[Yeong Highschool]
Yeong Highschool. It was a private highschool where the children of the middle-class attended. The infrastructures were pretty decent, and most of the households were pretty well-off compared to the rest of the lower districts, especially one like district 77 where the criminality was on the rise.
"Good morning Greem", a teacher said upon seeing me.
I was on my way to the dojo. Unlike others, I had a special time table allowing me to fully dedicate myself to training, as an elite athlete. In addition to that, I was given E-rank elixirs for free, although I never consumed them, having access to Acteon's precious potions in exchange for my 'other activities'.
"Hey, mister Yu", I replied respectfully
He was the one who supposedly saw 'talent' in me. He used to be my PE teacher, but after transmigrating and become a real warrior with the system's help, I exceeded all of my peers, winning many District competitions, solidifying my position as a [Fencing] champion, a fancy sport for swordsmanship.
Surprisingly, the sport laid extremely good foundations, allowing me to learn D-rank military swordsmanship. It was not uncommon knowledge, as all military schools would teach them to their students. Even regular mercs could get their hands on the manuals.
However, learning a skill by the system's standard was different. Regular E-rank mastery of the swordsmanship had allowed me to best all of my opponents by a large margin. After two years of gate excavations and real-life combat, I now had D-rank mastery of the Etherum Military Swordsmanship, and even those students from Etherum Military Swordsmanship held no chance against me.
Thankfully, the difference was so huge that I never had to display my superior attributes or skills in public.
After entering the dojo, many students bowed respectfully, and I did the same.
[You have earned 1 Reputation in Yeong Highschool]
My respectful behaviour, excellent performances in competition, as well as excellent grades in class, earned me a fairly good reputation in the school. I was a little 'too much' popular, but thankfully, the students were very respectful to me as well, allowing me to act as a loner.
*SWOOSH*
[Wang Dumya - Lv. 8 Warrior (F-rank)]
Dumya was a senior, and he used to be the champion of Yeong Highschool. As a Lv. 8 warrior with strong military background, he was naturally predisposed to be an expert in swordsmanship. However, he was unlucky enough to meet my path.
"Why...Why can't I overcome you?", he shouted like a madman, kneeling in defeat as I parried all of his strikes without much effort.
Like most practicioners of fencing, he had not understood the true essence of the Etherum Military Swordsmanship. If he were a player, he would not have the skill displayed in his passive skills. He was just too far away from mastering it.
Having enough of his rambling, I thrust my bamboo sword forward, disarming him and using the opportunity to teach him a lesson, targeting his heart. The strike was unbelievably fast, and though I restrained my strength greatly, I remained a D-rank warrior with extreme strength. The strike was precise enough to make him feel like he hit a car, and he was sent flying onto the wall, knocking him out instantly.
Other practicioners quickly rushed to help, and I ordered: "I think he has lost consciousness! Quick! Please accompany him to nursery"
Instantly, waves of reputation points rose, and the sweet sound of notifications rang in my ears.
[You have earned 1 point of reputation in Yeong Highschool]
[You have earned 1 point of reputation in Yeong Highschool]
[You have earned 1 point of reputation in Yeong Highschool]
[You have completed the F-rank mission [Yeong Highschool Fencing Dojo Weekly Training]. You have completed the optional task of defeating [Wang Dumya]. You have earned 5 EXP]
Although it was just 5 EXP, life taught me that there were no small gains.
Plus, earning reputation was a sweet reward. It had already given me access to championships, dates as well as a scholarship of 10000 credits to reimburse the tuition fees.
On the sidelines, I noticed Laylah, one of the five officers of the Doomsmiths, chuckling at the scene, as if she enjoyed my popularity. Winking at me, i sighed. at some point