Endeavors [3]

10:25 AM, Aethra Academy

'Research class sounds interesting.'

I was currently walking to the research building where the labs and classrooms were located. I had my first research class in about 5 minutes but I wanted to look around the entire facility first.

'Maybe some other time.'

I had to find the right class since I was just given the information of the room and more by Kiran earlier this morning.

After my initial class with Professor Naomi I went to grab breakfast before I got a text from Kiran saying what room it was in.

"Over here Keir!"

As I made my way down the courtyard, I saw Jenna waving me over to her direction.

"Is this the way to class?"

I asked.

"Yeah it should be over this way, your friend Kiran is already in there talking with his friends."

We walked down the hallway until we came across a door. When the door slid open everybody's attention was focused on Jenna allowing me to slip in without garnering any attention.

Trying to find a desk I saw Kiran with a group of guys around him. They looked like they were trying to be friends with him.

"Hey Kiran, how strong are you?"

A boy with brown hair asked.

He looked like an average student with long brown hair and light brown eyes, but his grin made him look like he was overconfident in himself.

"We all know he's stronger than you, Vincent."

The group of boys laughed at the boy named Vincent, the one trying to talk to Kiran.

"Most likely haha! Wanna be friends then Kiran? I'd love to see you in battle."

Vincent put his hand out gesturing for a handshake in return, but was met with silence. I was approaching Kiran in order to ask for a seat, but the crowd of boys surrounding him didn't budge.

*Thud*

"Hey watch it!"

Vincent suddenly backed up and hit my shoulder. He was glaring at me with anger.

"Sorry, didn't think you would back up like that."

I coldly said.

"Take a seat Keir, glad you could make it on time."

Breaking the glare Vincent had on me was Kiran telling me to take a seat. Seeing his intentions I moved past a few other guys before taking a seat next to him.

Soon enough the group of boys dispersed and Vincent looked at me with disgust before taking his seat in the back.

I looked around the room and spotted Jenna with a bright smile making conversation with another girl, the girl had pure white hair and eyes that looked like ice.

"What are you looking at?"

Snapping me out of my thoughts was Kiran.

"Ah, nothing I was just seeing who our classmates were. Anyways who was that guy talking to you?"

"Hmm? Ah that guy? He's just some ass-kisser that wanted to be friends. His name is Vincent Morris and his student rank is #25 I think."

Vincent Morris hm? I've never heard of him before but he is in the top 25 of Aethra so he must be strong.

As soon as all of the students took their seats, a middle-aged man walked into the room wearing a white lab coat.

He had short black hair with a well-kept beard, he had the aura of a professional. A professional that knew how to demand respect.

"Good morning class my name is Darren Li, though all of you shall call me Professor Li."

Darren Li, he wasn't a Riftwalker but he had ties to the research organization inside of R.W Corps and he was famously known for his theory on RC control and how it flows through our bodies.

His theory of RC flow was so famous most Riftwalkers use it now in order to increase their strength.

"Today we'll be going over the basic concept of rifts and how the effect our lives every day, does that sound good class?"

"Yes sir."

The class said in synchronization.

"Good, now let's get started then. Who can tell me your basic understanding of rifts?"

A student with long brown hair raised his hand.

"Yes, you in the back with the weird face."

The class started giggling while Vincent cringed in embarrassment. Despite the unwanted amount of attention he gained, Vincent still answered the question.

"Rifts are dimensional anomalies that were formed after the war between Paragons and Virtuosos. These anomalies lead to other places scattered throughout the cosmos and plenty of different species have made their way to earth this way."

The class quieted down as Vincent gave his answer to Professor Li.

"Very good answer young man, now who can tell me what RC is?"

Nearly instantaneously a girl with long blonde hair shot her hand up.

"Yes? Miss Leclair, I presume?"

"Yes sir, the Rift Components also known as RC is what humanity is built around. The first instances of RC were after the council of Six ended the war between Paragons and Virtuosos."

The class went silent as she spoke.

"It's not visible to the naked eye hence why people use technology developed by royal families with the aid of Scions. RC made its appearance similar to when Rifts first made theirs due to them being intertwined with dimensional energy connecting the cosmos."

The class stared at Jenna in surprise.

"Guess she isn't ranked #1 in academics for nothing."

Kiran said with a look of jealousy.

"Well said! Miss Leclair way to go to save me some trouble of explaining later on down the road."

The classroom clapped at her explanation and Jenna took a seat with her friend. After a brief pause, Professor Li then brought something out of his bag and placed it on the table in front of him.

"I'm sure all of you remember this."

*Click*

It was the box from the orientation ceremony.

"Now what you all are seeing in this box is a very concentrated form of the Rift Component, it is highly reactive and powerful so be careful not to mess with it. Now when using the right technology RC is seen as a bright blue energy that moves very erratically and violently, it seems as if it writhes with life but do not be fooled, RC is simply energy."

The students looked at the box of erratic energy with awe.

"Can anybody tell me how RC works?"

The students in the classroom looked around for anybody that was willing to answer the question. Until a girl with flowing white hair and icy eyes slowly raised her hand.

"Go ahead, Miss Yukimura."

"RC works as if it was a weave of energy. After the war, humans or Scions were innately born with this energy inside of their bodies. What I mean by the weave is that everything is connected by the Rift Component, so in order to make fire akin to the Azar family you would have to vibrate molecules connected by the RC weave though it wouldn't be as strong as the Azar family of course."

A web? I see, so that's how RC works with the magic created by Riftwalkers.

"Perfect answer. You may take your seat, Miss Yukimura."

This class gave me so much more information than I already had prior to coming here.

The knowledge of Scions was truly a blessing. I'll go to the training area later tonight in order to test some stuff out and hopefully solve my issue of shitty RC control.

The class went on for another hour or two and the Professor had shown us a few videos on Rfits and such.

He went over how some rift release dangerous beasts from across the cosmos and that the Riftwalkers were created in order to put a stop to their invasion.

Jenna kept answering all the questions Professor Li had asked, leaving no chance for Vincent to show off his academic prowess.

It was funny if I'm being totally honest.

"I'll see you guys later."

I waved off Jenna and Kiran on my way out of the classroom.

Thud-

"Watch it 995. Don't think you're special because you're friends with Azar."

Vincent.

He purposely ran into me which resulted in me dropping my tablet and pen. He left the room glaring at me and I had to crouch down to pick up my belongings.

'Wait, that voice.'

I recognized his voice from somewhere, but I couldn't yet grasp from where. Anyways, I should head back to my dormitory and head to the training facility later today.

****

6:00 PM, Aethra Dorms

'That fucking bitch Jenna.'

A boy could be seen biting his nails and gritting his teeth. His eyebrows furrowed and he was breathing heavily.

"That fucking bitch didn't give me a chance to answer any questions!"

Vincent was visibly angry and threw a pillow in his room.

"And that fucking Licht kid, he pisses me off. Who does he think he is?"

Vincent thought to himself why Kiran chose to sit with Keir, of all people. He couldn't understand why he would sit with such a weakling.

"I'll get back at him someday."

******

CURRENT STATS

===STATUS===

Name: Keir Licht

Rank: F

CL: 10

RC Level: E

Strength: F

Agility: F

Stamina: F

Charm: F

===SKILLS===

- Advanced Swordsmanship: Mastery of the blade

- Advanced Martial Arts: Make your body the weapon

- Free Running: Extreme affinity with running over obstacles and escape tactics