everybody has something called a "Seed". At the age of 16, every child must go to awaken their seed, the event of a lifetime. Nobles protect the civilians from danger of demons and beasts under the law of the first king- "Noblesse Oblige", but it's the dream of our main character to become a sort of a hero! Our main character, Nova and his friend Rai- ends up "Sprouting", a phenomenon that occurs when their seed is fully saturated with mana, right on the spot of the examination. With Seeds that qualify themselves to attend the same school as the nobles, they're forced to take place in "Noblesse Oblige" as well! From then on, it's up to them to see where their Seeds will take them. Disclaimer: There ARE some cultural references in this story. Please keep in mind, just in case you get interested or confused. Thank you for the amazing support! Please leave a review and add this book to your library!! Coverart drawn by https://twitter.com/Blumbus_ To stay up to date and check out some fanart, please check my twitter! https://twitter.com/AlanOfTheStars
PRENOTE: 『』= Dialogue 「」= Thoughts
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Prologue
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There once existed a great Creator who breathed life into an empty void. The first thing they created was a great tree, and from that tree sprung life and the universe.
And from that tree sprung the gods. There were many of them- in many different shapes and forms, and from them sprouted forth more life.
Monsters and great beasts had begun to roam the land, and so had the meager and feeble humans.
And on mankind, the gods had pity upon, for having nothing but their intelligence to fight off these beasts and demons.
To give the humans a chance, many different gods bestowed their gifts and bounties upon them.
One god gave humans the strength to fight back.
Another gave them mana, and with mana, the infinite applications of it.
Then the great Creator bestowed upon one human a seed from the great tree.
『From this seed begets infinite potential. Use it to reach what you truly desire.』[Creator]
And thus rose the first champion of mankind, the first ever Sprouted.
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『GRAAAH!』[???]
The bloodied dragon-beast had screamed in rage and bloodlust.
Before the dragon-beast stood a young man with disheveled dark blue hair and bright blue eyes.
『My name is Nova, and I will strike you down, in the name of the ones I love!』[Nova]
As he lifted his sword, a blue aura surrounded his blade.
『HUR-E! HUR-E! HUR-E!』[Dragon-beast]
『Wh-What the?! Stop it!』[Nova]
Despite the protests of the young man, the noise continued to drive him insane.
「A-a-ah. It's my alarm..」 [Nova]
「Hmm.. Wasn't there something special today..?」[Nova]
He woke up in a jolt.
「Today is the testing ceremony… If I go later, I don't get to test for free!」[Nova]
Nova scrambled to get his clothes on before running out the door of his apartment.
「It's 8:37 right now, so if I get there in 23 minutes.. Alright. I have no other choice!」[Nova]
He began madly sprinting down the road- causing many people to laugh at the young man and his disheveled appearance.
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『This is the right place... I think?』[Nova]
He looked up at the giant building that makes the grand gate for the school building look like a small fence around a residential house.
Nova's stupor shaken out of his state by a voice from behind.
『Hey, Nova!』[???]
Nova turned around to see a person with small eyes and hair that spiked forward.
『What, you late too, Rai?』[Nova]
Rai awkwardly scratched the back of his head, before replying.
『I don't see you doing much better.. Well, anyway! Let's go!』[Rai]
The two lined up in a queue that seemed as if it was at least a mile long. After conversing for an indefinite amount of time, they finally stood before a station with a nameplate labeling it the "Ability Testing Center".
『It's finally time. Whoever gets the better Seed has to treat the other to ramen!』[Rai]
Nova's nervous smile turned into a contemplative frown.
『Although, if you're paying I'd like a nice steak instead..』[Nova]
『Ahahaha! How about a steak if you're paying, and cup noodles if I pay?』[Rai]
Nova didn't have time to think about it before he heard someone tell them to step up. He stood before a man who wore a suit, with cleanly gelled back white hair and glasses.
『Put your hand out, and try to absorb the energy I'll give you.』[Proctor]
The proctor grabbed his hand, placing his thumb onto Nova's palm.
Throughout his body he felt a cold burning from the middle of his palm coursing from his arm, to his lower body, then cycling around until it returned to his hand.
He tried to stop as much of the energy as possible from escaping.
The burning feeling centered in on his core. The proctor was clearly starting to sweat now.
「Just how much energy.. Can he hold?!」[Proctor]
