"Team members will be chosen fairly. Lower ranks will be paired up with higher ranks," Jude said.
The Grand High Witch, Saphiran, developed a magical A.I in which it creates who the students will be in the combat training classes. Therefore, no one dared to change or corrupt it.
"You can see your teams in the holographic board. After checking, group with your teams immediately."
I looked up hoping to see my name partnered with Cypher. To my utter disappointment, I was teamed up with someone else.
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Team 1
Cypher Nox
Carol Brennan
Vito Nelson
Buck Cohen
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Team 5
Angela Forbes
Jordan Denise
Anita Morse
Gayle Garrett
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Team 7
Whitney Owen
Remillia Lockheart
Junichi Yano
Gregg Oneal
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A total of 50 teams.
I looked around to find Whitney. Then my eyes locked into hers. Her eyes flashed for a moment a hint of disdain and disappointment. As I blinked again, it was already gone.
I was surprised when she walked towards me with a smile. Her long hair fluttered with every step she takes.
"Hi there!"
She cheerfully exclaimed.
"U-uhm hel-."
"Gregg."
But I wasn't the one Whitney greeted. She was talking to the guy standing behind me.
"Ah, hello to you too."
"Weren't we on the same team before?"
What a two-face b!t-
I stopped myself. No matter what, I created her b!tchiness so I'll just bear with it.
For a 17-year-old, she sure talks politely. I guess she wants to draw a clear line from being teammates and friends.
"Yes? Ah, right, haha."
After exchanging just two sentences, Gregg Oneal broke out in cold sweat. Whitney was difficult to talk to, and it wasn't just because of her background and crazy personality. Whitney and Edge were a couple officially according to Whitney, but not unofficially according to others. At this point, it should be more like a one-sided crush from Whitney Owen.
"Look! Junichi's coming."
"Hello everyone."
Junichi is from the country, Caosia. He walked over with eyes that looked like he was about to cry. Whitney looked at him slightly disappointed then spoke.
"Right... Who's the other one?"
"I'm right here."
I was just standing beside all of you and you didn't notice me? Hayss, perks of being a loner. I stepped in front of them.
Junichi and Gregg looked at me.
"Ahhhm.. You're -?" Junichi asked
"Oh the knife girl." Gregg pointed out.
Correction, it's a dagger but I didn't bother to correct them.
"Uhmm.. Let me introduce myself, I'm Remillia Lockhart and my main weapon is Dagger."
"....."
They're all silent as they stared at me especially Whitney, which makes it even more scarier.
Before the awkwardness grew, Sir Jude yelled loudly which caught all our attention.
"No time for chit chat. The coordinates and information about the Monster is already sent to your smart watch. Get going. Now!"
This will be our first mission for the day. Go to the location given and kill the Monster that was assigned to us. After killing the Monster, we will be rank on how fast and safely we completed the mission.
Whitney immediately projected her smart watch.
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Coordinates: 28° 59' 21" W
Monster: Quivixx (toad type monster)
Difficulty: Standard Grade D
~Features~
The main body is easy to kill. However, when threatened or if there's an enemy nearby, the pores of its back quickly releases numerous baby toads. Once these toads stick on the body of the enemy or intruder, it releases neurotoxin which can paralyze the body in just one second. After that, the toads will dig into your body and slowly eat your insides as it becomes their nutrients. These baby toads are classified as Standard Grade B.
~Way on how to kill~
Eliminate all toads. Alternatively destroy the pores where the main body's mana power is located.
~Weakness~
Pores of its back
~Strength~
Paralyzing Effect
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"Let's go now. Time's moving." Whitney said with seriousness.
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"Hah. Hah. Hah."
I was panting like a dog while running. I didn't have time to increase my stats. My stats are so ridiculously low.
In the end, I tripped and fell over. Because of that, my teammates stopped and turned to look at me.
Junichi gave me a bottle of water seeing me catch my breath while sitting on the ground.
"It's fine. We can still kill the Monster."
Gregg nodded while still looking at me.
"He's right. We can do this."
While drinking the water they gave me, I looked at Whitney. She was just sitting on a branch of tree, looking in front.
A while later, Whitney jumped down and turn to face at Junichi and Gregg.
"I'll handle the baby toads. While the both of you attack the main body. Let's go."
Both of them nodded.
She didn't even look at me.
Offended on what she did, I forced myself to stand up and gathered what stamina is left behind me.
We ran again. Me, being the last one left behind.