As the five looked around, they were stunned by the world before them.
The sky was a deep emerald green, and three massive moons hung overhead like silent watchers. When they turned around, they realized the entire crowd from the fashion show was there with them.
Chaos erupted.
Whispers, screams, and panicked cries spread like wildfire.
Then—
BOOM.
The air itself distorted, twisting violently as a colossal spaceship descended from the sky. It was larger than a two-story building, its surface covered in glowing symbols and unknown metal. The main door opened with a heavy hiss.
An alien stepped out.
He was tall, with pale skin and sharp, almost regal features. A device rested near his throat, and when he spoke, his voice echoed across the field—calm, commanding, and impossible to ignore.
"Greetings, humans. We mean no harm. We wish to share our technology with you… but only with the seven who prove themselves the strongest and smartest among you."
Two other aliens emerged behind him, clearly inferior, carrying a massive pile of strange gloves.
The alien leader continued, his voice cold yet composed.
"These gloves will grant you abilities through a game-like interface. Further instructions can be found in the help tab."
A boy from the crowd shouted,
"You just kidnapped us! How do we—"
Before he could finish, the head alien—whom the others referred to as Solem—ignored him completely, his gaze turning colder, almost like a warning not to interfere.
"You will be divided into groups of five. The trials begin now."
Light engulfed the crowd.
And when the light faded—
All students had been scattered into different groups.
Of course, the five of them were still together.