Nightmare Mythos

Chapter 137: First Class

"I got time,"

Cesar just received a letter from Arnold that he should meet him once the three days are up but that was only it. After that, it's almost as if he was forgotten but understanding that the Headmaster's position had to take care of the students of the Academy, not just him, he's obviously not an exception.

That's why he had to approach him, not the other way around. It's not because he's forceful but just the way to respect a person who has been helpful to him. He wasn't asking anything in return aside from the fact that he did his duty as a student.

And finally, the travel that tirelessly took half an hour came to an end when Cesar reached the Headmaster's Chamber.

Knock—

"Sir? Cesar Sparrow here,"

After knocking once, Cesar had to wait for Arnold's reply which came a few seconds later.

"Ah, Cesar. Right, come inside."

Cesar opened the door and saw Arnold reading a lot of paperwork in his hands. There's also a stack of them at his desk, his eyes looked absolutely tired from doing all this responsibility all by himself.

Arnold looked at Cesar up and down before bringing down the paper in his hand. After doing so, he grabbed an envelope out of his drawer and slid it to the desk.

"Here, grab this."

Cesar trod forward and touched the envelope. Since it wasn't sealed, he was able to get the documents inside and read them.

Arnold explained the contents of the paper. "The first page outlines your weekly schedule for the upcoming classes. It also lists the teachers assigned to each class. Some instructors want to teach you every other day, so I've adjusted the schedule to include classes appropriate for a fourth-year student like you."

He paused as he grabbed his cigarette and puffed a smoke before continuing, "You're still under the curriculum of the fourth years but you are doing an entirely different schedule from them. After all, you won't need those things, instead, an upgrade that can polish your skills,"

Cesar continued skimming down to his tight schedule with a few breaks here and there. If were really talking about a 'break', then the only time he could see something like that is when he went home to rest.

Arnold then continued after bringing his cigarette, "The rest of the documents contained the teachers' info. Obviously, their facets are out of it since anyone wouldn't want to expose their hands. There are also faces in there so you won't get lost to which is which."

Cesar went down to the last page before he stopped at the particular name that made him smirk.

'I knew it,'

Cesar saw Spencer's name on the list of instructors that would be teaching him, the striking image of his ocean-like eyes. Reaching the end of the list, he realized that, aside from Spencer, it would be his first time seeing most of these instructors in class.

'Hmm… so today is Friday. I have five teachers to attend this special training and another three classes for normal classes like the other fourth-year students. Eight different classes in total.'

Cesar groaned as he turned around, 'This is going to hurt,'

Arnold, seeing his response let out a small chortle before retorting, "And by the way, expect incoming interviewees by the next week. A word has been spread from outside that you're already here at the academy, and it was confirmed,"

Cesar couldn't help but frown, "How can it be confirmed that I'm here if the Academy is isolated from the outside?"

Arnold's smile widened before shrugging, "We'll see,"

Tilting his head slightly to the side, confused at where Arnold was getting at, Cesar paid his respect and left his chambers.

Watching his back leaving, Arnold muttered under his breath, "Welcome back, kid."

…

The first class he'll have to attend is called Double Wielding Course. Basically, the given description that Arnold handled that this class contained is to practice weapon acquisition at a high level while using both hands.

Cesar isn't a stranger when it comes to double-wielding since he used his dagger in the same manner as that. However, the class will provide him with other ways to wield other weapons aside from his dagger.

If he didn't have a dagger, what would he even use?

All his skills aside from dagger proficiency even fall below further the average skillset.

That's probably the reason why it is included.

Finally, Cesar reached the third gymnasium amongst all fifty gymnasiums that the academy had. He had to travel across three buildings and countless streets to reach his destination. That's just how big the Academy is.

"Hah!"

Cesar entered the humungous gym and saw that it was quite… empty. There are a few students here and there but it isn't enough to fill the gym as a whole.

And standing in the middle of the gymnasium was a man wielding one spear in his hand while the sword was on his other.

And he was staring directly at Cesar.

'Pointy ears with golden earrings attached to his lobe. A buzz-cut hair with a star scar at his left eye. Yep, this is the one all right,'

Cesar observed the man as he jogged towards him before paying his respect the moment he reached the instructor.

"Hello, Sir Randal Sop,"

His instructor for the Double Wielding Course, Randal, gave an affirmation nod and replied back.

"Student Sparrow," Randal paused, "Just call me Randal. Since we're going to be with each other for a whole year in this class, it's better to get to know each other,"

Randal then introduced himself, "I'm Randal Sop. Since Arnold had invited me while pulling some strings, I've taken an indefinite leave from the Army. I'm a Sergeant Major, who has accomplished three cleared sites in my deployed area. And I'm Shaded of the Second Order,"

'Woah, a second order, huh,'

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Cesar nodded once as replied back, realizing that he had to introduce himself as well, "Good morning sir. My name is Cesar Sparrow, First Order. Just call me Cesar if you like. In the Academy, I have a nickname called The Freak. On the outside, I'm the one everyone knew from the City of Wheels if they get to know it,"

Randal nodded before replying, "I see. Well, how about we start?"