HPDBC Chapter 29 - 29
Chapter 29 - 29
Chapter 29: Chapter 29
Chapter 29– The Path of Learning@@@@
The morning sun bathed the academy grounds in golden light as students settled into their seats, awaiting the day's lesson. Today was an important day—elective selection.
At the front of the class, Professor Edgar Reinhardt adjusted his glasses and looked over the students.
"Today," he began, "you will be choosing your specialized subjects—courses that will shape your combat style and future roles. While basic swordsmanship, mana control, and theory classes are mandatory, these electives will allow you to refine your strengths or cover your weaknesses."
A holographic list appeared on the large board behind him.
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Available Specializations
1. Aura Control – The art of reinforcing the body and weapons with internal energy, required for warriors and melee combatants.
2. Magic Theory & Spellcrafting – The study of mana, spell construction, and advanced casting techniques.
3. Alchemy – Potion-making, material refinement, and combat enhancement.
4. Beast Taming – Contracting and training magical beasts for battle and support.
5. Necromancy – Manipulation of death mana to raise and control the undead.
6. Archery & Precision Combat – Mastery of ranged weapons such as bows, crossbows, and firearms.
7. Spearmanship & Polearm Arts – The art of using spears, glaives, and polearms.
8. Dagger & Assassin Techniques – Training in stealth, dagger combat, and assassination techniques.
Beast Taming wasn't just about contracting creatures. In the game's storyline, this course contained one of the hidden cheats—a powerful beast egg that, if acquired early, could grow into an SS-ranked companion.
'If I get that, I'll have another trump card.'
His katana's voice echoed in his mind. [So, you want a pet now?]
'More like an insurance policy.'
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Alden made his choices:
[Selected: Aura Control, Magic Theory, and Beast Taming.]
Professor Reinhardt collected the forms and nodded.
"This will define your time at the academy," he said. "Remember, power isn't just about strength—it's about knowledge and how well you use what you have."
With the selections finalized, students whispered among themselves.
"Alden Blackwood took Beast Taming?"
"He is also choosing magic class,he doesn't even have a affinity!"
"He got into S-Class despite being disowned... Now he's aiming for magical beasts?"
"What's with the sunglasses? Does he think he's some kind of dark lord?"
Alden smirked behind his shades. His real plans were only just beginning.