Mindless Beasts

Then the machine inserted a small pea sized chip into Sly’s left wrist.

Thanks to interstellar technology the Empire Guide Association had patented rights to the chip and only they could read or retrieve the chip from him.

As the technology was so advanced it blew Sly’s mind when Dr. Shirley told him that, "only the EGA can track his movements for life. After a while the chip would integrate into his bloodstream making it practically undetectable to enemies. If he felt any allergic or negative reactions to the chip that signals a rejection he was to visit the lab immediately."

After the machine finished its analysis and Sly was declared compatible with the chip only then was he allowed to leave by Dr. Shirley.

Mr. Howard was waiting outside the glass door with a bottle of water in hand for Sly.

After thanking Dr. Shirley and giving Sly a few minutes to quench his thirst Mr. Howard marveled at Sly’s wrist.

There was no visible sign of surgery or a speck of blood.

"I still have the scar from back in the day," he sighed while showing it to Sly like a trophy.

Mr. Howard could have easily gotten the scar removed but as a cheapskate since cosmetic surgery wasn’t covered by insurance he didn’t.

"Modern youngsters have it so easy nowadays."

He took the empty bottle from Sly and threw it in the trash can by the side of his deck.

Before leading Sly outside the EGA building he handed him an electronic school ID that also doubled as a pass.

It allowed him access to areas where the student had security clearance.

Sly could use the pass for various activities like to access the dorm, buy his meals or even borrow books from the library.

Overwhelmed, Mr. Howard had to show Sly how to use his pass when they reached the first locked gate.

Sly was hungry and exhausted; they had walked past at least five other halls before they made it to Sly’s assigned hall.

Mr. Howard broke the silence first, "Congratulations, from the Empire Guide Association! From today onwards you’ve been officially recognised as a registered guide. Serve our empire well as you can now access pension, free dental and health care. You are also covered by the Empire Guide Protection Act and the higher you climb in the ranks the more privileges you will gain in the future."

"Thanks Mr. Howard, I really appreciate the info and how helpful you have been."

"My pleasure, welcome to Preston Hall a representative from the hall will take you to your dorm. Currently it’s dinner time so you can also grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria before settling down for the night in your dorm. Your dorm rep will also help you to access your schedule and give you a tour of Preston Hall if needed. Tomorrow you will report for classes early in the morning so please get a good night’s rest."

Sly smiled shyly then nodded appreciatively, "I will... thanks again Mr. Howard."

"Well..well..weĺl if it isn’t the little omega that took everyone by surprise today.

That voice sounded familiar.

Turning around he saw that it was Verde.

Sly exclaimed, "I remember you from earlier, Verde isn’t it? You’re the hall rep?"

"Yep. The one and only, Verde at your service. Where next? Do you want to get dinner or head straight to the dorms.

"Dinner please," answered Sly.

His stomach chose that minute to growl and Verde found it hilarious.

"Dinner it is, just follow me."

A few minutes later they entered the cafeteria and joined the buffet line.

Eyes followed Sly as he inched along with the buffet line step by step.

The boy was still in his ripped and stained clothes from earlier.

Despite the poor quality of his garments it didn’t take away from his beauty.

A new cute omega in Preston Hall was more than welcome.

Everything about him screamed fair and petite, from his silvery white hair, to his delicate looking hands and feet.

His eyes were a distinct sapphire blue that sparkled under the hue of the luminescent lights in the cafeteria.

Many alphas were huddled around several tables but the majority were betas.

They rarely saw top class omegas at Military academies so they automatically figured that Sly was defective even if he was beautiful.

Whispers swirled in the air.

"Who’s that omega, I don’t recognize him?"

"Isn’t that the omega with the useless spirit plant?"

"Is the little O ignoring us? Let’s see how long he can hold out."

While the alphas were focusing on the newcomers, Sly’s attention was on his plate.

He wanted to try everything that looked and smelled delicious.

Sly was pretty sure his eyes coveted more than his stomach could handle.

Yet he didn’t feel like a glutton when he saw the mountain of food piled on Verde’s plate.

Omegas at Paradise either stuck together or quickly found a partner.

It was rare to see an unmarked omega sitting so confidently with only a hall rep for protection.

Already the alpha’s started drawing straws to see who would get him first.

When the doors opened and a bunch of rookies entered in high spirits.

They went over to join the alphas who quickly inquired about the unattached omega.

"Haven’t you heard about him? He was William’s fiance but he got dumped during the admissions test."

"William Bloomington, from the Bloomington family that has been going on a property buying spree in the capital of late?"

"Correct! That’s not all, William dumped Sly just to turn around and get engaged to his brother."

"How scandalous."

"Yeah, I heard Victor made a big stink by the admissions block trying to get his brother thrown out by claiming Sly was a useless F-class guide with no spirit beast. He also wanted a restraining order against his own brother."

"That’s insane. How did the powers in charge respond?"

"Word is that Sly more than met the requirements since he passed both admissions and placement test on his own strength. Unlike Victor who came in through a backdoor deal Still even before that a higher up demanded that the useless guide be placed in Preston Hall. Where most the top alphas reside. Victor lost his mind when he heard he wouldn’t be attached to Preston Hall. So Sly better watch his back around him!"

Just then the doors to the cafeteria slammed open.

A furious but still alive William made a beeline towards Sly’s table.

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