"what? rank 1630"
"I didn't even know it went that low"
"how is he even here"
After that everyone heard my rank, they all started talking amongst themselves about me. About how I am the lowest of all the first years, I look around the class and everyone is staring at me. We'll time to show my worth I will become the best student and beat them all.
"Class settle down now, let's get to the lesson of the day" the class quieted after that. "what happens if you spill out an excessive amount of mana?"
instantly I raised my hand'
"yes Liam?"
"Mana poisoning"
"good that is correct"
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After an hour of class
"okay everyone now it's time we and get our weapons from the schools treasury"
everyone cheered after hearing that they are getting their weapons.
Following Miss Rebecca we enter the treasury.
"Okay we're gonna start from Rank 1 and work our way down the list"
'dammit i'm gonna be last'
"Ren your first"
"yes ma'am"
As expected Ren grabbed the A rank sword known as Decalyum
"excellent choice Ren that sword is probably the best option available, next Shin"
As expected Shin has grabbed the A- rank spear called Hybrid
"Next, Natasha your up"
I'm curious for her which one she will choose, she is good at both bows and swords. Looking at the options Natasha picks up the B+ bow and an A- rank sword.
"Your father has informed us that you will do both a sword and bow practice, so i will allow it"
"thank you" she said leaving
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As she went down the list,
Isabella ended up grabbing a bow as her specialty, Ava grabbed daggers, and the rest continued, while I patiently waited my turn.
"Next Liam Hart"
'Finally my turn'
There isn't gonna be anything good everything is probably already take-
'huh? what's this? did no one see this one?'
Instantly stopping my train of thought and making me freeze is a blade.
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Reading the description it is a nothing special just a D rank sword but it has special writing, in the writing it says upon obtaining this sword you will be able to obtain a skill called Fire Blade Proficiency, The user can wield a blade imbedded with fire with no difficulty.
There's no way this is real right?' haha i let out a smirk, this is too good
Picking up the blade Rebecca looks at me "interesting... she says with a intrigued look"
"I want this one"
"are you sure of your choice? there are higher rank swords remaining."
"Yes, i am 100% sure I want this sword"
"Okay it is your choice after all"
"Thank you" I gave a bow as i left the room.
Looking at Liam's back Rebecca 'what an interesting boy, I didn't think that anyone can see the skill in that sword... he did see it right? that's the only
way he would pick it. Liam Hart.. An F Rank saw the skill not even A Ranks can see?' haha this is gonna be interesting. she smirks as she leaves.
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At the end of the day back in my room
A new skill just because i obtained this sword? this is too good
"Status"
{Status Window}
Name: Liam Hart
Rank F+
Strength- F+
Agility- F
Stamina- F+
Intelligence- S
Mana- C+
-Profession:[Swordsmanship lvl 1].
-Skills
[Golden Eye lvl 4]
Allows one to gain extra sensory perception, making them be able to perceive the future, the user can only see timelines that are 10 minutes into the future.
-Skill time 10 seconds
-Skill cooldown 60 seconds
[Fire Blade Proficiency lvl 1]
Allows the user can wield a blade imbedded with fire with no difficulty.
haha this is too good, now I can actually do something. We'll time to go train my rank won't increase by doing nothing.
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At the training hall
Finally I can start my training, according to my knowledge of the book, the first major event should happen in about a week when we go on a class dungeon trip, it is a mishap where the dungeon will break and go from an D rank dungeon to a B rank dungeon and that will shape the protagonist's and have them increase their strength.
I need to intervene before then, and before that I need to get strong, If only I could rank up faster... Well not to worry now all I can do is train.
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Entering the training room
Ren and Shin enter the training room but to their surprise someone is already here.
"hey Ren isn't that the guy is last rank?"
"Yeah it is" Ren says with his hand on his chin.
"Look at him, what is that practice?"
I am currently working on how to achieve the fire blade, with my mana I should be able to atleast get it to work for a couple minutes, but it is hard! I keep on slamming my mana into the sword but nothing is happening.
" it's so weird, why does he keep just looking at the sword and using his mana? that isn't even training" Shin says with a confused face.
"Well let's not worry about him he's last ranked after all, it would be a shame if we let him know we're watching him as the FIRST and second rank students"
"oh so you had to put emphasis on you being rank 1 eh? you think your better"
"i'm rank 1 after all, your rank 2, 1 is better then 2"
"you little shit" shin says as he puts Ren in a headlock
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After a couple hours..
Ren and Shin both appeared an hour after I started my training, and all they have done is fight against each other. It is truly a magical sight to see, they aren't going all out just improving each other. Ren is using his sword, Dacalyum, and hitting all of Shins weak spots, and Shin is using his spear, Hybrid, and making precise stabs into Rens blind spots.
'so megestic'
That's all I can think watching this, Ren with his sword looks like he is dancing. His precise cuts and swings looking like something as beautiful as fire twirling, it's mesmerizing.
Shin on the other hand isn't magestic at all, he's more rough and sturdy, but he is damn well good. He stabs is spear fast to attack, and reacts quickly to block Rens attacks.
'And this is who I need to beat? both of them'
I can't help but smile 'they are monsters' it's all I can think, they aren't humans but monsters. I also need to become a monster, but one who surpasses these two infront of me. It's gonna be a challenge for sure.
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Leaving the training room
Back in my room I throw my body on my bed
"I practiced all day, and I didn't progress anything" I say frustrated.
How am I suppose to catch up to Ren and surpass him? If I can't even get this Fire-blade to work. Damnit, tomorrow is a new day. With that last thought I closed my eyes for the day ahead of me
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The next day
{Classroom 23}
Okay class let me do attendance please.
"Rank 1 Ren"
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as she goes through the list Ren can't help but look around, looking for the boy who he saw yesterday doing weird training.
"why isn't he here?" he mumbled under his breath.
"what did you say Ren?" Ava asked
"oh nothing i was just thinking of something"
"Okay then" she responded with a smile
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At the same time back in my room
"Huh? what is this?" I say aloud
"No way..."
Looking infront of my my Status Window has changed
{Status Window}
Name: Liam Hart
Rank F+
Strength- F+
Agility- F
Stamina- F+
Intelligence- S
Mana- C+
-Profession: [Swordsmanship lvl 1]
The more proficient your level becomes, the more the user will understand the blade.
-Awakening: xxxxxxx xxxxx
- Skills
...
Everything is the same, but something was added? Above skills called awakening???
If i remember an awakening is something that you earn depending on what you accomplish, it can either be a skill, or an ability that helps you in what you need most. I didn't think I would get one so fast. Well I haven't yet because I hasn't accomplished anything. Which is why it's blank.
the protagonists, 3 of them should have the awakening already, Shin, Ren and Natasha which all help them become more proficient with their weapons of choice, and Ava will get one soon to help her improve the potions she makes. Making her the true potion princess, and Isabella will get a skill called Deadeye where she won't miss her target.
Overpowered if you ask me. 'I can't wait to see what I will get' I think with a smile on my face.
"What time is it?"
"DAMNIT" I shout
Looking at the time and reading 8:36am I know i'm late, I immediately change and run.
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{Classroom 23}
"Rank 1630 Liam Hart"
Silence as the class looks around.
"i wouldn't show up either being the lowest rank"
"he's already missing after it being only the 2nd day"
While the class is lost in the chatter
"clank" the door opens
"Sorry i'm late, I was busy with something important"
"I can excuse it since your new but never again, understand me?"
"Yes ma'am"
"Now go to your seat"
I hurriedly run to my seat.
"Okay class let's talk about our next few classes coming up, we will be separating to groups today I will chose them, and you guys will become like glue. For the next few days until the end of the week you guys will sit next to each other and eat together."
the class goes into a fit.
"Why"
"this is unfair"
"nooo"
the class objects
"Quiet, this is all for your next class project at the end of the week"
'ahh here it is' i already know what's next..
"Dungeon Exploration".