(From Zack's POV)
After exiting the cab, I entered the train station. Time went on, But there is no sign of train's arrival. I couldn't help but furrow my eyebrows in worry. Could something have happened? I whispered to myself. Shaking my head, I didn't dwell on this matter. I decided to patiently wait for the train.
Time went on,
[Ding! The Express train to West Word City will arrive, a few minutes later]
The announcement rang in my ears, Hearing that I quickened my pace towards the platform. I knew the express train won't come at the exact time. Sometimes, the train track is disturbed by Monster hoard, it's normal for a train to arrive few minutes late.
As expected!
The Long Armored Train halts it's speed slowly, As it entered the platform.
Soon, I don't know when? A stream of crowd came towards this platform. Seeing this bustling crowd, a look of amazement flashes in my eyes. The Size of this platform is triple in size than my home town platform. But looking at this stream of people stand in queue, it's quite an eye opening for me. No matter, how much is the credit points, People were willing to travel as long it's save their previous time.
Observing the crowd, I find out most of them were middle aged people. So, far I didn't find my set of people. It will take some time to trail to depart. So, I walked towards my compartment and stand in queue.
A few minutes later,
As the crowd one by one, began to decrease in number. Soon, it came for my turn. I stepped inside the compartment and took my seat. This time it's not window seat sadly, it's occupied by stranger. I sat beside him.
In seat opposite to me, two individuals conversing with each other. Seeing that, I couldn't help but sigh inside my heart. This trip won't be peaceful. Constant chit chat, won't help me to have some good sleep.
At this time,
"Hello! Young Man, What's your name?" A middle age man with back spectacle asked me.
Hearing that I couldn't help but curse in my heart. He is the same gentle man who is seated beside me.
I couldn't able to see through his strength, Sure he is strong. "Ahem, Hello Sir, I'm Zack" I said with a smile. As I gave him small handshake. In return, he shook my hand.
The other hand, The middle aged man pleased with Zack's answer. He began to introduce himself.
"Nice name, Young Man. I'm Nick Garner." He said with a smile then he wants to further add up. But seeing Zack's uninterested face. He stopped his introduction.
After listening to his introduction, I shut my eyes. I didn't want to continue the conversation with stranger.
Seeing that middle aged man stopped saying anything further, I smiled inside my heart. Then I began to take nap.
…
The other hand , at the West Word
Senior officials preparing for the Star tower Challenge event.
Every time, the challenge will be different. General Public is clueless about it. But the oldest member behind the scenes has some clues about next challenge.
In a meeting room,
The oldest official of the Star tower frowns seeing the numerous request in his message. All of them are asking about some inside details. Some were even ready to bribe. What's more disheartening is that, few of these people were known to him personally.
Unlike, other forces the Star tower force is an mysterious force. They have huge responsibility to screen proper talent so that they can leap over from here to much better place.
Shaking his head, he cancelled all those request. And began to see the report of the event. So, far all the registration process were completed. All the participants details were included. Only first two hundred people who register for this event were eligible to participate. Rest of them were not allowed to participate. Even if they were ready to pay huge amount of credit points.
After placing the file in his desk, the old man stood up from his seat. He slowly walked towards the exit. When he steps outside, in a distance a huge green tower stood like giant against the sky.
The Star tower is located at the middle of forest inside the West Word city. Since, it's an main attraction. The entire zone is isolated by the officials. Other than officials behind start tower no one is allowed to enter. Only at the time of star tower challenge event, the participants were allowed to enter.
The old man then slowly walked towards the Star Tower. The huge green color star tower has fifty floors. In each floor respective rewards were placed. Only after the clearance of particular level, the corresponding reward will be given.
After taking few steps forwards, the old man arrived in front of the Star tower entrance. Right now, no one else is behind him. Rest of the officials were few walks away. Even if they present here, they were not allowed to enter inside. Only the old man has the authority.
After scanning his finger prints, retina details. They finally the old man dripped some blood. After confirming his bloodline. Then the Star tower lit up with green light for a moment. Suddenly, the old man stepped inside and disappeared in an instant. Then the green light dimmed down.
The other hand, appeared inside the control towed. From where he can see the situation clearly. Obviously, it's going to be combat challenge. The old man began to check the formation whether it's renewed or not. Even thought this star tower is lowest among the existence of other star towers. But it's basic functionality is enough to withstand the power level of beginner warriors.
After making sure there is no crack present at the formations, and every formations at each floor is fresh and new. The old man began to check other functions. Then finally, the old man began to check the rewards. He placed the rewards few days ago, now seeing the glistering reward the old man began to check one by one.
Time went on,
After confirming every functions efficiency, the old man left the start tower and headed towards his cabin. There is only few days to go for the event. Now, if all the participant can arrive safely within time. Then the management can began the event.
…
Outside, few forces began to get distressed seeing there is no reply from the star tower old man.
Most of them were related to first few hundred participants. This not the first time, they have done something like this. Every time, when the star tower challenge event is held. They try to collect the intel. Basic Intel can be sold for million credit points.
Inside the Williamson Household,
The Family Head, Brock Williamson talking to his son Robb Williamson.
"Robb, What did your teacher told you? The Middle aged man, Brock, inquires his son.
Hearing that, Robb rubbed his temple. "Father, My teacher told me, Even their management failed to acquire any intel."
Hearing that Brock Williamson face looked dissatisfied. "From past few years, Crimson Hall's prestige increased greatly. But still they couldn't able to get that Intel." He said with a dissatisfied tone.
Listening to his father's tone. Robb's face also turned solemn. For them, their goal is above top twenty five levea l. Clearing first twenty five levels is regarded as significant achievement. It's not only going to increase participants' reputations. But also increase their chance to get admission to better academies.
That's why Brock Williamson is stressed about it, Looking at his father's distressed face. Robb immediately said, "Father, Don't worry. Even without the intel. I'm sure, I can easily get past level twenty-five."
Robb is sure of himself, he heard about Star tower. It's used to select the best talent among beginner level warriors. Since, it's for selecting beginner level warriors. He is sure, logically it will be not more difficult than fighting against Peak level Special Trainee.
He is now at Peak level Trainee Apprentice Warrior, so he is quite sure about the difficultly.
Hearing his son's confident words, the other hand Brock Williamson smiled heartily, he is sure about is son that he will placed in good academy.
Then he looked at his son and said, "Other than you, who else going to participate?
Hearing that, Robb answered, "Including me, total of six people is going to participate from the crimson hall."
This time, Brock astonished hearing that number. "Does Crimson Hall have that much money to spend?" He thought to himself.
He really astonished in his heart. He really made good decision to send his son to study in Crimson Hall.
Then he suddenly thought of something,
"Robb, You said, apart from you five people going to participate. What about them? " He said in a solemn tone.
Hearing his father's question, Robb understood his worry. He sighed and answered, "Father, They are strong as myself. Why do you think Crimson Hall would send weak people?"
The other hand, Brock stunned hearing his words.. He then nodded his head in understanding.