Armin walked into the Ebonshade Building, the designated space for Class 1 to Class 5 students. He was feeling both nervous and excited as he didn't really expect this to happen.
Nonetheless, he was thankful to be a part of Class 1, which accepted many students from notable backgrounds.
After taking a deep breath, Armin looked at the surroundings. The hall was spacious, with dark wooden desks arranged in a semicircle to ensure every student had a clear view of the central platform where their instructor would teach.
'Are those things Formation Circles?' Armin mused as he saw the walls, which seed to be adorned with intricate carvings of magical runes that glowed faintly, giving the room a strange magical vibe around it.
He couldn't explain it properly, but he could say that the place felt completely different from the normal structures he'd see every day around the city.
Anyway, the 30 students seated around him were also observing the place, and none of them were bothering to strike up a conversation with him. At the mont, none of them really knew each other, and it would still take quite so ti before everyone ford their own cliques.
Then, as he looked around, he recalled the nas of his classmates who were quite known. To Armin's surprise, as soon as he spotted Celeste Vayne, she nodded at him with a smirk on her face. He could only return the gesture as he didn't want to offend her.
On the other hand, Marcus Drayen seed engrossed in examining a small rune-inscribed pendant he was wearing. It seed as if he was praying.
After a few monts, the classroom started buzzing with quiet conversations as they started to get to know each other.
However, that didn't take long, as the door opened, and a man entered...
He wasn't what anyone had expected for their first instructor. With his plain brown hair, freckled face, and simple black robe, Professor Dalton Stranway looked more like a common scribe than a master of the Dark Arts. Yet, his unassuming appearance seed very mystical as well. With the way he carried himself, they could tell that there was so confidence around him.
Nonetheless, his presence silenced the room as he approached the podium.
"Welco to Class 1... Many of you have probably heard about my na already, but for those who weren't aware, I'm Dalton Stranway..." Professor Stranway said as everyone imdiately recalled the rich Stranway Family who should be connected to the Dark Arts Factions...
It seed that he was already part of the Shadow Immortal's Faction and not the Dark Arts Faction led by the five families...
Then, after looking at the expressions of the students, he continued.
"You are here because you've demonstrated exceptional potential in the Dark Arts and related disciplines. This is an achievent, yes, but do not let it lull you into complacency. Being in Class 1 ans you will face the highest expectations and the most difficult challenges."
The room was silent as they started imagining their future here. However, since they were selected to attend this Class, they must have sothing with them that will allow them to overco such challenges.
"As first-year students, you will undertake a curriculum designed to build a strong foundation for your magical growth. There are eight core subjects, and each of them is critical to mastering the Dark Arts and becoming a well-rounded Arcanist."
He gestured, and a glowing list appeared on the blackboard behind him.
1. Elentary Spirit Law
2. Fundantals of Magic Zone
3. Magic Language
4. Darkness Path
5. Arcane History
6. Rudintary Usage of Mystical Artifacts
7. Practical Spell Application
8. Introductory Cursecraft
"These subjects will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of Arcane Spells, from understanding the principles of spirit energy to the delicate craft of creating Curses with or without Spell Models. Each will demand your focus, diligence, and curiosity, so I hope that you'll all listen and take notes during your classes and review them during your vacant ti."
A few murmurs were soon heard through the room at the ntion of Cursecraft, a notoriously complex and controversial subject. Professor Stranway's eyes swept the room, and the whispers died imdiately.
"Your schedule will not be too demanding. You will have plenty of vacant ti as well. However, you can attend other lectures if you want to listen to them... However, you must participate in guided practices, and undertake multiple examinations to assess your progress. Speaking of examinations, rember that the true test lies not in grades but in your ability to innovate, adapt, and wield your knowledge responsibly."
He paused, allowing his words to sink in. The students may not understand him right now, but he knows that it will happen soon. After taking a deep breath, he continued...
"Now, I will accept any questions."
As soon as he said this, several hands shot up imdiately.
Professor Stranway pointed to a confident-looking boy in the front row, who stood and spoke loudly.
"Professor, will we have opportunities to learn the compulsory Dark Spells of the Academy this year?"
"An excellent question," Professor Stranway replied. "Our academy has four spells that you must learn... It will be introduced gradually. In your first year, you must learn one of them before you can advance to your second year... It will be taught to you in your Darkness Path class."
Next, a shy girl with spectacles raised her hand. "Professor, why are we studying Cursecraft so early? I thought it was an advanced discipline."
Professor Stranway nodded. "It is advanced, but this is an introductory course. Cursecraft, while complex, is integral to the Dark Arts. You will begin by understanding its ethical considerations and theoretical fraworks before delving into practical applications in later
years."
Armin decided to ask a question as well. He raised his hand, and Professor Stranway gestured for him to speak. "Professor, how will we be evaluated for each subject? Is there a standard grading system?"
This was sothing he really wanted to know since he was aiming to graduate and get a stable job, after all.
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