Chapter 1: The Recruit

Having arrived inside the Fenrir Far East Branch, I donned a white formal Fenrir uniform. Checking the clothes, I realized that the clothes were smooth, flexible and breathe easily. No wonder, after all who can go into combat with stiff clothes.

Standing in front of large double doors, I could feel myself tense as I wondered about what I would be facing. Remembering that the official mentioned an aptitude test, I decided to brace myself and push through the doors.

I found myself in an empty, but pretty big room. Scratch that, the room was empty except for a large machine in the middle. Walking closer, I noticed that there was a God Arc lying within it. Am I supposed to take it?

"Sorry to have kept you waiting so long. Welcome to Humankind's last fortress, Fenrir. I will now test your compatibility as one of the Anti-Aragami Punitive Force, the Gods Eaters."

The sudden voice coming from nowhere had startled me and I looked around for the source, my eyes finally resting on glass shield window opposite me, close to the ceiling. I could make out a few people behind the glass, but nothing else beyond that.

"Please try to relax a little, you'll get... Better results that way. "When you're ready, go stand in front of that case in the center of the room."

Nodding my head, I took a few deep breathes to calm myself. I'd lying if I said wasn't feeling nervous and that certainly wasn't going help with my test.

After making sure I was both physically and mentally prepared, I walked over the machine and placed my hand on the sword.

What happened next was certainly unexpected.

The top part of the machine slammed down onto my hand, and I felt as if something was biting into my wrist. Gritting my teeth, I grabbed my right arm with left hand and endured the pain. When it was done, the machine opened and I found myself with a large red and black bracelet on my wrist.

Lifting up the sword, I found that was able to hold it up with ease. Holding it up into the light, I frowned as I inspected the weapon. Judging from its size, it should weight more than 5 tons and yet it's as light as feather. Is this thing really a God Arc?

Then something else unexpectedly happened.

A black tendril of some sort came out of the sword and attached itself into the opening on my bracelet! Upon contact, I felt something pulse through my whole hand and almost dropped the sword in surprise.

"Congratulations, you are now the first of the Far East Branch's New-Type God Eaters. This concludes the aptitude test. Now that we know you're a match, you'll be going for a medical check-up next. Now then, I'd like you to wait in the room beyond that door, don't hesitate to know someone know right away if you start to feel... Unwell.

So the aptitude test was to see if I was compatible with the God Arc? Kind of made sense really, though I don't want to know what would happen if I wasn't a match. Wait, did he say I was the "First New-Type"? And that I might feel weird? This is getting complicated… what was the difference between a "New-Type" and a usual Gods Eater anyway?

Shrugging to myself, I decided to save my questions for later and do what the voice when I caught on what he said last.

"I have high hopes for you."

I just started and he has high expectations from me? I am screwed… Prophet, I hope you're looking out for me; the pressure is more than I expected to take.

Heading back to the entrance, I noticed a boy about my age or so sitting down and swinging his legs while chewing gum. Upon closer inspection, I found myself crying out in surprise at the familiar face, "Kota! Kota Fujiki!" The youth turned to me at the mention of his name and returned my startled gaze, "Kamino! I didn't expect to see you here!" I took my seat right next to Kota, "Likewise, so you were chosen to be Gods Eater. Am I right?" Kota puffed out his chest with pride.

Before I continue, this is Kota Fujiki, 15 years old. Before this, he used to live in the Outer Ghetto like me along with his mother and younger sister, Nozomi. Since I did odd jobs, I usually ran into them and at times, they either invited me to dinner or watch Burgarally, their favourite show.

"Hey... you want some gum? Oh, I'm all out, looks like I ate the last piece, sorry."

I shook my head, letting him know that it was alright and he sighed in relief.

"So, you're a match too? That makes two of us."

I nodded, "That's right. By the way, my codename is Helsing. For future reference when we are on missions together."

Kota looked amused, "You made a codename?"

Shrugging, I explained, "It was a nickname that followed me since my childhood, figured I'd just use it as my codename."

Kota nodded in understanding, "I see, well I remember the fact you are older than me by 2 years. Oh well, I'm still your senior by a nanosecond, nice to meet you."

… What does age got to do with that? Heck, does age have to do with ANYTHING?

We talked in order to catch up a bit. Before long, I soon noticed someone else had arrived, a rather attractive woman with a stern look on her face. Judging from her behaviour, I'm sure that she is one of my superiors.

"Stand up." She said.

I was caught unaware by what was said and blankly looked at her. Kota had his head on the side and even said, "Huh?"

"Stand up! On your feet!" She said again, this time a little louder.

No need to tell me a third time.

Both Kota and I stood up immediately, rigid with attention; Kota saying , "Yes Ma'am!"

Satisfied with our response, she continued, "I'm on a tight schedule so I'll be keeping this short, my name is Tsubaki Amamiya, and I'm your advisor. This is your schedule, after your medical check-up, you'll complete a full curriculum of basic physical training, basic combat training, as well as weaponry and armor clinic. We are the ones who have been protecting you up until now, but from this day forward, you'll be doing the protecting. If you don't want to die over something stupid, you'll answer my every order with a yes. Understood?"

I wanted to ask her whether people ever died disobeying her orders, but decided to keep it to myself. I didn't want to die on the first day on the job.

"Answer me!" Tsubaki barked, apparently expecting an answer the moment she demanded it.

Kota and I responded, "Yes, Ma'am!"

"Alright, let's begin the medical checkups. We'll start with you." She said nodding at me. "Report to Doctor Paylor Sakaki's room by 1500 hours."

"Understood, Ma'am!" I answered.

"Take a tour of the facilities until then, this is your new home, the Fenrir Far East Branch aka the Den. Make sure you pay your respects to the members of your team." Tsubaki said before walking off. However, I frowned at the last part. Who are the members of my team? Noting that I had half an hour before having to go for my check up, I went up to the operator who introduced herself as Takeda Hibari and listened to her explanations about the sections in building.

-A while later-

Figuring it was time I went for my check-up, I headed to 's laboratory. On the way, I noticed a pink haired girl who seemed out of place. She then looked at me and nodded.

"Oh, you must be the new recruit. My name's Kanon Daiba, you must be here for your medical checkup then. His lab is at the end of the hall way. The Doc maybe a little eccentric but he is a very kind mind so you'll be fine."

Nodding my head in thanks, I headed towards the end of the hallway and knocked the door, three times. A voice from inside told me I could come in. When I did, I noticed two people: a man sitting behind several computer screens wearing glasses and another man who wore a Fenrir overcoat.

"Oh, you got here 726 seconds sooner than I expected. Good to see you, New type!"

Doing the math in my head, I realized that I was early by 12 minutes 6 seconds, why the doctor used seconds only was beyond me.

"My name is Doctor Paylor Sakaki, but you may just call me Doctor Sakaki. I am in charge of this Fenrir's branch's Aragami technology R&D. Well, we'll be seeing each other more often, welcome aboard."

Bowing my head, I noted that the doctor was too busy checking some data to even look at me. Typical scientist type.

"Now then, as you can see, I'm still pretty busy getting prepared. Johannes, why don't you get your business out of the way first?"

Well, at least he's polite enough to acknowledge it.

Johannes turned to the Doc and said ", I think it's high time you learned to separate business from private matters." Upon hearing his voice, I realized that he was the same man who spoke to me during my aptitude test.

"Thank you for taking part in the Aptitude Test. My name is Johannes von Schicksal. I'm in charge of the Fenrir Branch in this region. Congratulations again on passing the test. I expect great things from you."

Ugh, not that I don't appreciate the attention, but that's a lot of expectation from me considering I just joined today. Then again, I am the first of this… "New Type" Gods Eater… whatever that is.

Dr. Sakaki then suddenly stopped whatever he was doing and said to me, "He's a former techie too, you know."

Say what? The Director is a former techie?

He then turned to Johannes and said "The New-Types medical checkups interest you to no end. Right, Johannes?"

Director Schicksal turned to Dr. Sakaki and said, "I decided to retire as a techie because we have you. Keep that in mind." The Doc then asked, "Did you really ever retire though?" For whatever reason, the Director decided to ignore him and continued, "Hmm… Now then, this is where the real fun starts. Let me explain the Fenrir Corporation's objectives once more. Your direct duties are very simple. They are to keep the Aragami in this region at bay… and to gather materials… which are then converted into resources needed to maintain this base, as well as to complete the impending "Aegis Project."

Sounds like the Gods Eaters have a more complex job than it first appears.

Right at that time, Dr. Sakaki exclaimed, "Ugh, look at these numbers…" Johannes ignored it and continued, yet again. "The Aegis Project… is simply put, a plan to create a utopia impregnable against Aragami attacks… located far out to sea, close to the former Sea of Japan trench."

"Ahh.."

"Once the project is complete, humankind will be able to avoid extinction, at a least for a while."

"Amazing! So this is what a New-Type is like!"

There it is again, New Type… Note to self, look up New-Type on the Terminal once business here is finished. And apparently, the Director couldn't take another interruption because he turned to the Doc with a rather displeased look on his face.

"Paylor… You're disrupting my lecture."

"Oh, sorry about that. I was just so taken aback by these stats… I got carried away."

"… At any rate, the future of humankind is at stake so give it your best effort. All right, I'll be taking my leave now. I'm leaving it all to you Paylor. Send me the data when you're done." And with that, the Director left the room.

"Okay, we're good to go now. Lie down on the bed, will you?"

Nodding my head, I went straight to the bed and lay down as instructed.

"You will feel sleepy for a little while, but I assure there's nothing to worry about. When you wake up, you'll be in your own room. Just a little cat nap, so to speak… you'll get about 10800 seconds. Sweet dreams!"

10800 seconds, like three hours. Once again, why does Doc insist on using seconds is beyond me. As I lay there feeling sleepy, I wondered what else would be waiting for me.
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