15. First raid (I)

Audrey and I were both seated at our usual table at the cafeteria, talking with each other

"Are you ready for today?" Audrey asked "Of course I am" I replied her. "This is going to be so awesome" she said

"Alright, alright" I said to her

It's been a week since we started the academy and it was now time for our first raid. Everyone was allowed to take their weapons for the raid exam.

And I had my short strong halberd with me by my side.

Audrey and I were just taking breakfast before the raid starts. "I need this table" Someone said slamming their palm on the table, and it just had to be her.

'Emma' I said to myself

"What do you mean... There are other tables around" Audrey said "And I want this one" she said "So get the hell up losers!"

"Okay Audrey let's go" I said as me and Audrey stood up from the table and left the cafeteria. I've only been ignoring Emma not because I was afraid of her, but because I didn't want to cause any trouble 'yet'.

"Why do we keep letting her have her way"

Audrey said in frustration "Can't we report to anyone, about what's been happening"

"You know we can't do that... She is a high level ability user and her family is probably very rich so the academy will do anything to protect people like her" I said "If we try reporting, we might even get punished.... So it's best we just stay away"

"Okay" she replied

***

Everyone was gathered together, and a male and female both dressed in military suit were standing in front of everyone.

"You all are hear today for your first dungeon raid, it will count as your first exam. This is a Grade E dungeon which will be quite easy for some of you guys. The beasts of this dungeon are of rank E and D" the female military personnel said

"As you were informed before now, you are allowed to take in any weapon of your choice "TheMan said

"You will all be going into the dungeon as individuals, but once inside you can form groups of only 3 to 7 members. You will be graded according to your use of ability, combat skill and the beast cores that you are able to gather at the end of the raid" He said

"Your instructions will not accompany you into the dungeon or render any form of assistance because this exam is to help us see how you handle raid situations on your own"

"The dungeon gates will be opened in a short while so just stay put until then" The female military personnel said

I was standing right next to Audrey and she was wearing these cool metal gauntlets on her hands.

'Examine'

[name: Gauntlet Blasters]

[level : 6]

[defense level : 7]

[offense level : 8]

[increases strength by: 8]

[increases agility by: 5]

[ranged weapon : Blaster meant to be mounted to the user's wrist. Upon priming it, the blaster will deploy down, ready to be fired, by angling their wrist down and actuating a lever located under it. Fires a strong electric beam at ranged distance]

[weapon is equipped by Audrey Casey]

'I might as well get on of these when we get back from the raid' I thought to myself

I also had my trusty Halberd with me and both of us were ready

The large gates opened and a bright portal appeared. "You may now go in" a voice said and then we rushed into the portal. Audrey and I crossed to the other side of the portal together.

The dungeon looked so beautiful, many green trees and beautiful flowers were seen everywhere. It looked like heaven and I wondered how beasts lived in this place and it was still in one piece.

"We should better find a group to join" Audrey said "Okay but you know we might not get into any one" I replied "Yeah okay"

We tried to approach different groups but as soon as they looked at our watches and saw our level, they just ignored us. I wasn't surprised though, because no one would want to be on a team with low levels, it would only slow them down and probably get them hurt.

So Audrey and me decided to be a team of two. We went farther into the beautiful looking forest and wandered around for a while.

"Aghrr"

A loud growling sound came from behind me and Audrey. And the both of us froze with fear.