That was seven subjects. He could choose any number as long as he chose at least two. No maximum was mentioned. But seven subjects meant seven extra classes per week. That was a lot. But not impossible.
he decided.
"I'll keep them all."
Then he suddenly remembered that the choice was final. No changes. He would be stuck with these subjects until the end of the year. No turning back.
"If it's too heavy, I'll endure. There's no other choice."
He kept Camouflage and Deception as well. He found no reason to drop it.
His chosen subjects became seven:
1. Advanced Fencing.
2. Advanced Theoretical Elements.
3. Field First Aid.
4. Map Drawing and Military Geography.
5. Legendary Creatures and How to Fight Them.
6. Camouflage and Deception in Battle.
7. Ancient Languages and Encrypted Symbols.
He began distributing the subjects across the days, trying not to overburden himself.
Advanced Fencing – 2 classes per week (one theory, one practical).
Advanced Theoretical Elements – 1 lecture per week.
Field First Aid – 1 lecture + practical every two weeks.
Map Drawing – 1 lecture per week.
Legendary Creatures – 1 lecture per week.
Camouflage and Deception – 1 lecture per week.
Ancient Languages – 1 lecture per week.
The total number of elective classes was eight per week (since First Aid is not every week). Added to the seven compulsory classes, the total came to fifteen classes per week.
About three classes per day on average, with some days reaching four classes.
"That's a lot. But I'll endure it."
He knew the practical applications would take longer than lectures. He knew that Combat Strategies and Advanced Fencing would require additional training outside class hours. But he also knew that this was his only choice. No turning back. No changes.
"I'll stick with this. Until the end of the year."
He wrote at the bottom of the paper:
Elective subjects he chose:
1. Advanced Fencing.
2. Advanced Theoretical Elements.
3. Field First Aid.
4. Map Drawing and Military Geography.
5. Legendary Creatures and How to Fight Them.
6. Camouflage and Deception in Battle.
7. Ancient Languages and Encrypted Symbols.
He signed the original paper. He would hand it in at the beginning of the next lecture – tomorrow. And he knew that once he handed it in, there would be no way back.
He looked at the schedule he had drawn. He roughly distributed the classes across the days:
Monday: Basics of Elements, History of the Continent, Advanced Fencing (theory), Map Drawing.
Tuesday: Combat Strategies (theory), Physical Fitness, Advanced Theoretical Elements, Legendary Creatures.
Wednesday: Basics of Elements, Ethics of War, Advanced Fencing (practical), Ancient Languages.
Thursday: Combat Strategies (practical), Physical Fitness (practical), Advanced Theoretical Elements (continued), Camouflage and Deception.
Friday: Combat Strategies (theory), Advanced Fencing (theory), First Aid (theory – once every two weeks).
Saturday and Sunday were days off.
It was a busy schedule. But not impossible. It left him time for individual training, for rest, and for visiting Mira or Ari if he wanted.
Ryan thought.
'No room for retreat,This is my decision. And this is what I will do.'
He folded the paper and placed it in the desk drawer.
He lay down on the bed. The ceiling was still simple wood, but he was beginning to get used to it.
He thought of Ari. He hadn't seen her since arriving at the academy.He was excited to see her after a year
he whispered.
"When will I meet her?"
He wasn't sure. His days were packed, his schedule full. But he knew that He will see her soon
He remembered Mira. He hadn't seen her since the exam day.
"Do I have to visit her tomorrow After I hand in the paper?."
He closed his eyes.
His first real school days had begun and He was very enthusiastic about studying the subjects he had chosen.