As Lilith waved goodbye to her Mother and Brother. she entered Master Jet's PTV.
"Greetings, Master Jet."
Jet looked at her and started to drive. without even looking sideways she said.
"No need to be so formal. didn't you want to become friends?"
Lilith thinks for a moment
"Would Miss Jet be fine then? or maybe just Jet..?"
Master Jet smiled.
"Just Jet is enough."
"Since we are on our way to the Awakened Academy, and you only have 17 days to prepare before the Winter Solstice, let me give you a few Advice."
Jet made a turn and started to speak again
"I advice you only take 2 Classes. First of all. if in your school there were no classes about the Dream Realm, then i suggest you take Wilderness Survival Class."
"And if you still have time, Give a Visit to Master Sunless, you can tell him i sent you, im sure he will be of great help."
Lilith eyes widened slightly.
"By Master Sunless you mean the man that was part of Changing Star's Cohort? He teaches at the Academy?"
Jet Sighed and said.
"Master Sunless got in a bit of trouble with the Great Clans and can't go in the Dream Realm for now."
Lilith has the urge and curiosity to ask more but holds back. as it would be impolite to pry into others situation before even knowing them.
Of course, that would not be a problem for Lilith, but she got the Idea that Master Jet and Master Sunless were friends. so she held back out of Respect for Jet.
"Ill make sure to take your Advice. thank you, Jet."
Jet looked my way and said
"One last Advice, Lilith, Nobody, and i mean Nobody survives in the Dream Realm Alone. so make sure to be kind to others in the school."
Lilith nods.. but she didn't like that statement one bit. 'Noone can survive alone in the Dream Realm' Rubbish.. she was sure she would have no trouble. she'd make friends only with people she liked.
With an impassive face, Jet drove her all the way to the Awakened Academy and left her in front of its doors. After bidding Master Jet farewell.
She turned and saw countless candles on the ground. It became a sort of ritual made as Symbol of Hope representing the Changing Star Sacrifice and wishing for her Return.
After a few minutes the Armored doors open and she went inside. After a very Brief introduction, and exchanging small talk with a few other Dreamers, no one caught Lilith's interest. After an Awakened gave a speech, Lilith goes to eat lunch and when its her turn she is taken to an office with a government Lady, she asks if i need psychological counseling but she decline, and then the interview about my aspect begins.
"So, Dreamer Lilith, would you like to speak freely or would you rather I ask questions?"
Lilith taught for a single instant and said 'The Latter' casually.
"Very well, Would you like to give me a brief description of what happened in your First Nightmare?"
To which Lilith Responded.
"I found myself as a Sacrifice to sentient beings that were 'Vampire's' they were Nightmare Creatures but had human intelligence and incredibly strong body. the time period was about the time the goddess of war's empire were running rampant waging war on everyone. After a period of training as a Sacrifice. I found out what I was seeing was an Illusion. and after it shattered. I simply went through a city. killed a few monsters and beasts using logic and inertia. I killed 1 dormant human, 2 dormant beasts, 3 awakened beasts and 1 awakened monster."
The government lady is left shocked. this was definitely not common. a Dormant human killing awakened Beasts? it was highly unusual, especially in a first Nightmare.
"Would you like to tell me about your Aspect, Dreamer Lilith?"
Lilith nodded and answered.
"I think my Aspect is a battle one. It transformed my body, so its an enhancement aspect. as for the Rank. its Supreme after it evolved."
The government Lady is trembling a bit from excitement as she takes notes. she was probably going to get a raise after this interview. it was VERY rare for an aspect to be Supreme. only saints usually had those. and very few.
She asks a few more questions, That Lilith answers with a mix of truth and lies. and then the Lady asks a final question.
"Is there something you wish to add, Miss Lilith?"
Lilith casually added.
"My appraisal was 'Incredible!' that's it"
Not so shocked about it anymore, the government Lady finishes to write down and hand her 6 Soul shards of the awakened rank. as payment for the information.
All in all, Lilith did not reveal her true Aspect Rank, its name, her Flaw, her Attributes or the fact she needs to drink blood. nor did she reveal her True Name. which could potentially give away that she is a Vampire.
Lilith went to her room and changed into something comfortable after putting her bag in a corner. She was going to sleep, and tomorrow she was going to start Lessons. only 16 days to prepare.
Lilith set an Alarm at 6 am and went to sleep.
In the morning she got up, took a shower and brushed her teeth, skipping her usual skin care routine. since she didn't need it anymore. She wore casual clothes and went to class.
She enters the Wilderness survival class and notices a single Awakened in his chair. his tag said Awakened Julius, he was looking down at some documents and didn't notice Lilith.
He had messy gray hair, was around 50/55 years old, had bushy eyebrows and focused eyes.
the classic image of an historian in someone's mind.
Lilith looked around and saw countless folders, maps on the wall, all sorts of tools and weapons, instruction manuals, and books about the dream realm. For some reason, the class was.. empty of souls..
That's when Awakener Julius looked up and saw Lilith.
"Ah, Young girl, come in come in! apologies for not noticing you, i was immersed in studies. Tell me, how can I help you?
He got up and moved a chair for Lilith.
"You can call me Teacher Julius, whats your name dear?"
Lilith looked at him with a polite smile and said.
"I'm Lilith. This class was recommended to me by Soul Reaper Jet."
Teacher julius was a bit surprised as he mumbled
"That brute savage sent someone to me again..?.. Well, no Matter. Tell me Lilith, what's your schedule until the winter solstice. what other classes are you taking?"
Lilith answered
"Beside visiting Master Sunless once or twice i plan to spend the rest of the time in this class."
Teacher Julius smile widened, and his eyes began to shine
"Thats marvelous! what are we waiting! lets get down to business right away, no time to waste!"
Lilith spent most of her days with Teacher Julius, she left him surprised. probably because her foundation was deeper than that of his previous student. anyhow.
They skipped most dream realm languages, most types of Nightmare Creatures, and focused on Location, direction, how to survive, tricks, how to climb, how to swim, how to hide and many more things.
Therefore, after 10 days. Most things were said and done. She had 5 days left, 2 of which she spent giving teacher Julius information about her First Nightmare. the Vampire Race, the Hollow Mountains, the Infrastructure, the Time Period and so on.
Lilith kept information about the truly important thing to herself of course.
Then, in the last 3 Days she went and Visited Master Sunless. he was alone, since the class he taught had mostly ended. living others more free.
Lilith Knocked on the door of this classroom, But the majestic dool-like teacher was too focused to even notice.
***
Sunless was having problems. He could not go back to the Dream Realm because of clan Valor, and the date of the negotiation was getting closer. Sunless and Cassie had to finish preparing..
There was also the problem he was getting surpassed again by Nephis's achievements again, and was falling behind. He had been in the Waking World for 5 months now..
Then his shadows warned him of a threat, as soon as he looked up, right in his face was a tall, and very beautiful lady, with curly ginger hair, skin as pale as Master Jet or his own, her facial features were incredible. she had bright red eyes and black lips, she could be compared to some Saints.
'Sunny what the hell are you thinking about!? Nephis is much more beautiful anyway!!'
"C-Can i hel-"
Just then he noticed the feeling She gave off, she's not experienced but her vibe sends shivers down his spine. all his senses are saying that he should kill her right there and then!!
Just as Sunless was about to speak, the young lady spoke first with an unconsciously seductive smile.
"My name is Lilith Arcane. Master Jet sent me here. saying that your Advice would certainly be helpful, since there is not much time until the Winter Solstice. Am I bothering you Master Sunless?"
Sunless was surprised, for two reasons. First of all, she managed to give him such a scare even while being a Dreamer. That's not something just anyone can do!
And also because this girl was Strangely seductive. Almost dangerously so. '..No! Thats not why!!' The second reason was actually that this girl seemed to know Master Jet.
"N-No, you're not bothering me, how may I help you exactly, Dreamer Lilith?"
***
Lilith smiled, she clearly felt this Master Sunless was strong, experienced but also somewhat special.. it was as if there was something special about his Blood's smell. something she could feel would taste heavenly.
she had activated her [Seductress] attribute without realising. and then deactivated it.
'Now that i think about it, it's been 3 days since i sucked blood.. i need to suck blood at least once every 2 days, i'm already holding back.'
"Yes, Master Sunless, I came here for Advice. since you're clearly experienced. Is there something specific I should be on guard against? or maybe something to do that Teacher Julius might not know?"
As Sunless answered she made sure to sniff him. Once she was stronger, she would get a taste of his blood one way or another.
"There are many things, be wary of Mind Attacks. you must also never try to slain a Nightmare Creature right away, unless its weaker then you.. which nothing is in the Dream Realm. at least for you. Then you could…. etc etc… etc.."
After 3 hours of ranting Sunless was finally done. Lilith had taken mental notes and swiftly left. she still had 2 days of time before the Winter Solstice
Lilith came up with a few ideas to drink blood, some would even be very good for her soul core. but she gave up on them, some of these ideas were illegal, it would be very bad if she got caught.
So she simply went on a trip to the hospital and stole some blood. it gave her 1 fragments but it was something at least enough to feed her until the Winter Solstice.
Then she spent the rest of her time looking at People Training and sparring, she didn't participate.. wishing to keep her abilities hidden.
2 Days swiftly passed, and she was in a sleeping pod, waiting to fall asleep.
Lilith found herself thinking about Master Jet's words.
'Nobody survives alone in the Dream Realm… Bulshit… if i spawn in a hell hole i'll show it..'
And just like that, she fell asleep.
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