Chapter 6
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Episode 1 - Holy Academy [6]
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"Exactly. Then, how do they work in the different specialties?"
In response to Professor Evangeline's question, a cadet raised his hand. His voice was firm, but not arrogant.
"In the Espadachín specialty, attributes are mainly used to strengthen the physical body and enhance sword skills."
Evangeline nodded slightly.
"Continue."
"Strengthening isn't just about brute force. Depending on the attribute, it can also improve speed, endurance, or even perception of the environment during combat."
"Very observant."
The cadet took a small breath before continuing.
"As for the magicians, their attributes are more versatile. They allow them to shape mana with greater precision. For example, they can create artificial structures, temporary weapons, or alter the properties of their spells according to their affinity."
"And what about the Elementalists?"
"They use their attributes as a medium of resonance to attract and communicate with spirits. They don't just summon them; they establish a connection with them to amplify their abilities."
"Summoners?"
"It's similar, but more focused on materialization. Summoners use their attributes to keep entities stable on this plane, not just interact with them."
There was a brief silence.
Evangeline smiled.
"That's a pretty complete answer."
That was, without a doubt, a good answer, but it was still superficial.
"The use of attributes is much more complex than it seems."
For swordsmen, it was not just about strengthening the body. Even with the same number of stars, two people could have completely different results depending on their control, understanding, and the nature of their attribute.
Evangeline took a few steps forward.
The cadet's response was enough to satisfy Professor Evangeline.
"However, these are just the most basic or superficial uses. Remember that the use of attributes is more complex and takes many different forms."
The cadets nodded. They also knew that; however, they did not know what other uses the attributes had.
"And something curious: magicians and elementalists have quite similar uses of attributes, for example, magic and spiritual arts."
Some magicians and elementalists tried to use both magic and spiritual arts.
According to Professor Evangeline, magicians and elementalists use attributes in similar ways.
They are similar to each other, with the difference that one uses mana, while the other uses spirits and feeds them mana.
In any case, the class ended soon and Professor Evangeline left.
According to what I heard from the other cadets, the next class was Master of Arms.
"I am the master's assistant. Please follow me to the Hall of Relics."
Hall of Relics.
It's a place full of high-level items. Since the Holy Academy has a history of more than a thousand years, it would be unusual for it not to have accumulated incredible objects during all that time.
This is also an event known in the game as the "Weapon Selection."
In the Hall of Relics, players could not take any weapon or item.
The weapons and items themselves choose you; there are natural aptitudes for each person.
You fulfill these conditions without realizing it, as the weapons themselves decide if you meet their requirements.
"It's also an event where the main characters cause a commotion."
In any case, as the assistant led us to the Relic Hall, the cadets were excited. They, of course, already knew about this class thanks to the upperclassmen cadets.
All new cadets visiting Holy Academy toured the Hall of Relics during their first week.
Some were lucky enough to be chosen by high-ranking weapons, while others were unlucky enough to be chosen by low-ranking weapons.
After some time, we finally arrived at the entrance to the Hall of Relics.
The exterior looked like an ancient Roman temple. The assistant pointed to the entrance and led us through it.
Each relic stored there was at least rank Unique, and a few were rank Legendary.
However, there was one in particular that was rank Mythic.
"I don't think I'll be chosen by that sword, but even so..."
Any weapon that chooses me will be better than the one I have now.
Once inside the Reliquary Hall, the professor in charge of the class, the Master of Arms, was waiting for us.
When I entered, the first thing I did was look around.
There were no weapons in sight; it was a completely empty space.
However, thanks to my True Sight, I could sense the mana present in the room.
And it was overwhelming.
"Today's class will simply be called 'Weapon Selection.' Once you approach a sword, if you're lucky, it will choose you."
The rules are simple: you approach, and you're either chosen or not.
That's all.
"Except, in reality, few will be chosen by the weapons."
The main characters, in particular, will be chosen by Special-Rank or Legendary Weapons.
There are a total of five legendary weapons, twenty special weapons, and one hundred unique weapons.
There is one secret weapon that no player has noticed.
A Mythic-rank sword. If the player met certain standards and requirements, she could choose it. However, so far no one has met those requirements."
Naturally, players thought it was impossible to obtain Mythic-rank items.
However, no one realized there was one at the beginning of the game.
"Still, I don't think I meet the requirements. The most I could get would be a Special-rank sword."
Applause! Applause!
At that moment, the professor clapped his hands.
At the same time, the entire room filled with various swords, lances, bows, axes, and so on.
They floated in the air, moving slowly.
"Very well, now approach an item that catches your eye."
The cadets looked at the professor for a moment, then focused their attention on all the weapons floating around them.
Lumina looked around as the weapons appeared out of nowhere amid the professor's applause.
Without hesitation, she approached a slender sword with a simple design.
The sword she held was Special-ranked; however, the sword she sought...
It was a legendary sword once wielded by a Master of the Sword.
'What makes this sword unique is its ability to absorb Lunar-attribute mana.'
As she approached the sword, a silvery light enveloped it, and instantly...
The sword flew toward her. Lumina grabbed the sword by the hilt.
Silver Thorn.
That is the name of the sword, a legendary-rank sword.
'Adel...'
In that moment, Lumina looked where Adel was.
She hadn't moved at all.
"Thanks, these bastards changed their attitudes just because she has the Dark attribute."
Yesterday, Lumina felt repulsed by the people who looked at him differently when Adel's attribute was revealed.
At that moment, she simply wanted to hit them all and silence them.
However, he held back; she wasn't all that different back then.
She even thought about killing him because a strong variable with the Dark attribute appeared out of nowhere.
She thought he could be an enemy, but she didn't know how strong he was, so she first chose to observe that variable.
It didn't take long for her to change her mind; just a few days later, she noticed that he wasn't a bad person.
"Everyone's reaction back then, including mine..."
The weapon selection class was a big commotion.
Since the five legendary weapons found their owners and...
"The only legendary Mithic-rank weapon has found its owner."
Just when I was thinking...
"Impossible, the five legendary-rank weapons now have owners."
"Just as expected from the five main houses."
"The only one who was not chosen by a legendary-rank weapon was the Saint, since she is a mage and there is no legendary-rank wand or staff for mages."
"However, the Church definitely does have one."
Apart from the Saint, Princess Clana also did not obtain a legendary-rank weapon.
She already has one, known as the Ordeal Sword, which is legendary.
Just as the cadets were in a frenzy of joy at seeing the five houses with legendary-rank weapons...
At that moment, an unexpected glow caught everyone's attention.
Naturally, this came from someone quite famous at the Holy Academy.
"I-impossible..."
"That's..."
"A Mythic-rank sword, the only sword that hasn't had a master for centuries, even before the academy was founded."
The only Mythic-rank sword in the Holy Academy.
It existed long before the academy was founded.
The previous owner of that sword was a swordswoman who left a great legacy for humanity.
Back then, it was known as one of the five strongest swords in the world.
The other four swords were also of Mythic rank; however, one of them is in the royal family, another in the Moonlight family, and the third in the Starlight family, while the last...
The last one is missing, so only four of the five Mythic-rank swords remain in the Empire.
"Holy God Ordeal."
The professor was also utterly shocked.
Lumina, seeing this, mocked them all.
"So what if my Adel has the Dark attribute? If they still see it the same way they did before, they're just ignorant fools."
According to the words of the third Saint...
No matter what attribute you awaken, no one should be treated differently just for possessing a particular quality.
In this case, the users of the Dark attribute.
Lumina looked at Adel, who had an expression of disbelief.
'Heh, a disbelieving Adel... how cute.'