A blessed generation?

An Aura of Chaos...

When Elias attempted to withdraw his hand from the crystal, something strange happened. An intense vibration coursed through him, as if the crystal didn't want to let him go. Finally, after a moment of tension, Elias managed to pull his hand away, but he was visibly shaken.

The room remained silent for a moment, then murmurs began to rise.

"It's impossible... an affinity for Chaos?"

"There are only six in the world..."

"Is this really happening?"

Chaos... Damn, I have an affinity... a damn affinity...

Elias, stunned, pulled his hand away from the crystal. He had an affinity for Chaos, one of the rarest and most mysterious Aura categories. He was still in shock when the man on the podium spoke up.

"We have our first candidate with an affinity for Chaos in decades. Congratulations, Elias Hart."

The reactions in the room were immediate and intense. Some gasped in surprise, while others murmured excitedly among themselves. Even the academy leaders seemed surprised, their gazes fixed on Elias with renewed intensity.

Ariana Valenwood, standing with her faction, raised an eyebrow, her expression composed but her eyes betraying a glimmer of curiosity. Adrian Stormrider, on the other hand, maintained his confident demeanor, but his green eyes narrowed slightly, showing his interest.

Among the adolescents, some looked at Elias with arrogance, considering that the Aura of Chaos, while powerful, was not well-regarded due to the reputation of some of its users. Others, however, showed sincere interest, fascinated by this rarity.

The Aura of Chaos was shrouded in mystery. Chaos users were both feared and admired for their unpredictable and often devastating power. It was known that among the two mythical Aura users, one controlled Chaos. This added an extra layer of fascination and fear around this rare power.

Elias, though happy, was very perplexed. The Aura of Chaos was surrounded by mysteries, and he didn't know what it would mean for his future. The people around him seemed equally divided between fascination and concern. It was a rare and unknown power, and it raised as many questions as it did admiration.

Rejoining his father and sister, he saw the incredulity on their faces. Ethan hugged his son, emotional and proud.

"You did it, Elias."

Elias murmured, "Yeah, I did it..."

Aria, eyes wide, simply couldn't believe it. Even though she had wished more than anyone for her brother to have an affinity, she hadn't expected this.

"Elias, you did great..."

Elias, still in shock, nodded, trying to understand what this would mean for his future.

Wait, does this mean I'm the seventh Chaos Aura user in two hundred years?

Many thoughts and emotions crossed Elias's mind, but he was sure of one thing, he was happy. Now there was a chance to help his family and pay off the accumulated debts.

The test continued after Elias. Many adolescents passed through, some obtaining an affinity, others not. But the real surprise came later.

"Seth Drayton."

A young boy with white hair and blue eyes timidly approached the crystal. He came from no powerful faction, just an ordinary boy like Elias. Seth placed his hand on the crystal, and after a moment of silence, a bright red light filled the room, quickly followed by a green one.

"A dual affinity?!"

The murmurs intensified.

"Force and Healing... that's terrifying..."

"How is that possible? Two dual affinities in one test?"

"That's... really unfair..."

What was particularly striking about Seth was his unusual calm. He didn't seem surprised by the result, as if he had expected it. On the way back, he cast a discreet glance at Elias, as if evaluating him.

The reactions of the spectators, academies, and other adolescents varied, ranging from disbelief to admiration to jealousy. Seth, like Elias, had changed his destiny in an instant. Despite not coming from a powerful family or faction, Seth was very handsome, attracting everyone's attention. Rejoining his family, his equally beautiful older sister gave him a big hug, drawing the gaze of many spectators.

The test continued with other surprising discoveries. A young girl from a medium faction particularly attracted attention when she obtained an affinity with the Aura of Healing. The reaction of the crystal was intense, emitting a bright green light, surprising everyone.

Once the test was over, the hundreds of adolescents who had succeeded were called for a congratulatory speech. The man on the podium encouraged them to continue their efforts and prepare for the future ahead.

"You are the future of our world. Your success today marks the beginning of a long journey. Be proud of what you have accomplished, but remember, this is only the beginning."

He particularly emphasized the importance of the reconquest of Earth, reminding everyone that this was humanity's primary goal, despite the tensions between factions and the government.

After the speech, people began to leave the premises. The news of the Aura test, with the appearance of several potential geniuses, quickly spread around the world. In no time, everyone was talking about it. The names of Elias Hart and Seth Drayton were on everyone's lips, and speculations were rife about what the future held for them.

Elias, still troubled by this day and the test in particular, remained silent the entire way back. He had completely forgotten that he would undoubtedly be joining one of the three academies.

In addition to Elias, Seth, Ariana, and Adrian, other gems were discovered among the adolescents from powerful factions. While having a single affinity was no less prestigious, those with dual affinities had to be creative to overcome the mental and physical challenges. The synergy between two affinities was often exhausting, but it offered immense potential.

In other tests organized around the world, there were also surprising discoveries, although nothing comparable to the one Elias had taken. At the end of the day, people were already talking about a blessed generation, ready to write a new chapter in humanity's history.