Not long after powers were introduced to the world, the power level system, which differentiated between a total of eight power levels were introduced.
These levels indicated how many cells in the user's DNA had gone through changes, or mutation, but not how strong its potential was. Training schools further divided them into subcategories; 1.1, 1.2 and all the way to 1.9 just to identify everyone.
And although these subcategories were still in the same basic level even with a point after the significant number, they still meant something. In other words a person with a 1.2 had a slightly higher chance of beating a 1.3 than a 1.1. These small boosts in power were very important in ranking as without them, it wouldn't make sense to see someone 'very powerful' fall face flat to the ground in front of a less likely to survive human.
Due to Klimo's stats, he'd been graded as a level 1.5, which meant he was much stronger than those whose points were below him, however slightly. But it was still not enough for him. He wanted to level up as quick as possible.
He noticed that even though his power level had been updated to his device, it still displayed itself on his wrist in a green color. And it was the same with the other students. However the number after the significant number was barely visible. Only he could see it while he couldn't see other student's.
This did not sit well with him. This would only make it difficult for his future self to be able to hide his soon going to be skyrocketing power level, except if the system would provide a way that he could manipulate it to suit his taste.
But if there was none, the only other solution would be to begin wearing clothes that would be long enough to cover his wrists. But there would be some problems. The clothes Crystal had gotten him were all elaborate and fashion like. Although some of them were long, they definitely couldn't be worn when fighting. He could imagine himself having to raise his sleeves when taking a fighting stance during a battle only to have them rolling back down the next moment.
Just then, he heard a voice.
"Those of you who came last in the race, stay behind after dismissal. And I was told to inform you all that your uniforms for combat classes will be delivered today to you all, in your dorms." It was Mr. Emiah's voice.
'Perfect.' Klimo thought with a smile on his face.
Promptly, Mr. Emiah used his ability to bring them back to the class, after which he told them to pick someone from among them to be their class captain.
There were three nomination spaces and once they were filled, a voting would be cast to determine the final conclusion. Of course, the student who came next would be the assistant.
Vlad was the first to be nominated, due to his powers and overall demeanor. Everyone of them saw his power level boldly highlighted on his wrist. He was a level four, same with the ice girl whose name was Zira. And he was already close to leveling up to level five as his grading read 4.7, while the girl's read 4.2...
The next high levelled student was a level 3, and his powers was intelligence. Even though his powers wasn't much for combat, he was still able to achieve such a level because he'd been able to easily learn ways to improve his physical body's stats namely; strength, agility and stamina due to his high IQ.
Naturally, these three were nominated, after which the voting began.
At the end, surprisingly, the lv 3 student whose name was Chad, came out with the most votes, which numbered about 8, while Zira came next with seven votes and Vlad came with just two.
Klimo himself had voted for Chad, as he'd watched him during the test. He realized that Chad was not a normal power user. His intelligence powers seemed to be more than he was revealing to the class. But then, that was just a hunch.
Yet, one thing was sure and it was evident to the class, he was a better candidate for class rep compared to Vlad. And there were many valid reasons for that. One of them was, Vlad was too hotheaded and he seemed like one who would do anything to get his way, never caring about what happens to things around him.
So, Chad, the most intelligent student in Class 1A became the class rep, and Zira became his assistant.
"Thank you for electing me. I promise not to fail you!" Chad said, bowing slightly.
"I also promise to do my best to take this class to a higher level." Zira said, a sweet smile on her face.
And Vlad, well Vlad simply scoffed and returned to his seat.
"Alright. From tomorrow, we shall begin our classes, for real." Mr. Emiah said.
A student raised up his hand and Mr. Emiah nodded, telling him to proceede with his question.
"Um, what classes will we be taking Sir?" He asked.
"Combat classes. Without the inclusion of your powers."
Immediately he said that, more than half of the class groaned.
Combat classes without the use of powers was like asking a five year old kid to climb up a mountain in 24 hours.
"You can groan all you want, but we will still be taking those classes. And if I do not see any improvement in your training, we will repeat the process again and again till you get it. Even if it takes a year." Mr. Emiah said defiantly.
This, however only made the groan even louder.
Klimo however was glad about the latest news. Perhaps this was exactly what he would need to level up quickly. He remembered some of the discussions of those who'd been reading system novels.
They'd said that the MC was able to level up by completing tasks, or in his case, Quests. And some of those quests involved defeating opponents.
If they would truly begin combat classes, perhaps they would be set against each other, and then once he was able to defeat them, he would gain a shit ton of exp, enabling him to level up faster!
And the very fact that they wouldn't be able to use their powers only made it easier for Klimo. If he'd had to face them while they were using their powers, he would most certainly lose before he could say 'Jack.' This was because he had no powers of his own, and the system hadn't given him any useful skills or abilities apart from magnifying his strength, agility and stamina a little.
But as long as they were not going to be using their powers, then it meant they wouldn't have any advantage over him, but he would as he was stronger, faster and more durable than most of them.
But there was one thing. He didn't know how to fight. At all.
'I guess I'll have to listen in class tomorrow.' He thought in anticipation. He couldn't wait to see how tomorrow would go as it would determine if he would be able to level up swiftly or not.
"Remember, you must all be in your combat uniforms tomorrow or else, you can only dream of entering my class tomorrow. Don't bother about whether it fits or not. Your sizes have already been imputed on the dress machines. Don't ask me how." Mr. Emiah said, sounding even more bored than he did this morning.
Suddenly, a bell chimed. And after telling them that the bell signified the start of lunch, he promptly vanished. Apparently that was what he'd been waiting for as he couldn't leave them as long as his period was still on.
All class 1A students stood up and began exiting their classes.
But something happened that glued them students to a spot.
A loud *thud* was heard and once they turned to look, they saw two students on the floor. One was a short guy with short black hair and emerald green eyes, who presently had a very confused look on his face, and the other was a very beautiful girl who had pink hair, impressive knockers and sexy curves...and she was on top of him, her luscious lips imperfectly connected to the guy's lips.
[Special Mission:
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A notification rang in the student's head.
Of course, the student who was on the ground was non other than Klimo, and the girl above him whose knockers was pressed hard against his chest was none other than Maia, the girl he'd rescued yesterday.
Klimo knew exactly what had happened, but pretended not to. Just as all the students had stood up to head to the refectory, one of them had hit him in the back, somehow using an ability to trip him, further aiding in his fall to the ground.
Unfortunately, Maia was beside him at the time and as he fell, he tried holding her for balance but he still found himself going straight for the ground, with her following closely behind. And just as they landed, their lips connected, although not as it should have been if the kiss had been intentional.
Immediately, they separated and stood up.
There was a massive blush on Maia's face but on Klimo's face was anger. His eyes scanned the class for his assailant, and they settled on a plumpy kid who had a provocative smile on his face.
Klimo's eyes strayed to his wrist and he saw his power level, Lv 1.2
Klimo smiled.
'Thanks for getting me closer to levelling up.' But the smile immediately disappeared after. 'However, criminals are criminals. And criminals must suffer punishment!'
Now, Klimo had an agenda.
He was going to return the favor, X10!
He dusted his fabulous clothes and promptly walked out of the class, despite the different expressions his classmates awarded him with.
A few steps away from the class, he realized something.
'Tut tut. I really don't know where the refectory is. Guess I'll just follow the sound of the bell.'