Ma Feng slowly opens his eyes to see that he is still lying down in the hospital's ward. He turns to the other side of the bed while still resting his back on it, then takes a deep breath and sighs.
"There you are, boy... I was afraid you were going to die."
A calm but familiar voice was heard, and Ma Feng widened his gaze to see Miss Sarah walking into the ward. She was dressed in her office outfit and let out a smile while staring directly into Ma Feng's eyes.
"Miss Sarah, what are you doing here? I didn't expect you to be here," Ma Feng said as he made to stand up from his bed. He growled as a powerful force began draining his strength, stopping him from moving his muscles.
"This magic... What is going on?" Ma Feng asked himself as he gnashed his teeth.
"I brought you a delicious delicacy, so it's better you remain on the bed. I wouldn't want you to stand and hurt yourself, would I? This world is such a cold place," Miss Sarah said as she snapped her fingers.
Six maids rushed into the ward with delicious food in their possession and placed it on a stool before Ma Feng. A soldier walked into the ward, bringing in a chair, and Miss Sarah sat down immediately.
"Ma Feng, I'll be quite sincere with you... I was surprised to hear that you were attacked by one of the underworld cults in this academy, The Syndrome—governed by senior students we can't track."
"But you're strong... Why did you hide your powers?" Miss Sarah asked.
"Am I free to move my body now?" Ma Feng asked, and Miss Sarah released the magic that had stopped his body from moving. Ma Feng sat up on the bed with a smile on his face.
He licked his lips while staring at the beautiful food before him. Ma Feng clapped his hands together, then started devouring the food. Miss Sarah watched him from where she sat.
"Miss Sarah, you don't expect me to show my magic and abilities in broad daylight, do you? I'm certain you still have powers hidden that shouldn't be revealed," Ma Feng answered as Miss Sarah giggled.
"Asking how you figured that out is none of my business, boy, but I am your Proctor. It's now news across the entire academy that you've been targeted by The Syndrome. You shouldn't have gotten yourself involved in the underworld."
"This is the Scarlet Academy, an academy of mysteries... You don't expect everyone to be overwhelmed by goodness, do you? Evil has always reigned for years, and it won't be stopped at all."
"I'll do my investigations, but you should lay low for now," Miss Sarah said.
She rose from her seat and immediately walked out of the ward. The next minute, Princess Rose rushed into the ward and hugged Ma Feng tightly. Xi Jing, Romeo, and Jude followed.
"Ma Feng... It's good to see you weren't hurt much. The Syndrome aren't ordinary beings," Jude said with a smile on his face. Romeo rushed forward and grabbed a plate filled with rice, which he began to eat.
"Yeah, and besides, it was surprising that a new student like Ma Feng would be targeted by The Syndrome. Though The Syndrome aren't as ultimate as the Luminous Society or The Seven Goddesses, they are in the Top Ten Secret Societies," Romeo said.
"Top Ten Secret Societies?" Ma Feng asked.
"Yes, the Top Ten Secret Societies. And to explain this: The Scarlet Academy is divided into the Light and the Darkness. Those in the Light make up forty percent, while the Darkness overwhelms sixty percent."
"And there are those deviating from the world of Light. It's simply because those in the Light are controlled by those in the Darkness. The Darkness is where the true power lies in the Academy," Xi Jing said.
"Just like my little sister was once invited to join the Luminous Society but she refused. My elder brother destroyed any chances of her joining the secret organization and everything involving them," Xi Jing added.
"What about you guys... Are you in any secret organization?" Ma Feng asked.
"Nope. Though I stay in the Light, I do still wonder what the Darkness is like. What kinds of powers exist there," Jude said, resting his back against the wall as Ma Feng sighed deeply, calm despite the situation.
"The Syndrome attacked me first, and I would like to know why. With or without your help, I'll be going to the Underworld. But what do you say—how about we join forces? Become an organization?" Ma Feng asked.
"What? What did you just say now?" Rose asked in shock.
"You guys heard me right the first time, so don't play dumb. There are things I would like to figure out, but staying in the Light won't take me anywhere. Perhaps I drown myself in the Darkness," Ma Feng said.
He slowly rose from the bed, removing the bandage from his body. The wound inflicted on him by the arrow was already gone. Ma Feng stretched forth his hand while the others stared at him, speechless.
"What do you exactly plan to do in the Darkness? What is your aim... What are you searching for?" Jude asked as Ma Feng turned to face him. Jude was exceptionally skilled with weapons as an assassin.
"If I say to bring peace, would you believe?" Ma Feng asked.
"Absolutely not. That's one of the lamest excuses I've ever heard. Ma Feng... choosing to go into the Darkness is your own choice, your own greed or desire... So using justice is not a valid excuse," Romeo said.
"Very well then... I am going to become the Conqueror of the Darkness. I would love to conquer all the Top Ten Secret Organizations and become the King of Conquerors—or probably this world. I have to get stronger," Ma Feng said.
"You have to get stronger? By getting stronger... you mean dipping yourself purely in chaos?" Jude asked as Ma Feng chuckled softly. Jude, Xi Jing, Rose, and Romeo were strong... they were powerful enough.
"Of course not. For you to become stronger, you must face the strongest enemies to exist. To face the strongest and become the strongest—I have a goal to achieve," Ma Feng said while still smiling.
"A goal to achieve... What's this goal?" Rose asked.
"That's not something that would be revealed to you, Rose. I prefer to keep it a secret until the time arrives that it's no longer needed to be a secret. I would need your help to walk in this Darkness," Ma Feng said.
They wouldn't understand his goal and wishes. They had no idea that he was a reincarnated being in this mysterious world they lived in. His wish was to grow stronger until he reached his max level.
Ma Feng planned to return back to his former world to exact his revenge and punish those who showered him with hate. For now... he didn't have the power to do anything yet. That's why he needed the motivation.
Yes... he needed the motivation from the Darkness!!
"Although my big brother, who's in the Student Council, would be angry at me for entering into the Underworld, I have no choice. Brother Ma Feng is also my brother... I am in," Rose said with a smile on her face.
"Rose is a suitable assassin whose prowess is quite deadly. Though we already dueled, it wasn't much of a child's play. Rose is powerful, and I know that already. Besides, there will be two assassins here," Ma Feng said to himself.
"For goodness' sake, Rose, you will one day put me into serious trouble. Ma Feng... since my sister is joining this mysterious organization of yours, I guess I will be joining. After all... I am her elder brother," Xi Jing said.
"Xi Jing is in the Military Department and he is quite confident in his strength. I don't know much, but rumors have it that his artifact is deadly, so he is needed as my partner," Ma Feng said to himself.
"I don't have many options since I'm bored, so yes, I am joining," Romeo said.
"Romeo is my classmate in the Sorcery Department and he is quite deadly with his flower magic. I don't know much if he's a fighter or not, but he is useful to my team," Ma Feng said, and Jude sighed.
"I'm sure you all know my answer will be yes, so if I may ask—Ma Feng, what's the name of this organization of yours? And where will our base of operations be? There are many things an organization in the Underworld will need," Jude said.
"Uhm... well, I haven't thought much on that yet, but this is just the beginning. The base and everything else won't be a problem to me," Ma Feng answered with a bright smile written on his calm face.
"And besides, the name of our organization will be The Dragon Warriors. We are the representation of the Dragon God and his descendants. We will fight as Dragon Warriors in the Darkness," Ma Feng said.
"Hmph... Dragon Warriors is a good name though," Xi Jing said.
"I know that already, Xi Jing. And besides, with this organization, I can secretly figure out where this Black Dragon is. I still don't know a lot about myself being a dragon with a shapeshifted humanoid form."
"I will become The King of Conquerors!!"