The next morning, Kenji walked through the school gates with an unfamiliar lightness in his step. It felt surreal—just yesterday, he had been drowning in paranoia, wondering if every shadow concealed a vengeful spirit. Today, he felt... normal. Almost.
Except for the glowing [New Quest: Find Your First Willing Contract] notification hovering in his vision.
Tsubaki floated beside him, invisible to everyone else. "So, any idea who you're contracting with first?" she asked, grinning.
Kenji sighed. "I barely understand how this works. What, am I supposed to just walk up to a ghost and ask if they wanna team up?"
"Pretty much," Tsubaki said, amused. "But there's a catch—you need to find a spirit with unfinished business. They'll only contract with you if you can offer them something in return."
"Great. Homework and ghost negotiations."
Just as Kenji settled in for his first class, a loud announcement boomed through the school speakers.
"Attention, students! As part of today's special event, the entire class will participate in the first-ever 'School Spirit Contract Ceremony!' Every student will attempt to summon and communicate with a spirit! The student who successfully contracts a ghost with the most impressive display will earn a special reward. Good luck!"
A wave of excitement surged through the classroom. Students murmured, some laughing, others nervously glancing at each other. Riku, Kenji's friend, elbowed him with a smug grin. "Looks like your chance to prove you're not just talk, Kenji."
Kenji smirked. "Oh, I'll do more than prove it."
nana class monitor encouraging him not lose hope without knowing that kenji awakening system kenji smiled and said don`t worry i am confident in it
then zohar the bulli walked up with a sneer to kenji and said let see who contract higher level ghost
be ready to leave the school in shame!"
ahh! ahhhhh! said left grining his teeth,
laughing mockingly.
Kenji's pulse quickened. A ghost contract, with the entire class watching during the event, this would be his moment to shine. But could he pull off a contract in front of everyone?
The entire school was about to witness his first test as a Spirit Contractor. It was all or nothing now.
The ceremony began in the gym, where all students were given spirit-invoking talismans. One by one, students attempted to summon spirits. Some managed to call forth low-tier ghosts, while others failed completely. Then came Zohar's turn. He grinned smugly as dark energy crackled around him.
[Contract Formed: A-Rank Spirit – Crimson Fang Warrior]
Gasps erupted in the crowd. An A-Rank spirit was no joke! Zohar laughed. "Looks like I already won."
what next.....