Chapter 10: The Spirit Caster’s Academy
The next morning crept in almost as quickly as he'd collapsed into bed, his body hollowed and spirit frayed. Nearly half his spiritual power had been burned away in a desperate attempt to slip past the relentless sensory field of the supernatural that hunted him all night.
Mason got up in a hurry and dressed for school, skipping breakfast and his usual early morning routine.
Today was a special day—not for Mason, but for every other kid in the country.
It was the day of the spirit selection program.
Much like every other kid in the world, it was a chance to make their dreams and wishes come true—a chance to enroll in the Caster's Academy. For many, it was the first step toward becoming something greater, a chance to turn their lives around.
In a world where an individual's spirit powers decided their fate, enrolling in the Caster's Academy was the ultimate goal. It was the path to recognition, power, and a future beyond an ordinary life. A chance to live a better life for them and their family.
The Caster's Academy is a prestigious school in Metro City, known for training spirit caster's from all over the city. Being enrolled was an honor, as few could meet the academy's strict requirements.
Only the most talented and determined were granted the chance to step through its gates.
After all, it was owned and managed by the city's most powerful and influential citizens. In medieval times, they would have been considered nobles, their wealth and status shaping the academy into the elite institution it was today.