" I really should stay away from that mixed drink we make after hours in the restaurant"

" I'm starting to hallucinate at night as if I'm high"

" Dragons, harpies and bloody 5 tails tiger"

" If It wasn't me but anyone else, I would tell them to stop anything they are smoking as that crap is messing them up "

" What will I see next, a floating cow with a pole, strip teasing?"

Taf looked around his room in the attic as his sleepy eyes were no more.

" That voice though, what did it mean by see you soon"

" I can explain the vision by assuming it is a dream but I had clearly woken up when I heard that voice"

" It was definitely real"

" Could someone really be watching me? If so who could it be and why me?"

" I don't like this feeling of being pried upon by others"

A restless night followed as Taf tried to make heads or tails of the events. Soon before he knew it the darkness from outside seemed have lightened somewhat.

....

He went down in the restaurant where he saw old man Ming with a worker getting ready for the day.

When old man Ming saw the youth he laughed and went towards him.

Patting him on the shoulder as he looked.

" Haha.., seems someone had anxiety filled the night. Looking forward to the test are we this afternoon?"

" Don't worry kiddo it's a no lose situation. So what if you can't cultivate? Your life would still have meaning as before."

" Look at this mortal before you who exudes the exemplary stature of the greatness a man can have. Am I of less value than someone that can fly in your eyes?"

He smiled as he patted the kid's shoulder who laughed as he spoke.

" The worth of a man is not by how strong or powerful he is but by the happiest and love he bestows to those he cherishes."

" Your value will not change in my eyes no matter the result"

He cared for this child like his own son, how could he not draw him aside to have a chat.

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" I know old man Ming this is but a minor thing of my path. My resolve would not change no matter result."

Soon he made sure to get something to eat so he was as healthy as could be at the moment.

...

A couple minute later he was out the door and for the first time in the day time two hammers could be seen on his back.

He knew once he showed for the testing his secret would be exposed as the Mouse. So why hide then?

His philosophy has always been one that whatever should be, would be. As he walked he saw an abundant of teens from varied ages scampering in groups or with their loved ones.

.....

Soon he arrived at a small house with flowers varying in colours, shapes and size. It brought a sense of calm to what would be a usual quick paced city.

At the entrance, he saw a girl in a white and gold dress. Not a hair was out of place as she exuded beautiful innocence.

" Cat got your tongue Mr Charmer?"

She giggled as she saw the youth before her.

" Actually, was just wondering if you don't fear the bees dressed in that bright yellow. They might mistake you for a big flower"

A comment was heard from Taf as the smug look was all over May's face.

"Hmmm, seems you miss my fingers. Let's see, should I lend you a ...hand"

She ran through the gate at him. Seeing her intentions he quickly replied.

" I meant they would be drawn to how sweet you look. Just as I am, my feet are telling me to walk but my heart is saying stay. That way my eyes can feast longer on the angelic Grace or is it, May Grace"

He smiled as he saw a flush spreading all over her face.

" Why do you always get to say the sweet words Mr Charmer. I won't let you win in that either you brute."

She held his hands tightly and smiled as she looked at him.

" Hehe, are my eyes deceiving me or are the two lovebirds finally confessing their love"

An old voice was heard and when they looked they saw an elder woman smiling at them as if watching a great play.

It was senior Grace waving out the window as she saw a blush fill her granddaughter face never seen before.

" Grandma we were just leaving"

May grabbed Taf's hand and dragged him as they left in a hurry.

Senior Grace laughed as she saw the scene.

" Sigh young love"

.....

In the City's capital, the street was filled with teenager from all over as they loudly conversed.

" My grandfather once said his great grandfather' grandfather' great grandfather once had relatives that were cultivators"

A robust teen swaggered as he boasted to the swarm of hopeful teenagers around.

" Psssh.., that's nothing, my great grandfather once served a cultivator. He was once rewarded with a fruit. When he ate it he lived until he was 130. "

" Before he died it was rumoured that he foresaw someone in his bloodline cultivating. There has been no one so far so odds are it is me."

A girl with blonde hair bragged as she saw the faces of awe around.

One after the other claims were made by the group of teens as they waiting for the beginning of the assessment.

Taf and May seemed oblivious to talking as they teased and laughed with each other.

The once boisterous teens were all of a sudden quiet. if one looked over they would see a group of persons had approached them with viper tattoos, It was the Viper gang.

Knives were seen as they indicated with a finger over their lips for the victims to not draw attention to their acts.

" Eh em,"

a cough was heard by the victims and the Viper gang members who had small knives.

When they looked over they saw a boy with brown dreads resting against the walls with his feet and two hammers against the walls. Beside him was a girl smiling as she held his hands.

As if seeing the devil himself the members shivered in fear. Two had even pee showing on their pants as they saw the sight of the youth.

They fell to the floor and bowed three times to the youth who rested against the wall. This caused a scene as the once loud crowd became curious.

Not caring for a scene Taf waved them along before they could say his name.

All eyes looked to the youth with curiosity.

" It is now noon. As per the agreement of the Dark Abylis Sect and Marvel City, those deemed to have the means to cultivate will be given the opportunity to go the sect."

"let the test begin"