Sol was still in daze with all the pleasant feeling wash over his body But suddenly heard Phoebe's soft and composed voice
"Did you had breakthrough?"
Sol nodded with a bright smile.
Immediately after that she had a smirk on her face and said
"Atleast now you would be able to hit me, Unlike those weak punches before"
I suddenly stood up with a smirk and said cracking knuckles,
"Yes, I am itching to hit you"
"Try me" she said with a smug look on her face.
Before we could argue any further Professor's voice resounded in room
"That's all for today, tomorrow you'll register your weapons. Think what weapons are you going to choose it'll be very important."
Even in the novel
The professor's in this academy will not be able to teach anything meaningful until we reach F+,
So they just ask us to spar among ourself and teach us sword techniques or to strengthen our body.
While leaving the the class, Sol decided to check his new abilities
'System' He said in his mind
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Layers Unlocked:
Thread of Chain: Layer 1
Abilities:
1) Chains: Can manifest chains to attack or bind. (Active)
2) Can add restriction to one of your abilities to gain boost to another. (Active)
Thread of Stillness: Layer 1
Abilities:
1) Tranquil mind: Can bring a calmness to User. (Passive/Active)
2) Still: Can stop movement of a small object or limb for 2 seconds (Active)
Conditions: 2 min Cooldown after every use
3) Thread of Glass: Layer 1
Abilities
1) Flash: Reflect light to blind foes. (Active)
2) Refraction Cloak: Bend light around self to blur or partially vanish. (Active)
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'The rest of the threads are still locked. I mean those very good abilities especially Still'
We arrived in the training rooms.
They were fairly large rooms and were reinforced to tank hits by a layer 3 Thread Bearer
After that I trained for a bit, And by train I mean constantly getting my ass handed to me, But I knew that I was going to improve because of this, because she is the strongest in the cohort, Of course after Nolan.
After spending time with her I realized, that she was truly getting comfortable with me.
'After her mother died in a rebellion factions attack, She closed herself off even from her childhood friends Vivi, Lily and Lex. After that She only trained and Only interacted with her father, She only had one goal to avenge her mother or atleast try to, Of course this was a coping mechanism. Her father also didn't press the issue because, He also was being pressurized by the Royals,
Of Course This is all bullshit because The church was backing The Royals and because Her mother's death was caused by The Church, The Royal family tried to hide it. And Now she had chance to gather allies
After she awakened her Thread, Her father Immediately sent her to Weave, Because Weave was not affiliated by both The Royal family and The church, Sure they recruited Students but they couldn't have control over The academy inside. And that was because of One Woman Niccole Richards, The strongest being in the Human faction right now. She has Thread of time up to Layer 5 unlocked.
Everyone in the human faction on average had only 1 or 2 layers unlocked, The majority of teacher and professor's were also up to Layer 3 and most of the royal family's across the Four kingdoms had up to Layer 4.
This is not explained even in the novels, As to why this is the case, No one knows. Setting that aside'
Phoebe was currently smiling at me while beating me 10th time,
But seeing my favorite character smiling and show genuine emotions makes happy.
After training we parted ways and decided to meet at Mall Entrance.
I got home showered and put on some fresh clothes.
'It was 6:30 and we decided to meet at 7:00, I guess I should head out.'
***
Everyone had arrived early, The most excited was Vivi.
Vivi clapping her hands lightly and said "Okay, everyone's here. Perfect!"
Nolan immediately said with a cheerful smile
"Thanks again for inviting me, Vivi."
Vivi nodded with a gentle smile.
Phoebe looked at me for a second and said in with a haughty voice
"Same with you. You looked like you were about to rot away sitting alone all the time."
"…Not sure if I should be grateful or offended." I said while my face twitched
She immediately replied as if doing a favour "Grateful. Obviously."
Just then Lex chimed in and said "So. We can't just stumble around aimlessly. Where first?"
Seeing Lex talk Lily also joined and said with a exasperation "Lex, you don't always have to make it sound like a military mission. It's just a mall."
Lex Huffed and replied "I don't like wasting time."
Lily gave him a small and said in a tone that sounded like a warning "We're here to hang out, not set records. If you don't like it go Home."
Lex falters for a moment, but doesn't argue.
Just then Nolan says in a cheerful tone "Food court seems like a safe start. Everybody eats."
Vivi Nod's and no one argues, Well no one except Phoebe
"Fine. But if someone drags me into a store after, don't expect me to carry their bags."
We head into the mall, eventually finding seats in the food court. Nolan and Vivi sit across from each other, talking easily. Phoebe sits near Me. Lex and Lily end up beside each other
"So, what's good here? I've never really been to this place." Nolan says as most of the time he had been too busy to working to get buy.
"Depends on what you like. There's a noodle place, sandwiches, and a bakery." Vivi replies
Nolan after thoughtful hum said "Bakery sounds nice. I'll try that."
During Their exchange,
Phoebe glances at Me, and says in a slightly sharp tone.
"You're awfully silent. Don't tell me you're intimidated by eating in front of people."
startled by the question I and said "What? No. Just…not used to this."
In my previous life I never had friends that I actively talked with. So, going into a mall with friends and having fun is such a alien feeling, Though this body remembers having fun.
Then She said cool but steady tone "You'll get used to it."
After that we roamed around the mall and played in Arcade Lily was dominating Lex in all the games and the fool had been constantly trying to defeat her because of his pride, Though it was fun seeing him frustrated. Vivi and Nolan also went towards Book section.
Meanwhile I was defeating Phoebe in arcade, Turns out she had never touched games and was so mad that she glared at me all the way to academy.
After parting way I headed for Dorm and got to sleep as soon as I touched the bed.