The Monday lesson's started as usual for Archer[Quinn] and the others. But with the pending problem of the Vampires eventually finding out and coming after Archer[Quinn]. They couldn't completely relax just yet.
In their homeroom lesson, Corlian[Del] started to explain about what would be coming up on the upcoming final exam test.
There were no more physical assessments apart from the two portal outings that had already proceeded, so the only tests left were written ones. Normal subjects, such as maths, science, English and I.T continued but were never the main focus. On top of the usual tests, students would also have to perform a general knowledge test.
This would test them on knowledge such as, how to use such equipment, being able to differentiate between different tier beast crystals. Different, types of beasts and their weak points, and information on the Oregon[Dalki] and what weapons they would use. Luckily for Archer[Quinn], this was nothing for him to worry about.
Not having an Skill[ability] during his school life, the only thing he could do was study. So he was confident about getting a good grade. When thinking about the others in the group, he could only imagine they would do great as well, the only one he would have worried about was Arian[Fex], who was now no longer with them.
'I hope you're doing okay?' Archer[Quinn] thought.
As the morning classes ended, it was time for them to go to their designated club class. Archer[Quinn] started to head off to the weapons class and noticed that his homeroom teacher Corlian[Del] was going in the same direction as him.
'Don't tell me.'
A horrid thought had crossed his mind, and he just hoped his gut feeling wasn't right this time.
A few moments later…
"Alright everyone, unfortunately, Simon[Leo] has left the military base for good, " Corlian[Del] said, annoyed. He had suddenly been told in the morning that he was the one who now had to cover the beast weapons class. Due to Corlian[Del]'s Skill[ability] of being able to reinforce and allow beast weapons to grow stronger, he had a lot of knowledge about beast weapons, so they thought he would be a good substitute.
But to Corlian[Del], it was just more work he didn't want to do.
"So, I will now be your teacher. My name is…"
Corlian[Del] started to introduce himself and ramble on to the class. Not everyone in the beasts weapons class was part of Corlian[Del]'s homeroom, so some didn't know him well like Archer[Quinn] and the others.
Thinking back to the first day he had met him, Archer[Quinn] knew this would take a while, as Corlian[Del] loved to talk about himself.
Looking around the room, ignoring what was being said, he spotted Rebecca[Layla] at the back of the crowd. Hoping to go over there, he started to shift through the people.
'I wonder how she's doing with her Skill[ability] and change, it can be hard to handle.'
Then when he finally could see her better, there was a little surprise. Standing by her side was Riha[Cia]. Riha[Cia] wasn't part of the beast weapons class before, but people were able to freely switch whenever they wanted. A lot of students would do so to be more varied in their skills. While others stayed to specialise in one.
As soon as Archer[Quinn] saw her though, he decided to turn away and head back to the front of the class. He had heard from Rebecca[Layla] how upset Riha[Cia] was and how everything was affecting her. He couldn't help but feel a little guilty for what he had done, but he had no choice. It was that or death. Still, it was too early to face her knowing what had happened.
Trying to think about a positive out of this, he managed to see one.
'Maybe with her losing her memories and knowing nothing about Pure, she could become a good companion. Her skill was extremely useful in the fight against the king tier beast.' Archer[Quinn] thought.
Seeing this, Rebecca[Layla] understood Archer[Quinn]'s actions. She was the one who had actually invited Riha[Cia] along and asked her to change class, and Riha[Cia] immediately agreed.
Riha[Cia] didn't know why, but lately, when she started to feel upset, or begin to worry, just being next to Rebecca[Layla] made her feel better. It got to the point that when Rebecca[Layla] wasn't there, and she started to feel sad, she would outright go searching for her.
This was because of Rebecca[Layla]'s newfound power. She had found to use her abilities; there were two ways. She could channel the negative thoughts within herself, or there was a second alternative. To feed off the negative emotions of those around her. When doing so, it seemed to lighten Riha[Cia]'s mood significantly.
Rebecca[Layla] felt a little guilty as in reality, she wanted to keep Riha[Cia] around so she could have a type of leaching effect. If she ever needed to use her powers, she could do so, as long as she was there. And seeing her cheer up a little made her feel less bad about the whole thing. However, Rebecca[Layla] was unaware of the addictive effect this was having.
"Okay, with self-introductions over, what was Simon[Leo] teaching you guys before the event?" Corlian[Del] asked.
A student raised their hand slightly and gave an answer.
"We were focusing on combat skills when we didn't have our beast weapons, sir."
"Pft… Useless. What's the point of that?" Corlian[Del] said. "Do you think you're going to be able to tear through a Oregon[Dalki]'s skin using your bare hands? The only good thing hand to hand combat is used for is fighting against other humans. If you want to practice that stuff then fine."
The students started to nod in agreement, some of them initially thought it was useless and why they were doing it. Still, there was also the other camp, and these comments angered Archer[Quinn] a little. It was as if Corlian[Del] was trying to talk down about Simon[Leo] while he wasn't here.
Corlian[Del] had purposely misled them by not telling them the full story. Simon[Leo] had explained that beast armour at a higher level can enhance the user's natural strength. If one was to lose their weapon, or it would break in a fight, knowing such skills could be a matter of life and death.
It had also helped Archer[Quinn] much in learning, the crescent blood kick, one of the most powerful skills in his arsenal.
"I can see you aren't all convinced, " Corlian[Del] said, looking at Archer[Quinn]'s scrunched up face. "Why don't one of you come up here and try to use the martial arts you learnt on me."
A girl student raised her hand and volunteered, she went up to the stage, and Corlian[Del] told her to remove her beast gear, while he would only use his large shield that covered his whole body.
"Come attack me, " Corlian[Del] said. "Let's see how useful your martial arts skills are? "
The girl came forward, and started to perform kicks to the side, from above, and would try to mix in a few feints, but Corlian[Del] blocked them all with his shield.
Archer[Quinn] thought the whole demonstration was pointless. Corlian[Del] was a teacher who should have had more experience and skill in the first place, not only that, the shield was as big as him, the only thing Corlian[Del] needed to do was shift the shield slightly from one side to the other. If there was more than one opponent, his demonstration would be pointless.
After the girl had given up a few more students started to come on stage, and Corlian[Del] would continually block all thier attacks, punches and kicks.
#This continued on for a while, and the students were starting to grow bored.
"Are we going to do this for the whole lesson?"
" think, he just wants to show off."
"What that he can beat a bunch of kids."
"See, as I said, you're martial arts is useless." Said Corlian[Del]. "So we should learn how to use them, properly. Simon[Leo], first he wasted my time, and now I find out he's been wasting the students' time as well. He even got paid more than me, and he got promoted straight to sergeant." As Corlian[Del] went off on his tangent, all the students could hear him clearly, as he wasn't speaking quietly.
It was clear that there was jealousy involved in this, and the students were starting to think that Corlian[Del] was a bit unprofessional. But he was a teacher, and most of the kids did want to learn more about beast weapons themselves rather than the martial arts, so most of them let it go.
Apart from one student, hearing Simon[Leo]'s name mentioned again, had finally made him give in.
"Do you mind if I have a go, sir?"
Corlian[Del]'s rambling had stopped, and when he looked down, he noticed that it was one of his own students, Archer[Quinn].
'Oh Archer[Quinn], I suppose he thinks he's a big shot now after that whole fighting event. His skills were good, and he was fast, but that was all because of the beast gear you were wearing. You will be the perfect person to prove my point.'
"Of course you can Archer[Quinn], but do remember, no beast gear allowed. You have to rely on your own "Martial art skills." Simon[Leo] said sarcastically, trying to hammer to point to everyone else.
"That's fine, I won't use any equipment, " Archer[Quinn] replied, walking onto the stage.
'Corlian[Del], I've been wanting to do this to you for a long time.' Archer[Quinn] thought.
To be continued....
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