A Despair Beyond Expectations
A young and chubby figure walked towards the glossy door of the highest class, a royal section of Elysium University.
" Oh my dearest God, the halls recently are so lively but then what just happened, what made this room have its deafening silence? " - Chang'e Darby murmured to herself. It was her first time to be included in such a prominent university.
Through the glass of the door's peak, she can see the inside of the room. The room is as wide as a football stadium and was supported by crystal-like pillars. It was perfectly enclosed to ensure the anonymity of their activities. Several decoratives were consisting of rare flowers and brightly compacted illuminants.
Dominant students were sitting in chairs made of golden fabric. They were dressed in formal green uniforms with a hint of modern millennial style. The stage is made of pure quartz blocks consisting of one furnished podium made of terra-cotta. There stands the professor is with a majestic aura. The room is quiet yet vibrant and is officially full of the smartest and top-performing students of the entire world. This is called " the Universal Section " Rumors said that including these students are the Top 13 unfathomable honors of the millennial era. They possess powerful personalities and riches which are exponentially different from that of Chang'e.
Today is the yearly grand opening event of the prosperous Elysium University. Many students had tried to enroll in this well-known university. Some couldn't afford it no matter how many lands they do have, some didn't pass and others do not have an exquisite appearance, confidence, and strength. They are just normal teens like what Chang'e is.
It just happened to be that one of the school papers was mistakenly separated from its arrangement. It was her form of application that was accidentally delivered to the outstanding enrollees of the most honorable university. Although her abilities and grades are far too unsuitable for this class, it doesn't bother the officials to remove her. They chuckled as they knew that those who don't fit in will be experiencing hell-like challenges inside the Class Universe.
" Damn, this room is truly powerful, I just wonder what the heck made me pass the school exam, let alone being in the Class Universe, I cannot belong here! " - Chang'e murmured to herself.
A hundred top-performing students suddenly gazed at her appearance as she was stupefied. They were fierce and it can be seen through their eyes the perpetual fulfillment of pride opposite to Chang'e.
" I cannot... " Chang'e was utterly speechless upon witnessing the scene. She came back to her senses again and then drew a golden chair. She was sweating profusely but she still tried to force a smile.
"Look what we got here" Richard chuckled. He is in the top 8 of the 13 honorable students. He stand proudly, slowly clapped his hands but each clap roars through the entire hall. All of the students were used to its loudness except for Chang'e who finds it to be deafening.
Richard started to scorn Chang'e with a hint of a grin. " You normie, you are five minutes late, and yet you still sit on that chair? Who are you to enter this class anytime you want? Do you know that you deserve punishment? "
The class students began to discuss with a mockery tone consisting of a series of disgrace and condemnation. Chang'e felt too saddened yet tries to control her tears.
Truth be told that being late is only one of the common rules of the Class Universe yet Chang'e doesn't seem to afford it.
"Enough!" This word was simple yet it was powerful enough to echo through the hall. The professor began to stand firmly and yell. Although Richard has the opportunity to stand anytime he wants, the professor is not the one he should offend.
The Professor began to discuss. He introduced his name as Mr. Wassuthorn then he immediately began to enumerate the class rules word by word.
" I don't care if you're late or whatever you do inside this class, yet I want you to know that if you failed to follow these three universal rules, you shall have a worldwide expulsion from all of the schools "
1.) You must not tarnish the reputation of Class Universe.
2.) You must not reveal what is happening inside the Class Universe.
3.) You must maintain your high grades as well as your potential.
Indeed, Elysium University holds a significant role in the whole world in that it can instruct every private and public.
Mr. Wassuthorn told them that the class only conserves its three powerful rules but what he meant with potential remained a mystery.
" I guess that you already know that this class doesn't have any lectures. You study on your own but it doesn't mean that you weren't obligated to do the tasks. "
" To inform you, my first task is for you to list down the historical events that happened in our university starting from 1500 BCE.
The second is to find the godly equation that will satisfy the theory of everything.
Finally, you must discover your potential.
That was only valid for a day! " - Mr. Wassuthorn discussed.
The students replied pleasantly. They look so used to it and can finish it within one or two days, unlike Chang'e. The impossible words left her trembling in fear yet she also nodded in agreement and forced a smile.
" What does he mean with potential? " -
Chang'e murmured to herself while she wipe her tears away.
" You may now go home, you shall have your attendance tomorrow at 7 in the morning" - Mr. Wassuthorn dismissed.
Naturally, the students of Class Universe can finish impossible tasks in a day for they are absolute geniuses that know almost everything.
Just as she went outside the hall, someone called her name.
" Hey, Fatty! " Ricka shouted.
She is in the top 11th of the most honorable universal students.
" Would you mind joining our g**g ?" - she added.
Chang'e didn't bother herself to answer and just replied with a cold smile. This loses Ricka's cool and gathered the g**g to beat her. Chang'e lost her hope as she knew that these students were powerful cultivators and were indomitable in martial arts.
" Damn, these guys are not only mentally geniuses but also physically powerful " - Chang'e murmured.
Luckily, a guy from the lower section noticed the incident. He rushed to stop the beating no matter how inappreciative her appearance was.
" You filthy universes! " - Henry yelled
" Don't you dare me to publicize your behaviors! " - he added.
" Hey, kid! Don't you dare insult my mates " - Florian yelled. He is the top 5th of the most honorable students in the class universe. He is a genius and he loves people's attention and praises him.
The tens of students surrounded him with their fiery eyes being widely opened. Florian smiled. "Don't worry kid, we can settle this mess if you kneel and kiss my shoes" - he chuckled.
" I am not a dumb child to follow your orders you i***t! " - Henry shouted angrily.
Florian released her palm, placed it on Henry's head, and mutter something. There was an uproar when they saw Henry immediately knelt on the ground and kissed Florian's shoes unhesitatingly!
" My brother " - Richard said
" Don't be too reckless when using your potential, Chang'e and the other outsiders may notice it. "
It was only the tens of the universal students who noticed it including Chang'e.
There were no others.
" Very well, then let her know! " - Florian chuckled.
Chang'e was stunned for seconds and then came back to her senses. Something seems not right.
" Haha, don't be so dumb Chang'e. You should have realized it. We were part of this class not because we were about to learn. We are here to become something extraordinary " - Florian laughed.
" It is so good of me to have you witness my powers and reveal to you what a potential looks like, aren't I? " - He added
" Well, I guess you can have your lead for the third task. However, in your case we should expect the worst out of you" - Richard chuckled.
" Don't act so rashly like you also have your power " - Chang'e replied.
" Well, I might as well show it to you " - Richard chuckled
He began sitting, meeting his both palms and start meditating. There was a powerful wind that faced him, two huge stones fly to its center. Plenty of things like iron, sticks, and leathers also fled towards the center. These materials began combining themselves automatically.
They were crafting themselves into one new thing. Richard opened his eyes and a brand new phone pops out as it appeared in everybody's vision.
Everyone was stunned and amazed at how a student could craft a phone out of nowhere and empty-handedly. It was like having infinite riches!
" Woah, can I have it? " - A soft and attractive girl voice echoed. It was Charmaine, the most charming figure of the Universal Class. She is in the top 9th of the most honorable students. Her power is to give herself an infinite charm.
" Of course not! " - Richard replied. Truth be told that Richard is asexual and it means that he does not fall easily for anyone, no matter how cute they are.
Florian smiled, immediately placed his palm on Richard's head, and began muttering something. After a moment, Richard gave the phone to Charmaine unhesitatingly.
" Thank you Florian! " - Charmaine smiled
" You're welcome my dear girl " Florian laughed.
Every one of the universal students was used to seeing their potentials except for Chang'e who stood there sweating profusely.
" Hey guys, let me guess what Chang'e could do, what if she could expand her size and float mid-air! Hahaha " - Ricka added.
" Or, rock like a cannonball Hahaha!
Oops, no offense! " - Florian laughed.
" Oh wait, what if she can be a shape-shifter using her fat limbs, but I bet it's a pity for it could be useless " - The others convey in a mockery.
Chang'e couldn't resist hearing their disdainful words but still forced a cold smile and breathed heavily. Her heart was crushed deep inside. She then managed to just walk away and try to stop her tears from falling.
Those words were just a simple bunch of jokes yet it was an insulting humiliation that destroys her reputation. She feels like she isn't a human anymore. She remembered the days when she was being respected and is free of everything but change is truly inevitable; better or worse.
She visited a universal library to search for answers regarding the tasks given. She heard that this famous library contains legendary books that represent a particular topic. She asks a librarian regarding the book's whereabouts but he replied with a rude expression.
It was already late afternoon when she arrived home. Her modern house is simple yet pleasantly detailed like those of the middle classes. She entered her rosy shaded room consisting of a lampshade, fibered table, and a bed worth fifty dollars. She lay on the bed but suddenly it collapses due to it being old enough to continuously carry her extensive weight.
Chang'e could do nothing about it so she just laid on the floor and began answering the tasks given to her. The first is to find the university's ancient history, the second is to find the godly formula, and the third is to assert her potential.
She was very unfamiliar with Elysium University. Recently, before she left, she had already searched in the university's library but someone took both the legendary historical and mathematical book.
She tried messaging one of the universal students for help but none of them seem to care about her. Some of them had already blocked her right away. She tried calling Henry, the third class student, but he was still unconscious since he was brought to the clinic.
It was late evening. Chang'e was exhausted as she had already searched the entire internet yet still couldn't find the history of Elysium university and the knowledge to construct a godly formula.
Weak and pale, she kept on working to finish at least one task so she gave her attention to finding her potential. She tried lifting objects, running around, applying telekinesis, almost everything.
" Oh God, what if I was just an ordinary human? What if I don't have extraordinary potentials? " - Chang'e murmured to herself in dismay.
Then all of a sudden, her phone rang.
She received news about her younger sister being bumped by a speeding vehicle. Her name was Yannah and she was the only one left to her family. Chang'e couldn't afford to lose her so she immediately went to the hospital.
" No, Yannah I couldn't lose you! I am coming! - Chang'e muttered to herself.
Just as when she reached the hospital, an old friend came to her with a darkened expression. Her name was Emily.
" Chang'e, I'm sorry but Yannah didn't make it. She was injured with severe brain damage. The staff said that they won't start the operation unless the payment was ensured - " - Emily cried in sorrow
" No! " - Chang'e wailed in despair. She immediately went to the mortuary and there she saw her sister laying with a pale face, motionless body.
" I'm sorry, I told them we can have the payment sooner but they just couldn't afford to trust my words. I am sorry! " - Emily cried in tears.
Yannah was the best sister that Chang'e could ever wish for. She was pretty, brilliant, soft-hearted, generous, and that every good word do fit her. She was known for being a wise girl who could make wisdom-provided choices no matter how sticky a situation is. Chang'e will miss her.
" I am offering my deepest condolences with you Chang'e but I'm sorry I have to go " - Emily excused in sympathy.
" Oh God, why does my first day need to be like this, what have I done wrong? " - Chang'e groaned in despair.
Her life feels to be worse than death.
It was 11:50 in the evening. She climbed up the rooftop where splashes of rain and the strong breeze of winds could be heard.
Everything was a nightmare that causes Chang'e a mental and emotional disturbance. She would rather die than live in this cruel world that cannot be changed nor altered. Nobody would ever understand how she felt right now!
" Oh God, how I wish I could change everything, It was my fault!
I wish I could be as wise as my younger sister!
I wish I could change myself!
I wish I could change my world! "
- Chang'e groaned in dismay.
Every word of her blasts like roaring thunder in rainy weather.
" But I guess it would be the end " - Chang'e muttered in despondency. She closed her eyes before she jumped off the edge.