Weapon Selection

" Don't think this is over. You're not getting away with this!" Klaus growled as I stepped into the training ground inside the elite section.

I sighed, turning to him. "Why do you want my balls that badly?"

"You b—!" Klaus lunged at me, but his friends held him back.

Ignoring him, I continued into the training ground.

Unlike the Silver and Gold sections, which shared a common training area, the Elite Class had access to a private training ground along with many more privileges.

This was why everyone eagerly pushed themselves to enter the Elite Class—it served as both an incentive and a trick to make students in the lower sections work harder.

The practical classes were divided into three main subjects, each taught by specialized instructors:

1. Weaponry Training – Focused on combat skills and battle tactics, ensuring students mastered various weapons.

2. Qi Cultivation & Combat Application – Covered Qi manipulation, body strengthening through Qi, and practical combat experience, including duels.

3. Principles of Martial Arts – Taught the fundamentals of footwork, hand-to-hand combat, and Qi-infused techniques to enhance efficiency.

Additionally, students had access to modern VR training simulations every Saturday for three hours, providing a unique way to sharpen their skills in a controlled environment.

These were the major courses in the first semester, but the academy had much more to offer. As students progressed, they would be introduced to advanced subjects such as Formation Techniques, Alchemy, Artifact Forging, and Spiritual Beasts.

However, if a student mastered a subject ahead of schedule, they would be assigned to a special instructor for further studies. Once chosen by an instructor, they were only required to attend morning theory classes, with the rest of their training personally overseen by their mentors.

As I observed the students in the training ground, my eyes landed on Ayush. He was practicing with a katana-like sword in the corner.

If one looked closely, they would notice he was an excellent swordsman—after all, he had the experience earned in his previous life.

If my guess was right, he had already started studying the Void Arts under his master, making this child's play for him.

After all, he was the protagonist...

Then, there was Mira, the female lead. Like Ayush, she wielded a sword, but hers was a double-edged blade rather than a katana. She slashed through the air in smooth, practiced motions, fully focused and unaware of her surroundings.

Another important character caught my eye—Leo Yakashi. He was one of the key figures who would remain relevant until the final arc.

For now, he was just an arrogant troublemaker who constantly picked fights with the protagonist. But eventually, he and Ayush would develop a strong friendship and maintain their friendly rivalry until the end.

He was currently wielding a long spear, thrusting it into the air with precision. His expression might fool someone into thinking he was attacking an actual opponent.

Then, there was Mitsuri, the second important female character in the story. She was beautiful, kind, and possessed an attractive figure that caught the attention of many—even I wasn't an exception. Like most students, she wielded a sword for now, but later, she would switch to a whip that better suited her fighting style.

That's when a certain someone came to my mind. I looked around for the glass guy who was close to Mitsuri.

When I finally spotted him, he was already staring at me. That surprised me a little.

Before turning away, he attempted to give me a smile, but it ended up creepy.

Every time I saw him, a bad feeling settled over me. I didn't know why, but something about him made me uneasy. With a sigh, I shifted my gaze away.

My eyes then landed on the girl sitting next to me—Amy.

Unlike the others, who were just starting their training, she was already drenched in sweat. Her T-shirt clung to her body, revealing her well-curved figure. If one observed closely, they could even spot her bra straps through the fabric.

Many students were staring at her instead of focusing on their training. The reason was obvious.

Yet, Amy remained oblivious, completely focused on training with her dual pistols—uniquely designed to shoot Qi bullets.

Noticing my gaze, she gave me a small smile. To her surprise, I raised a hand and curled my fingers in a "come here" motion.

She blinked in confusion. I waved again, signaling that she was the one I was calling. Slowly, she approached me.

"Hi… hello," she greeted awkwardly.

...

A moment later

As she stood near me, the boys exchanged confused glances. The moment Amy turned around, every single one of them quickly twisted their necks away, pretending not to stare.

"Thank you for letting me know," she whispered before walking past me. After a brief moment, she returned, now wearing a training suit. Without saying anything, she walked past me again.

Is she mad at me? I wondered.

The boys who had been watching her looked disappointed, their expressions darkening as they turned their glares on me.

I gave them a mocking smile.

I didn't like people like this. Even though I knew I was making more enemies by provoking them, I couldn't just let them ruin everything as they pleased.

If I let them act on their own any longer, they would start altering the story's natural flow.

They had already begun interfering with the main characters and their relationships.

If this continued, the outcome of the story would become completely unpredictable. And unpredictability, in a world like this, was dangerous.

Even though I wasn't the type to make enemies, they were giving me no choice. If maintaining the natural flow of events meant standing against them—

Then I will...

...

The instructor of the Weaponry Training class was a tall, muscular man in his thirties. With a small smile, he gathered everyone in front of him. Then, he noticed me.

"So you're the new kid. Come here and choose a weapon suitable for you. Pick whatever you're comfortable with and join us. The rest of you, follow me," he said as he walked away.

In front of me was an array of weapons—swords, spears, daggers, axes, and even some I didn't recognize.

I swallowed. The variety was overwhelming.

Which weapon should I choose?

A pistol or a crossbow would be good for long-range attacks and keeping a safe distance from the enemy. But my aim wasn't good enough to rely on them completely.

Spears and swords were the best choices—especially swords. They were easier to wield and excelled in close combat.

Swords were also the best weapons for beginners. If I wasn't comfortable with one, I could always switch later.

It was better to choose something I had confidence in handling. If I picked a cool-looking weapon out of curiosity and ended up hurting myself, it would be embarrassing.

So...

I think...

This will do.