Chapter 139 - First Day

It was the first day of school and Joan was excited to enter his room. What section will he be going to settle and where will be his seat located. With a pack bag on his back, he can feel its gentle press. Walking towards the Hallway, he saw numerous students dressed like him. White polo and white pants. Girls were in black dresses and skirts.

They all assembled in the covered court to have a flag ceremony. The flag was raised right when the national anthem was sung. Joan was just observing at the moment. He still hasn't met any potential friends while observing. Well, it was not a problem at all. He will find soon enough if the time comes.

It was then, the principal made a small speech. Welcoming the students as warm as he can.

It was just a breeze after he spoke. Right after that, he introduced the Job class Directors of the Academy. They marched towards the stage and then they all have their brimming aura. As Joan observes, they were all Grandmasters. Still unshakable despite they were past their prime.

"Grandmaster Eldezar–Chaos Knight Department! Grandmaster Troan–Holy Knight Department! Grandmaster Hildegard–Paladin Department! Grandmaster Weldebert–Fighter Department! Grandmaster Mills–Mage Department! Grandmaster Ion– Necromancer Department! Grandmaster Greaz–Lycan Department! Grandmaster Bruck–Druid Department! Grandmaster Roan–Rogue Department! Grandmaster Herthall–Ranger Department!" He announced while they step forwards.

Joan clapped his hands together with the students.

The Directors then went down the stage and went to the backdoor. The students cheered on them and they waved back. Entering the exit door and then only their shadows were seen. It was then, their sections were announced.

Holy Knight–Section A!

Joan heard his name and section then afterwards. Not minding other names at the moment. Waiting for others to be finished announcing, he stands there until the go signal will be put up. After they finished telling all the sections and names, he proceeded to his section afterwards. Marching on towards the place, the students all rushed towards their rooms. Excited to see it firsthand and to find their seat for that school year. They went inside and Joan sat at the window side located at the back.

It was then, Joan started to sleep on his desk. He felt weary from yesterday's training and mastering his skills. It was very difficult to just maintain to open his eyes. Further making it more difficult was because of his lack of sleep. And so he slept on his seat without disturbance. The students were all idly chatting with each other and Joan was fast asleep.

It was then, their teacher arrived and they all went to their seats. The teacher wears a suit and a necktie. Having spiky white hair and he looks strict.

"Ahem, so I am your homeroom teacher. The name is Delmund Artswire. Holy Knight Master rank. Respect me as your teacher and I will treat you like my students," He said to them.

"Anyone who is already having a Holy Knight job class? I will be giving out imprints so you all will become official Holy Knight students, now who are the ones who are still jobless? Raise your hands," Delmund said to them.

It was then the students lifted their hands who were not yet Holy Knights. The teacher then put Holy Knight imprints into them. Putting a white light on his hands towards their forehead. Making them into proper Holy Knights. They were in a celebratory mood and Joan woke up after that. He squinted his eyes and saw all were in chaos. Some were jumping and others were very happy. Making Joan confused as what transpired right into his face.

They congratulated themselves as they were now officially Holy Knights. Joan now knew what was happening and so he was glad. Their teacher then made a lesson about the small history of the job class they were all into.

"Long time ago, there were eleven young men who ventured the world. Meeting an enemy that was powers of darkness. It was then, the God of Angels descended after forging the eleven imprints of the eleven job classes. Giving them the imprints and it assimilated with them. Soon after, they battled the darkness-wielding man and defeated him. It soon came to pass that they all became the founding fathers of all job classes. Now let's focus on the Holy Knight. It was three separate Job class that was combined into one by the God of Angels. Namely, the Offensive Knight, Protector Knight, and, the Priest. All were unique from each other and they differ. But it was then, the three job classes became one and complimented each other. Covering each other's weaknesses against the enemies. Soon after, the demon lords descended on the plains and Holy Knights were one of the job classes that battled them. Until sealing them off for uncountable years," The teacher said to them.

The students were baffled by the story that he told and the students asked more stories.

"Okay, Okay, first I will tell you all about the mana well cultivation. The first realm was the Earth, next is Space, then next is Universe, then next is Galaxy, then next is the Limitless. They are divided into the first stage to the ninth stage. Now there was a legend that there was a man who reached the Limitless realm. And he has secluded himself to reach its peak. But many years of cultivating, he still didn't reach the limits of the Limitless realm. He then declared that it was the peak stage of Mana cultivation. He named the other stages Earth, Space and so forth. Then he went to go adventuring and rediscovering himself. He retired on a journey, never to be seen again. It was the story of the founding cultivator of mana realms," He finished telling stories to them.

It was then, they all were taught how to wield the Holy element. Others get the hang of it while others don't know at all. Slowly but surely, they were getting the hang of it. Joan was just watching but later on, pitied the ones who don't know even hours has passed. He helped them one by one and they did improve after a round of practice.

Others also referred to him as Master as he was an expert on the tricks here and there. He earned their respect, specifically Elbert, Anna, Gil, Sufia, Patricia, Kale, Von, and, Heinz.

It came to pass that it was lunchtime. The said persons were tailing him and he can't help but feel awkward. Still, he didn't have a choice as they insisted. They bought him lunch and they ate.

"Why did you choose a Holy Knight profession?" They asked Joan. Joan then was surprised by their question.

"I like giving Heals and Buffs to my comrades. Plus it can deal greater damage to evil creatures. Holy Knights are all-rounders. They can be offensive, defensive, or support. They can Tank and they can brawl. Except for summoning though. Well, you should all know this when you choose the job class right?" Joan asked them.

"Ah, yeah, we all do. Sadly, we are not from a job class family and we barely made a Holy element ball of light on our hands. We can't afford to get kicked out of the academy," Anna said to them.

"Yeah, we should strive harder as we are not from prominent job class families," said Patricia.

"Yeah," Added Von.

"I can help you guys if you want. But it won't be free. So are you in?" Joan offered.

"Yeah! Sure! So what you will ask from us as a payment?" Asked Elbert asked.

"Just our snacks while we train you all. And meet me inside my dorm. Or whoever's dorm who has ample space," Joan said to them.

"What? Just that? Well, we can afford some snacks here and there right?" Said Gil. The girls were also planning what snacks will they buy and were idly chatting.

They all agreed to his offer. Making them happy enough for the time being. Eating the rest of the food that was laid on the table. They finished eating and they have a chit chat for a bit until they didn't mind the time passed by. They all happily enjoyed their company and soon, the afternoon-class bell rang.

They hurried towards their room and then entered the class. Their teacher was already waiting for them.

"Students, change your uniforms to your training suits. We will train your muscles on how to be a Holy Knight! Move!" Delmund said to them.

They went to change their clothes and went to the open field. They lined themselves up for the instructions of their teacher. Who was wearing also a training suit like them.

They were all prepared for the worst, being in a training suite has only one meaning and they will train to the bones. Their teacher was grinning at the moment and so their hearts raced.. The wind blew the dirt and they gulped their saliva in the process.