Note: This chapter may be boring for some, but it is important to explain the balance of power in this world.
Ziad: Okay, listen up. Before you start your training or get your weapons, I need to explain the balance of power in this world.
Regarding human strength, we fall under the following military ranks:
Soldier, which is our weakest. Then comes Deputy General, followed by General, then Deputy Commander. After that, we have four leaders who govern each part of the kingdom: Eastern Region Leader, Western Region Leader, Northern Region Leader, and Southern Region Leader.
After that comes the Minister, and finally, our strongest human is King Arthur.
This is our side.
As for the monsters, they have ranks as well, and each monster rank of the same classification as ours equals double our strength.
This means a monster with the rank of soldier requires two of our soldiers to be defeated.
Their ranks are as follows:
Monster > Deputy Leader > Leader > The Four Generals.
General of Magic, who is the strongest,
General of Shadows, followed by him in strength,
General of the Inanimate after them in strength,
and finally General of Gravity, who is the weakest.
After that comes the Deputy King of Monsters, and finally the King of Monsters.
Ziad continues: Not every General is as strong as the other, and not every leader is as strong as the other. The experience and method in which they use their weapons on the battlefield differ.
Deputy Yahya: You shouldn't belittle our value in front of the newcomers!
General Ziad: I explained to you the order of powers to tell you that two weeks ago, the location of the strongest General of the monsters, the General of Magic, was revealed, and the Eastern Region Leader, Osama, and the Western Region Leader, Yazan, went to fight him.
Now, it's our turn to move. You will receive your weapons and train for a month, after which you will go to liberate a small village where the Deputy Leader of the Goblins is located. You and I, along with two Deputy Generals, will participate; there is no room for failure! However, the extermination of the monsters will depend on you, new generation. Get ready now; I will explain to you how to receive your weapons.
Everyone shouted: Ready!!
Ziad gathered with Deputies Yahya and Khalid.
Ziad: So, our raid will begin in a few months. As you know, he is the Deputy Leader, and there are three of us. It won't be a difficult mission, but what concerns me is that despite being Generals and Deputies, we don't have high experience on the battlefield due to the long-lasting peace.
Deputy Yahya: Don't worry about it. As you know, Khalid is the defensive type, while you and I are the offensive type. The advantage is 100% in our favor.
Khalid: That's right, and the estimated number of monsters is around 30.
We will help the newcomers by taking down some of them, and then we will go and eliminate the Deputy Chief.
Ziad: You make it sound so easy. Okay, I will go train the newcomers...
And Ziad gathered with the newcomers.
Ziad: Alright, I have explained the balance of power to you. Now I will explain the strength in this world. All knights derive their energy from the "White Dragon".
Adel: Wait! What is the White Dragon?
Mohamed: How can someone like you understand about dragons?
Ziad: Be quiet! Alright, in ancient times, monsters wreaked havoc on the earth, but there were several dragons fighting the monsters, led by the White Dragon, or what was called the Dragon of Light.
But then, the dragons decided to enter a slumber for reasons unknown to all.
However, the dragons did not abandon humanity, so the White Dragon chose three heroes to bestow them with its strength, and divided the rest of its strength among humans so they could defend themselves. But this is not all. There are other weapons that contain the remaining dragons that humans can use to increase their powers further. As for the heroes, they can extract 100% of the White Dragon's strength, while ordinary humans can reach a maximum of 40%.
However, bearers of the dragon weapons can extract 100% strength from their own dragons and utilize their unique features.
Ahmed: So, why doesn't everyone use their own dragon weapons?
Ziad: Well, first, dragon weapons are limited, and second, the one who chooses the weapon bearer is the dragon residing within the weapon. There are still swords and legendary weapons that have not recognized any bearer yet.
Ziad continues: You will enter the weapon dungeon. There are 20 special weapons. Whoever can obtain one will be the heir of one of the dragons. And those who do not obtain any weapon will train on the power of the white dragon. Now, go!!
As we walked and discussed among ourselves, we arrived at that massive cave resembling an endless abyss, and the place was very cold, with darkness surrounding most corridors.
Ahmed: Okay, Adel, this is our first step towards power. We must get the dragons' swords.
Mohamed: That's impossible; no dragon would accept a farmer like you.
Adel and Ahmed ignored Mohamed and entered the place.
Ahmed: Okay, Adel, what do you think about splitting up?
Adel: I agree with you, that's the best option.
The two separated and went their own ways.
Ahmed: "Walking very slowly" The deeper I go inside, the colder the place becomes. What is this path ahead of me?
Ahmed entered a blue crevice filled with crystals, and a blue aura surrounded it, and found in front of him an old worn blue sword with an uneven blade.
Ahmed: Oh, I found junk!
As soon as Ahmed touched the sword, he felt a strange sensation as if his body had been struck by an electric shock. He noticed the eye of a giant dragon staring behind him, and when he turned, he saw nothing.
Ahmed: "Trembling" What is this terrifying aura? My legs can barely maintain balance because of the fear from this aura. I think I will take this sword.
At the same moment, with one of the trainees, Badr...
Badr: Damn! Every time I pick up any sword, I get electrocuted and rejected. I can't get one!
Badr started walking in despair, and then he saw a path of black smoke. He followed it until he found a sword with a very black sheath.
After several hours...
Soldier: Deputy Ziad, urgent matter!
Ziad: What's wrong?
Soldier: This is unbelievable; for the first time, six people emerged with dragon weapons!
Ziad: What are you saying??
Soldier: And that's not all; all of them were recommended by Captain Osama!
Ziad stood up in shock.
Ziad: This is impossible; I must inform the minister immediately.
Everyone gathered in the courtyard.
Osama: Oh! So you got the dragon weapons, huh?
Adel: And you too.
Ahmed: Even though I got a worn-out scrap, this is our starting point. We will become stronger from now on!
Osama: It's an honor to work with you.
Mohamed: Are you crazy? You will work with farmers? Look at my weapon!
My team, Leila and Badr, all three of us have dragon weapons. Join us and...
Badr: Be quiet! First, you're not our leader. Second, aren't you tired of the farmer subject? It's time for you to grow up!
Leila: Badr is right; you're such an annoying person.
Mohamed: Shut up! We will become the strongest team, and we will slay the greatest number of monsters!
General Ziad: First of all, it's a miracle for six people to emerge with dragon swords. Every year, it's rare for someone to obtain a weapon. Six people emerged at the same time, and that's not the biggest shock; two of you managed to obtain legendary swords, but we cannot check who they are.
And now, the next news: We will invade the goblin village in a few months.
You six will train during these months, and you will be divided into two teams. Each team will consist of three people, and each of the three of you will lead five new soldiers, while I, Deputy Yahya, and Khalid will lead the battalion, so get ready.
The knights all shouted at the top of their voices: "Ready!!"
And after a day...
Deputy Ziad: Alright, you six!
Let me explain the dragon's strength to you.
The dragon's strength takes the form of an aura, and by focusing this aura, you can either draw strength from it or make it a shield to protect your body.
There are three ways to develop your powers:
First: the offensive type, which is one who dedicates all their training and the energy of the dragon to attack. This type possesses lethal strikes and can easily topple monsters, but there is one downside: their defense is very weak, because their training intensely focuses on distributing the aura with the sword, neglecting their defense to gain speed and strength, as any blow could end their life if they are not careful.
The second type: the defensive type. The defender can concentrate dragon energy significantly in their body, making the dragon's energy act as an invincible shield. The more their energy increases, the stronger their shield becomes. This does not mean they can't attack, but they can deliver strikes with their own force with a little of the dragon's strength.
Lastly: the third type, the balanced type. This person trains on both factions. However, this person will not excel in specific powers, but will be average in all aspects, yet useful in the frontline and reconnaissance.
Finally, I must tell you that each type has its role and value in the team.
Based on your test against the ogre, I will divide you as follows:
Mohamed, Badr, and Leila will be the first team on the frontline. Mohamed, you will train on balance, Leila will train on offense, and Badr will train on offense.
Ahmed, Adel, and Osama will be the second team in the back. Ahmed, you will train on balance, Adel will train on offense, and Osama will train on defense.
Now, Ahmed and Mohamed, I will personally train you. Adel, Leila, and Badr will train with Deputy Khalid, and Osama will train with Deputy Yahya.
I have explained to you that attacks are divided into categories or types; call them what you like:
First: Category One, fast attacks, which are attacks that use dragon energy in an instant to deliver a blow to the enemy. They are effective attacks, but their damage is not high.
Category Two: Medium attacks, which are attacks that require gathering dragon energy for a moment in time. Their damage is high, but your defense will be exposed at that time, so using these attacks requires wisdom.
Category Three: Special attacks for dragon swords, which depend on the features of each dragon.
Finally, the combined attacks, which are the merging of more than one category into a single attack.
Okay, enough talk about dragons. It's time to liberate the village.
In the next three weeks, you will work to reach from 5% to 10% of using dragon powers, and each person must understand their dragon's features and extract at least one skill.
Let the training begin now!
To be continued...