My Dracula System: Rise Of A Warrior

Choosing A Weapon

Rylan climbed out onto the roof, his heart racing with anticipation. He looked down at the ground below, feeling a wave of fear wash over him. Could he really do this?

Rylan took a deep breath, trying to steel himself. He closed his eyes, preparing to jump.

“Okay, I need a near death situation to awaken my powers.” He said to himself. “ Here goes nothing.”

But as he stood there, he felt his fear take over. He couldn't do it. He couldn't jump.

Rylan opened his eyes, feeling a wave of disappointment wash over him. He had been so sure that he could do it. But now, he realized that he wasn't brave enough.

“But what am I trying to do? What if I die? What if this whole Dracula thing is a big fat lie?” He asked himself.

Unable to complete his quest, he climbed back down from the roof, feeling defeated. He didn't know what to do next. He needed to awaken his powers, but he didn't know how.

The next day, Rylan returned to school, still feeling a bit disturbed from the events of the previous day. He headed to their home room class, where he met up with Drake and John.

"Hey, Rylan! What's up?" John asked, grinning.

"Not much, John," Rylan replied. "Just trying to get through the day."

John nodded sympathetically. "I know how you feel. But hey, at least we're in the same team now, right?"

Rylan's eyes widened as he pretended to be surprised. "What? We're on the same team?"

“Yeah, we're on the same team as Drake." John replied.

Drake chuckled. "Fate wanted us to remain together, it seems."

Their home room teacher, Mr. Leo, stood at the front of the classroom, holding a strange, square technology box in his hand.

"What's that strange thing, Mr. Leo is holding?" John asked, curiosity getting the better of him.

Rylan shook his head. "I don't know, but it looks like an advanced technology."

Drake, however, seemed to know exactly what it was. "That's a teleporter," he said matter-of-factly. "And if Mr. Leo is holding it in class, it means we're going on our first mission."

Rylan's eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know that, Drake?"

Drake shrugged. "I did my research about the school. I like to be prepared."

Rylan looked around the classroom, noticing that Rizzo and his team were in the same class as them. He frowned, remembering what Rizzo had done to him.

He also noticed that Kyra, Lilith, and another girl were in the same team, and in the same class as well. He had a feeling that this class was going to be the strongest compared to other classes.

Just then, some second-year students stepped into the classroom, carrying a huge box filled with different kinds of beast weapons.

"Beast weapons?" John yelled, his eyes wide with excitement. "Yes! We get to choose our own weapons!"

Beast weapons were weapons infused with beast crystals giving it a special ability and a boost in power.

The type of ability and the power level of a beast weapon depended on the type, and level of the beast.

The beasts ranged according to their combat and intelligence level from;

intermediate tier

Advance tier

King tier

Emperor tier

Legendary tier

Demi God tier

To the demon tier.

Mr. Leo spoke up, greeting the students. "Today, you will be going on your first mission from the school. This mission is designed to strengthen your teams by helping you work together in a real battle situation. Your goal is simple: return with the highest number of crystals by the end of the day."

The students cheered, eager to get started.

"But first," Mr. Leo continued, "each student without a weapon will need to choose a weapon that they think is best suited for them."

The students rushed to the box, eager to choose their weapons. John picked a sword, while Drake chose two short daggers. Rylan, on the other hand, took his time, searching for the best weapon to pick.

He had been training in martial arts, so he wanted something that would complement his skills. After a few minutes of searching, he finally found a gauntlet that caught his eye.

He looked at the gauntlet and saw a name on it: "Made by Marvel Holstein." Rylan didn't think much of it, knowing that Marvel Holstein was a popular legendary inventor who had revolutionized human technology.

But he was a mysterious figure, and no one knew anything about him, where he came from, and where he disappeared to.

Rylan checked the instruction manual and learned that the gauntlet had the ability to bring out sharp claws that could inflict fatal wounds on prey. It was an intermediate beast weapon, and Rylan was satisfied with his choice.

He didn't really care what weapon he took, he just wanted to get over with the weapon-choosing exercise.

Mr. Leo placed the box on the ground and activated it using a remote control. A round portal was created, swirling with a bright blue light.

"Alright, students," Mr. Leo said, his voice clear and authoritative. "The teleporter will take you to a mountain that is considered a level one training ground.

As long as you don't go deep into the mountains and avoid all dungeons, you should be safe. The mountain is filled with intermediate beats, and a few advanced tier beasts which you would be able to handle as a team."

“Dungeons?” The students stared at each other, wondering what that was.

"Dungeons," Mr. Leo explained, "are caves under the ground or inside a wall, made by beasts known as dungeon keepers. These beasts make these dungeons to nest their babies and also to store treasures.

They can set traps for intruders who are greedy for treasures. And most of the time, dungeon keepers range from king tier and above, meaning most first-year students are no match for these kinds of beasts. You must stay at least one hundred meters away if you come across one."

The students continued to look at each other nervously, but Mr. Leo reassured them.

"However, the beasts are harmless if you stay away from their homes. Just remember to be careful and stay alert."

Mr. Leo asked if the instructions were clear, and all the students replied in unison, "Yes!"

Mr. Leo nodded. "Good. You will be going with five second-year students, who will wait at the shelter while you move into the mountains to hunt. They will provide support and guidance if needed."

He waved his hand, and the students felt a tingling sensation on the back of their hands. When they checked, they saw a countdown timer displayed on their hands.

"The location you are going to is still on Earth," Mr. Leo explained, "but that part of Earth is very dangerous at night. You must return to base before the countdown is over. If you face any difficulties, fire the flare guns that will be given to you. The second-year students will distribute them to you now."

The second-year students handed out flare guns to the first-year students, who looked at them nervously.

"With that said," Mr. Leo concluded, "you are clear to go. Second-year students, please lead the way through the teleporter."

The second-year students nodded and stepped through the portal, followed by the first-year students.

As they disappeared into the swirling blue light, Mr. Leo watched them go with a sense of pride and concern. He knew that this was just the beginning of their journey, and that they would face many challenges ahead.

But he was confident that they would rise to the occasion and prove themselves to be worthy students of the military Academy.

He had been doing this job for years, but this year felt different. It felt like something mysterious and great would happen.