(It was so fast that the one taking the video have to escape before it could corner her. Darn, even camera girl doesn't have it easy huh?)
"If it was a real sword I would have put up more of a chance with Conner already"
"Yeah, too bad the arena only allow practice weapons for safety reason"
"Don't worry, Serina, once I became a member of the Student Council I will make sure we are allowed to use our real weapons"
"Hm, I will look forward to it Kyle"
"Hehehe, look out Student Council, I'm coming for you"
Then the two turn a corner to find someone walking there, almost colliding into each other the two sides narrowly avoid one another before continuing on their path.
"? Oh, hello" the guy greeted the two while walking pass them.
"Eh, hi" said Kyle surprised that someone actually walked by them.
"Hello" greeted Serina.
"Uh...Hi again"
"Bye"
"Sure"
The two left it at that since he has to turn his head around each time she reply, the same applies to Serina as well.
"Hehe, that was funny"
"That was just silly," said Kyle.
"But it was fun though"
"Don't forget Serina, we're here to get stronger not get distracted"
"Right, I guess so..."
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"Ugh..." groaned Irviel looking up by craning his neck while the rest of his body are numb from the impact.
"Let's go kid" said his instructor swinging the hammer around before getting into a stance.
"Yes!" though his voice is loud and strong, he could barely stand up by himself.
"I like your spirit kid, but let's take a break!"
"Oh...."
Florence arrived and began healing him quickly.
"You're doing very well today Mr.Irviel"
"Oh, thanks. But my body barely keeps up though"
"Like the professor said since you have the spirit to keep going so its fine as you don't give up"
"Thanks, Florence"
"What's wrong?"
"We're...in front of the professor...Irviel" she whispered quietly, red in the face showing her shyness unlike the usual calm and smiley face.
"Oh
"Ah, are you alright? Wait, I meant let me heal you!!!"
(Ahhh...How they make me feel so single) thought the professor drinking the protein shake in silence -v- .
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Some time later right outside the Academy's Main Dungeon.
(Welp, that sucks)
A male student walks out of the dungeon scaring the ones about to enter.
".....
"....." some just stare at him before bumping into other people.
Battered, with dirt everywhere, the classmate walk pass them while carrying a hammer on his shoulder.
".....Did he go whack a mole or something?" someone whispered to their mate. The latter thinks so and nodded with subtlety.
(Guess wide area impact doesn't stop it from running around me only further away) remembering how it still circles him while keeping longer distance than usual or infuriates him further.
(I will whack you to kingdom come!!!)
Putting the hammer away in a wooden box, the guy heads off to nowhere in particular to wonder his next plan.
"Yes!!!!!"
"Whooo!!"
Voices of people nearby attracted his attention, which he decided to head there out of curiosity.
Turning into the open air doorway leading out to the arena where 5 rows of stands are placed in circular direction around it with the middle being an arena where two people are fighting.
One with a greatsword and the other with two swords.
Watching the two exchange blows for about 10 seconds just to get a look at what is going on, the guy turned around and left.
(Got to find a way to catch that Speeding Ticker monster)
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Swords collide, one swoop and one duck.
Then collided again.
This time they stayed longer and the user lean in forward getting a good look at their opponent who are putting their strength into it.
The look that one can tell when they found someone who can keep up with them; joy and anticipation.
(How nostalgic) thought Serina watching from a distance among the crowd who came just to watch Kyle Ryder fight against a fellow classmate.
"Woah!" the crowd goes wild upon seeing the powerful blow delivered by Kyle.
(Oh, right, I need to grab some stuff) Serina hurriedly set off from the stands reaching the exit before turning to the right and rushing off.
Only to slow down upon seeing someone with dirt all over their body as she rush by.
"Hey, are you alright?"
"? Yes, why?"
"You got dirt all over you"
"...Oh, yeah, it's nothing, just a parting gift from an annoying monster"
"...Was it...the Speeding Ticket Runner monster?"
"Yeah, that one!"
"It's really annoying"
"I can't even touch it"
"Unless you corner it"
"I tried but it was too fast for me"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"How?"
"Oh, it's by doing--"
"Hey, Serina"
"Oh, Kyle" Serina turned around to see Kyle heading towards them with a wave.
"What are you doing here?"
"Just talking with this person, he said he got the problem with the speedy monster like everybody else"
"Oh, that one..." Kyle groaned upon remembering how troublesome it was to defeat it.
"So, can you tell me how to corner it?" the person next to Serina ask continuing their conversation.
"Oh, right, well you see...Hm, I'm not sure how to explain it, it's like hunting I guess?"
"...Like following it?"
"Yes, something like that"
"Ah, sorry about that she has trouble explaining things" said Kyle.
"Oh, no problem, take your time" replied Guy.