A full two days of relentless training had passed and thanks to the elixir the rapid effects were showing.
Inside the private training room of Stardust Academy, the air was thick with sweat and the scent of iron. Alucard stood shirtless, breathing steadily. His body had changed drastically from when he first arrived.
His once lean and frail frame was now refined — a flawless combination of speed and power. His muscles were sleek and defined, carved by brutal effort and sharpened by pain. Snow-white hair cascaded down to his neck, faintly glowing under the crystal lights, and his piercing blue eyes reflected clarity and focus.
Alucard clenched his fists, feeling the flow of mana run naturally through his body. The Elixir of Life had cleansed his system, unlocking potential he never imagined possible.
He opened his status window:
[Name: Alucard]
[Class: Swordsman]
[Rank: D-] | [Max Rank Potential: EX (Unlocked)]
[HP: 1200/1200] | [MP: 600/600]
[STR: E+]
[AGI: E+]
[INT:D- ]
[MANA:E]
[Talents: Limitless (EX), Sword Aptitude (EX)]
[Techniques: Runcadel Sword Art]
[Skills:1st Form: Lightning steps]
2nd Form:Thunder strike( requirements D rank)
[Evaluation: A monster in the making. The world isn't ready for you.]
"Hmph," Alucard let out a small breath, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Looks like the hellish training paid off."
After a short bus ride through the outskirts of Silverforest, he arrived at Stardust Academy.
The first thing he noticed was the overwhelming beauty of the place — grand spires with glowing runes, floating orbs illuminating sky paths, and trees older than centuries breathing with mana. The place felt like a divine sanctuary built for legends.
As students gathered in front of the massive ceremony hall, Alucard's sharp eyes noticed several individuals that stood out from the crowd:
A silver-haired young man with an arrogant smirk — Link Rex, the main villain of the novel.
A cold beauty with long icy blue hair and a snowflake-shaped earring — Frostina Elvareth, daughter of the only human SSS-rank.
A serene, elegant elf with long emerald hair and silver eyes — Sylwenia Lys'thar, princess of the elven race.
A proud, battle-hardened elf male standing next to her — Kaelith Lys'thar, her older brother and prince.
A tall youth with deep red hair and gold-draconic pupils — Vael Draconis, dragon prince and top contender.
A pale-skinned girl with jet black hair, eyes like shadows swirling — Zerra Nightveil, the villainess wielding shadow arts.
A broad-shouldered dragonkin with flaming tattoos and an intense gaze — Thorne Emberclaw, from the Flamecrest lineage.
A cold and quiet female dragonkin with pale silver hair — Iria Glacient, master of ice swordsmanship.
A calm elf with a bow on his back and moonlight-colored armor — Nerian Moonwhisper, known for his deadly accuracy.
And finally… himself — Alucard, the unexpected variable.
Suddenly, the temperature dropped.
A terrifying pressure exploded from the front of the hall like a wave crashing down on the world itself. Students fell to their knees, some even unconscious. The ground trembled slightly.
A lone figure stepped forward.
He wore a black coat adorned with golden symbols, his gray hair slicked back, and his mere presence demanded silence. His eyes glowed a deep, ancient violet.
Elyndor Varnis, the Headmaster of Stardust Academy. A living SS-rank legend.
"Pathetic," his voice echoed coldly.
But as the dust settled and gasps filled the air, ten figures remained standing.
Among them were Link Rex, Frostina, Sylwenia, Kaelith, Vael, Zerra, Thorne, Iria, and Nerian.
And one unexpected face—
Alucard.
Elyndor's gaze swept across the group, pausing as his eyes landed on the boy with white hair and blue eyes.
He wasn't on the top 10 list. He wasn't even listed among the top 50.
"Hmm…" Elyndor's lips curved faintly. "Interesting."
The instructors scribbled notes rapidly. Many students didn't even realize what had just happened. But the Headmaster did. A ripple had entered the pond.
And its name was Alucard.