"Power isolates you," the Grandmaster announced. "Many of you believe your awakened talents grant you invincibility. You assume a high-ranking blessing guarantees a prosperous future. That specific mindset will end your life faster than any dungeon boss. You will make fatal mistakes on your journeys. You will trust incorrect allies, misjudge your enemies, and face situations where your innate abilities completely fail you. Survival requires adapting to those exact failures."
He released the podium and stepped closer to the edge of the stage. He gestured toward the distant glowing portals lined up along the academy walls.
"Life demands a steep price for true strength," the Grandmaster continued. "You only truly learn how to fight when your back hits a wall. Today marks the beginning of your practical education. We will separate your first class sessions based entirely on your chosen combat styles."
