Mary Smith
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Since time immemorial, beasts had inhabited Heaven's Spire along with many other planets. They were considered weaker in some planets, and dominated in others. However, one thing was for certain. They were usually beings with low intelligence. There was a certain terminology that only circulated within the tower, which referred to the power of beasts. Many planets did not have such classifications, and simply referred to stronger beasts as 'Guardian Beasts' or 'Deities'. However, the Heaven's…-
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It was a massive wasteland. A crimson tint surrounded the atmosphere, interfering with Arthur's eyes. His entire existence seemed to blend with the battlefield, which reflected the color of a certain viscous liquid that covered the ground. His eyes shone with curiosity as he observed his surroundings. There wasn't a single entity visible for miles upon miles. The horizon was draped in darkness. It was either night, or the world did not have an atmosphere. 'The latter isn't possible.' The soil…
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A few weeks passed in an instant. The day of the second trial arrived in an instant. The rays of dawn were warm, coupled with the cool breeze that swept past the area. It was great weather in the Tutorial World, which contrasted the carnage that would eventually occur during the second trial. The newbies, after freshening up and finishing their training, ate breakfast before heading towards the headquarters of the Tower Administration. Once they arrived at its entrance, the newbies were greeted by…
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Aryan was assaulted by several experienced swordsmen, those who'd snuck under Arthur's false display of power. Once Aryan was distracted, Arthur quickly escaped the line of fire, allowing the others to attack. A coordinated assault. Jenny, Oliver, and a few others unleashed their most powerful attacks, causing Aryan to take a step back. But even that was dangerous, as Arthur was on the Ranker's heels, refusing to allow Aryan to take a break. Aryan's longsword moved at terrifying speeds. He…
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"Come at me," Aryan spoke in an intimidating tone, waving his sword around as if it were a toy, patiently awaiting the assault of the newbies. The newbies glanced at each other, uncertain of what to do. At that moment, a gust of wind swept by, representing Jenny's body as she rushed towards Aryan. The latter revealed a toothy grin, welcoming her approach by assuming a stance to contest it. Aryan's longsword shot towards Jenny's face, but was parried by a light swing of her sword. The two exchanged…
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'He spilled coffee on me.' Those words lingered in Aryan's minds. They were comical yet worrying simultaneously. It was a petty reason to want to kill someone, but on the other hand, Aryan was almost certain Arthur was lying. There was something else. But there couldn't be. Oscar and Arthur were practically strangers… how could there be such a deep-rooted grudge between them. That sentence reinforced Arthur's words, his reason towards hating Oscar… But… 'I don't know what to think,'…
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Once the physical training ended and the students left, Aryan continued to stare at the Sun with a blank expression on his face. Arthur and a few others, who'd signed up for the swordsmanship class, remained. The winds were chilly as evening neared. The Sun was starting to tilt to the West, emanating a radiant glow as if bidding farewell to the world. Its yellow glow gradually morphed into a darker shade. The robes Aryan had slipped into in order to protect him from the chilly winds fluttered…
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The battles continued, with the more experienced fighters usually dominating the battlefield. A few situations similar to the first one occurred, and Aryan was elated by the results. 'I'm a great teacher,' he thought. It was partially true. Although his teaching did cause growth, it wasn't solely due to it. The stronger fighters gave the weaker ones goals, which the latter chased wholeheartedly. The stronger fighters also served as pseudo-teachers. As the day progressed, it was finally Arthur's…
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The batch then underwent harsh training. Things like enduring the pressure of a waterfall and performing continuous cardiovascular movements were included. By the end, the newbies were exhausted. Some had deep gashes and bruises on their skin, but the select few were quickly healed by the lackeys of the Tower Administration. However, endurance training wasn't the only aspect of physical training. It also included spars without weapons. "The first battle will be between Fiona and Ian," Aryan…
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Arthur and Aryan chatted for a few minutes before the newbies began flooding in. There were about fifty newbies participating in physical training, and most were scrawny and un-athletic. It seemed most were planning on increasing their versatility. Physical training was not required by those with athletic bodies. They simply focused on increasing their capabilities with mana and magic to increase their versatility and compliment their physical prowess. On the other hand, those who were well-versed in…
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