The Will of The Many

Welcome to the Academy of Catena, the place where the elite of the Hierarchy are educated.

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The Republic of Catena - the Hierarchy - may rule the world, but it doesn't know everything.

I tell them my name is Vis Telim. I tell them that after a tragic accident, I was orphaned and only luck brought me to their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will willingly join their civilized society and agree to have their strength and energy - what they call Will - sapped and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must do sooner or later.

I tell them I belong here - and they believe me.

But the truth is, I was sent to the Academy to find answers. To investigate a murder. To look for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that could destroy the Republic.

And I will never, ever surrender my Will to the power that destroyed my family.

I am willing to do anything to survive. I will rise in the ranks of the Academy. I will smile, I will make friends, I will pretend to be one of them - and I will win. Because if I fail, those who want to control me and know my true name will no longer need me.

And if the Hierarchy finds out who I really am, they will kill me.