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Chapter 161 Academic points
Chapter 161 Academic points
The immense pressure that had been crushing their shoulders suddenly disappeared, as if a nightmare had come to an end. The three boys dropped to one knee, exhausted and panting, as they breathed deeply in an attempt to catch their breath. Their expressions were extremely pale, and cold sweat ran down their foreheads, evidence of the intense effort they had faced.
They had never before experienced such overwhelming pressure, and their bodies showed the effects of the battle. Some bones were fractured in half, and the bones in their shoulders, besides being shattered, had been dislocated by the brutality of the challenge. Each of them felt the sensation that, if the trial had lasted a little longer, they would have fallen unconscious irreparably.
"Perfect! Excellent! You three are truly amazing, you are the first people to withstand the pressure to this extent," the teacher's voice resonated with palpable pride, as if she herself had overcome the trial. Her tone was filled with satisfaction towards her brave students, who had demonstrated extraordinary strength. Experience tales at empire
Out of the corner of her eye, the teacher noticed the girl who had also managed to endure more than the others. Her gaze sparkled with admiration as she watched the three boys, who were struggling to recover from extreme exhaustion. With a laugh full of amusement and a snap of her fingers, the teacher summoned three medium-grade recovery potions in front of the students.
These potions were exactly what they needed at that moment.
Without hesitation, the three students took the potions, feeling how their tired minds and sore bodies began to heal rapidly. Relief spread through their veins as the magic of the potions did its job, restoring their energy and vitality that they had lost during the trial.
Anthony couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Crazy bitch, but somehow I like her," his smile twisted as he reflected on his attraction to this type of personality. He struggled to stand up and sat back down in his seat, noticing that the blood was no longer present anywhere. Shrugging, he cast a glance towards the teacher, who still smiled widely as she watched them.
"All three of you, I want you in my office after class. Don't you dare skip it, or you'll meet the edge of my sword," declared the teacher with a pleasant yet firm voice. Her words resonated in Anthony's mind, reminding him that in that classroom and in the years to come, the teacher's orders were law, and he and his classmates must obey without question.
Although he would prefer to avoid a meeting with the edge of her sword at that moment, Anthony solemnly nodded to the teacher, accepting her mandate.
Furthermore, Anthony found a positive aspect in this situation. He knew it would be beneficial for him and the other two as they would be taken as personal disciples by the teacher. After all, she was not only extremely beautiful and crazy, but also an expert in the art of war.
Also known as the goddess of war, she had the ability to handle any type of weapon with mastery, taking it to its fullest potential.
For others, reaching the level of skill she possessed would take years of practice, but for Athena, it was just another day at the office. This extraordinary mastery over any type of weapon that fell into her hands was due to her true name: "Master of Arms". Thanks to this name, she had risen to the top of the Mid-Mythical rank, an impressive feat for someone of plebeian blood like her.
On the battlefield, Athena transformed into a true killing machine, deploying her skill with lethal precision. Perhaps it was this innate ability that contributed to her peculiarity, thought Anthony with a smile. The combination of talent and madness made her a formidable figure, capable of facing the most dangerous challenges with confidence and skill.
Although her madness could be a puzzling factor for some, for Anthony, it only added another level of fascination to his teacher.
"Very well! That's what I like to see. All of you can go sit down now," she gave her students a smile as they returned to their seats. After a few minutes, the classroom fell into absolute silence, each student expectant, waiting for the teacher's instructions. She nodded with satisfaction at the reigning tranquility in the room.
"Alright, from now on I'll be your mentor throughout your academic years," announced Professor Athena with authority. "You are free to come to me for any questions related to magic or swordsmanship, as long as it's after class. You can find me in my office on the tenth floor of the first-year teachers' administrative faculty, in office 45, until 10 pm."
"The academic system is very simple," Professor Athena explained clearly. "The academy will assign you a total of 10,000 points this month. With those points, you can buy everything the academy offers, such as magical artifacts, potions, food in restaurants, and more. In this place, the currency in circulation is academic points; you can't use regular currency here."
"If you want to earn more points, it's even simpler," she continued explaining. "Every so often, we'll carry out magical duels, war simulations, simulated death battles, among other activities. All this is possible thanks to the magic faculty. All the responsible parties will score the best students, and the higher you are in the ranking, the more points you can earn."
"Another way to earn points is by completing missions that the academy offers in the missions faculty, but this is only possible for second-year students and above, so forget about that for now," the teacher explained with a disappointed grimace.
"As I mentioned, we'll also carry out collection tasks, survival training in extreme territories, such as tracking footprints and efficient combat techniques to defeat the enemy without spending too much energy. Also, I'll teach you how to perfect the handling of your main weapon."
The teacher paused for a moment before continuing: "You can't exchange points for money, but you can exchange them for benefits. The academy will give you these 10,000 points this month, but in the following years, you'll have to earn them for yourself. If you want to eat, earn points.
If you want to survive, be stronger than the others." A crazed smile appeared on her face again, making Anthony think to himself: "Without a doubt, she's my type."