The darkness fell from Mark's eyes, and he saw himself in another glass room. When he got out, he was in the waiting room. Just as he was about to address the first person he met, a voice called out to him.
You are Mark Plan. Turning to the man, he saw a girl with swarthy skin, gold rings in her ears, which are no smaller than a fist. She had blond hair and brown eyes.
"Eh… ah… y-yes."
"I… um… do we know each other?"
- I was ordered to meet you after returning from Tsegish, we call the best hospital in Strait, like no man's land.
- Follow me, please.
***
After following the woman for five minutes, they ended up at the warehouse.
Entering it, one could see many things, and everything was divided into sectors, which were indicated by paint on the ground.
Approaching sector C-55, the woman opened the closet from which she took out Tagiya and a bag.
- Your items and weapons, as well as a set of clothes for students of the Academy and a tracking card, and a confirmation badge.
- Please change clothes, the clothes inside are specially prepared for you. It contains the Academy uniform, shoes, scarf, coat, and headpiece. All clothing is intelligent, meaning it adapts to the environment. Cold, heat, blizzard, she is ready for anything. And also all the ammunition that you were wearing before you lost consciousness, and ... it's like a badge from the association of seal magicians came to your name
"Oh yes, the card works on manno. Just lead into it, and then you will understand.
Just don't expect it to save you lava and acid. There were idiots that decided to try.
Having said this, she left, with the words, - I'm waiting at the exit, change your clothes quickly!
Having done as he was told, the first thing Mark noticed.
The space in the bag has been expanded. As Mark knew, this was worth enough on the market to buy a house in the outer part of the city. And Mark just gets it, just for entry.
The second thing that caught my eye. It was the quality of the fabric, just one touch was enough to appreciate the work done and the quality of the material.
***
"I'm ready," a voice said from behind. The girl turned around and appreciated Mark.
- That's better. So, I'm Amelia Boone, your handler. I have been assigned the role of a form of preparation. We have one month.
Upon expiration. time limit, I'll grade you. And I will give you recommendations. You will then be directed to your class. This event is part of. custom of the Academy, and if something does not suit you, then I will give only one piece of advice. Run or take it easy.
- All clear?
- Yes ma'am.
- That's good, and now follow me to the site.
***
Leaving the building, both found themselves on the street, the sun was already hot, and one could understand that half the day had already passed.
"Since you missed the first three, we will speed up the training.
- Yes ma'am.
– Well, here you go, eat this seed. From her pocket Amelia took out a good thing, it was pure white, and had no smell.
- What is it? Mark said cautiously looking at the object in his outstretched hand.
"We call this the reset seed. For one month, all your stats will be reset to 10, all skills and stats, buffs are locked, talents are limited. Only with the help of training will you be able to return to the level of strength that you previously possessed. Only experience will come with it.
- And why is it?
– In the report of your class teacher Omar Miltozar, your skills have a high potential for growth. But practice and fighting weaklings has made you addicted to your skills. So my task is to teach you to do without them.
If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.
- Questions?
- No ma'am, Mark said taking a pill, swallowing it without thinking. As soon as she touched her tongue, she turned into a liquid, swallowed by Mark.
Just a second later, Mark felt his body begin to tense up, all of his muscles feeling like they were being tied with chains.
I can see on your face that you are ready. Then let's start.
- Lesson one, running after losing stamina. You run and dodge my punches. Of course I will beat this. He took out a handful of small stones from his pocket.
Starting to run, he felt limited but not tired.
Ptuj
- Ayyy, Mark whined after the first hit on the thigh, it felt like he was stung by a bee, only the pain did not go away with time.
Mark gritted his teeth and continued.
Ptuy, the sound sounded again. In an attempt to dodge, Mark again received a blow, about the little finger.
- Why are you slowing down, run, if I see relief during training again, then I will increase the number of stones during the shots. Amelia's voice came from behind.
- Yes ma'am. Mark shouted loudly, not wanting to piss off the woman.
***
Ptuj
– Ai
Ptuj
– Ai
Ptuj
Ptuj
Ptuj
I didn't know how many times Mark was breathless screaming, but hitting the sensitive points worked like an awakening from a limitation.
Not hearing the sound of the stone flying, Mark was frightened, but Amelia's voice relaxed him.
That's all for today, you can go back to the hostel. Having said this, she left.
Going to the hostel was not on Mark's mind. Now the time was approaching sunset, and Mark, after he woke up, did not eat anything. If he went to bed. The next day, I would feel even worse.
And so, having made a decision, he went to the dining room. It was surprisingly easy to use the card. And in just seven minutes, he came to the big open tables. Most of the seats were already taken. Which didn't surprise Mark.
Standing in line that held the vector to the wonderfully smelling dishes. While he was standing, he noticed that there were people who passed out of line, and no one said a word against it. Which made Mark frown.
Ha, look at those losers. All they can do is grovel. Unlike us.
You are right Alju. Unlike us, they are C-class at best.
Seeing that Mark continues to watch with interest, one of the guys decided to put on a show.
Approaching Mark, he stood in front of him.
Look, I found a pig. How about playing with her.
Hearing those words, everyone who was close to Mark took a step back. And Mark himself took an imperceptible step back, with his left foot. Today during evasions. Although he could not pass the instructor's lesson. But I was able to figure out how to predict the trajectory of strikes from blind spots.
Three more friends came to the guy. They looked at Mark with an angry smile, as if they were sharing the caught prey.
- Why are you silent? Why, I can't see your class. That Mom didn't teach you what to answer when the elders ask ...
He hadn't even finished when Mark crouched down and made a straight punch right to the groin, there was a crackling sound. From which everyone who saw it began to freeze the blood. The guys took it especially hard, covering their innermost place.
Before these guys had time to understand anything, a shadow flashed in front of them, everyone received a kiss on Mark's soles. Previously, he had changed his Academy uniform due to sweat buildup on it. And now he was in his old clothes, which could not say anything about Mark.
- What is going on here, almost immediately a group of people came running, in gray raincoats, with a bandage on their arm. Which read "Order".
Seeing how four people lie moaning around the standing Mark, it was easy to guess what was happening.
"You… do you even know that you can't fight in the cafeteria, huh?" The tallest guy said.
- Nope, I didn't hear it. And what?
- What?
- What class are you from, year and number quickly.
"Uh…why do I have to tell you something?"
- You are stupid, you do not see the "Order" bandage on our hands. This means that we monitor the maintenance of law and order in the Academy.
- Truth? Then why did you stand and watch as four idiots tried to pin me down. Huh, your so-called order is no better than the crap I just beat.
Hearing this, the guy grinned, preparing to join the battle. But he was grabbed by the shoulder, the guy who stood furthest in the Order group.
"Anthony back off, I'll take care of the rookie myself. Hearing a voice behind Anthony, vmik wilted taking a step back.
A young man stepped forward, a little over 1.7 meters tall. He simply smiled and made a short bow.
- As I see you are new, I apologize for Anthony's faux pas. Previously, he reacted with prejudice due to the fact that you were the first to initiate an attack. For this reason, I ask you to forgive him.
- Okay, to be honest, I'm just hungry, but I don't care about you and me.
- Hearing such frankness. The boy just chuckled to suppress a smile.
"I apologize for not introducing myself earlier. I'm the head of the Order, Meni Cruz. It so happened that the rules bind us with conditions, that until a direct conflict begins, we cannot interfere, only make recommendations. But as you know, the power of words is small, for this reason we could not help you earlier. Excuse me.
- Then why are you so subjective, you saw that I did not fire the first shot. So why are you making me wine.
"I beg your pardon, the decision of my deputy. He pointed to Anthony.
- And so they could not introduce themselves, it is in the charter that all first years go through. But as far as I know, there are exceptions in the form of A.S. classes. They are trained in the first year, and as I see it, you have encountered this.
- Okay, taking out a badge with the inscription Mark Plan S from his pocket.
"Well, I understand that is enough. That's it, and you don't have to stand in line. It is only for students from the E-C class. Others can simply walk up to the adjacent free kitchen after ordering.
- Understood thanks.
Turning around, Mark heard - remove this stupid garbage. And assign them three months of cleaning toilets. Maybe then they will learn to be restrained.
Approaching the free kitchen, he simply typed a mountain of delicious-smelling meat into a free plate, sat down at the table. After what they saw, everyone cautiously walked away from nearby tables, not wanting to anger Mark.
***
Name: Mark Plan
Isca: Blood
Gift: (Block)
Talent: (Block)
Strength: 30
Agility: 30
Intelligence: 30
Manno: 30
Skills: (Block)
- Wow, gee. Mark said putting a piece of meat in his mouth with a spoon.