37 - School 2

Dropping my head ontu the table like a brick, I fell asleep as Tom sensei expressed a look of disbelief.

"Did she grind in a dungeon late at night? Jeez, school is important too you know~...Guess we can't do anything about it. " (Tom)

After the usual stand and greet, the lesson continued as normal, apparently Tom sensei took both year 1 classes for mana control lesson in shifts. After the tournament, my teachers stayed the same, other than history lesson starting before magic theory, the schedule was pretty much the same.

Waking up 45 minutes after mana control lesson started, I lifted my face from the table as a small string of drool disconnected from my lips. Cleaning my table with tissue, I pretended that I didn't sleep in the first place as I listened to the last 15 minutes of lesson. "Psst~ , here's the notes. You obviously need them." (Fez)

"Thanks, I'll treasure it. ", I teased at Fez. "Wha~!" (Fez) Nice~ tsundere reaction. Her cheeks were a little flush compared to before, I turn my face back to the notes as I memorised them. The next lessom was history lesson, Idarick sensei walks in with an indifferent expression as every other day.

Nothing really eventful happened until break time, finally having some time to myself, I decided to check my loot from last night.

Item: Ring of Greed (Black)

Effects: Vit x 400, agi x 200

Ability: If [Vit reaches 1 million] , after every battle, you can choose one stat to take from your defeated opponent.

With this I'm a step closer to my goal. Loot wasn't the only thing I gained. Checking my stats, I scanned over my progress of being around 2 months in this world. At least it was 2 months after my memories awakened in my body.

Name: Emily Shuu

Level: 694 Points:0

Health: 700 000 000/700 000 000

Mana: 1 935 000/1 935 000

Strength: 20 000 000

Vitality: 70 000 000

Intelligence: 199 500

Agility: 1 033 040 000 000

Class: Reaper

Class bonuses: Agi x 300

Str x 100

Int x 50

Skills:

Passives:

[Storage magic tier-5]

[Mana detection-tier 4]

[mana control-tier 4]

[manipulate intonation-tier 4]

[Auto regeneration-tier 5]

[Physical immunity-tier 2]

[All element resistance-tier 2]

[High speed auto-regeneration-tier 3]

[Instant regeneration-tier 5]

[Scythe mastery-tier 3]

Actives:

[Fireball-tier 3] [Flamewave-tier 3]

[Speed enhancement-tier 4]

[High speed enhancement-tier 4]

[Acrobatics] [Stealth-tier 4] [Illusion-tier 4]

[Shadow step-tier 4] [Abyssal dome-tier 5]

[Cursed fireball] [Shadow engrave] [Manipulate shadow-tier 4] [Shadow memory]

[Summon undead] [Summon demon]

[Sneak] [ambush] [Definite blow] [Killing blow]

[Swift strike] [Deep slash] [Cursed cut]

[Deceit blow] [Decapitate] [Execute]

[Ex speed enhancement-tier 4]

[Diamond speed enhancement-tier 4]

With this, it finally looked like I made progress. With a satisfied look, I made my way back to class as the bell resounded, signalling the end of my break. For once my dark eye shadows lifted and my body relaxed, turning off all my skills. I could hear a few strange whispers in the distance, but since my [mana detection] was turned off, I couldn't make out what it was without enhanced hearing.

***

'Eh? Why is she smiling so happily?'

'Did something just make her more happier than the tournament?!'

'Impossible!' 'Hey guys... I think I found another purpose in life'

It was safe to say a few guys confessed to Lily in a row after school.

***

Entering the classroom, I felt exhausted. Strangely, all I had to think was "this is break time" and the exhaustion would go away. But now that I'm in class, That trick wouldn't work. Walking into class, Jinno sensei had a sudden spasm as he tried to recover his composure. "Are you sick?" (Jinno)

Was it because I lost the dark eye shadows? Ah whatever~ "Sensei! Please continue with the lesson." Subconciously straightening his back, we greeted him before he proceeded to the white board to talk about some new concepts. After about 15 minutes, we were led to the firing range.

The thing was that this school was funded quite a bit, so they could afford to do their own research. One thing they invented was the dummies at the firing range. At other public firing ranges, the dummies could only withstand up to tier 2 attack magic, if you used a higher tier spell, the dummies repair mechanism will get destroyed as well. So the most impressive feat of the school was this durable repair mechanism that allowed the students to practice up to tier 3 magic attacks.

I didn't want to erase the firing range off the school, so I just threw some small fireballs to pass the time. It felt like it had been a while since I used these, maybe it was because of that fight with uncle Vadim. *ping* A world notification resounded in my head. Instantly understanding it, my jaw dropped as I struggled to contain my excitement.

< Acquired noble clan:Vadim>

(Clan feud: battle between families and territories, duel: battle between individual nobles. These options cannot be rejected. Advice: don't mess with the 7 great families to prolong survival.)

Now I finally understand. The other students weren't avoiding the heirs out of an idol-like admiration. It was out of fear. Kuhahahaha... Kuhahaha! Fear? What is that? If I were to lose, I just have to regroup myself and attack again. I believe it is my destiny to become the strongest! So come, if you believe you can defeat me you can try!

Inheritting the words of uncle Vadim, a blaze was lit in my heart as I look toward the future. Oh yeah, I do not need this disguise item anymore. Crushing the bracelet, my name was returned back to Emily, but with an addition.

Unlocking the ability to duel with nobles, I am one step closer to gathering the influence of the 7 great families. At that time, I will finally challenge the king to a fight...and win! An invisible pressure radiated around me as I reaffirm my goals. The [soul resistance] necklace explodes into many parts as Jinno sensei comes running.

"Why are you gathering so much mana! Stop that!" (Jinno)

"Ah. Sorry, that was an accident. Teehee~"

Jinno sensei wasn't a noble, but surely the other students got a notification. Looking over, I see a myriad of expressions. Some fearful, some blood thirsty and some filled with determination to fight. Hahaha...as if I would attack small fry...was what I tried to convey when I tilted my head upwards and gave a smirk.

Through further inspection, I found and clicked on the duel button, a search bar and a list appears in my face as I explore the functions. The list of names had the respective pictures of their noble heads, on the side there was a second tab. Clicking on the second tab, 3 clans showed up. Kukuku~ challengers this early? My clan may only have me as the sole member, but once I defeated your clans, I'm taking your members!

After magic theory lesson, the bell resounded to convey the end of school hours. Assassins outside waiting for me already? This is going to be exciting. Thus started the clan war.