Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 302 - 300: Specializaton discovery Lab

Just then, the door opened again. Vice Chairman Alex stepped inside with Alexa beside him. They had been called for a meeting on a separate matter but caught the last part of the conversation.

"A sea monster in Hwaeon Village?" Alex asked, approaching. "Monster shouldn't be able to reach the village"

Director Kim stood and passed the report over to him. "That's exactly what I'm wondering. The request seemed routine. But now? Something feels off."

Alexa scanned the documents quickly, her eyes narrowing. "No system response... no trace... it's like they vanished."

Kim nodded. "That's why I'm bringing it to you both. If this was just a normal failure, we'd have signs. Instead, it's silence."

Just then, the staff member who had run in earlier suddenly gasped. He was scrolling through the internal files again.

"Wait! I just found something…" he said, shocked. "The village actually submitted a statement... It says the party abandoned the quest. It's filed and signed!"

Kim turned sharply. "What?"

The staff member looked panicked. "I'm so sorry, sir. I reported it as a missing case because I didn't see this file earlier. It must have been submitted late or not tagged properly in the system. I truly apologize."

Alex's expression grew serious. "So they're not officially listed as missing?"

The staff nodded reluctantly. "According to this file... no. It's marked as a completed request. They just said the party left."

Alexa crossed her arms. "That doesn't make sense. Why would trained awakeners suddenly abandon a mission and disappear? It doesn't match."

Kim's jaw tightened. "That's why we can't leave it as it is."

Alex turned to Kim. "Prepare a team. I want someone at Hwaeon Village as soon as possible."

Director Kim gave a firm nod. "I'll lead the inquiry myself. I have a feeling this isn't just a missing-person case."

As Director Kim prepared for the trip to Hwaeon, Alex and Alexa stepped out of the office to get some fresh air. The hallway was quiet until they heard footsteps running.

From around the corner, Nathan and Elshienne appeared. Elshienne spotted them first and smiled. "There they are!"

She tugged Nathan's sleeve, and they both hurried over.

"Hyung! Noona!" Nathan called.

Alexa smiled. "You two look serious. What's going on?"

"Can we talk?" Elshienne asked, glancing around. "Not here. Maybe the rooftop?"

Alex nodded. "Sure, let's go."

They all went up to the rooftop. The sky was clear, and a breeze brushed past them as they stepped into the open space. Nathan looked around before speaking.

"It's been two weeks since the academy started," he said.

Alexa nodded. "Yeah, time goes fast. How's school? You two doing okay?"

Nathan nodded. "It's fine. Just like how school used to be… but now with awakeners and awakener professors."

Elshienne crossed her arms. "But… Ms. Baek mentioned there would be a optional class about class specialization discovery."

Nathan added, "We've been waiting But nothing's happened. No schedule, no news. Was it not approved?"

"The class will be approved," he said. "But not now."

Nathan looked up. "Really?"

"Yes," Alex said. "The Class Specialization Discovery. It's an opportunity for those who didn't awaken at age fifteen."

Alexa added, "Forcing awakenings is risky. If it's not handled with care, it can bring more danger than good. That's why the class isn't approved yet."

"I see," Nathan muttered. "So they're trying to make it safe."

"Exactly," Alex said.

Then Elshienne suddenly changed the topic. "Uhmm… did you two know about Seojun?"

Alex and Alexa quickly glanced at each other and acted surprised.

"Know what about him?" Alexa said, trying to smile casually.

Nathan sighed and pointed at the floor. "We already knew."

From their shadow, a dark smoke rose and formed into Seojun's figure—one of his shadow clones.

Alexa blinked, then let out a small laugh. "Oh… hahaha… when did this happen?"

Elshienne crossed her arms with a smirk. "Well, we were wandering around the academy. We didn't know we almost walked into the beast taming area for awakened students."

Nathan continued, "Then this guy showed up, out of nowhere."

"Then Nymira came and explained everything," Elshienne said. "She told us about Seojun's clones."

Alex looked surprised. "Seojun's beasts talk to you too?"

Elshienne laughed. "They don't have a choice! Hahaha. We almost told it to mom."

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Alexa gasped, then laughed. "Please don't! You'll give her a heart attack."

Seojun's clone gave a small bow. "Sorry for the trouble, but I had to keep an eye on them."

Nathan smirked. "He says that like we're troublemakers."

Alex smiled and clapped his hands together. "How about we tour you to the lab?" he said. "It's where the Specialization Discovery Class is being tested."

Elshienne tilted her head. "Testing? You mean you're trying to awaken someone in advance?"

Alexa nodded, walking toward the rooftop door. "Yes, but it's more than that. It's about helping people who didn't awaken at fifteen find the path that fits them. We test for signs, reactions, anything that shows potential."

Nathan followed behind them with Elshienne. "So there's already a professor for that class?" he asked.

"There is," Alex said. "But the class hasn't started officially. The professor is preparing, and the system needs to approve everything first."

As they walked through the halls, Elshienne looked around. "This place really feels like a secret base."

Alexa smiled. "Well, not exactly secret, but yes, it's heavily secured."

They went down two floors and entered a hallway with a scanner at the door. Alex placed his hand on the scanner and the door slid open with a soft sound.

Inside was a large lab, filled with clean white walls, screens, mana detectors, and test areas. A few researchers in coats were working, while a separate area looked like a calm room with glowing stones and special chairs.

"Whoa," Nathan whispered.

"This is the testing area," Alexa said. "Here, they scan the body, spirit energy, and mind reaction when placed under mana pressure."

Elshienne stepped closer to the glowing chair. "So this helps people awaken?"

"It helps understand what kind of awakening suits them," Alex replied. "Not all awakenings are the same. Some people awaken through danger, others through strong emotions, and some need help unlocking it."

"Have you tested it?" Nathan asked.

"No," Alexa said. "But some volunteers did. Not everyone succeeds, but it's safe."

Elshienne turned to them. "Do you think… we could try it?"

Alexa looked at her, surprised—but then smiled. "When the class officially opens, you'll be one of the first."

As they were about to walk to another part of the lab, a smooth voice spoke behind them.

"Well, well... I didn't know we were having special visitors today."