(1st Week of June 2018 — Morning — Early Morning)
(National Mastery Dormitory B — Male Section — Room 205)
The soft rays of the morning sun filtered through the curtains of Room 205, casting a warm glow on the one occupant. Accel was the first to stir, his internal clock already adjusted to the academy's schedule. He sat up, stretching and taking a deep breath, ready to face another day of excitement and challenges on his 8th-grade level.
Accel: [Yawning] "That was the best sleep, but I didn't expect that they would give me a single room. I'm starving, let's get ready."
As always he did his morning routines before heading out to his dorm, after several minutes of preparation and wearing his school uniform he went out and headed towards the Cafeteria to eat his favorite breakfast, corned beef and rice with fried egg.
(National Mastery Cafeteria — Building B — Cafeteria)
This time, Accel ate his breakfast alone without his friends, Welt and Raizah. The reason is they are in a different dormitory building. According to the Academy Classroom Distribution, Accel, Welt, and Raizah were placed in a different room number and floors. After finishing his breakfast he heads out, heading towards his designated classroom.
(National Mastery Academy — Right Main Building — Classroom 305 — G8)
After several minutes of walking from the Cafeteria to his designated Classroom, he looks around and checks if he knows someone from last year's batch. He sats down on his chair and he observe other students entering the classroom. When everyone in the classroom was complete, nobody from his last year's batch was in the same classroom with him.
Another few minutes passed, and the assigned Professor for this school year entered the classroom and she greeted every one of us. A total of 50 students in this classroom, either old students from last year like Accel, repeated students who were unable to pass the final exams, or new students who joined this year.
Professor: "Good morning, students. I am Professor Evelina Everhart, Majoring in Intermediate Studies and Lectures. Since everyone here finished learning their Basic Studies and Lectures last year, this year Grade 8 students like you will learn about Intermediate Studies and Lectures.
Professor Evelina: "The Intermediate Studies and Lectures will be discussed for the entire 4 months of this school year. Everything is mostly about Lectures, Works, and Discussion. We will talk about much more details than the Basic Studies from Grade 7 students."
Professor Evelina: [Activates the Holographic Screen on the Board] "First we will talk about the Intermediate Skills, Learnings, Class Jobs, Tiers, and many more.
Accel and most of the students started to take down notes as the holographic screen appeared the notes and discussions.
(Intermediate Skills and Learning)
Professor Evelina: "In this stage, you will begin to specialize more deeply in your chosen fields. We'll cover a variety of subjects tailored to your Class Jobs and the Tier advancements you aim to achieve."
(Skills and Class Jobs)
-> Class Job Advancement/Evolution:
1. Swordsman -> Knight: Intermediate techniques in swordplay, defensive maneuvers, and battle tactics.
2. Mage -> Sorcerer: Intermediate spellcasting, mana control, and elemental manipulation.
3. Fighter -> Warrior: Intermediate hand-to-hand combat, strength training, and endurance building.
4. Tank -> Guardian: Intermediate shield usage, defense strategies, and resilience training.
5. Archer -> Marksman: Intermediate precision shooting, long-range tactics, and agility exercises.
6. Thief -> Rogue: Intermediate stealth skills, lock-picking, and agility enhancement.
7. Healer -> Acolyte: Intermediate healing spells, medical knowledge, and support strategies
8. Supporter -> Many Types of Support Class Jobs (Buffer, Debuffer, etc...): Intermediate buffing techniques, strategic support roles, and team coordination.
9. Gunner -> Sharpshooter: Intermediate marksmanship, weapon maintenance, and tactical shooting.
-> Tier Systems: Understanding the different tiers within each Class Job and what it takes to ascend to higher levels.
-> Specializations: Opportunities to focus on sub-classes and unique skills that distinguish your character.
(Practical Applications)
Professor Evelina: "Throughout this term, you'll be engaged in theoretical sessions designed to test and enhance your knowledge and concentration. After the 4 months of Intermediate Studies and Lectures, you can now proceed to the practical sessions designed to test and enhance your abilities and skills. This includes simulated battles, collaborative projects, and individual skill assessments."
(Grade 8 Level Subjects and Lectures)
Professor Evelina: "The subjects this year will be more challenging but equally rewarding. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect:"
1. Intermediate Combat Training: Focus on honing combat skills, both physical and magical.
2. Intermediate Magic Theory: In-depth study of magical principles and intermediate spellcasting techniques.
3. Strategic Planning: Lessons on battlefield tactics, resource management, and leadership. Party Formation: Similar to Strategic Planning, but instead of a large number of people, it's a group of people.
4. Historical Studies: Understanding more and in detail about the history of magic and technology integration.
5. Ethics and Responsibility: Discussions on the ethical use of power and responsibilities as a student and your future self.
(Class Job Interactions in a Party)
Professor Evelina: "Next, we will focus on how different class jobs interact within a party. Effective communication and coordination are key."
Though, Accel has firsthand experience with his own Party Group the "Blade and Bloom", he still needs to understand more about it.
1. Tactical/Party Positioning: How each party or the number of people joining the group positioning themselves in combat.
2. Skill synergy: Combining skills for maximum impact as a Team, Party, Group, or a Large Number of People.
3. Resource management: Efficient use of mana, stamina, and other resources.
4. Threat Management: Understanding and knowing how the members of the group/party can contribute to the overall communication, coordination, etc... (Numbers 1, 2, and 3 are important examples)
(Class Job Progression and Tiers)
1. Tier advancement: The requirements and benefits of moving from one tier to the next.
2. Skill evolution: How skills improve and change with each tier.
3. Class specializations: Branching paths within each class job.
After this discussion and the orientation about our learning for this year, Accel now begins his Academic Journey and sets aside his adventure to understand what Accel lacks in his stats, skills, and abilities.
(End of Chapter 25)
(Timeskip 4 Months Later)
(Another Adventure Arc!)