Back at the academy, there had been a break given to all the students as the previous test was considered one of the most draining. This was often when a lot of students failed, gave up or were just too tired to do the next test so the academy used this brake for the remaining students to rest.
Druak decided to use this time to check what his requirements for increasing his stage would be, as each class was different.
Normally when it came to gaining a class it would be learned using an inscription of some sort or from special books and instructors that already have the class. The problem for Druak was that he had gained his class in a much more unique way, this may sound good but it actually wasn't as not much information was provided for these classes and most that gained them would be stuck in the lower stages forever.
Another problem with more unique classes was that you couldn't easily change to a better ranked class as once you learned your first class you could never change to another one that didn't match the foundation you had already created. The only possible way to change your class to another one, with an entirely different foundation, was to completely destroy your previous foundation and start all over again.
The problem with this was that if you did so there was a risk of dying, it also cost a lot of money and it would guarantee that you lost all your progress since then. This led most people to keep to the same class route until they died and only changed classes when it was similar to their previous class.
The only exception was that there were some classes that could be learned at any point in your life without needing to start all over, these were considered lesser classes and could be learned in unison with your main class. The main problem with these classes is that you normally had to put a lot of time and energy into them, which would lead to your main class lagging behind so most would either just have a main class or they would focus entirely on their chosen lesser class, leaving their main class as a complementary class.
Druak decided to go towards a small grass like area that was inside of the main hall, it was covered with trees and wildlife so it would be a good place for him to go.
As he approached a small plot of grass he began to sit down, however as he did so the loud scream of a young girl could be heard not far away from him.
Quickly standing up, Druak rushed over to see what had happened.
As he approached the loud scream he noticed that it had begun to become muffled, almost as if something was stopping the noise.
Realising something was wrong Druak peaks around the corner of a tree and hears the sound of some people talking.
"Stop struggling so much, we just want you to come with us since your class is so special and maybe we could even have a little fun." A grin appeared on his face as he spoke his last few words.
"Yeah, just come quietly with us and we'll be gentle."Another person said as he also had a giant grin appear on his face.
Before making any rash decision Druak first observed what the actual situation was.
'Looks like only three of them, let's check their capabilities first.'
Name: Ron Turner
Race: Human
Aura: {Intermediate Red Grade}
Aura Capacity: {Lesser Red Grade}
Name: Tim Roberts
Race: Human
Mana Core: {Lesser Red Core}
Mana Capacity: {Greater Red Grade}
Name: Edward Adder
Race: Human
Mana Core: {Greater Red Core}
Mana Capacity: {Greater Red Grade}
Other than the last person none of them seemed to be very strong, this made Druak feel confident enough that he could beat them, and what made him even more willing to do so was the fact that for some reason he couldn't use his Dragon Insight on the young girl they were after.
Druak's first thought was. 'Interesting, maybe I can use her later on.'
Just as Druak was thinking of a plan, however, Astra had done something he hadn't expected, she pushed him right out of the bushes he was hiding in and caused him to fall face first into the ground, revealing exactly where he was to the other applicants.
Astra then went on to say with an annoyed tone."What are you doing, go help her already.
Druak's face scrunched up as he said."That was what I was going to do, but you just ruined my entire plan."
Astra scratched her head as she said."Sorry about that, thought you were just going to leave her since you're human."
As Druak heard that comment his face had scrunched up even more as he had begun to get back on his feet and was now staring at Astra, which also happened to be standing right between him and the kidnappers.
Just as Druak was about to say something to Astra the voice of one of the students could be heard. "Oi, you. What are you doing here. You trying to act like a hero or something."
The kidnapper called Edward Adder began to scrunch up his face as he said."Do you know who I am. If you don't stop looking at us like that I'm going to kill you, do you hear me."
Tim Roberts started laughing as he said."Look at this idiot, not even a noble and you dare look at us like that. Let's get rid of him and finish our task."
The other two seemed to agree with him as almost instantly all three of them charged at Druak, barely giving him a chance to react.
Summoning a snake over 4ft tall Edward ordered it to charge straight at Druak.
Launching its fangs straight at Druak. Not giving it a chance to hit him Druak uses his mana to launch an ice bolt straight at the snake, sending it flying backwards.
Before the other two kidnappers could get coles Druak quickly casts his ice fog magic.
As the kidnapper lay on crying he said. "Please leave me alone, I promise I'll leave you alone and won't tell anyone about this." However, Druak ignored all of this and simply formed a small ice dagger which he then stabbed straight into the kidnapper's leg, causing the kidnapper to scream in pain before passing out.
"What the hell is this. Isn't he just a peasant." Edward Adder said as he looked around. He then went on to say."Where are you, stop being a coward."
Just as Edward spoke the screams of one of his friends could be heard and caused him to recall his snake, which now circled around him.
"Wha what do you want, I'll give you anything just let me go. I'm not even with those two, I was forced to do this." Ron Turner said as he held up his sword.
Druak's face slowly appeared from the fog, allowing Ron Turner to see him.
Laughing away Ron Turner quickly swings his sword at Druak saying."Fool, how could you believe me so easily."
Druak however just lifted up his arm, which was covered in ice, and blocked the attack as if it was nothing. He then went on to use the same dagger he used previously to pierce into Ron Turner's arm.
Letting out a loud scream Ron Turner dropped his sword and began screaming at the top of his lungs. Druak looked at this and said."Such a wimp." He then smacked Ron Turner across the face, knocking him out.
"Guess that just leaves the last one." Druak said as he slowly approached Edward.
Druak was the only one that could see through this fog clearly so most enemies never saw him coming. This was as long as his opponent wasn't much stronger than him or had some kind of ability that allowed them to see through this mist.
Edward was in a state of panic, each noise causing him to swerve to look at it. As he stood there he began to have enough of this, saying in a panicked voice."Where are you. Show yourself and stop being such a coward. If you don't bow in front of me now I'm going to find your family and destroy it."
Finally releasing his magic Edward could now see the face of Druak, which was completely covered in sweat and had small splatters of blood on his shirt.
Edward quickly looked around in a panic as the first thing he noticed was the blood. As he looked around he noticed that both his goons were laying on the ground and passed out, with ice spikes sticking out of different limbs.
After seeing this he spat on the ground saying."Useless Idiots, can't even take out a peasant." Just as he finished those words he charged straight at Druak with his snake not far behind.