_8:00 AM, CLASS A LECTURE ROOM_
"Good morning, everyone," Alya's voice made the whole classroom quiet as she entered.
"Wow, Teacher Alya's beauty never fails to amaze me."
"Yes, to me, she's the epitome of perfection."
"I wonder if she has a boyfriend. If not, I would ask her out."
"Silence!" Alya shouted, creasing her eyebrows, getting a headache from the students' murmurs.
"Teacher Alya, you're the most beautiful lady I've ever seen, a goddess. Would you give this small boy the opportunity to take care of you?"
The classroom was shocked by this confession, turning back to see Blum holding a stalk of rose flower.
His friends were already sweating; this playboy doesn't give up, now he's dug a pit for himself.
The classroom shook their heads at Blum. If you're looking for love, how can you pick such a demon temptress?
They awaited the punishment given to Blum; he had really done himself in.
"Sure, if you can defeat me!" Alya winked, and the classroom burst into noise.
"Do you hear that?"
"Yes, my ears aren't deaf. The temptress agreed on one condition."
"Oh heavens, who is this guy to partially subdue the demon temptress?"
Draco, who heard her reply, shook his head; they really underestimated Teacher Alya.
That incident in her office made him realize the strength difference between Teacher Alya and him was like heaven and earth.
Blum was really digging his own grave.
"Ahem! If that's so, Teacher, I'll wait till I become strong," Blum sat back down.
"Then I'll wait," she giggled.
The crowd felt Blum was sensible, knowing his limits and not continuing to woo Teacher Alya.
"System, are you sure?" Blum discussed in his mind.
"Yes, it's detected she has a Special Origin Body. Be careful of her. Also, I sense another system like me in this classroom," a system voice sounded in Blum's mind, audible only to him.
"You said I have one too. Also, all this about gods is hard to believe."
"I know it's hard to believe. But you must cultivate your strength quickly and emerge as the supreme strongest."
"So, what you're saying is that there are multiple systems and system holders like us, and if both meet and one initiates a fight, the loser becomes the underling of the other?"
"Yes, Host. But the loser can initiate another battle if confident in their strength."
Three days ago, Blum activated the Thunder God System, elevating his ability to S-Grade.
The system was a shock and surprise to him, but he also learned part of his mission: to become the strongest.
"This is our second special lecture. Before we start, there's good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?" Alya asked.
The whole crowd was confused, wondering what the bad news was.
"Teacher Alya, we want to hear the bad news," the classroom said in unison.
"The bad news is that the academy will implement the use of points starting now," she explained, but the students didn't understand why this was bad news.
"From today, if you want to eat, get information, or do anything in the academy, you can only do so with your points. The academy will give you 5,000 points to manage before you can start gaining points from missions."
The whole classroom turned gloomy; this was truly bad news.
"Teacher Alya, this is wickedness. Haven't we paid already for everything?" protests came from the crowd.
"If you aren't happy with it, then you are free to leave the academy," Alya smiled, her smile looking demonic.
"If anyone has any questions, you can raise your hand."
"Daniel, yes, your question." Daniel was a red-haired young guy who awakened an A-Ranked ability, Fire Elementalist.
"Then, Teacher, when are the missions going to be released?" he asked.
"Yes, that's what I was going to explain next, as it's related to the good news." Everybody perked up their ears, hearing Alya's words and wondering what the good news was about.
"In three weeks, you'll go on your first expedition to fight real Volkoids," Alya said.
Alya's words were like a disaster to the whole classroom.
"Teacher, do you mean the simulation or we fight real Volkoid beasts?" one of the students raised his hand to ask.
"Yes, you'll fight real Volkoid beasts."
This reply was like a demon bringing judgment to the students. If they hadn't experienced the simulation, they would be jumping for joy, but now it's wise to tread carefully or risk losing their lives.
"So get ready for this. It's not only this class participating; it's this year's class set," Alya grinned with a sly smile.
"I wonder why this isn't categorized as bad news," someone muttered in the classroom, filled with indignation about how Luminari Academy handled this.
"What do you say?" The classroom felt pressure from Alya, who looked at them with a smile.
"Teacher, this is misuse of power," they protested, their expressions sullen as they sweated.
"Then come and fight me," she teased, most students looking at her with a sullen mood. Only her pressure caused a lot of problems for them, and as for strength, it's better not to think about it.
"Then become strong to defeat me. Or else, if you can't pass this expedition, you aren't qualified to fight me," she said with a worthless gaze.
The whole classroom felt angry; even Draco and the others felt a bit angry. Though they knew she was trying to anger them, knowing their weakness made them angry.
Alya felt satisfaction seeing the angry and determined faces, hoping some changes would take place in the students.
"Let's start today's lecture," she said.
Two hours later:
"I hope you all understand."
"Yes, Teacher Alya," they shouted, and Alya nodded.
"Draco Xandros, follow me right now," Alya said as she left the classroom.
The other students looked at him with suspicious gazes.
Meanwhile, Draco had guessed why she called him.
"I'm coming. If I don't come early, you can wait for me at the dorm," Draco said softly, giving Rose a peck on her forehead and leaving the classroom in utter chaos.
Following Alya to an unknown hall:
"Since you're smart, you should know why I called you here."
"Yes, it should be for training," Draco said, dropping his bag in the corner of the hall.
"I want to strike me with all your strength, and if you're able to touch me, you win," Rose said, waving her hands, changing the surroundings into a forest.
"Don't worry, we aren't in simulation. It's just a change of surroundings; also, the wounds here are real." Sharon giggled, making Draco frown.
"Also, don't worry, I'll reduce my strength to yours."
A few moments later, Draco was sweating profusely, like a Christmas goat. He had been fighting Sharon for over 20 minutes but couldn't touch even the corner of her clothes. Telekinesis couldn't be used, but Plant Control was harder to use since he could only use one ability at once, making Draco frown.
"Can't you touch me? Are you that weak?" Alya taunted, making Draco a bit angry.
Looking at her in a white shirt and black skirt with black stockings, he wondered if she had another set of these clothes, as this was almost what she always wore.
This seemed harder than he thought. Draco took a deep breath and began thinking of a plan.
"It looks like I have to be shameless, like Blum, to win." He thought, moving with Thunder and Lightning Control.
Getting close to Rose, he began shooting lightning, but she always dodged as if she had predicted it. Trying for close to five minutes, he couldn't touch her.
"It looks like I have to try it; I hope it works."
Draco pretended to shoot lightning, making Alya move in another direction. Once she was within his range of attack, he discharged a large amount of lightning over a small area, paralyzing both of them.
Alya, paralyzed, was shocked and confused - how could Draco touch her if he was also paralyzed? But she soon found her answer.
[Changed to Copied Skill "Five-Tailed Fox Power"]
Despite feeling pain from his soul, Draco held it in. Silver energy emerged from his body: fox ears, claws, whiskers, and tails. Three tails were lit; suddenly, two shot up, targeting her legs. Shocked, she moved, despite being paralyzed, but her speed was too slow; she escaped one but the other almost touched her leg.
On instinct, she avoided it by a hair's breadth.
"Teacher, you've lost," Draco said in his Five-Tailed Fox Power Form, avoiding Alya's gaze.
Alya was shocked, seeing only a third tail holding her breasts.
"Ahem, Teacher, I won?" Draco asked, scratching his head.
As he spoke, the surroundings turned upside down and blurry, his consciousness fading.
"Isn't it just using energy to touch your boobs? Why the hell did you send me flying?" Draco felt indignant, cursing as he lost consciousness.
Women are just a fickle creature!