CAMADA'S POINT OF VIEW.
"And anyone who believes it's all going to be easygoing, will be advised by me...to change that mindset"
-I flinch at his words; will my plans fly out the window like this?-
Mage Grant's eyes span across us;
-His expression appears despondent-
He sighs heavily as he draws a deep breath;
"Classes, assignments and expeditions, our academic activities usually surround these items.. now as you know, Mages and Reverreds are quite desparate, so let's all respect each other's opinions and methods" he clears his throat; "Our classes are mainly going to be about teaching you how to harness your abilities, as well as..." he pauses uneasily;
"As well as conforming you to the most usable forms for the System's benefit"
-Comforming?-
"We have a meticulously designed grading system that will award high flyers... certain benefits that the best students will enjoy, including Essence weapons and..."
My ears perk up as I hear someone whispering the definition of 'Essence-Weapons';
"It's basically like a high grade, specially developed weapon that can be utilised as a harness to strengthen your ability or as a physical medium which you can transfer your essence into...wands are like a low class Essence-Weapon in comparison to other weapons....-" "-And only the best Weapon-makers in all three lands create these masterpieces-" "-Every influential person possesses a collection of these weapons, it's practically a sign of prestige!-" "-If they're actually awarding with Essence-Weapons, then I'd do anything to get my hands on one!"
I listen in interest.
-It turns out Essence-Weapons are pretty sought after huh?-
But our principal is still talking;
"....we will also erect a student council that will be occupied by these high-flyers...and members of this council will be permanent representatives of this Academy..."
Everyone is visibly exhilarated by these prospects, but the real question to me;
-Is how to get to that level in the first place-
Mage Grant's eyes are distracted as he catches sight of someone at the entrance of the large hall;
"...asessments and field works will be purely determined on the basis of the effectiveness of your abilities against beasts... and no, I don't mean the mere Effonteries you battled during your Screenings, I'm talking about the real deal beasts..."
A shiver runs down my spine;
-By mere Effonteries, is he by any chance insinuating that there are even more monstrous creatures out there?-
Someone taps my back familiarly;
-I turn to see Taki beaming-
"Isn't it all exciting?" She whispers throwing her arms in the air.
"Field trips are basically excursions you will be sent on to tackle stray creatures that pose potential threats to the serenity of the villagers in the four counties of Pandora...of course we'll adequately enlighten you before sending you out"
-This all so sounds too horrifying to be true; what do they mean even more life threatening circumstances after those gruesome Screenings?-
Mage Grant meditatively scratches at the stubble on his chin; "We'll be equipping you tomorrow and testing your Ability Efficacy the day after..."
-Okay this is going fast-
"But for now, I will let Rev Netyisha take the stage"
-Rev Netyisha still exists?-
She walks to where Mage Grant is standing before us, they exchange greetings before she assumes the stage;
"I am incredibly pleased to see you all energetic about the activities ahead, just don't forget that every single day is a risk and your responsibility is towards protecting the lives of the common folk by annihilating all beasts"
-I'm responsible for other people's lives?; I'd just like to protect myself first-
I look around me;
-Everyone else seems so enthusiastic about what's ahead, they don't have any doubts or reservations about devoting their lives to such a suicidal venture-
My arms wrap round myself;
-Am I the only one who is SO scared of what's ahead, I literally feel like puking?-
My eyes catch Rave; his arms folded, his expression nasty;
-I wonder what ability he got-
I turn to Taki; presently, she is paying maximum attention to what Rev Netyisha is saying;
-I know I should too-
But I'm more interested in musing;
-Just how the hell did Taki fall for someone as unpleasant as Rave?-
I turn back to Rev Netyisha;
"...as such, we have mighty expectations of you..."
-They keep on going on about having high expectations, just how special is our set?-
My arm starts hurting;
-Oh, if only I could activate that healing Ability by will-
CAMADA'S POV END.
HYDE'S POINT OF VIEW.
"I'm sure that our new members now understand what our objectives are right?"
Lord Fenice is cheerful as always;
I sigh heavily to myself;
-I didn't actually grasp a single word that weirdo; Horn, was telling me-
Skunk raises his hand, and Lord Fenice points him;
"So basically... we're going to remind the world of the dangers that beasts pose, dangers that the System strives to conceal and we're going to do this by...?"
-He's either fast to catch up, OR he had someone with a stable brain explaining this to him-
Fenice claps his hands avidly;
"Wonderful question Roky!, I love that we're straight to the point here...well, we plan on awakening the Great-Chaos beasts, it's the best way to revive the very much needed consciousness of disaster!"
-That doesn't sound okay in any way-
"Although it's still an unfinished craft, we were waiting to find a Chosen before fully implementing plans" he adds rubbing his hands together.
"Is it even possible to awaken the beasts?, Don't they have like an appointed time to wake up?" Roky questions with a stammer.
Lord Fenice suddenly slides to him with such an alarming velocity, it almost seems he appeared right in front of him.
-On closer inspection, vines that he controls are what propelled him with such speed-
He inclines his head right in Skunk's face;
"But you've been born right? I mean...you're a Chosen whose entire substance on Earth is to destroy a Great-Chaos beast, and what does that mean? It means that soon those creatures will be stirred awake by...us!"
-To sum up one's existence like that is brutal; I almost feel bad for Skunk-
The rest murmur in agreement.
-I don't really get everything Lord Fenice just said, but I do get the fact that this doesn't sound sane at all-
Skunk gulps hard as he cowers before Lord Fenice.
-If something dangerous is sleeping, then shouldn't it be left that way?-
"But anyway, this meeting is to plan how to kidnap a great hindrance to our plan" Lord Fenice suddenly switches back to normality as he returns back to his place at the head of the table.
-But, did I hear KIDNAP right?-
"We're going to do ourselves a favour by abducting the Pandoran Visionary" he adds with a smirk.
-Can things sound even more wrong?-
HYDE'S POV END.
CAMADA'S POINT OF VIEW.
"Rave, good to see you alive... by the way, what's up with the eyepatch?"
I say as I extend my hand.
He stares down at my hand like it's some piece of shit;
"We're not teammates anymore, so why are you speaking to me?"
-Okay, so he's an even bigger asshole now-
I drop my hand;
"You know that attitude of yours only gets worse...I came to say I'm happy to see you alive, and yet you act like we've never even met before" my voice is surprisingly devoid of annoyance,
He glares down at me;
-I'm just puzzled at why Rave's attitude is so terrible-
I remember his sad backstory and all, but it's not like I'm the one who murdered his family or something.
He's silent and he refuses to even look at me.
-What was I even thinking?, this guy can never keep an acquaintance, I'm just going to quit-
I walk back to the queue and Taki comes up to me quickly;
"You two had a fight?" she asks nervously.
"I don't even know him" I blurt, before looking up at her earnestly;
"Look...Taki, I'm sorry to burst your bubble and all, but that guy is a terrible person... just forget friending him up or whatever... for your own good"
She gazes down at me in puzzlement.
I sigh heavily;
"Let's just go collect our uniforms"
She nods;
"But don't forget we're on a line"
-Right-
CAMADA'S POINT OF VIEW END.
RAVE'S POINT OF VIEW.
Maybe I was a little bit too harsh with her,
-Well, whatever-
It's best I drop off any potential burdens... to think I nearly died because I was trying to protect a bunch of people who are probably never going to do anything for me in the long run.
As I think about what Mage Grant said;
-My hopes of navigating this ability-less state become concrete-
My target is to become a high flying student and obtain an Essence-Weapon.
-And to be a high flying student...-
I gaze down at the calluses on my hand;
-I have to work so hard physically that I distinguish myself from the rest of these people-
Once I collect my uniform, I'm going to head off to Mr Hooded One's.
RAVE'S POV END.