Chapter 89: Wrist Clock
Adrian pushed open the door to his dorm room and silence greeted him as he stepped inside.
He immediately noticed Karl’s absence as he glanced through the room.
’11:43 AM,’ he noted the time from the System.
The cafeteria bell had rung at around 8:30 AM and after that was meant to an Orientation, which was set to begin with the next bell.
Adrian had no intention of attending as he had long decided to skip non-essential activities, especially after he had learned enough from the Academy.
Time was a precious resource, and he refused to waste it on things that didn’t serve his goals. Still, he remained curious to what it was all about, and he made a mental note to ask Karl about the Orientation later.
Crossing the room, Adrian shed his tailored coat and trousers, swapping them for a simple pair of loose pants and a sleeveless tank top that we’re perfect for training.
As he ran his hand through his white hair, he caught his reflection in the mirror he’d recently installed.
His growth was undeniable. At ten years old, he’d hit a spurt that seemed almost unnatural.
His height had shot up and his shoulders broadened slightly, and his once fitted clothes now felt tight. Karl, too, had grown, still towering over him as always, which proved that he wasn’t the only one.
Adrian wondered if their Ascension was the cause, but the thought didn’t hold. Not all Ascended humans experienced such rapid changes.