After school, Carlos, Chelsea and Alejandro went to Yggdrasil’s hideout located under Jairo’s Restaurant...Alejandro was going to meet with Allan Carter...The Director of Yggdrasil in America…

“Very well, let’s begin with our meeting…” Kasumi puts the orb on the round table. The orb breaks into four parts and a reddish light illuminates the whole room. The light forms a hologram of a man standing next to Kasumi.

The man has white skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. Everyone stands and bows to him as they say; “Director Carter, welcome…”

“Now, now, there is no need to be so formal...Call me Allan …” Allan Carter feels overjoyed. He looks at Alejandro and asks; “So, you’re the boy that Rosa and Jairo have been recommending for months now…”

Alejandro, feeling nervous, replies; “Yes sir...my name is Alejandro Sanchez...and I like to join Yggdrasil…”

“I see...okay you're in…” Allan says it so casually. “WWHHHATTT?” Everyone says surprised, Carlos immediately stands up:

“With all you respect sir, weren’t you a bit too flexible, I mean you just accepted him to be part of our secret organization without hesitation.”

Allan begins to laugh; “Carlos, you’re always too strict, let me tell you something. We are a secret organization that dedicates itself to protect the world from evil, such as Sombras or Yokais...But let me tell you something, in the rulebook, there is nowhere that it says that we are a private club that only accepts specific members…”

“Really? I didn’t know that?” Shion immediately takes out her handbook and begins to read it. Carlos sighs; “I understand sir…”

Allan looks at Alejandro; “Alejandro, Yggdrasil will accept you, we accept anyone who is willing to risk their lives for the sake of maintaining balance and peace in the world...However, as you may have seen, members of Yggdrasil, including me, often risks our lives in dangerous missions and against dangerous monster like the Chupacabras…”

Alejandro remembers the attack of the Chupacabras. Allan continues to speak; “Right now, we have agents working all over the world. There are countries like the Scandanavians countries in Europe and Japan that support the organization, but there are others that don’t. We are currently in a hostile area, this country does not support Yggdrasil, that’s why we have a small number of members here. They have their own system when it comes to fighting the supernatural.”

Allan shows a map of the world and continues to explain, pointing at Latin America; “In Latin American countries, we also have few members working and cooperating with the Order of the Holy Cross...that’s the Catholic Church’s Organization in charge of protecting people from evil beings. Yggdrasil doesn’t have members in Mexico, because they are also protected by the Order of the Holy Cross. “

“I see…” Alejandro is very impressed by Allan’s explanation. Allan continues to explain; “Since we don’t have enough members and many of our Elites are busy in Europe or other regions, we were forced to make an Alliance with El Charro Negro...Good thing he is your friend right?”

Allan makes the globe disappear and continues to speak; “Now, I already explain what we do, our advantages and disadvantages...Alejandro, I want to hear from you...why do you want to join Yggdrasil? and be honest with us...otherwise, you will face consequences…”

(GULP)

Alejandro looks at his hand and thinks about everything he has gone through. He takes a deep breath and looks at Allan with a confident expression:

“The truth is that my whole life, people have been protecting me...ever since that night 5 years ago when an angel saved my life during the earthquake…”

“An angel?” Kasumi thinks to herself. Alejandro continues to speak; “When I was saved from falling to my death, I decided I wanted to be strong to protect people but it has been the contrary. Now, I learned that there are powers that can help protect people, that’s why...I...want to be part of this organization, I don’t care if I put my life on the line...if it means that I can protect the people I care about...I will take that risk…”

“Man, that is so lame…” Carlos chuckles along with Chelsea. “Shut up, you two…” Jairo looks at them angry. At first, everyone is silent, Alejandro gets nervous as he thinks; “Did I say something wrong? No, I said what I felt and what I feel my purpose is...if he says no...then…”

“Hahaha...you know, I like your motivation, Alejandro...To be honest, the things you said were so lame and cliche…” Alan chuckles, Alejandro looks at him feeling weird, Carlos quickly whispers; “See, I told you…”

Allan continues to speak; “Alejandro Sanchez, I, Allan Carter...Director of Yggdrasil, American Branch, accept your request to join Yggdrasil...welcome aboard…”

“Seriously…” Alejandro says with excitement, Kasumi sighs at first and then smiles; “Congratulations…you’re one of us now…”

“Seriously...that idiot…” Carlos looks mad. “I think it’s fine…” Chelsea chuckles, Shion smiles along with Jairo. Rosa cries; “Wahh...Alejandro, my son, I knew he could do it…”

Allan looks at Kasumi and says; “Kasumi, please take out the seed…”

“Right…” Kasumi goes to the panel located in the front, and presses one button. Suddenly, a small door opens and an object begins to come out. The object has the form of a giant seed, the seed shines in a bright silver color and illuminates the room.

“What is that?” Alejandro asks nervously, Kasumi turns around and smiles; “ This is one of the World Tree seeds”

“World Tree...you mean it actually exists?”

“It does, but its location is a secret...I know you have seen our Esper Suits right?”

“Yes, I have seen yours…” Alejandro thinks back to when he saw Kasumi fight the Chupacabras. Kasumi continues to explain; “ Our esper suits are the manifestation of mana, they help us release and control mana. We obtain the esper suits by absorbing the seed.”

“Wow..” Alejandro is speechless. Allan begins to explain; “Alejandro, you will absorb the seed and obtain an esper suit…”

“Really?” Alejandro looks excited. Allan continues to explain; “Of course, you will need some training first…”

“Wait what?” Alejandro looks confused. Allan chuckles; “You see, in order to obtain the power of the seed, you need to be strong on both body and soul. That’s why...Kasumi’s team will train you in order to be strong enough to accept the seed...I’d say, it will take you six months to be prepared…”

“SIX MONTHS?” Alejandro looks shocked. Kasumi begins to explain; “That’s right, it takes around six months to a year to be fully prepared. That’s why agents go to school in Japan and learn about controlling their esper suits.”

“Japan, I mean that’s too far away…” Alejandro laughs nervously. “Don’t worry, we will make an exception, since Kasumi and her unit are on a mission. We will train you here in Sun City. That intense training will only be for three months and you will be able to get the seed.”

“What happens if I touch the seed now?”

Shion steps forward; “You will be consumed by the seed and you will turn into mana and forever be lost in this world….”

(GULP)

Alejandro chuckles nervously; “I guess...I prefer to train…”

“There is also the situation with your left hand, that golden key may also absorb you…” Allan says with a serious expression. “Alejandro, every time you use the key’s power, you are shortening your life..” Kasumi looks at Alejandro, Alejandro smiles and says with confidence:

“I know..I promise you that I won’t use it, unless my life depends on it…”

“Excellent...very well everyone, please stay safe…” Allan ends the holographic meeting. Kasumi sighs and looks at Alejandro; “I guess, it was fate, huh…” Kasumi walks towards Alejandro; “Very well...Alejandro, Carlos and Jairo will be incharge of your physical training...and Shion will be incharge of your mental and soul training…”

“EHH WHY ME?” Carlos exclaims, Kasumi looks at Carlos with a sad expression; “Are you...against it…”

“So cute…” Carlos bleeds from his nose as he shakes his head; “Not at all...I will do my best...Senpai…”

“Okay everyone, I declare this meeting over…” Kasumi puts away the seed.

Meanwhile…

“Phew...that was tough, good thing Alejandro accepted right?” Allan sitting in an office stands up and walks to the window, standing in the window, a beautiful red-head woman smiles; “You know that Rebecca will get mad right?”

“I know...but, I see potential in him...plus, he is friends with El Charro Negro…and we need to protect that golden key...”

“I see...Allan...you always like to think ahead...don’t you…” Allan smiles at her; “Heidi...you know me too well…”