Primordial Beast System

EPISODE 14: Class Assignment

Class Seven assembled in a specialized training hall, its walls lined with holographic panels depicting combat scenarios. Commander Darius strode in, his presence commanding immediate silence. Behind him were two women, each of them was a silver-grade commander, with the same three silver stars on their shoulders.

“Welcome to class seven,” he began, his tone both stern and encouraging.

“You are here because of a randomized computer matching. You all have good potential to become strong. But potential means nothing without effort. Your training here in Aegis consists of three different fields. Combat, history and Ability. Each class is assigned three Commanders as their teachers. As many of you already know, my name is Darius Kane and for the next two years, I will be your class combat instructor. Your combat classes are held three times a week.” He said, stepping backwards.

One of the women stepped forward to the podium. She was a young woman, her golden hair was an indicator of her class, an Ascendant.

“I am called Commander Selene, I will be taking you History, my classes are held once every week on Fridays. At the auditorium by the end of the hallway. I hate lateness more than ignorance. So do not be late for my class or you won’t have it easy with me.” she said.

When it was the other woman’s turn, she strutted to the podium and stopped. Looking around the hall and gauging the students as her eyes scanned them. She paused slightly when she looked at Adam, but quickly moved her gaze to where Eve was standing.

She nodded slightly and drifted her attention towards the pures, Seraphina and the seven other pures in the class.

She herself was a Pure, and seeing the aura around the pures in the class filled her with pride.

“I am Astra. You can call me Commander Astra, I will be your Ability instructor. My classes will mostly be held alongside that of Darius, but from time to time, we will hold special classes separately.” She said.

Commander Darius inched forward to the podium.

“Today, I will teach you the fundamentals of the rank system and ability dynamics. Tomorrow, I will assess each of your physical strengths without the use of your abilities”

Darius said and tapped a console, and a massive holographic chart appeared, detailing the ranking system. He started.

“Abilities are classified into seven ranks, from F to A, with each rank divided into five stages, ascending from level 5 as the lowest to level 1 as the highest. For example, a recruit with a rank B1 ability is closer to breaking into the A5 rank than someone at B5.”

He paused, letting the information sink in before continuing.

“The rank of your ability determines your combat power, but mastery and creativity matter just as much. A skilled C1 combatant can defeat a careless B5. Understand your power, and push beyond your limits to make constant improvements and build your individual strength.”

Darius’s gaze settled on Seraphina. “An S-rank ability, such as yours, is exceedingly rare. But even you, Kennedy, must train tirelessly. Natural talent will only carry you so far. He said, now shifting his gaze to the rest of the Pures in the class”

Seraphina nodded in agreement, her facial expression serious.

He turned to Eve next. “Eve Reed, your cryokinesis is powerful, but D1 is just the beginning. With discipline and rigorous training, you can break through to C5 in no time, you could also ascend to a rank beyond C if the projection of your double awakening is true.”

Finally, Darius’s piercing eyes landed on Adam. “Adam, you are an enigma. Your ability, Primordial Light, has no recorded precedent. An unknown ability of unknown rank means you could have an unknown potential, but it also means you will face challenges others cannot predict. Do not squander this opportunity.”

Adam nodded, his resolve hardening.

To conclude the lesson, Darius led the class to a combat arena within the training hall. “You will now witness how different ranks interact in battle,” he announced.

Two military officers stepped into the arena: one wielded fire manipulation, ranked B2, while the other controlled wind, ranked C1. The duel was swift and precise, showcasing the raw power of the higher rank and the cunning tactics of the lower rank.

The rank B2 fire manipulator won, but not without sustaining a few hits from the wind user.

“Rank matters,” Darius said, “but strategy and adaptability are key.”

As the students left the arena, Adam felt a spark of determination. The path ahead would be gruelling, but he was ready to do whatever was necessary to become stronger.

That night, Adam reviewed his system interface. His stats had improved slightly after a day of practice, and he felt more in tune with his abilities.

He has gathered over 90 system points, however, there was no information on what they can be used for or what they represent.

Eve visited him later, her frosty aura subdued but ever-present. They had a meal together and discussed their strategy, Adam recommending that they each focus on getting the hang of using their abilities first before anything else.

“We’re in this together, Adam, No matter what!” she said, her voice firm and resolute.

Adam nodded, a rare smile crossing his face.