The waking world....

As my nightmare was finally over, I woke up in a bed with tight metal straps all around me. It's funny, really; they think this will help in any way if a nightmare gate opens, but I guess they don't want to feel completely useless. So, I looked at the white but dirty walls, and finally, I could see that a security door was opening, and a woman in uniform walked in. It was black in color, and from that, I assumed I am in a police station. I had no idea what background I have here; do they need documents? Probably not.

The policewoman congratulated me on surviving my first nightmare. Well, she did not have to know I died there, and also in my system 50 times. It would be just bragging to this poor woman. Well, they took me to some questioning, and I just read the room and used a pro move—I don't know, sir—to full use, and there it was done.

I was given state clothing, but I refused as I have my own clothes that also work as armor. I got that from killing normal mobs, so I wore that. I might have looked out of place a little in this time period, but I will take this over whatever the government gives me. Who knows if they have trap laws? Like if I run away, they can pursue me for stealing state clothes, as in state property laws. Like that existed before on my Earth, so it was possible. I did not eat or drink anything they gave me, and from my condition, everything about me is lost to them.

So they just assumed I am a street rat. Well, they are not wrong, as I have no property in my name here, and neither do I think I have any family. So, yes, I was, in a way, a homeless street kid. As to why a kid, I was a teen again, still in my original body, but now I was one inch taller. It's not a crazy height here, as even back on Earth, a lot of NBA players were 7 feet tall, so I had no problems. But my looks are unique—not handsome, but it has its own charm, at least that's what I tell myself. Probably 7/10. Who cares about looks right now?

And just like Sunny, I was given the choice to go to the academy for newly awakened sleepers. Speaking of Sunny, I got news on him from other people in the station. Another branch of theirs had a master over, and surprise, it was Jet. So I bet it was Sunny who she was looking over. But I was in a completely different area, so we had to travel for hours to get there. Well, I got the ride with that police lady. When I asked her why she would do this, her answer was that I felt like an honest person. Well, I guess she was affected by my aspect and got inspired. Sigh, I can already tell how bad it will be but also good.

So we finally made it to the building, and I went out with the lady's number. She was not hitting on me, as she already has kids of her own, but she was looking out for me. That was sweet, but I have to go deal with a bunch of teens from legacies, and they are just child soldiers. So before going in, I changed into my Abyss Watcher armor set with no hat, as it can probably pass off in the academy. I was not going in with slave's clothes, as first impressions matter, but as soon as I stepped in, the entire hall became quiet. Well, they are being weird or my clothes are too over the top, as no one was in full armor. I guess, but I shrugged and continued on and went to the office to get shit done here.

And just like that, I was asked all types of questions about what my nightmare was like, to what my class and rank of my class was. They thought of me as a poor street kid, but I did not buy into their bullshit much. They asked me if I needed therapy, and I declined all of them. It took some time to get through; I registered as Asmon. Just that they did not question me much, other than what classes will I take, and in the end, I chose wilderness survival and combat class. They recommended me to choose only one, but I still chose two. I don't think I need to learn how to find food, as I have Dark Souls system. I can easily buy something to eat from there, mostly just some plants, as I don't eat meat because my family did not, and I find it disgusting. I just need to learn about nightmare creatures and things about them and traps and dangers in the wild.

So in the end, I first went ahead, and I got in trouble the first chance I got. Well, not quite, as a girl was in trouble by other group girls from what I could tell. They were not from clans and will probably die in the first thirty minutes if they all went to where I think I was going. It was my flaw acting up, and so I just went over to them and just broke off their fight. The girls were about to scream and shit, but one look from me shut them up, and the girl that was bullied ran off. Well, it was a simple situation and all, but it just goes to show my flaw can be quite deadly. It's like a meter that if it fills up, I will be in trouble.

So I was once again in the hall, and it was quiet once again, so I slowly walked through them with my hand in my pocket. Even though I was 7 feet tall and probably decent-looking, it does not change the fact inside I was still the fat nerd. It needs way more work than just getting a fit body; it will take time. And it felt weird. I was now in between teens. It was like college all over again, and that was not a good time in my life. So I just walked over and looked at all the important people I could spot.

And I could not find them. Well, I had no idea what they looked like in real life. Well, time will tell. The best chance is to find Nephis as she is a princess and having white long hair. Also, a good way to identify them. Well, I don't know what will I do, but right now, I will get my ass comfortable, as the energy of the room feels weird.

What he did not know is the moment he walked in, he was generating a huge presence. Not just his height, but like a pressure was created on people who saw him. They did not feel afraid; instead, they could not stop looking at him. He felt like an honored knight the way he walked and carried himself. They could feel that he was strong without him even doing anything, and that's what got their attention. As no other sleeper could create a presence around him, he was not normal. People were worried that he was someone special.

There was no one who would believe he's not a legacy trained from birth. Even then, it was not enough, as there were other legacies present, but he demanded attention, and unaware, he went around looking at the benches to find himself a place to sit down. He went past many people, and he spotted one of the main cast finally—it was Cassia, the blind girl.

She looked like a dead corpse, and no one was around her. But I had a rule for myself: don't engage; let stuff happen naturally. So, I also ignored her for now. She is a Sacred class holder; she is not weak, just a diamond in the rough that needs polishing, and she can become deadly. Plus, her fate is a sad one; she will know many things that are a burden for her soul. At one point, she will even know how she will die, so that girl has one of the hardest fates waiting for her. I felt bad for her, but right now, she was in no danger.And then, if I am not wrong, the guy who is quite small, almost girly in black hair, is Sunny, our main guy here—the cockroach of the abyss. But I will also leave him alone, as he is a brat right now. From what I remember, we will be in the same class anyway. Sigh, I did not want to join this guy in the same class, but I also don't want to die by some unknown monster in the Dream Realm or stumble upon some ancient horror or get tricked by one. So that course is genuinely going to be my primary source of information on how to survive. So finally, in the back, I found myself a seat.