Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

Before the tour began, Seoyang and John stood with Nathan and Elshienne in front of the Dean's office.

"We'll be going now," John said, placing a gentle hand on Nathan's shoulder. "Do your best."

Seoyang smiled warmly at Elshienne. "We'll see you later, okay? Don't worry about anything."

Both Nathan and Elshienne nodded. After the short goodbye, Alex and Alexa guided the two siblings through the academy. The tour was simple but helpful—they showed the classrooms, the dining hall, rest areas, and even the training zones for awakened students. The building was big and modern, with a mix of stone and glass design. It felt more like a safe fortress than a normal school.

Soon, the Dean rejoined them and said, "It's time. Let's head to the gym. The orientation will begin shortly."

They walked down another wide hallway until they reached a huge set of double doors.

The large doors of the gym opened with a soft creak as Nathan and Elshienne stepped inside, following closely behind Alex, Alexa, and the Dean. The sound of chatter filled the air, but it quickly started to fade as more students noticed them entering.

One by one, heads turned.

First, the awakened students glanced over—then more. Whispers started spreading quietly among them.

"Isn't that them?"

"The ones from the news?"

"They're unawakened… but their parents are famous."

Nathan held his bag tighter, trying not to look fazed, while Elshienne stayed close beside him, calm but alert.

The gym was huge, with bright lights on the ceiling and banners hanging on the walls showing White Moon Academy's emblem. The floor was polished and clean, and a wide stage stood at the front with a large screen behind it.

There were two clearly separated groups already seated.

On the left side, the awakened students were seated in six neat lines. They wore the standard academy uniform, looking sharp and formal, but without any weapons—just clean, dark jackets with the academy crest and matching pants or skirts.

On the right side, the unawakened students sat in five lines. Most of them looked nervous or unsure, whispering to each other as they watched everything around them. When Nathan and Elshienne passed by their section, some students looked at them with surprise and curiosity.

But the attention from the awakened side was stronger. Some students didn't even bother hiding their stares. Others leaned in and whispered to their seatmates.

"Those are the kids of the Mystic Guild's owner."

"In short, The hamiltons dude. Look at the girl so hot!"

"I saw her—wasn't she the one with the USA top 3 ranker?"

"They're unawakened? No way."

Elshienne felt their eyes but kept her head high, walking calmly beside her brother. Nathan glanced around once, then looked straight ahead, pretending not to notice.

As they passed by the unawakened lines, Alex leaned in slightly and spoke softly.

"You'll be sitting here for now. Orientation will begin soon."

Nathan and Elshienne both nodded quietly. They stepped into the row they were directed to, finding seats beside the other unawakened students.

Meanwhile, Alex, Alexa, and the Dean continued walking forward until they reached the stage. As they stepped up, the large screen behind them came to life, showing the school logo again.

Soft murmurs still spread across the gym, especially among the awakened students, but the volume lowered as they noticed staff preparing to speak.

The lights above the stage dimmed a little as a spotlight shone down on the podium in the center. The large screen behind it flashed with the words: White Moon Academy Orientation – Year of Integration.

The gym grew quiet.

All students—both awakened and unawakened—turned their eyes to the stage. Some whispered still, but most were curious about what would be said.

The Dean stepped forward, standing tall with a kind but firm expression. He looked over the students before speaking into the microphone.

"Welcome to White Moon Academy."

His voice echoed clearly across the gym.

"This year is special. It's not only the start of your school life, but also the beginning of something new for the whole world. For the first time, awakened and unawakened students will learn and grow in the same academy."

Some students looked unsure. Others straightened in their seats.

The Dean continued, "We understand your worries. There are many changes. But this is a chance for all of you to understand each other, learn together, and protect this world—together."

The screen behind him showed a short video of the academy's history, past students, and its growth. Then it showed clips of recent events: the beast waves, the sudden awakenings, and scenes of the merging system being built.

Nathan watched quietly, trying to keep calm. Elshienne's fingers gripped the edge of her seat, alert as always.

"Each student here is important," the Dean said. "Your background, your power, your level—it doesn't matter. What matters is your heart and your choice to learn."

A few students from the awakened side looked unimpressed. One even yawned.

The Dean ignored it and smiled. "Awakened students, you will have your training as usual, and more teamwork activities with others. Unawakened students, you will be guided, protected, and respected. This academy will not tolerate discrimination."

Some unawakened students sat up straighter after hearing that.

"Now," he said, "let me introduce the two people who will be helping us with this system change—Alex and Alexa, from the Awakeners' Association."

Alex stepped forward and waved. "We're not here to control you. We're here to help."

Alexa smiled warmly. "If you ever feel unsafe or unsure, come to us. We'll do our best to support all of you."

A few unawakened students nodded. Their faces looked less tense now.

"After this," the Dean said, "you'll receive your class assignments, uniforms, and dormitory keys. Please be respectful to your guides and follow the rules. We're watching all of you—not to punish, but to protect."

While the Dean continued speaking on stage, Elshienne suddenly felt a light tug on her sleeve.

She turned her head.

Beside her stood a girl with bright eyes, soft pink lips, and shiny black hair tied neatly into twin pigtails. Her cheeks puffed a little when she smiled, and a deep dimple appeared on one side.

"Hello!" the girl whispered cheerfully, leaning closer so Elshienne could hear. "I'm Bae Nayoung. You're Elshienne, right? I saw you on the news!"

Elshienne blinked, a little surprised. The girl was very open and friendly. Still, Elshienne nodded politely and quietly said, "I'm Elshienne Hamilton. It's nice to meet you."

To her surprise, Nayoung suddenly laughed, then gave her a light slap on the shoulder. Not hard, just playful—but it shocked Elshienne a little.

"You don't need to introduce yourself," Nayoung grinned. "Everyone knows who the Hamiltons are! Your family's all over the news!"

Elshienne stared at her for a moment, unsure what to say. She wasn't used to someone being this casual so fast. But Nayoung didn't seem fake. Her friendly attitude felt real, and she didn't seem to want anything from her.

Nayoung leaned in again, her voice softer this time. "Don't worry. I'm not trying to be weird. I just thought you looked a little lonely, so I wanted to say hi."

Elshienne looked at her, then smiled. Just a small one, but it was real.

"Thank you," she said.

Nayoung's eyes lit up. "Yay! That means we're friends now, right?"

Nayoung's smile grew even wider before Elshienne could react. "Wow! You're even prettier in person. And your brother's the one with the serious face, right?" She glanced toward Nathan.

Elshienne gave a tiny smile. "Yes. That's Nathan."

Nayoung gently clapped her hands, clearly trying to be quiet but still excited. "This is so cool! I didn't think I'd make a friend this fast."

Elshienne tilted her head. "We're friends already?"

Nayoung nodded without hesitation. "Of course! I already decided. You're my first friend here, and I'm going to stick with you. Okay?"

Elshienne didn't know why, but she didn't dislike the idea.

"Okay," she replied softly.

From the other side, Nathan gave them a quick glance, noticing Elshienne talking. He raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

"I love this whole merging idea!" Nayoung whispered quickly, her eyes sparkling. "It's so cool, right? I mean, we get to be in the same school as the awakened. It's like something from a movie!"

Elshienne nodded slowly, listening. Nayoung didn't wait for a response before continuing.

"My brother is over there," she said, pointing toward the awakened students' side. "He's awakened. Super annoying but strong. Can you see him?"

Elshienne squinted, trying to follow Nayoung's finger. There were too many students in the crowd, and the awakened were all standing in neat rows. She couldn't tell who Nayoung meant, so she just nodded politely.

"Oh, I knew you'd understand," Nayoung giggled. "Anyway, I think it's great we all get to be in the same school now. It's going to be fun. Of course, it might be a little crazy too… but still!"

She kept talking, her words fast but cheerful, as if she was letting out everything she'd been holding in since the news broke.

Elshienne didn't mind it, though. Nayoung's energy made the gym feel lighter. And for once, someone didn't treat her like she was special just because of her family name.

So even if Nayoung kept chatting, Elshienne didn't stop her and even giggled along her.