Group Assignment

Professor Alaric told us to form a group of two, in that way, we can learn the combat techniques of cluster academy more easily.

But due to my weak ability and my background as a commoner prevented the chance to form a group with others.

The cluster academy doesn't care about one's background as long as they have the qualifications.

However, the students already formed their group depending on their family's social standing and wealth.

In this academy, a mere commoner like me doesn't have a chance to survive.

As I thought that an idea sparked in my mind, " why don't I team up with Samuel? Due to his introverted personality, he will be afraid to group with the higher-ranking nobles. "

I looked around to see Samuel, and a few moments later I found him standing alone in a corner. I walked towards him and stood in front of Samuel.

My whole body was shaking, " what if...Samuel rejected my offer to become my partner. "

" Sa... Samu...Samuel, could you please form a group with me? "

I stuttered while saying that, and sweats started to form. I felt like the whole world was spinning and my sight became gradually darker and darker.

The longer Samuel took time to reply the more I feared being rejected. " Plea...please forget about what I said. " I said that to Samuel turned my back and walked away from there.

I was being left alone, I was planning to go to the professor to report that I couldn't find a partner.

" Please wait. " I looked back after hearing that, it was Samuel, he began to talk " I'm extremely sorry for the delay. I was taken aback by the sudden request, I'm afraid of people and I can't do anything while others watching. If you don't my a person like me joining in your I'll gladly take your offer. "

Ryu's heart skipped a beat as Samuel spoke, he was extremely happy to hear that Samuel was willing to join his team.

Ryu smiled and said, " I'm happy to hear that, please take care of me as well. "

Both of them shook their hands and walked towards the professor to report about their team.

On their way, ryu asked Samuel about his divine guardian.

Samuel looked at Ryu and said, " My divine guardian is * Snake with a golden eye * and my ability is poison. I don't know how to properly use my ability at all and why I was given an ability like this. What about you ryu? "

" My Divine guardian is * The god of Start and the remains * and I got the ability of smoke. " I said that while mumbling.

Samuel, " The god of Start and the remains? That's a pretty unique name, and your ability seems interesting as well. "

I was extremely happy to hear that, it was the first time that someone complimented my ability.

But the thing I was most afraid of was the death of Samuel, he would die in the first outdoor hunting training.

" I won't let that happen, I will save him. " I pledged to myself.

" Hey.... hey? Are sleeping while standing? " I suddenly snapped back to reality after hearing the shouting.

It was Professor Alaric, he was extremely angry. " No...no sir, we came here to register our group. "

" Huh? " He was unsatisfied with me and the professor clearly showed it on his face, he approved our group and was in a hurry to over our section.

Both me and Samuel walked towards the corner, at that time Samuel properly introduced himself.

Samuel, " Ryu I'm Samuel Darkfern from the Darkfern barony. "

( The Darkfern barony is one of the prestigious houses that guard the outskirts of the great Vailberg empire, Samuels household is famous for their clay pots and their talented sculptors. )

" Nice to meet you, Samuel, I'm Ryu. " I was looking down while saying that, I didn't know what would Samuel say to me after finding out that I'm a commoner. Well everyone already knows about it.

Suddenly Samuel put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Your social status is not the one that determines one's talent and personality, you are here in this academy because you are qualified for that. "

My eyes tear up after hearing that, I don't if it's the emotion of the original owner of this body or not.

" Thank you, Samuel, I don't know how to express my gratitude to you. "

" EVERYONE STOP YOUR CHITCHAT AND LOOK HERE. " Professor Alaric shouted, now everyone planted their gaze on the Professor.

Professor Alaric took a sword and held it tightly in his hand, he then started to concentrate suddenly the whole room became slightly warm.

Then I saw a small reddish aura around the sword that Professor Alaric was holding, at first glance I understood what it was.

" Mana Sword ", I mumbled. Mana Sword or sword aura depending on who is using it changes its name.

( Those who are proficient in magic use mana to cover the whole sword to make it more lethal and powerful, typically mages are the ones who use it. But there is rarely any mage who uses a sword in the first place.

In the case of Aura Sword knights are the ones who are using it. )

Professor Alaric, " Anyone know what I just showed you? "

Helix raised his hand and said, "Professor, what you just demonstrated is the Mana Sword technique. It's a technique where the user infuses their sword with mana, enhancing its power and making it more lethal in combat. "

Professor Alaric, "Correct, Helix. The Mana Sword technique is a technique that requires precise control over one's mana. Mastering this technique can significantly improve your combat prowess."

Professor continued, " Does anyone know why I showed it to you? "

This time no one knew the answer, but some of the students had their suspicions. But I knew about it because I read it in the novel in the previous world.

I slowly raised my hand and called out professor while stuttering, " pr....pro.... professor Alaric! I...I know the answer. "

Everyone's gaze turned at me like they were seeing something impossible, even the expression of the professor changed.

The professor allowed me to answer the question, I slowly opened my mouth and started to answer the question that the professor asked us.