The cafeteria buzzed with chatter and the clinking of utensils as the group settled in at the empty table. Lukas glanced around, taking in the lively atmosphere of the place.
There was no waiter or anything. Everything was on the table. The table was made of glass. And through the class. One can see four holes underneath the glass.
On middle of it was the menus made of some kind of hard matals, connected with strong thick string.
Senior Eira was first one to take the menu card.
" Go, pick anything, You like. This sister isn't stingy"
Lukas smiled at Eira's generosity and reached for the menu card. As he perused the options, he was impressed by the variety of dishes available. From hearty stews to delicate pastries, the cafeteria seemed to cater to every taste.
There were exotic dishes he had never heard of before, as well as comforting classics that reminded him of home.
But, he didn't go through the heavy meals. They have classes to take. Thus he checked the desserts option.
Lukas carefully examined the array of dessert options before him.
After a moment of thoughtful consideration, Lukas made his decision. He chose a slice of rich chocolate cake, generously drizzled with caramel sauce. It was the perfect choice to satisfy his sweet tooth without leaving him feeling weighed down during his classes.
He put down the card, After double taping on the menu card. As expected above the circular hole, which were the food will come obviously a timer started clicking.
[—1:58—]
He looked at the others. He then realized he was the last one to choose. He didn't wanted to feel to awkward and looked at the cafeteria.
He can see many students, Number of cadets increased somewhat. As he gazed around.
" So you will be taking courses from today right?" Eira spoke. Taping the screen. Her ice cream was to came out, as the glass on the hole disappeared and a small bowl of creamy chocolate ice cream emerged from the opening beneath the glass. Eira smiled and picked up the bowl, taking a small spoonful and savoring the cold sweetness.
Lukas nodded in response to Eira's question. "Yes, senior. But I'm not yet sure. Which courses to take"
Eira nodded understandingly, setting her spoon down beside the bowl of ice cream. "Don't worry, Lukas. It's perfectly normal to feel unsure at first. The academy offers a wide range of courses to suit different interests and skill levels. You'll have plenty of time to explore your options and find what works best for you."
Ding, Luka's cake along with the other two's ice cream arrived. Seeing this, Lukas kinda felt weird, he was the only that choose another thing.
"Entering the basic courses would be the first choice" Eira spoke taking another spoon of ice cream in her mouth.
" What are the basic ones, Sister" Ama spoke up before Lukas could. Lukas kept silent as it was question too. The process of choosing courses was a important task. As it would work as a foundation.
"Nothing much, for now. As you are just getting started" she spoke putting down the spoon.
" Let me think, number one would be.
Magical Theory and Practice for magician p-.. oh wait... Did guys got your tests done?" She asked looking at them.
" Yes, senior. We came after we done with the test" Ria spoke up.
" Yeah, Sister. Here's mine you can take a look" Ama spoke up handing her sister her test paper.
As Eira took a moment to review Ama's test paper. " Oh, As expected. Your more suited for a mage then archer" Eira spoke handing her down the paper.
" But I want to become a archer!" Ama retorted.
Eira chuckled softly at Ama's determination. "Of course, you can still pursue archery if that's your passion. However, understanding your strengths in magic can also be beneficial."
From young age, She practiced archery with well. Well tried practicing at least. She was too young afterall. And at some point it become her dream to become one. Thus she didn't wanted to break it to her. Archery also has huge limitations, hoping she would understand someday which should be soon considering mid term festival around five or months or so.
" No, I want to become one."
" Yeah, yeah. You will become one someday" She spoke looking at the other two.
" If you don't mind, Can I see your test results too. I can suggest the courses base on the test Results." She spoke.
Lukas thought for a moment, before handing it down to her. He didn't mind seeing her details.
Seeing Lukas giving away his test result. Ria also followed after.
Eira who was expecting somekind of resistance or something, Seeing they handing down there test results so easily. Made her heart soften up a bit more. They were trusting her, She have to do her best now too.
She first checked Ria's test results. It was quit normal which a first year should have except for accuracy and Streanth at E.
Then she noticed the attribute she. Which was Matal and heat.
" Oh, Nice. Your stats are perfect for close combat."
As Eira reviewed Ria's test results, she nodded approvingly. "Your stats are perfect for close combat," she remarked, acknowledging Ria's strengths in metal and heat attributes.
Turning her attention to Lukas's test results, Eira studied them carefully. First of all, she noticed his name.
" Lukas ver owsdin".It was totally unexpected for her. To thing he's one of the owsdins.
Her experience with the owsdin wasn't plasent. It was more like, She will ignore them at any cost. First reason was there status is high, Despite the academy forcing the terms of equality. There's always people who tries there best to become close with. Even cadets professors aren't exception, That's how huge status the owsdin family holds.
She didn't speak out loud her thoughts and looked at his stats thinking, " I have to warn Ama".
As she look at the stats. She was highly shocked, That's what a first years students status should look like. It's more like as if she's seeing a second years status, Only Mana and endurance were exception which were At -E mana which depends on person to person and other was Endurance at F, Just like a normal person.
But for the rest of them, They were highly abnormal. More abnormal realizing were he's from. He's from a mage's academy but his stats were more like a Swordsmans.
For a avarage person accuracy, Streanth, speed. Should be at from F To -E or highest at best at E.
But he's stats were mostly at E!.
His status:
Mana: -E ( Depends on individual to individual )
Soul power: -E (Depends on individual to individual)
Control: F (Avarage F to -E)
Streanth: E (Avarage F to -E)
Endurance: F (F to +F)
Speed: +E! (F to -E)
Accuracy: B!!! (Avarage F to E+)
[A/N: Ranking system[]
From F to A. Each having three stages like
—F , F , +F.
Above are the the ranks of Expert's, S , SS, lastly The acended The X status.]
Eira's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she processed Lukas's test results. It was evident that his stats didn't align with the typical profile of a mage academy student. His attributes, particularly his accuracy and speed, were unusually high for a first-year student.
She then checked the Elemental section. Seeing a element and two traits she nodded thing what she expected from the owsdins Afterall.
Every single of them are monster. In a world were awakening a single element considered to be rise of that ordinary family. The ones that awakens two, Are above geniuses. And lastly there's exists the owsdins, There bloodline was high enough from rest of the people and atop that the moment they awaken they awaken there bloodlines Element.
Thus seeing a triplet awakening are somewhat common among the owsdin. Afterall, She know quite a few monsters from Skylark and Owsdins A four Elemental awakening.
She then looked at the, profession suggestions. Which were quite unique considering which Element and traits he has.
Which Was Earth Element and Twin traits: Telekinesis and Magnetism.
The professions he was suggested.
[]Earthelement And Telekinesis: Earthwarden , Knight, Spear man, Golem Master,Geomancer, Stone Sorcerer,Terramancer, Artelist , Ring Magician.(Difficulty c to B)
[]Magnatism And Earth: Polarmancher, Weaponry Craft. (DifficultyB+)
[]Earth ,Telekinesis Magnetism: Cannon Smith, Controller (Difficulty –A)
She looked at them carefully. Unlike the other two who has less of them. He has so many of them already.
She put down the page and looked at him. Knowing his background and Talent her thought of him somewhat changed. He isn't the cute little handsome guy she thought!.
He's son of a Tiger tribe with Talents!. That's how she's thinking of him now. As for her sister, She's like white tender sheep in front of him!. She first thought he would be from a low ranking Nobel or from a duke family at best considering how humble he was. But it isn't the case!.
" Ahem, Your stats are above avarage. Your Elements aren't that of a match for each other. So being a magician would be hard for you. I hope you can understand" She spoke.
Lukas, Wasn't sure about that. As he know how strong each element can be. But as for combination he agreed with her. Earth and Telekinesis do superb with each other. But as for the Magnetism which is very rare like Gravity, Vibration. It's hard for one to combine it.
" Yes, Senior Eira. I know, I have think which path I should go"
He knew that while individually each of his attributes held great potential, combining them into a cohesive magical practice presented unique challenges.
" Good, I can't recommend what main courses you can choose. But as for the basic ones, I can recommend some. And do know, Don't blindly follow the tests results. Accurate they might be, In practical terms it's useless"
Three of them nodded. Nodding her head, Eira looked at her sister.
" Ok for you, I recommend.
Focusing on Mastery on the element, As for main courses. Choose Artelist main course, Basically for a long range range and defense. "
Ama nodded thinking deeply while shoving another spoon of ice cream in her mouth.
" And next is Ria, You have to go from pure close combat, Or long physical combat ones. Magic can be fitted forcefully but it will result you getting lost in battle of Duration.".
Ria was shocked hearing this. She herself has somewhat same thoughts but to think she saw through it. It's praise worthy in her eyes.
" Thank you, Sister Eira"
Eira nodded in satisfaction. Thinking both of them are so cute. And now comes the odd one, That's cute for now but will become fierce beast.
" For you, You have to ask a professor. As for basic courses, I say, spacialy theses three along with the basic ones"
"Tactical combat.
Object control. High sensory. These three and for basics like Mana circulation, Mana efficiency this will good for now. I recommend Ama take Mana circulation and Mana efficiency too" she spoke and looked at ria.
" As for you, I recommend you talk with the professor of the main course you will take. You have so many ways you can improve faster afterall"
Eira's recommendations were met with nods of understanding from Ama and Ria, who absorbed her advice with thoughtful consideration.
" Artillerist, will start soon. Along with Mana Efficiency. You guys better get going. Ria you might also take the first class, it's better then doing nothing for now right?" Eira spoke gulping down the last spuke of ice cream.
All of the three nodded and fished there things quickly, before Sister Eira scanning the token on the table. Paying the pill, They left the place peacefully.
They walked quite a bit. Before stoping, Eira grabbed Ama's hand frimly. She have been caught once again.
Eira pointed her right hand towards the huge building. Which seems quite ordenary Lukas thought.
"You two head there, You will find many help desks stationed there. Go, there's were the basic courses will take place. Including the Mana control and Efficiency ones"
Ria and Lukas nodded and spoke simultaneously, " Thanks for everything senior"
Eira nodded and smiled before looking at her sister. " I will take this brat for now, Her courses will start soon in a hour or so. If anyone bullies you, Just tell me ok?"
The two of them nodded, and with that said Sister Eira left with Ama, Ama looked back at them. It's obvious she didn't wanted to go!. But she knows she had to.
Lukas and Ria waved there hands at her, saying good bye. Before turning around heading towards the building.
[ To be continued...