“Anyway, Hunter I’m going to practice some Arts. Do you know what our first class is?”
You see Sara at the fields, looking through some papers and some combat shells beside her.
Terry is at the stables. Grooming one of the horses.
Elise is at the store, looking at the different fruits on sale.
Magnus purses his lips. He had wanted to see Terry, but something told him otherwise…
He heads to Sara, happy to punish himself in combat. “I’m here!” He says.
Sara looks up, noting the young boy.
“My my, you’re quite refreshed today!”
She puts the papers into two envelopes.
Group A and B…?
“So,” Magnus said, raring to fight. “Are we doing capture the flag or something? I noticed the two envelopes. That suggests we’re doing a teamed practice.”
Elise picks up another apple, before turning to look at James.
“Someone? If I may ask, is it about our class?”
“Oh, today? It’s a timed challenge. Instructor Josephine’s coming over too.”
She seems pretty serious. Something up? Oh, that was just your imagination, she’s smirking.
“You’re part of my class, so don’t let me down, okay? Beat these little things as fast as you can.”
She smacks the top of the combat shells.
“Make sure to work with the rest, okay? After that, we’ll be putting you into two groups. You’ll be in for a little surprise.”
“Uh… I’m your homeroom teacher? And I literally live in the room on top of yours? I even know about the rocky nights you have. That’s why I invited one of my friends along to the dormitory to act as your caretaker, hehe 
”
“Oh no, I have amnesia… I can’t remember that Elise… Ferris, Hunter, James, Majita, Faustus, Terry… and… uh… who was it again?”
She smirks. Pointing at Magnus.
It says group A and group B. But didn’t specify which class. Lazy Sara is Lazy.
She smiles.
“Anyhow, since you’re early, I’ll tell you about your surprise!”
She gives Magnus a piece of paper. There was a section “Rankings” that was written in Sara’s usual illegible handwriting.
Time Attack!
All Year 1 classes are to compete.
Rankings:
Class I : 2:30.29 | Yen, Bruce |
Class IV: 2:43.23 | Linde, Vivi |
Class III: 2:45.87 | June, Larry |
Class II: 2:47.26 | Joseph, Yano |
Class V: 2:47.97 | Philips, Uzu |
Class VI: Unranked.Only the top pair in timing will be considered for this exercise.
“Now, ain’t it cool? You kids can have fun against these little babies. Though you may wanna wait for the rest to arrive first.”
Oh, now you know why the other instructor was coming.
If she was alone, who knows what kinds of things she’s gonna fabricate.
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“It’s about Magnus,” Jem said. “I’ll tell you on the way to class. I think we have combat.”
Combat Efficiency Ranking
This is what all students have observed in their battle practicals.
Elise: Strong frontliner. Weak to ranged attacks. Quite durable. Loves rushing with combo attacks.
Ferris: Strong Artes User. Weak to close-range. Not fast enough to dodge close ranged attacks. Is very accurate however. Can cast a moderate arte: Flametongue.
Terry: All-rounded. A tad bit stronger in artes. No weaknesses, but no strengths. Prefers mid-range.
Fie: Very fast. Only Elise and Magnus have ever managed to make her move faster, but you cannot help but wonder, is she even serious?
Arc 0 to Arc 1 Improvements
Hunter: Has greatly improved in his swordsplay.
Faustus: Has greatly improved in finesse and technique, with his strength slightly increasing as well.
Magnus: No notable increases. But less fatigue. Has greater insight and tracking.
Matija: Has increased in accuracy. Also, has learnt the Arte: Soul Blur. Can also cast: Chrono Drive.
James: Has increased in speed. Has improved in technique.
“Yes, indeed. The practical lesson is starting.”
Elise nods, before going off to purchase the apple.
They proceed towards the school, passing by the chapel and the stream.
“What was it did you want to talk about?”