NOVEL NEXT Chapter 285 - Team Sparring!
Chapter 285: Team Sparring!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
It was already 10:30 am, and team leader Sofia, Professor Brady, and the other six also appeared on time at the training ground. They had discussed this with Bishop.
This was also the reserve team’s tradition—giving the captain full rights and giving the team members complete freedom.
There was such a tradition because the professors had absolute trust in Bishop. They believed he could handle these things well, and the previous captains did not disappoint the school and its professors.
Everyone was in high spirits when they saw the ten members standing in a neat formation. Sofia smiled with relief and said, “Hello, team members. Today is your first meeting, so let’s get to know each other.
“I’m Sofia, the team leader. Everyone should know me since I recruited a few of the rookies. I’m mainly responsible for everyone’s logistical support.” She looked at the five professors and smiled.
“These five professors know that the teachers are from the academy of equipment, potions, strategy, combat strength, and spiritual power. They are Cornell, Casey, Xiazo, Cobblepot, and Brady. They are responsible for guiding you.”
Moss noticed the four professors’ bright and spirited gazes, so he knew they were the same as Brady. They were elite professors from other academies.
His heart jolted, ‘It looks like the school places great importance on this national first- and second-year student competition.’
Moss’s judgment was correct. The school did place great importance on this year’s competition. The president proposed increasing the number of professors from three to five.
Moreover, these five professors were outstanding, and Monte had personally selected them from each academy. One could say this was the most luxurious group of professors Kyoto has ever had.
However, these five were relatively low-key professors. They revealed amiable expressions when Sofia introduced them. They were not arrogant in the slightest.
Although they did not say anything, one could see they were there to serve the students. When Sofia finished her introduction, Bishop introduced himself, “My name is Bishop, and I’m a second-year student. I’m a level 41 Templar Warrior. I’m also the captain of the reserve team.”
The first-year students’ hearts surged when they heard his introduction.
Charlie thought, ‘So he’s Senior Bishop, who is the strongest and has the highest GPA points among the second-year students.’
Lila thought, ‘He seems ruthless and doesn’t talk much. He’s strong and quite handsome. He’s so manly.’
Noel thought, ‘Level 41, huh? He can already be considered an intermediate powerhouse. That’s what I would expect from the best second-year student.’
Nat thought, ‘He’s powerful. It’s an honor to train alongside such a person.’
Moss thought, ‘I strive to become an expert before my second year. His overall strength exceeds Bishop’s.’
“I’m Gavin, a level 40 Sword Master. I’m the co-captain of the reserve team.”
“My name is Gerard, a level 39 Yellow-Robbed Holy Mage. I’m a member of the reserve team.”
“I’m Carolyn, a level 39 Holy Swordswoman. I’m a member of the reserve team.”
“I’m Benedict, a level 39 Divine Alchemist. I’m a member of the reserve team.”
After the five second-year students introduced themselves, the training ground echoed with applause from the first-year students.
“That’s interesting. We have two swordswomen, and the others are strong too. As expected, only elites can represent Kyoto,” Moss muttered as he listened to their introduction.
He was excited to train and spar with such outstanding seniors. To represent Kyoto in battle was an honor. After the seniors introduced themselves, it was the rookies’ turn to do so. Noel was the first to start.
Noel was a level 35 Bone Swordsman, Charlie and Nat were both level 34, but Charlie was a Storm Warrior while Nat was a Dragon Bloodline Warlock, and Lila was a level 33 Holy Swordswoman.
The seniors were shocked.
“Whoa! Bone Swordsman and Dragon Bloodline Warlock are legendary classes!” Benedict could not help but exclaim as the other seniors looked at Noel and Nat with envy.
When Moss introduced himself as a level 35 Knight, the seniors regained their calm. Even though they knew Moss was level 35, they did not think it was special.
In their opinion, Knight was a very ordinary class. It was just that Moss might be a bit more diligent and had accumulated more battle experience. In a real battle, its powerful skills could defeat a regular high-level class, even if it were an advanced low-level class.
Clap, clap, clap!
Sofia took the lead in clapping after the students finished their self-introductions. She looked at each member with a burning gaze, saying, “You’re all great students, and Kyoto will be proud of you!
“I believe our school will defend our title in this year’s first- and second-year student competition.”
The team members did not hesitate to give Sofia warm applause as she spoke.
She calmed her emotions and continued, “Since this is your first meeting, the professors won’t arrange any training,” she looked at Bishop and continued, “Captain Bishop will arrange the rest of your time.”
Bishop bowed and stepped forward. He smiled at the team members and said, “Dear first-year students, you have passed the assessment and become official members of the reserve team.”
Clap, clap, clap!
After a simple round of applause, he continued, “According to the reserve team’s practice, there will be a simple sparring session later. Firstly, this is to allow everyone to understand each other better.
“Secondly, it also allows the professors to make better arrangements for follow-up training according to everyone’s situation,” a faint smile flashed across Bishop’s face as he spoke.
He looked at the rookies with piercing eyes and said gently, “You can choose any sparring partner you want. You can do one-on-ones or even two-on-ones. However, you cannot fight the same people again in a two-on-one and cannot fight the same person three times in a row in a one-on-one.”
After a moment, Bishop changed the topic, and his tone became fierce, “However, we will put you on the observation list if you can’t last fifteen minutes in a fight. If you still fail to do that after five days, others might replace you.”
Sofia frowned. She wanted to say something but took it back. She knew Bishop was doing this to defend the school’s title.
Lila frowned and immediately questioned, “There’s such a thing?!”
“What’s so strange about this, rookie?” Benedict emphasized the word “rookie” and said coldly, “Didn’t Academician Brian say this team is dynamic? Only the five strongest first-year students can represent Kyoto in the competition.”
Gavin, the co-captain, added, “The rules are evident. One-on-ones and two-on-ones are fine, but if you can’t hold on for even 15 minutes, you don’t need to be here.”
His tone was gentle, but every word was piercing.