After all the students gathered again in the large hall of the Academy, Instructor Zephyr continued discussing the class material with an introduction to the elements that exist in this world.
"In this world there are several elements known to humans today, apart from the basic elements such as fire, water, wind and earth. However, there are other elements that have emerged since the dimensional rift appeared in this world. This causes major changes in this world, because the creatures that appear through these gaps can harm humans and there are also those that do not harm humans."
When Zephyr gave his explanation, there was one student who wanted to ask,
"Uhm .... Sorry Instructor—me Reinhart Vesperian, I'd like to ask…. Are the creatures that came out of this dimensional rift the same as us humans? or some other creature?"
All the students who were listening were surprised by his last name Vesperian, one of the most influential families in this city besides Gray.
Instructor Zephyr was happy because someone asked about this, so he answered.
"Good question, the creatures that emerge from this dimensional gap are not the same as humans. These creatures have different species, therefore in this world not only humans live, but there are several other living species. Several locations in this world are home to these species, and there are also species that live in ancient ruins."
The students were very curious about what kind of species existed in this world, because they only knew about the human species from birth until now, and their families did not tell them about this species, because one day the students would find out when they entered the Academy.
The instructor provides a more detailed explanation of the species known in the world to date.
Species known to live in this world other than humans….
Elvarin – A species with a long lifespan, pointed ears, skin smoother than humans, and extraordinary skills in magic and archery. They have slender bodies, graceful movements, and live in forests as protectors of nature.
Beastkin – Species with animal characteristics, such as ears, tails, or claws. They have athletic bodies, quick reflexes, and sharp instincts. Some of them have better night vision or sense of smell than humans.
Dworin – A short, sturdy species with strong muscles, a thick beard (for males), and extraordinary physical endurance. They are the best blacksmiths, experts in forging magical weapons and artifacts, and have high technical acumen.
Varkhan – A large-bodied humanoid species with bulging muscles, thick skin, and sharp fangs. They have vicious fighting instincts and often attack human settlements.
Velraith – A species of Shadow Creatures with a thin and long body, dark skin like night mist, and glowing red eyes. They can merge with the darkness and attack silently.
Skadren – An intelligent reptile species with dark scales, sharp glowing eyes, and the ability to emit deadly poison. They can also use illusion-based magic to deceive opponents.
Instructor Zephyr continued his explanation,
"This species is currently known in the world, they exist because of a dimensional gap that made them leave and live in this world. This creature species has been known for hundreds of years, and at this time humans still don't know whether there will be other species of creatures that will appear without our knowledge or even without the knowledge of kingdoms and empires. However, one thing is certain... the emergence of this creature species will make big changes to this world."
Listening to this explanation made Aria want to quickly find out the face of the known species in this world. Aria was also curious, did this species also explore dungeons? and how they lived in this world when they first arrived in the world of Elgiora.
The instructor continued with an explanation of the elements known in this world.
"Next I will explain several elements that exist in this world. The following are the elements that are known to date,"
Fire – Strong and aggressive destructive elements.
Water – Elements that are flexible and can be used for healing.
Wind – Elements of speed and sharpness.
Earth – Sturdy and long-lasting elements.
Lightning – Elements that have high speed and attack power.
Ice – An element that comes from the combination of water and air, has extraordinary freezing power.
Light – Elements associated with healing and holy power.
Darkness – A powerful but dangerous mysterious element.
Gravity – Elements capable of controlling space and pressure.
Then Instructor Zephyr looked sharply at the new students, "One day you will encounter various creatures and also challenges on your journey. This world is so vast and only those who have a strong determination can survive."
All the students were so enthusiastic and eager to immediately follow the lessons and learn about this world. They all have various goals in life, some want to become heroes, there are also those who want to continue their family as the next head of the family, and there are also those who want to live comfortably and safely, one of which is Aria who wants to live comfortably and safely in this life. Even though Aria is also interested in this world, he remains focused on his goal of living happily and being able to build his own house.
The next discussion from Instructor Zephyr was about the techniques of Swordsmanship that would be taught at the academy.
"Okay! The final discussion for today's class is about the Swordsmanship techniques that you will learn while at the academy. These techniques are Academy techniques that are taught to students while they are still at the academy. You will be taught various techniques so that one day when you graduate from the academy, you can easily understand the techniques from your respective families. However, there are also some who are more interested in the techniques taught by the academy so that they can use them as fighting techniques."
The students were confused, could learning techniques from the academy make them stronger? and can this technique surpass the technique of his own family? There were so many whispers in the hall about how their family's techniques compared to the Academy's techniques. However, all students are required to learn the Academy's techniques first before learning the techniques of their families. Because Academy techniques are initial or basic techniques that can be developed into extraordinary techniques that can compete with the techniques of sword families in this world. Several heads of noble families also used to come from the academy, and they succeeded in developing the techniques taught by the academy into their own techniques.
"Here are some techniques that you will learn for those who will take the Swordsmanship class later."
Novice Tier – First Year:
This technique is the foundation of swordsmanship which is taught to all first year students.
Knight's Cleave — Basic slash with full power to break the opponent's defense.
Twin Fang Strike — Two quick slashes in a row to put pressure on the opponent.
Rising Talon — A bottom-up slash that can be used to strike or parry an opponent's attack.
Sundering Blow — Vertical attack with full power to destroy the opponent's defense.
Swiftfoot Maneuver — Quick movement techniques to avoid attacks or adjust fighting positions.
Iron Guard — A defensive technique that utilizes the strength of the hand and sword to block an opponent's attack.
Piercing Lance — Fast and directed stabs aimed at the opponent's vital points.
Arc of the Falcon — A circular slash that can hit more than one enemy in one attack.
Shadow Step — Fast movement that allows the warrior to disappear for a moment and attack from an unexpected side.
Sentinel's Stance — A defensive stance that makes the warrior more stable and difficult to overthrow when defending or attacking.
Intermediate Tier – Second Year:
Meanwhile, this technique is for second years who have mastered the basic knowledge of swordsmanship, and are starting to develop their technique a little.
Howling Fang — A combination attack that begins with a quick thrust and ends with a powerful slash.
Serpent's Bind — A nimble technique that allows the warrior to surround the opponent and attack from unexpected directions.
Crimson Crescent — A semicircular slash that has great cutting power and is difficult to avoid.
Tempest Rend) — A fast slash that moves like the wind, difficult for the opponent to predict.
Titan's Bastion — A defensive technique that uses an opponent's strength to repel an attack without losing balance.
Phantom Blade — A lightning attack that leaves an illusory image to deceive the opponent before the real attack is made.
Dire Thrust — A full-strength straight stab capable of penetrating light armor.
Stormwalker's Dance — A movement technique that allows the warrior to move like a hurricane and launch a series of attacks.
Falcon's Judgment — A fast and deadly single vertical slash execution technique, used in one-on-one duels.
Azure Tempest — High-speed combination attacks that apply relentless pressure to the opponent.
"This technique will be taught to you from the first year to the second year, but for the third year will have special learning related to developing his own technique, and one day it can become his own technique either for his family or for himself."
"Today's classes are over—you can return to your respective dorms. Tomorrow classes for basic training will start. You can take Magic classes or Swordsmanship classes, think carefully before choosing so that you don't regret it in the future."
After attending the theory class, the first year students returned to their respective dormitories. They can't wait to take their first training class and show off the talents they have. Meanwhile, Aria is still thinking about species and ancient ruins. He also wanted to be able to explore the dungeon immediately, but to explore the dungeon he had to be a second year student and meet the requirements as an explorer.
Aria couldn't wait for that day to come, so the first thing Aria had to do was fight through his first year and as soon as possible learn all the basics of magic and swordsmanship.