Class 1A, Martial Arts

"Aura, an energy almost as old as mana and what both knights and magic knights use in battle." Professor Avitus stood in front of the class's chalkboard, using a small piece of chalk to draw on the large chalkboard.

"I won't be touching much on Aura's history during this lesson, but much rather what Auta is and what it's uses are. "

"As you know, Mana and Magic come from one's soul whereas Aura is the physical manifestation of one's spirit, making them two completely different energies. One's soul is their actual life energy, while one's spirit is their will."

"Aura is not only used for enhancement as it is also commonly used for intimidation and psychological warfare against one's opponent. Often times, a single burst of Aura is enough to end a confrontation without even drawing one's weapon."

"Unlike Mana, Aura can not run out. But rather one's stamina does run out, making them unable to manifest it due to bodily restrictions; this is both an advantage of Aura and a disadvantage. "

"The advantage is that it is unlimited, while the disadvantage is that it it is affected by external factors."

"There are three types of Aura."

"There is Earthly Aura, the energy innately manifested within humans. Earthly Aura allows combatants to achieve a variety of feats that they wouldn't be able to do or enhance their existing physical capabilities. It can be used to coat one's body to greatly enhance their defenses, attack potency, speed and even their senses. And since Aura is directly linked to one's spirit, it is affected by their emotions and mental state... The stronger one's emotion, the stronger the Aura they can manifest and exude. "

"The other two types of aura are, Holy Aura and Wicked Aura; which are obtained by Blessings or Curses respectively."

"Being Cursed means that one has been successfully accepted and patroned by a Demon or Devil, therefore receiving a small portion of their power, and granting them the ability to use Wicked Aura."

"Wicked Aura can do everything that Earthly Aura is capable of, although to a much more significant degree. Unlike Earthly Aura, Wicked Aura is not unlimited and can run out, although it does replenish over time. The way that Wicked Aura can get stronger is by two different methods, through an increase of innate Evil in the human or by a stronger connection with the Devil/Demon they're patroned with."

"Wicked Aura also 'transforms' the user, depending on how much they are able to manifest, making them more demonic and increasing their physical capabilities when in this state. As well as this transformation, Wicked Aura also has a destructive quality. "

"To make this destructive capability easier to understand, consider a bat. Simply using Earthly Aura would increase the force the bat is able to produce, while keeping the mass and speed the same, defying the laws of physics. "

"Wicked Aura on the other hand, would not only merely increase the force, but also make the bat feel serated and 'toxic'. Although Wicked Aura is 'toxic' it doesn't directly affect the spirit, instead if the opponent is using their own Aura, then it would be diminished or outright nullified."

"Moving on to Holy Aura, the other side of the Divine Aura coin. Holy Aura serves as Wicked Aura's counterpart, bearing much of its similarities and capabilities as well as having its own unique properties."

"Like Wicked Aura, Holy Aura can also enhance and is also improved by the connection with the connected deity. But, unlike Wicked Aura, Holy Aura can get stronger via Good."

"But, unlike Wicked Aura, Holy Aura lacks the ability to 'transform' the user and trades in that capability for a healing property; Holy Aura can be used to heal the user or their comrades from any physical and spiritual damage, as long as the Holy Aura user has sufficient stamina and supply of Holy Aura."

"When the hell is he going to stop yapping?" Luna complained, restlessly laying her head on the desk.

With his eyes silver eyes glowing wildly, Adonis stared at the sliding door at the classroom's entrance.

DUMMM

"..."

'Who's the second year who did it?'

DUNG

Upon hearing the academy's bell echoing through the classroom, Adonis abruptly stood up, not waiting for the professor to dismiss him.

"Vindicta, please take a seat!" Professor Avitus frowned.

Ignoring the professor's command, Adonis walked toward the opposite side of the classroom near the sliding door.

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"Maxwell, let's go." Adonis grabbed his friend's collar, dragging him towards the sliding door.

"W-wait! It hurts." Maxwell complained, his body scraping against the desk he sat at.

"Is he that excited for lunch?" Flora asked, her pink eyes flickering with curiousity.

"I mean, who wouldn't. " Julia shrugged, the auburn haired girl's words being muffled by the sandwich in her mouth.

"He's going to shit it out anyway, there's no point." Sicily shrugged.

"I don't think he's excited to eat." Luna giggled.

***

"Donny, please let me go!" The boy in Adonis's clutches complained.

"..."

"Where're we going anyway?"

'He's being weird.'

Ignoring Maxwell's questions, Adonis ventured deeper into the academic block, ascending the stairs.

"Wait!"

'This is the second year's floor.' Realizing where they were going, Maxwell's wounds ached.

***

Class 2C

Wasting no time on formalities or politeness, Adonis slid the class's door open, his silver eyes scanning the room as his Earthly Aura continued to seep out uncontrollably.

FWHOOSH

The second years, who were about to head out for lunch, cast various exprssions at the two first years standing in the doorway.

"Who's the pretty boy?"

"They look a bit young? Are they First-years?"

"They look a bit familiar."

"What's that energy?!"

Disregarding his upperclassmen's comments, Adonis turned to face Maxwell, who was now free to stand by himself, although he was still not free to walk away; Adonis had a tight grip on his injured shoulder.

"Maxwell..."

"Donny?" Maxwell stood stunned, fear coursing through his veins.

"Point at the vermin who hurt you." Adonis commanded, his usual gentle expression no where to be found, replaced by pure malice.

"Donn-"

"Point."

"H-him..." Maxwell reluctantly lifted his arm, pointing at a tall teenage boy with short black hair and distant yellow eyes.

"..."

"Wait Don-"

DUMMMMM

Adonis released his Earthly Aura, letting his previously restricted energy wreak havoc, snatching everysingle student's attention.

"Tier nine low rank?!" Maxwell choked.

"What?!"

"A first year that's Tier nine?"

"Why's he even here?"

"Did he come here just to show off?"

Adonis walked forward, approaching Fabianus, who stood leisurely packing up his books and stationery.

"Hm? You'r-"

WHOOOSH

Adonis's fist tore through the air at incredible speeds, aiming directly at Fabianus's undefended head.

Alarmed by the sudden assault, Fabianus raised his eyebrows and lowered his head, allowing the attack to narrowly miss his onyx top.

'This is...'

Adonis launched his knee towards Fabianus's lowered head, intending to defeat the second year in one blow.

Showcasing his competance, Fabianus raised both arms and took the full brunt of Adonis's blow, being pushed back a few meters in the process.

BAM

"Is there a reason why I'm being attacked?" Fabianus frowned, grunting at the throbbing in both his arms.

'He's really strong, I should be careful.' Fabianus thought.

"..." Keeping his intentions to himself, Adonis dashed forward, ready for the second clash.

"Why's he attacking Fabianus?"

"Fabianus should just crush that first-year immidiately, for being so arrogant."

"This'll be fun to watch, this year's first-years are really cocky!"

"He's getting pushed back by a first year?"

With no intention to entertain his upperclassmen, Adonis threw a bullet-like jab at his opponent.

SWISH

'Is he just going to attack me and keep quiet? That's rude.' Fabianus shifted his head to the side, evading the boy's attack skillfully.

Employing his right arm this time, Adonis swung his fist toward Fabianus's skull, in a devastating hook.

Deeming the attack too quick to evade entirely, Fabianus raised his left arm, absorbing the impact in the first year'sstrike.

BAM

'Shit... He packs a heavy punch!'

Countering swiftly, Fabianus flung his right leg at Adonis's head, drawing a beautiful arc with his foot.

Grimacing, Adonis swayed backwards, evading the second year's attack.

WHOOSH

Determining that Adonis as now vulnerable, Fabianus thrust his open palm forward, aiming to strike the first year in his solar plexus, an attempt to completely incapacitate him.

Planting his feet on the ground, Adonis pivoted his body and used his arm to deflect the second year's onslaught.

SLAP

Continuing with his swift motion, Adonis crouched down and sweeped his leg along the wooden floorboard, toward Fabianus's legs.

WHOOSH

Fabianus leaped into the air, avoiding the boy's attack.

WHOOSH

While he descended, Fabianus extended his leg, preparing a terrifying axe kick to the top of Adonis's head.

Adonis shifted to the side but despite his swift movement, he was unable to entirely evade the attack, consequently he was struck on his shoulder, causing a loud clicking sound to echo through the classroom.

CLICK

"..." Adonis propelled his fist forward, successfully landing a blow on Fabianus's guard, pushing him backwards once more.

BAM