"The Ranks are Scouts, they are weak and basic monsters that even a level zero can take down, The next is Assault, Which are just slightly stronger scouts, a team of level Zeros can take them down or just two level ones, Moving on we have the Siege class, These are much tougher, they can bite through steel with their teeth or nails, The next one is Destroyer, upon here only 5 level 2's can take them down. Now here comes the fun ones, The Annhillator's these fiesty things start displaying special abilities that are sometimes devastating to multiple groups. Next is the Extinction, They are more humanoid and can easily erase an army of level 2's and a group of level 3's, Next is the Cataclysm, these are rare and they have their Classifications" The teacher stopped explaining and looked at the class if anyone had a question.
Soon a student raised his hand and stood up. "Sir what about the Omega, Delta, Gamma, Beta, and Alphas"
"Tsk it's just kids messing around and spreading false information, but the correct terms Are Lord, Noble, Master, King/Queen, and Emperor/Empress, But that's all about it, we don't know their full extent yet, but they can communicate with Humans, so their intelligence is high" The teacher completed with that.
Sam didn't find it too complicated and Thally was equally intrigued, Emily was also taking some notes on it.
"Now that we are done with that, let's talk about Anatomy, Beasts usually have one thing in common, an energy crystal inside of their hearts" The class continued as usual without anyone causing trouble, Seth was easily memorizing the lessons but he felt…hungry.
He glanced at Thally who seemed to be watering from the mere mention of flesh, he felt slightly annoyed but he persisted, her hinfer was his too.
After the beast class ended, It was time for the class that half if not everyone was waiting for, Combat class or Superhuman PE.
Seth and Emily walked towards the class when Seth suddenly felt a chill going down his spine, He ignored it and continued walking.
Behind them was a slightly athletic person who had a cold expression on his face. "I better get my points after doing this stupid ass job"
As they entered the training hall, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation. The space was vast, with reinforced walls and various training dummies and obstacles scattered around. On the far side, a group of instructors, each exuding an aura of battle-hardened experience, stood waiting. Among them was the lead instructor, a stern woman with a scar running down her cheek, known as Instructor Vira.
"Alright, everyone," Instructor Vira's voice cut through the murmurs. "Today, you'll be tested on your combat instincts. You'll be paired up, and each pair will engage in a controlled sparring match. Remember, this isn't just about strength—it's about strategy, speed, and awareness. You may have powers, but without proper technique and discipline, they're useless."
Seth exchanged a glance with Emily, who nodded in silent agreement. They had sparred together before, but this felt different. There was an undercurrent of tension, not just from the class, but from the chill Seth had felt earlier. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.
As the pairings were announced, Seth and Emily were matched with each other. They took their positions on one of the sparring mats, bowing slightly as a sign of respect before taking their stances.
"Ready?" Instructor Vira called out, her eyes scanning the room to ensure everyone was prepared.
Before Seth could nod, he caught sight of the athletic person from earlier, lingering near the entrance of the training hall. The cold expression on the Boy's face was unsettling. Seth's instincts screamed at him, but he couldn't pinpoint why.
Suddenly he was tapped on the shoulder. "May I ask for a spar"
Seth was not sure if he should, but he wasn't a coward. "Sure, The name is Seth, nice to meet you"
"My name is Vince, nice to meet you, I may be a bit troublesome since I can poison people, just plain paralysis," He said with a small smile.
Seth didn't seem bothered by that, he is half plant it barely matters if he gets poisoned, it would probably just get absorbed by Thally and she would probably become Poison Ivy Thally or something like that for a short period.
Emily who was observing them both felt worried but didn't show it, she already had her partner in front of her. Seth and Vince found an empty spot on the training mat, and the tension in the air thickened as they faced each other. Instructor Vira noticed the pairing and raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She simply nodded, signaling that the match could begin whenever they were ready.
Thally merged back with Seth, Vince started with a short movement he shot a small spike at Seth. He felt it borrow into his hand.
'This ain't paralysis?!!, Is this bastard trying to feed me Herbecide!!' Thally said in an irritated tone when she felt the poison trying to decay the plant cells in their body. Thally easily got rid of it.
Vince narrowed his eyes, Seth was angry on the inside but he didn't show it on the outside, This person could control poison, he could probably control the intensity. When he glanced at his band he saw this person was a level 1 with a score of 130. Seth deducted that he was probably sent by Lucien.
Seth then went ahead and made his arm transform into four long vines. "So you know who sent me, looks like you are immune to my poison, Well do you know that acid is a type of poison too"
The Vines on Seth's hand suddenly became a dark shade of green as several sharp thorns emerged along their lengths. Seth's eyes narrowed, fully aware that Vince wasn't just here for a sparring match this was a deliberate attempt to take him down, maybe even cripple him. The thought sent a surge of adrenaline through his veins, sharpening his focus.
"You think you can scare me with a little acid?" Seth said coolly, his voice steady despite the fury simmering beneath the surface. He could feel Thally's energy coursing through him, ready to counter any further attacks.
Vince coldly stared at him. "We will see, no one is going to stop us, Lucien has already made the Teacher one of his people"
Seth's eyes twitched in annoyance, Was Lucien really that Petty? "Ok… So I'm being targeted cause I rejected a snotty brat who thinks he is something, as my father once said. Show no mercy"
Vince snorted as he launched a liquid avid on his vines making them eat through it. Thally expended some energy to fix the plant tissues. "A small weed like you think you can beat a level 2, Dream on"
Seths smiled cheekily as he swung the vines at Vince with a small ferocity, Vince blocked with his arm but it tore through his clothes and bruised his arms in the process.
Before he could react Seth stepped in front of him and then punched him with his hands normal but littered with Thorns.
Vince staggered back, clutching his arm as blood trickled from the fresh puncture wounds. The thorns had pierced deep, and the toxins from Thally's thorns began to seep into his system, causing a wave of dizziness to wash over him. Seth didn't give him any time to recover. With a swift motion, he retracted the vines back into his arm and prepared for another strike.
"You're not just fighting me, Vince. You're fighting Thally too," Seth said, his voice filled with confidence. He could feel Thally's spirit resonating with his own, their bond stronger than ever. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with.
Vince glared at Seth, his breath coming in ragged gasps. "You… think this is enough to stop me?" he hissed, trying to summon the last of his strength. His eyes flickered with determination as he raised his other hand, preparing to unleash another acidic attack.
But Seth was already moving. In a blur of motion, he ducked under Vince's outstretched arm, closing the distance between them in an instant. With a burst of energy, he sent another vine lashing out, wrapping it around Vince's legs and pulling them out from under him. Vince crashed to the ground with a thud, his breath knocked out of him.
Seth loomed over him looking at his slightly pathetic figure with satisfaction, Seth didn't know what plant seed Thally was made from but it must be a pretty Toxic one.
Vince who has recovered a bit looked at Seth whilst gritting his teeth. Didn't Lucien say he was a Level 0?, Suddenly he looked at his band and saw that his level had decreased by thirty. Seths increased by thirty.
He was not officially a level 1, The ranking system was easy in the academy, if you beat someone with higher power points than you, you get 3% of their points.
"Hey you said I'm a Weed right?, Well just remember I Am THE Weed"