42 Library of Mages 3 (2/2)

”Nothing. We will see you at seven.”

After Ike left, Emily and I went to the reception and got the list of classes. Sitting on a bench, we looked at the list of many different classes and marked the ones that sounded interesting.

”You asked about the Library, and we got nothing. What should we do now then?”

”S-Search the buildings?” I said. My voice cracked as I knew how huge the campus was.

”… Since your idea didn't help us at all. It's my turn now.”

”What do you have in mind?”

”I will tell you when I succeed.”

”… Sure. What advice did 27 give you? You heard what he told me, it was nothing substantial.”

”He said, and I quote, 'Work hard, and you will be fine.' Nothing I wouldn't know.”

At least I know that 27 doesn't give good advice. I kept looking at the different subjects, form which I had to choose six. But after some consideration, I decided to only attend three for now. I would focus on three subjects for two years, after passing them, two more years with another three subjects.

The first one I marked was swordsmanship, hand to hand combat was my forte, but knowing how to fight with weapons was always good to know.

Anatomy, the second subject I chose. Monsters have different builds, and weak point, some with extremely twisted figures make it hard to locate the brain or the heart. Anatomy focus on teaching how to recognize monsters' weak points.

Lastly, I decided on Seals! An extremely complicated subject, which I know I can study, but actually making seals… I can't be sure. Darkness is the most suitable element for making seals, but other elements are still capable of making some basic seals.

I will have to wait and see how it will go.

”There is a swordsmanship class in twenty minutes. Let me know when your idea works out, I will see you at 7.” I said.

”Sure!”

It took me a while to find the right building and the right classroom, and thus I was late a few minutes. From the outside, I could hear the sound of wooden swords swinging and people shouting. When I opened the door, I saw a hall filled with people training with their swords, there were fifty or sixty people.

The teacher stood watching the students swing their swords. I approached her and introduced myself. Slight surprised that I was from the S Class, she got me a wooden sword and told me to join others.

Following their movements, I quickly got the hang of the routine. I could see this routine working in a fight, these movements are easy to execute, with their damage output massive. Working in most of the situations, they are versatile, but I could decide the most effective movements and attack while fighting.

”You are doing well Dominque! But what a surprise, I can't believe you are here.