Primordial Beast System

EPISODE 15: Combat Training begins.

The next day day arrived, the morning sun shone brightly over Arc Aegis, casting a golden glow over the expansive training grounds where recruits stood in formation, anticipation was heavy in the air.

Today was another important day for their combat and ability training. It was their introduction to utilising their abilities in combat, two classes in one go just like Commander Astra had informed them the day before.

When they arrived at the hall, a large projection screen was put on the wall with a breakdown of 20 groups, each with 5 members.

Adam adjusted the collar of his standard-issue military uniform, glancing at the faces around him, looking for his group members. Class 7 stood in orderly rows, awaiting instruction.

His sister, Eve, was nearby, her icy blue eyes scanning the field with a quiet determination. Beside her was Alec standing, a broad-shouldered Ascendant with golden hair carrying a massive shield strapped to his back.

Just like Marcus, Alec had awoken a unique body strengthening type ability of rank B2, he had decided to utilize his family’s specialty by carrying a shield as his preferred weapon.

Alec’s family is a family of highly respected Ascendants. They have been serving as one of the 2,000 families tasked with defending Arc Elysium in case the extremovores were to ever gain the ability to fly. They are also part of the vanguard soldiers who follow every mining o salvage team to the surface for missions assigned by Emperror.

His family consist of mainly A-ranked defense-type ability users, most of which have already reached twin silver star level in the military. Alec’s father is currently one of the golden star generals in the army, with three golden stars. While his two elder brothers are both silver star level commanders like Darius, their class combat instructor.

Then there was Seraphina Kennedy, the Pure prodigy whose silver hair gleamed under the sunlight, exuding an air of authority. The final member of their group was Ren, a tall and lean Ascendant with dark red hair and a perpetually brooding expression.

He had said little since their assignment, but his sharp, calculating gaze suggested he was always assessing the situation.

Adam didn’t mind at all, as long as he wasn’t another cocky Ascendant who wants to harm them, he will welcome him to the team.

Commander Darius had intentionally paired the class up in groups to make for competition and difficulty according to everything he observed since he met each of them.

At the moment, he stood before them with Astra by his side, flanked by several officers in pristine uniforms. His piercing gaze swept over the assembled recruits before he spoke, his deep voice commanding immediate attention.

"Today, you begin your formal ability combat training. From now on, you will not only be judged by your individual abilities but also by how well you function as a unit. Strength is meaningless without strategy. A weak team will always fall, no matter how strong one individual may be."

The recruits remained silent, absorbing his words. Some stood with eager excitement, others with visible tension. Adam clenched his fists, determined to prove and improve himself.

Darius continued, gesturing to a tall man in a white coat who had just stepped onto the platform.

"This is Major Elias Grayson, the regiment’s chief medical officer. He is an Awakened with the ability to heal injuries. He will be on standby during your training, as combat exercises can and will result in injuries. If you find yourself in critical condition, do not hesitate to signal for assistance."

Major Grayson stepped forward, his calm eyes scanning the crowd. His presence was soothing, his posture relaxed yet authoritative.

"I expect you all to push yourselves, but be mindful of your limits. The goal is to improve, not to maim each other," he said.

Some students chuckled nervously, while others nodded solemnly.

Darius cleared his throat. "You have been paired into groups of five. These will be your combat teams for this stage of training. Work together, understand each other's strengths and weaknesses, and most importantly, trust one another. Today’s exercise will be a series of mock battles between groups. Now, form up."

Adam exchanged glances with his teammates. Their pairing made sense—Seraphina’s raw power would significantly boost their offensive power, Eve’s precision would help them in pinning the enemy and allow them to attack at long range, Alec’s defence was reliable, especially with his platinum level shield, an unbreakable weapon forged by the world most skilled forger.

Ren’s speed and Adam’s versatility complimented their team’s balance.

Despite this, Adam could sense some unease in Seraphina’s expression as she appraised him. Perhaps she was wondering if he was strong enough to belong in this team. Adam ignored her, knowing fully well that he couldn’t win a fight against her the way he was.

“I don’t care if you are an Ascendant or an Outcast, I don’t care what your abilities are or what rank you awoken either. My goal is to place at the top of this year’s overall strongest team. You better not hold me back or you will regret it.” Seraphina said.

Adam was indifferent to her threat, he himself wanted nothing more than to become the strongest.

Their first match was against Group 9, led by none other than Jaxon, the boy who was bullying an outcast in the cafeteria when they first arrived on Arc Aegis.

Jaxon stood at the opposite end of the training field, his cocky smirk unwavering as he locked eyes with Adam. His teammates were equally formidable, all Ascendants with high-ranking abilities.

Adam felt Eve shift beside him. "Be careful brother, Jaxon isn’t the type to hold back." She muttered.

"Neither am I," Adam replied, summoning a long sword made of golden light and gripping it tightly.

The arena was a vast open space divided into different combat zones.

Rocky terrain, forested areas, and urban ruins which simulate the conditions at the surface.

Their match would take place in the rocky zone, filled with jagged outcrops and uneven ground that provided both cover and obstacles.

When both teams were in position, Commander Darius raised a hand.

"Begin!" He shouted with Astra standing by his side and observing keenly to see how they would each utilize their abilities during the mock battle.

Immediately, Adam’s system displayed a new window.

New mission alert.

Defeat the opposing team to unlock a special reward.