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Chapter 20 - Need for speed

Now the only thing left was theory. Avon did not waste time and started attending theory classes immediately. It turned out that unlike mind cultivation and combat, theory classes followed a timetable and finished the syllabus accordingly. So now Avon was now almost an additional 3 weeks behind everyone on top of the duration of time where he still hadn't joined yet.

Luckily though, he was provided textbooks from the academy and they were good. Actually a file was transferred to him which had all the text books. He read through them as soon as possible trying to understand and memorise so that he could catch up. Still, this proved to be, as expected, impossible to do on the just the first day of attending the class.

Avon had spent extra time in the academy trying to read the theory. Science was the main and compulsory theory subject for everyone. The additional choices were language, history and so on. Avon opted for language too. He found Rhonese, the language required for the raid the in the list of subjects.

Avon knew when it comes to studying theoretical subjects, just spending more time didn't mean learning more. It was about quality here. Even though he tried his best, four days later he had barely reduced the gap. Sylvia told him that everyone studies hard just to keep up and now trying to go faster was almost unimaginable.

For mind cultivation and combat, spending more time easily yielded better results. Ofcourse when this was combined with conscious training, the muscle memory as well and the cultivation, everything happened even faster. But for theory, it was different. The basic topics were of science but they were so advanced that he was having trouble understanding what was being explained. Learning for the first time and mastering it in this short time seemed impossible. Even then, he knew it was possible. He was missing a good teacher who could explain it well to him.

After four days of almost all sleepless nights and hardcore study, Avon was wandering about the entrance of the academy after the classes were done. He was in deep thought.

'It has been 23 days! I need to wrap this up quickly. But this theory isn't easy. I need someone to explain it to me on my level...these books are good but not good enough. How can I do it..'

"Hello Avon"

'I have finished 3 chapters. Fourth is midway. Whatever I finished is something I mastered but the speed isn't what I want!'

"Avon?"

'tch. Why's this so difficult!'

"Avon!"

"Huh", he suddenly heard someone call his name and then felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked behind and saw Ms.Aveline standing behind.

"Oh Ms.Aveline, sorry I was lost in thought. "

"It's fine. It happens. So what has you so worried"

"Actually, I want to pass the level 1 theory exam as soon as possible. As in by this or next week. But it seems impossible as I started my classes 4 days ago and am behind everyone."

"Ofcourse it seems impossible, afterall it is impossible. Why the hurry?"

"I need to have the audience with the knight as soon as possible, I have a lot more things to do."

"Is there some kind of emergency on your planet, do you seek the help of the knight?"

'Only the medallion 's piece not the knight himself'

"Umm..it's different. I just need an audience with the knight...."

Sensing his hesitation Aveline didn't pry further but was worried now.

"Are you finding the theory difficult Avon?"

"Yes, actually this is a lot more advanced than my planet, so I'm finding it difficult."

"Do you want someone to tutor you?"

"I am not sure...I usually never had a tutor and did well...I...yeah, maybe I need one "

"Ok, I will be your tutor."

"Hm? Really?"

"Ofcourse!"

"Thanks a lot ma'am. All you've been doing since the first time we met is helping me. Thanks a lot!"

"No problem kid, come on"

"Where?"

"To my house, let's get started now itself"

"And umm, what about the fees?"

"No fees. Come "

"Are you an angel in disguise?"

"Haha, ofcourse I am. Now come "

"Yes"

So Avon followed Aveline and after half an hour they reached an apartment. Then he followed her inside and once they were in her flat she said,"Tell me everything you want me to teach you. Also tell me how much you've completed "

"Understood " he replied.

Then he showed her how much he had covered. "You covered 3 chapters in four days? Oh my...let me give you some questions from these then"

Avon solved them perfectly and Aveline was just starstruck.

"Okay Avon, I am now exited to teach you. Let's continue the fourth chapter from where you left. "

"Yes ma'am."

"Call me Ms.Aveline. ma'am is very formal"

"Ok"

Then they continued. Aveline noticed that Avon didn't know half the basics that anyone on this planet knew. She wondered from which backwater planet did he come from.

What surprised her was his grasping capability. He was a fast learner and understood quite well.

After sometime she noticed he had gotten tired and said," how about a break. I'll get you something to drink "

"It's fine "

"Drink." She said in a serious tone.

"Ok" he knew he couldn't say no..

Then she came back with two cans. They seemed to be something like orange juice. Avon's brain felt refreshed after drinking that and then he spoke.

"Today was the first time I saw you at the academy Ms Aveline. Otherwise we always meet outside the academy. I wonder when you will tell me what you do there"

Hearing this Aveline chuckled and said,

"You will know, you will know. For now focus on becoming a honour student."

"Yes"

And so the break was over and they continued. The fourth lesson was done.

"Come here everyday. Even the practice part, I will take care of it." Aveline instructed Avon.

"Sure, thanks a lot " he showed his gratitude again and left.

Avon was exhausted. It took him longer than usual to reach the craft because the pod frequency had reduced as it was already night. As soon as he reached the craft, he went to sleep.

Meanwhile Aveline was sitting by herself in her house. She had changed to casual clothes and was sipping juice from another can.

'I'm in such good mood now ... Sleeping would be a waste, I haven't visited her since many days. I will go now'