The next day, the students returned to the academy's main classroom. The same human teacher from the previous class was waiting, with several diagrams drawn on a large stone board.
Draven sat down next to Zayra.
"Today we're going to learn something essential," the teacher said. "How power works in this world."
Some students immediately paid closer attention.
"Many races possess different abilities," he continued, "but they all follow the same fundamentals of power."
He wrote four words on the board.
Lineage
Energy
Technique Corp.
1 — Body
The teacher began with the first point.
"The body is the foundation of every warrior."
He pointed to a simple drawing of a human body.
"This includes:
physical strength
speed
endurance
recovery capacity"
"Races like the Beastikim and the dwarves naturally possess stronger bodies than others."
He looked at the class.
— But any race can strengthen their body through training.
Draven listened attentively. He knew very well how much physical training could change someone.
2 — Energy
The professor wrote the second word.
— The second basis of power is energy.
He drew small lines flowing through the body on the board.
— Energy is the natural force that circulates through all living beings. Some races have a greater affinity with it.
He began to give examples.
Angels manipulate light energy.
Demons manipulate dark energy.
Dragons can control fire, ice, or other elemental forces.
Elves have a great affinity with the energy of nature.
— Controlling energy allows for ranged attacks, body reinforcement, and special techniques.
Draven thought for a moment.
He had used something similar during his battles in the forest… but what he used seemed different.
The Great Sage hadn't yet commented on this.
3 — Technique
The professor wrote the third word.
— The third basis of power is technique.
He crossed his arms.
— Technique means how you fight.
He began to explain.
fighting styles
martial arts
strategies
weapon mastery
— A warrior with good technique can defeat a physically stronger opponent.
He pointed at Draven for a moment.
— Many of the world's best fighters have won battles using strategy and control, not just strength.
Zayra looked at Draven with a small smile, remembering the fight from the previous day.
4 — Lineage
Finally, the professor wrote the last word.
— The fourth basis is lineage.
The room became a little quieter.
— Some races possess abilities inherited directly from their blood.
He began to list examples.
Transformations of the Beastikim
Wings and celestial power of angels
Dark magic of demons
Scales and elemental breath of dragons
— These abilities are rare and usually only appear in individuals with strong bloodlines.
He closed the book he was carrying.
— Truly powerful warriors master the four bases of power.
Power Structure
The professor then drew a small scale on the board.
Apprentice
Warrior
Veteran
Elite
Legendary
— Most soldiers in the world never surpass the warrior level. Only a few reach the Elite level.
He looked around the room.
— And the true battle monsters… are called Legendary.
Draven crossed his arms, reflecting on this.
Draven's Thoughts
As the class continued, Draven realized something.
His own power didn't fit perfectly into that system.
He possessed:
an extremely resilient body
shadow abilities
the Great Sage
and other powers that no one else seemed to possess.
At that moment, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[Analysis complete.]
It was the Great Sage.
[The user's power does not fully correspond to the common system of this world.]
Draven remained silent.
[Recommendation: continue observing and gathering information.]
He mentally agreed.
The academy wasn't just teaching him how to fight.
It was revealing how the world truly worked.
And Draven still had much to learn.