Ahiro was glad to see that Melvin's condition had improved since last night when he was practically bedridden. Though he still looked a bit pale, it was a vast improvement.
With Melvin back on his feet, they decided to head to the Physical Training class together. After their Physical Exercise class, the two joined Emilly to quickly grab a bite at the mess, sharing their excitement about Melvin's recovery.
After the mess they entered the class for the Awakening Training, Miss Gia was already there, setting up her holographic interface. The room soon filled with other students, each taking their seats.
Miss Gia, with her air of authority, called the class to attention. Her holo-board projected behind her, displaying the details of their upcoming class.
"Good morning, class," she greeted them with a warm smile. "I hope you're all doing well today."
The students responded with a polite, "Good morning, Miss Gia."
She continued, "I trust that each of you has received your final scores. These scores, as you know, will determine your path in developing your awakened abilities."
A murmur of agreement rippled through the class, indicating that the students had indeed received their scores and were ready to proceed.
"Now," she began, "let me begin the class officially by saying awakening isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Your abilities, strengths, and weaknesses are unique to you. You must have already heard about it from other professors."
"And just like others where you might focus on the martial art, weapon theory, or history behind awakening. In this class, we'll be focusing on nurturing those abilities and honing your strengths while addressing your weaknesses."
All the students had a look of excitement on their faces.
" Thus making this class the most important class you would be attending as a future explorer, striker, or seeker," she said in her calm tone.
"Now on to the next topic. Each of you has received a score that represents your proficiency in the six parameters," she continued. "These parameters are the building blocks of your awakened abilities. The final score is based on your performance during the test, and it will guide your progress from this point onward. Throughout our semester, we would have regular checks of your individual AGS score and you can also test your AGS score privately, of course using points."
"Now," Miss Gia announced, "over the next year, you'll continue to refine these parameters. You'll learn how to manifest your abilities more effectively, gain greater control over them, amplify or attenuate your powers."
The students listened intently.
"Keep in mind," she emphasized, "that awakening isn't just about power. It's about understanding your place in the awakened world and how your abilities fit into the bigger picture. Our goal is to help you become responsible awakened individuals who can contribute to society."
Ahiro nodded thoughtfully. He had always considered the ethical aspect of awakening to be equally important as the abilities themselves.
Miss Gia continued to outline the course structure for the upcoming year.
"During this year," she said, "we'll mainly focus on reaching the proficient stage or Stage 3 in the parameters of Manifestation, Control, Amplification, and Attunement. You'll receive a well-rounded education that covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of these parameters. We want to ensure that you develop a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced topics."
Ahiro continued to scribble some notes on his tablet.
"As for Adaptation and Mental Fortitude," Miss Gia continued, "these are considered advanced topics. They'll be part of our second-year curriculum" she emphasized "However, you should note that not all of you are required to be equally proficient in all six parameters."
A low murmur of doubt went through the class.
Miss Gia smiled. "Indeed, each of you will have strengths and talents in different areas. Some of you may find that your awakened abilities are particularly well-suited to amplification or attenuation, for example. In such cases, we will guide you to develop these talents to their fullest potential."
She paused, her gaze scanning the room to ensure her message had been absorbed. "However, we do expect every student to be at least an advanced beginner in all six parameters by the end of the year. The idea is to ensure that you're well-rounded awakened individuals, capable of handling a wide range of situations and challenges."
As Miss Gia concluded her speech, the atmosphere in the classroom grew charged with excitement and anticipation. Every student felt a renewed sense of purpose. Each student was determined to excel in their awakening journey. The students exchanged glances, their faces reflecting a mixture of determination and curiosity. They were ready for the next stage of their training.
Miss Gia's voice held a tone of enthusiasm as she said, "It's time to put your knowledge to the test. We won't learn everything within these walls. Real experience awaits you in the field. There, you'll apply what you've learned in practical scenarios."
A hushed excitement filled the room, and the students couldn't wait to prove themselves outside the controlled environment of the academy.
With a wave of her hand, Miss Gia initiated the teleportation sequence. A brilliant flash of light enveloped the students, and in an instant, they found themselves standing in a vast open area. They were no longer within the confines of the academy, but rather in the same training field where they assembled every morning.
Miss Gia reappeared alongside her students, her confident demeanor unwavering. "Welcome to your first practical awakening class in the field. This environment is equipped with all the necessary safety measures, so don't worry about getting hurt."
Miss Gia gathered the students around, her warm smile putting them at ease. She understood that today was a significant step in their awakening journey, and she was determined to make it a valuable experience for each of them.
"Today," she began, "we will focus on one of the fundamental parameters of awakening – Manifestation. This skill is essential as it allows you to externalize your abilities, turning your thoughts and intentions into tangible forms of energy."
Ahiro and the other students listened attentively, eager to learn and put Miss Gia's guidance into practice.
Miss Gia continued, "I'll be guiding each of you individually. Our goal today is to help you progress to the next stage of manifestation. This will involve mastering the initial techniques and understanding the principles that govern this parameter."