Sunny Loves Dark Chocolate

Master Jet gave him some instructions and options as per the protocol. He didn't have to go through much since some of them were related to family, and his parents are dead.

The meeting between them went just as in the novel. He is pretty sure he managed to leave a favorable impression despite the rough start.

And now he is riding a dashing, futuristic PTV. Looking through the window of Jet's personal transport vehicle, the city looked like a sci-fi movie set. Tall skyscrapers that touched the sky, super markets that contained awakened stuff, and many more.

'Spelltech is amazing.'

He also noticed the hidden turret compartments, awakened people guarding important structures. The militarization of the city is quite noticeable.

The interior of the vehicle was less eye-catching, although that made sense. Master Jet would favor practicality rather than aestheticism.

At some point, Master Jet looked at him and said,

"Since both of us are from the outskirts, I'll give you three pieces of advice. Whether you listen to me or not is your business."

Sunny was all ears.

"First, once you reach the academy, they will offer you psychological counseling again. If you share your experience in the nightmare and the details of your appraisal, you will receive a couple of soul shards."

"I can refuse, right?"

She raised her eyebrows.

"Good, you are actually right. I advise you to refuse it. The easiest way to defeat an Awakened is to exploit their flaw. That's why you will be encouraged to share details of your aspect."

Sunny frowned.

"The government will share my secrets."

Master Jet shook her head.

"Not exactly; the government won't share your information, but once two people know a secret, it's no longer a secret. And the less people know about your Aspect, the better. You understood?"

Sunny nodded.

"Thank you, Master Jet."

"Good. Second: there will be a lot of courses to choose from, ranging from combat classes to the study of nightmare creatures, sorcery, and many more. Regardless, you will only attend wilderness survival. You don't have time for anything else."

Sunny knew why she told him this, yet he asked,

"Why?"

Master Jet glanced at him.

"City kids learn all kinds of useful things from their school or tutor. But it's different for us. Tell me, what was the biggest threat to your life in the nightmare?"

Sunny pretended to think for a while.

"Cold."

"You will die of hunger if you don't know how to procure food. You will lose your way easily if you have no sense of direction. Fighting monsters is important, but that can come later. Who will you fight if you die of hunger, thirst, or infection?"

She smiled.

"Trust me, I have learned this the hard way."

Master Jet had already stopped the car. Opening the door, she got out. Sunny followed his senior.

The colossal metal gates in front of him left him amazed.

'The famous Awakened Academy…'

Sunny shook him out of amazement and glanced at Master Jet.

She was looking at the gate with a stotic face.

'Right, she asked the government for help here due to her flaw. After that, she is working for the government.'

Her memories of this place must not be nice.

"What is the third advice?"

Jet sighed,

"Remember, no one can survive in the dream realm alone. That's not an opinion, but rather a fact. Try to get along with your peers, even if they don't treat you well. It might save your life one day."

Jet began to walk towards her PTV.

"I have informed them; someone will come and get you. You have done well surviving till now; try to remain alive in the future."

With that, she was gone.

Sunny looked at her departing PTV.

Master Jet's flaw made her kill constantly.

Sunny wondered if Master Jet saw her fellow co-workers as friends or as a reserve of soul essence.

Whistling, he walked toward the academy.

******

Snow was falling on the ground. The academy grounds were silent and empty, other than Sunny and another sleeper.

And that was Nephis, daughter of Broken Sword and Smile of Heaven, the last descendant of the Immortal Flame clan, carrier of Sun God's lineage, and canonically his future lover.

It's complicated, isn't it?

'Bet 20 dollars, she is listening to a Night & Gale track.'

Nephis had a certain vibe to her, like being detached from the material world. She also looked a bit lonely.

Sunny sighed.

As much as he wanted to meet the main cast, there is no point in rushing. He needed a good night's sleep and food—spicy, spicy food.

And maybe some dark chocolate.

Those loops were tiring.

'New save point.'

A ripple spread to his entire body.

Soon both of them entered the academy, Sunny trailing behind her.

***

The introduction ceremony just liked the novel. Since Sunny was going to loop a lot in this academy, he didn't bother to follow the canon.

He might have even forgotten to look for Cassie.

After eating in the cafeteria, he was already in his designated room.

The food was great!!!!!!

Sunny mostly ate rice and bread with spicy meat curries. For dessert, he got some dark chocolate.

He was glad for the chocolates.

After all, it's his favorite.

Looking at his room, Sunny smiled.

Better, much better than a college dorm.

The room had a bed with a soft mattress, a table, a dresser, and even a separate bathroom!

He almost cried out of joy.

There were even several sets of clothes the academy provided him for free.

Saying 'fuck you' to brushing his teeth or any particular thing he needed to do immediately, he jumped on the bed and was already sleeping.

It's not like he has a brush with him.

Wait, the academy gave him some basic sanitary items.

'Nah, fuck it.'

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