- Let's start with the simplest thing, namely Ascension. What is Ascension?
Climbing is your way to the top. Everyone calls this development, evolution, mutation, progress as it suits them.
From mortal to the Supreme, from the Supreme to the Eternal, from the Eternal to the Supreme.
With each level you rise one step higher.
Panfol calmly and thoroughly explained basic things and saw that the students showed slightly disappointed faces, as they thought there would be something interesting.
- Yes, I know, each of you knows such basic things, but according to the program I am obliged to repeat everything to you, so let's listen, maybe you'll even hear something new for yourself
- What is Level?
Level is your indicator of what Step you are on the path of Ascension.
As a mortal, he has not entered more than one step. Next comes the mortal master.
Mortal Masters are considered to be those who are within the 1st to 120th level.
Crossing the 120th step or level, as it is convenient for you, the Mortal Master becomes the Supreme Being.
The highest are those who are within the range of 121 to 220 degrees.
The Highest, crossing the 220th level, becomes Eternal; in our world they are called Raisai.
Eternal beings are those who walk on the path of transcendence.
Sarvet, listening to the professor, decided to ask one interesting question to which few people knew the answer.
- Are there those who are higher than the Raisaevs?
- Yes, there are, but they are on the other side of the border of our world. Only Raisai can cross the border and enter the larger world
Having heard the question, Panfol froze for a second, and then answered and continued:
- Many people equate the Level or number of your stage to an indicator of your Strength.
It's true and at the same time it's not
- Level shows how high you have ascended, but not your true strength
Giadar, listening to Panfol, snorted:
- So if I have a 50th level of the Originator, I will clearly be stronger than those who have it, for example, 45, you old man are confusing something
- Yes, you will have more energy than those who are lower in level, but your abilities may be lower and weaker than theirs. If your steps and the entire base of the stairs are weak, then you will be weak.
Panfol shook his head smiling, because how many times had he seen people like this young man. He thought that his level meant he would win easily, but alas, he, having less energy, defeated his opponent in three hits. Giadar was still unhappy and stood his ground.
- Brad
- The more you develop each level, the stronger and more powerful you and your energy are. And also, the more difficult it is for you to create the next step in your Ascension, because fragile steps will simply collapse under the pressure of your strong ones.
- So don't be surprised if you, having the strength of a level 45 Originator with strong steps, can fight on equal terms with Level 51+ Originators who didn't bother much and rose quickly
- And if you are completely real monsters, you can even fight against those who are 30 levels higher than you
Panfol stopped abruptly and pointed at one guy.
- Saladar, right?
- What?
Saladar, seeing that they were pointing a finger at him, frowned. Everyone immediately turned their gaze to him.
- You were previously indignant at our teaching methods. I'll explain to you, we guide you on your path, because learning can become a habit.
And the habit becomes an obstacle to your self-expression. Since learning is knowledge gained from others
We live a very long time thanks to Ascension and someday there will definitely come a moment when this Training will no longer be enough
- You must learn everything yourself, come up with your own styles, your own magic, your own fighting skills. Find and correctly filter the information you need
Make connections, obtain resources and seek the truth yourself. All acquired knowledge should only be a means to move your Path forward
- Never forget the reason that made you move forward
Erald, hearing this, clenched his teeth and paws. He will never forget why he tries so hard.
- Wait for me Garamb, Treukh
Taisy and Artisia were the only ones who took notes and wrote down every word Panfol said.
One wanted to prove that she was also strong and deserved recognition from the world, and the other wanted to prove to the family that she was no longer a child and there was no need to protect her forever and follow her everywhere.
- Why am I going forward? Probably to survive
Haldar, listening to Panfol, looked out the window and thought. Coming into this world, he just wanted to survive. He had no goal, but apparently it was time to look for one.
- Well, let's continue, how do masters increase their level?
You can switch to it only after reaching a certain amount of energy
We receive energy from the space around us using Ascension techniques. Ascension techniques have one goal - to absorb energy.
There are spatial techniques, when you absorb energy from space. There are many such techniques, the only difference was in their effectiveness, in your body, and also in your understanding of our world.
Forbidden is when you absorb the energy of other beings. Such techniques are considered evil and despised by all peoples.
Energy can also be absorbed from objects. Great
Houses quickly create troops in this way, but rising too quickly, as I said earlier, can be fatal.
Such items include energy crystals, which are used as currency, as well as elixirs, body ointments, potions, pills, artifacts, formations and much more.
- Having reached a certain energy threshold, you are considered to be at the Peak of this level, and you are one step away from the next. Here many people face a problem, but how do I get there?
- After all, one mistake and everything can collapse. No one will help you here except yourself. That's why we teach you to be independent. Everything is individual for everyone because each of us is unique
- Next, let's talk about Ascension techniques, energy collection and practice a little in them
Next, Panfol asked each of them to demonstrate their Ascension technique, as well as the skill of collecting and creating the foundation.
Of course, the geniuses and monsters from the Great Houses immediately stood out because their Ascension techniques and their understanding were better than those who were from less famous families.
Artisia took first place, followed by Anbroskaya, third place was taken by Torkrim, and then Giadar and Tayzy.
Panfol saw mistakes in everyone, but gave the main attention to those who were more mediocre. Taisy really didn't like it, that this professor taught ordinary people more than talented ones like her and others. Giadar didn't care about the old man, but Artisia calmly waited for her turn. Anbroskaya didn't like it either, but she decided to remain silent, but Taisy still wanted to speak out:
- It's unfair
- What exactly?
Panfol, teaching Sarvet, turned to her. His gaze suddenly became cold, but Taisy didn't care. She was the treasure of the Great Binde Clan and the fact that the professor taught weaklings more than angered her greatly. At home, the best professors taught her everything and never ignored her, but indulged her in everything, but Panfol didn't care.
- You said that I am talented, but teach more to those who are unable to understand your teachings
The shoulders of Sarvet, Canlas, Aoron and the others trembled at her harsh remark. Yes, they did much worse than she and the others, but they tried. Where did they care about the Geniuses from the Great Houses? Taisy didn't care about their efforts, she just needed to become stronger herself.
- There is no point in training them. You should pay more attention to those who have talent
Panfol looked at her and grinned:
- No. This is true
- It's unfair
Listening to her dissatisfaction, Panfol frowned and asked coldly:
- What level are you?
- 34 Levels of the Originator. Yes, some of them are higher level, but I am also younger than them. I'll quickly surpass them
- AND?
Hearing this, Taisy frowned and the atmosphere became heavy. Panfol's face was as cold as the icy peak itself.
- And this boy Sarvet has Master level 28. He is not a genius and a monster like you. He does not have strong parents and a great house behind him
- He's not like you, he jumped over all the tests and immediately got to the fifth. He had to try very hard to get here, and passing tests from the first to the fifth is not worth talking about
Taisi, listening to Panfol, still couldn't understand what this had to do with it. The old man, seeing her confusion, continued:
- Do you know what's truly unfair?.. Your Talent... That's what's unfair. Do you think your suffering is greater than that of an ordinary boy like him? If you are a genius, do you suffer more?
- This is wrong. Those who do not need to learn do not understand the suffering of those who cannot move forward without training.
Geniuses always got everything easily and simply. They did not have the kind of hardships and difficulties that ordinary masters go through.
Panfol, who achieved his success through hard work and effort, found the whining of these geniuses annoying.
- This is not your home, Taisy de Bind. I won't indulge your whims
- Hmph, okay, I don't need your pathetic guidance.
Taisy was ready to explode, but holding back her rage she simply snorted. The old man simply grinned and continued the lesson:
- Since we started talking about Talent, then what is Talent?
- This is a Gift right? What you received from birth, your innate abilities, features, strength, intelligence and more
- Yes, Talent plays a big role in Ascension, but in fact, not only the one who has a powerful Ascension is strong, but also the one who has an Unshakable spirit and determination
Talent or Effort
- Pfft, no matter how hard the worms try, they won't catch up with us Great Ones, who are talented from birth
Giadar, listening to Panfol, laughed and hastened to notice. The old man nodded and continued:
- Well, yes, it is very difficult to catch up with Great Geniuses. Two generations ago, there were the so-called Eternal Geniuses, each of them unique and terrifying. One could learn any skill just by watching it, the other could immediately learn magic and destroy it with a thought
- The third climbed the steps very quickly and at the same time had a monstrous basis that allowed him to fight those who were dozens of steps above himself. The fourth had eternal bones and a heavenly gaze, the fifth could foresee any action of the enemy and saw the future and his victory in advance
- And others, every
1st of them was monstrous, but do you know how many of them survived?
- Two
Artisia responded immediately, while Giadar and Taisy frowned. Anbroskaya raised her hand and asked:
- How did this happen? They're all monstrous
- Maybe they died of old age
- C
Infernia immediately whispered to her, and Anbroskaya tsked at her. Panfol replied:
- Talent is not always good, because you become a target for those who are afraid of it. Thus, three Great Geniuses were killed in an ambush, by whom it is unknown. Five died in the battles for the place of the Pillars of the World, and the two who survived were wounded and survived successfully
- The whole world hailed them as incredible geniuses and monsters, they enjoyed fame and honor. But others at this time went through fire and water, risking everything including their lives in order to achieve the same strength as them without doing anything
- Yes, only a few achieve this, because there are so many who perished without leaving their name in the memory of the people and the world. But others did not give up and, with the help of the dead, were able to walk this path
- You should have seen the faces of the whole world when their beloved geniuses and monsters were beaten like dogs by simple so-called homeless tramps. Your Grandfather Taisy was one of these tramps
- What?
Having heard that her grandfather Wander was called a tramp, Taisy opened her mouth in shock. Panfol, despite her shock, continued:
- Vander De Bind, at that time was an ordinary guy, without a surname and a great house behind him. He had nothing but his tenacity and determination, a little luck and determination. He killed two of those five, and then took the place of the First Pillar of the World and built his Great Clan, and then the Dynasty
- So here is a vivid example of when effort and a little luck still triumph over talent.
- Most of the top are still occupied by geniuses
Giadar admitted that among the strongest there were not geniuses, but, in his opinion, the Talented were still better. Panfol shook his head and finished:
- OK then. Then we'll finish for today, tomorrow there will be your practical lesson
- What time?
Erald immediately stood up and asked. Panfol simply shook his head and silently left.
- What was difficult for him to answer?
***
After class, no one lingered in the classroom or in the third building, and everyone moved outside. It was evening outside and the sun was already setting.
After Professor Panfol showed them the Academy, they remembered many different places, namely the dining room, the candidates' area, the training fields, the first to fourth buildings, the main library, the Temple for debate (where all the professors live), the arenas, the dormitory for the first year , three towers of the Deans and so on.
- Princess, where are we going? We still have the whole evening ahead of us
- Not us, but you. I don't know where you'll go
- I'll follow you
- Aaah, go away
- Wait for me
Anbroskaya immediately ran away, and Infernia followed her. Giadar, looking at this, just shook his head and shouted to Saladar:
- Let's go, I need to relax after a tiring lecture by a half-professor
- Yes
Looking at everyone, Haldar found these relations slightly strained. Usually in schools everyone is having fun, being friendly and the like, but here each of them thinks that they could become enemies in the future, so they were in no hurry to make acquaintances. He found only a few who were familiar.
It was he and Erald, Anbroskaya and Infernia, Torkrim and Fiana, Giadar and Saladar, and all the rest were strangers to each other, but even so, some had already formed certain relationships.
In the first grade, this was Kairat, who decided to be the first to meet everyone and establish relationships. Haldar and Erald did not mind; Sarvet joined them, and Taisi only watched them for now.
Ufa, Canlas and Torkrim and Fiana were not yet in a hurry to join them. In second grade, things were not so rosy either. Anbroskaya and her maid Infernia didn't care about the class or what would happen to them.
But Artisia tried to collect them like Kairat, but despite her high status, she was simply ignored for the most part. Giadar and Saladar did not think of uniting with her, and Lorelai and Anabel, although they agreed, whispered strangely behind her back. Only Nightwar and Falmax agreed to unite normally.
- Haldar, let's go to the dining room. I'm so fucking hungry
- Fine
- Guys, we are with you
This lecture greatly awakened Erald's appetite, as well as his interest in what they would be fed here. Haldar agreed, and they were about to move towards the dining room, when Kairat and Sarvet caught up with them. Haldar did not mind their company. That way he could get to know them better and might even hear something interesting.
- Let's have more fun together
Taisy, hearing that they were going to the dining room, decided to slowly follow them since she was also hungry, but forgot the way there, because usually she did not need to remember anything like that when she was personally taken where she would say.
Besides them, several from the third class also went to the dining room, namely Gracus, Furcas, Lacus and Henon.
Taisy, watching them, saw that Lacus was already in conflict with Lyras, and Sylvie, Octavia and Aber united separately from them. Only no one wanted to take Aaron on the team, leaving him alone.
Approaching the Erald dining room, you are the first to noticet one very familiar young man who stood leaning against the wall. He looked up and his eagle eyes looked wildly at them. He smiled and approached them and said:
- Hello again, applicants, oh, I mean, Freshmen