Locux watched as Mark was lead to a rather large and fancy estate specially prepared for him. The other Locux watching these scenes of the past unfold also had a bad feeling about this newly arrived young noble.Could he be the source of his current troubles? This feeling was unshakeable. “Shadow, does he have something to do with my current state?” Locux had a feeling the shadow knew more than him about what happened. The shadow simply laughed and said, “ It would be shame to spoil it for you”. Just enjoy the show.”

You’ve guessed correctly, kid. Too bad that I don’t want to ruin this splendid show. You may even end up becoming a perfect candidate. “If you don’t want to tell me now it’s fine, I'll still know the answer eventually” “Haha indeed, you will learn the answer soon enough. Just keep watching the show.” They continued looking at the events that transpired before them that day but nothing else eventful happened. …… The next morning the village was still extremely lively this was especially the case for the youths of the village. Today was the day of testing! This day would determine if they continued to live mundane lives as villagers or if they would become a deity force cultivator that was worshipped by many! The testing group was going to be fairly large so the village center was arranged to be the testing ground. The village center was spacious and it could fit just about everyone in the village comfortably. “Those taking the test come forward!” One of the Knights that was accompanying Mark was now acting as the announcer for this test. Not a single youth tarried as they all rushed up to the front of the testing grounds. The Youths all wore excited and nervous expressions on their faces. “You’ve got this Yennifer” “We believe in you Jerald” As the youths rushed forward their parents were all hysterical in their cheers. Some of the parents were evening crying. A certain man was comforting his wife as she was crying. “Our little boy. He grew up so fast” She said. That was a phrase repeated by many parents. The test of deity force compatibility was a signal that a child was becoming a young man or woman that would be ready to marry soon. As all of these heartwarming and emotional moments were happening Mark stood in the center of the testing ground next to a huge disk like instrument. He looked over the people.

These stupid peasants. Just stop crying like a bunch of retards and let me end this quickly none of your dirty little children are talented to any degree. Trash should be self-aware and simply live in the shadows. You lowly fools are only good for being slaves and serving the powerful. After a few minutes, the tension and emotion around and in the testing ground decreased to a manageable level. “Hello folks, I am Mark Lyset and I'll be the person in charge of supervising this year's this. Nothing in the rules or structure of test has changed this year but I'll repeat it so everyone can have a general understanding of the rules. I have next to me a deity force detector” He pointed to the disk next to him. “Wow” “It looks so cool.” The youths were amazed by this tool even though they had no idea what it did. “This disk can see if you have deity force or not. If you do have deity force this disk can measure how much affinity you have with deity force. The affinity levels are as follow Mortal

Ascended Mortal, Infant Deity, Deity, Transcendent Deity, Sleeping God, Awakened God, Raging God, Omnipotent God. A higher affinity level allows you to cultivate faster and it gives you an edge when gaining insights and breaking through bottlenecks.” “Wow!! I’m sure to have an Awakened God affinity at the least!” A youth said smugly. “Hmph, If you have Awakened God affinity then I have Omnipotent God affinity!” Said another youth in response. All of a sudden many similar conversations started happening.

“Haha, I’m sure the people of this village are very talented but you have to understand that even the Reigning Heavens sect only has someone at Deity affinity and that person is the Sect Master. I’m a part of the most talented younger generation of the sect but I only have an infant deity affinity at most. The majority of people at most have a Mortal affinity at the most.” You stupid fools think you have any talent. A bunch of frogs in wells. It could be considered you greatest fortune if you even have a Mortal affinity. “Since I’ve gone through all the rules and formalities, we can begin. Starting from the front one at a time. The first Youth went to the disk. “Just touch the disk. It’ll react if you have deity force.” Mark kindly and patiently mentored the youth. The youth touched the disk and the disk started shaking and lighting up before it went completely went limp and the light resided. “Unfortunately you don’t have deity force but it’s alright since deity forced is so rare.” Mark comforted the youth before he erupted in tears and ran back into the crowd to find his parents.

Great, trash should be self-aware! “Unfortunately you do not have deity force” “Unfortunately you do not have deity force” “Unfortunately you do not have deity force” These words were said a countless amount of times. Locux was in attendance and looking on with Holland. “What's the purpose of this annual test Holland.” “Why are you asking such a silly question Locux. This test is to find those with deity force so they can be trained and recruited.” “Are you sure?” “If that’s not the purpose of this test, tell me the purpose of this test.” “Holland, I know you were only discovered because of this test but it’s probably not as simple as you put it. From where I’m standing this test only serves to make people feel inferior to deity force cultivators. It want’s to make sure people are aware of their inferiority and their place in the world. The only reason I’m saying this is that a deity force cultivator is discovered at most once every 50 years or so and when they are discovered they have the lowest talents and are only a bottom of the sect they enter. They also usually stay at the bottom of the sect they enter. This test just seems to have a malicious intention to me and that noble Mark just gives me a really bad feeling. Please try to stay away from him.” “Locux, you are too suspicious and wary of everything. Not everything will try to harm you” “I don’t see a point in staying here any longer to watch this horrible show, bye Holland.” After saying this Locux left the crowd quickly and made his way towards his house. Holland stayed and watched the test till the end. When the test was over Mark left the stage and walked towards Holland with a smile. “Hello, I assume you’re Miss Holland. I have come to have a discussion with you about the Reigning Heavens sect. would you mind coming to talk about this in the estate.” Mark was a complete gentleman in his actions. Holland didn’t see any reason to reject him but what Locux said was stuck in her mind. “I have to go home, it’s getting late.”She politely refused. “I assure you it’ll only be a moment miss Holland. You can also leave whenever you want.” Holland thought for a moment before she said: “ I don't see why not”. She followed Mark and his Knight as he leads the way to his estate.