One week after Lin Yu attended his interview.
The plane that took off from Changsha Huanghua Airport descended through the pitch-black night and landed at London Airport in the United Kingdom.
Lin Yu, the two examiners, Professor Corso, and another Chinese student named Li Hao, all dragged their luggage toward the train station.
Both Lin Yu and Li Hao had changed into their school uniforms, which were the same as those worn by the two examiners.
Their names were engraved beneath the Grim Reaper Badge on their chests.
The journey up until now had been normal, and the crowds at the airport were quite large.
However, from the moment they stepped onto this train, the atmosphere began to grow eerie.
Although it was an early morning train, the number of passengers was far too low.
The entire train was empty; in fact, there were only a few people in their entire carriage.
“As mentioned before, you are somewhat special. So, while we have time on the train, we will conduct a specialized orientation for you and inform you of certain matters mentioned earlier that you are still unclear about,” Professor Corso said.
“What orientation? Do I not need it?”
Opposite them, Li Hao stopped fiddling with his Switch gaming console and blinked as he looked over.
“You don’t need it. You already know a bit about us, but you can listen in. It’s all knowledge.”
“What do you mean, Professor… are you talking about Lin Yu?”
Li Hao’s mouth hung slightly open as he looked at Lin Yu with a trace of disbelief.
With a hint of doubt, Lin Yu looked toward Professor Corso.
“Do you remember those questions from the school interview, Lin Yu?”
Lin Yu nodded.
“So, what did those questions mean? Are you going to tell me that other worlds, aliens, gods, ghosts, and superpowers all exist?”
“Though you might find it hard to believe, I must tell you that at the very least, gods, ghosts, and superpowers do exist. Our school is closely related to these things,” Professor Corso said with a solemn expression.
“Is the school a school for superhumans? Are we imitating Harry Potter?”
“You can make that analogy. The current scene is indeed somewhat similar to Harry Potter.”
“Do you really know nothing?”
Li Hao, sitting at the side, was somewhat stunned.
“What about Divine Revelation and Divine Sense?”
“Never heard of them.”
Lin Yu scratched his chin.
“Divine Sense? It sounds like the superpowers you mentioned.”
“At the very least, your comprehension and ability to accept things seem strong. we originally thought you would think we were lunatics,” Christina, who sat beside him, said.
“Judging by your answers during the interview, you are a perfectly normal person. Don’t you find what we’re saying right now to be absurd?”
“I’m just understanding what you’re saying from your perspective. It’s like watching a movie; you have to accept the setting of the film. I never said I believed what you’re saying is true,” Lin Yu explained.
“That makes it more normal,” Christina said with a long sigh of relief.
“Then the next step is naturally the proof phase.”
The professor smiled and patted Li Hao beside him.
“Li Hao, give him a demonstration of your Divine Sense.”
“Me?”
Li Hao was startled for a moment.
“Yes.”
Corso looked at him and nodded.
Li Hao looked at everyone with a face full of surprise.
After confirming there was no mistake, he turned to Lin Yu.
“Lin Yu, look at this.”
He held out his palm toward Lin Yu.
Soon, strange, colorful substances appeared in his palm.
These substances slowly shaped and changed before gradually solidifying into a fixed form.
In less than one minute, an exquisite and perfect figurine formed in his hand — the protagonist of One Piece, Luffy’s Gear Second, in his most classic pose.
Lin Yu examined the figurine before him.
The color, material, and the character’s movement and expression were all perfect; it was impeccable in every aspect.
“So, your superpower, or Divine Sense, is creating things through your imagination?”
Lin Yu said after a moment of thought.
“Good analysis. That’s essentially correct.”
Professor Corso nodded.
“His Divine Sense — Creation — is a B-rank Divine Sense. He can create the things he wants out of thin air through his will. However, he must have a sufficient understanding of what he is creating, such as that figurine.”
“B-rank?”
Lin Yu looked at Li Hao.
“Is that the student grade for the entrance evaluation? Dividing people into grades based on the strength of their superpowers… it sounds like…”
He paused for a moment and then continued, “some anime or novel.”
“No, no, no.”
The professor waved his hand gently.
“That is only the rank of the Divine Sense, not the student grade. The rank of the Divine Sense is just one of the criteria for evaluating a student’s grade. Furthermore, Divine Sense ranks are not based on strength, but rather on rarity. You haven’t experienced an Awakening yet, so you haven’t seen a Divine Revelation.”
He looked directly into Lin Yu’s eyes.
“God’s Child, I now bestow upon you a fragment of great divine power. Strive to gather the gods’ power and join our ranks.”
“That is the core content of a Divine Revelation,” the professor said.
“If you haven’t seen it with your own eyes, you won’t understand that kind of shock — the shock of witnessing a god personally.”
Lin Yu looked at the others in the carriage.
Their silence expressed their agreement with the professor’s words.
“So, what is the school’s purpose? Is it to collect the powers of the gods to become new gods?”
“No, Lin Yu. Remember, the only reason Thanatos exists is to oppose the gods.”
His voice was low, yet it carried a power that shook the heart.
“Gods exist, and they have never truly died. They place their immortal wills within Divine Artifacts to sleep. Through Divine Revelation, they grant us Divine Sense and use it to drain our will, waiting for the time of their return. And we — “
He paused, his gaze like a torch as he stared intently at Lin Yu.
“We are Scavengers who clear away the pollution of divine miracles. Our goal has only ever been one — God-Slaying. The gods use us to resurrect, but we can also borrow the power of the gods to kill them…”
“Borrowing the power of the gods… so, will I have something like a Divine Sense too?”
“It’s hard to say. Although you haven’t awakened yet, everyone has a chance to obtain a Divine Sense…”
“But you gave me a Grade A, right? Li Hao’s ability sounds like it has a lot of potential for development, yet his rank is only B. I don’t have a so-called Divine Sense, yet the evaluation grade you gave me was A. I want to ask, what is your basis for that?”
“No, no, no.”
Li Hao shrank back a bit.
“Lin Yu, you’ve got one thing wrong. B-rank is the rank of my Divine Sense, but my student evaluation grade is still only a Grade D.”
Lin Yu glanced at Li Hao in confusion before looking back at the professor.
“Just as Li Hao and I said, Divine Sense ability is only one of the standards for judging a student’s comprehensive ability. Your student grade was personally evaluated by the Principal and the school board; there can be no mistake. As for why, or whether you are worthy of this Grade A… honestly, I don’t know either.”
The professor shrugged.
“Those questions can only be answered by you.”
Lin Yu fell into thought.
“It’s true that most people in the school are so-called Children of God. You might not have awakened yet, or you might simply be an ordinary person. You may have to compete with a group of superhumans as an ordinary person or even participate in some dangerous missions. Please forgive us for not informing you beforehand. Your status is somewhat special, but even if you want to drop out, we must have you say it to the Principal’s face,” Christina said with a slightly apologetic expression on her face.
“It doesn’t matter. It seems you’ve put a lot of thought into me. I’m honored.”
Lin Yu looked indifferent.
“You noticed?”
Christina frowned in surprise.
“There were many strange points. During the interview, the instructor subconsciously looked at me when calling my name. At the time, only two people were waiting for the interview, so it could have been a coincidence, but it was still a bit strange. Moreover, if an answer like mine could pass the interview, the other people should have had no problem either. Your reply was very fast; I had only just arrived home when I received your call. But the next day, I found out that I was the only one who passed. Then there’s what you said about the specialty of the major and that mountain of agreements…”
“There’s no need to say more. Our trap was indeed full of holes, but you clearly saw through it and still chose to walk into our snare. Why?”
“Because it was a letter from my parents that told me to come and participate in this school’s recruitment.”
Lin Yu looked out the train window at the pitch-black darkness outside.
“Aren’t you afraid that we forged the letter too?”
“In the letter, they called me by my childhood nickname, so it shouldn’t be a forgery. And even if the letter were forged, then at the very least, you have some connection to my parents.”
“So, do you need to see any other evidence? Or rather, do you believe us now?”
Professor Corso’s eyes shone.
“At this point, there’s no need. I shouldn’t have any other choice anyway, do I?”
Lin Yu shrugged.
“In that case…”
The professor extended his hand.
“Welcome to Thanatos.”