Void: Vol. I Ch. VII

In the training room Jute watches from above as the various students fight Voidlings, suddenly Pasic rushes to her side to watch the students.

            “So then how are left in this group now?” Pasic asks curiously.

            “There’re ten brats left.” Jute says answering him.

As she looks down she sees Derrick fighting a Voidling crushing it under his claw.

            “That Voidling kid Derrick Vacare; he’s interesting, the kid runs on pure instinct and he’s shown to have some combat experience.” Jute says watching Derrick.

            “Well apparently he lived in the woods for most of his life.” Pasic says watching him.

As she looks around she sees the red haired using a sword to cut away at a Voidling, before running off.

            “Adelina Silva; the girl has resolve and determination, she seems to specialize in hit and run tactics.” Jute says watching her.

            “She seems to work best on her own; it’ll be difficult for her to work on teams.” Pasic says watching her.

As she looks around she sees a large almost robotic boy punching a Voidling crushing its skull.

            “TAS S8M9; despite his large size he’s not particularly strong, he mostly uses the momentum from his large arms to give blows, but he’s smart he guesses an opponent’s weak spots just from a glance.” Jute says watching the boy.

            “Yes it seems he has a programming error that limits his combat capabilities, but he decided to focus on his intellect instead of his physic.” Pasic says watching him as well.

As she looks around she notices a brown haired boy with large wings flying around before throwing a spear and penetrating a Voidling, before reclaiming it.

            “Zephyr Narcis; the kids arrogant but skilled, but it seems he relies a little too much on his ability to fly.” Jute says watching the boy fly around.

            “It seems he puts too much importance on his appearance and prefers that spear because it lets him take care of enemies from a distance.” Pasic says watching him as well.

As they look around the see a black haired girl with horns and a tail getting cornered by Voidlings.

            “Well it looks like she’s almost finished, I should help her.” Pasic says before attempting to rush off before Jute stops him.

            “Wait a minute.” Jute says stopping him.

As they look on her she is engulfed in flames before the fire spreads from her into the Voidlings burning them alive.

            “Phyre Ifrit; she’s an odd one, she has a spirit arm allowing her to wield fire, the interesting thing is it seems like she’s afraid of her power.” Jute says watching the girl.

            “That is an ability that one should be fearful of.” Pasic says watching her.

Looking around she notices Jacob using a knife to stab at a Voidling until Derrick cuts it with his claw.

            “Jacob Stran; the kid’s a little weak, but he’s smart he knows when to hide and when to attack, but otherwise he’s not the best fighter, but it seems like he and the Voidling kid have formed a partnership.” Jute says looking at Jacob.

            “Maybe if he had a good enough spirit arm he could master it and wield it quite well, but maybe him and the other kid’s partnership should cover up for their individual weaknesses.” Pasic says watching them.

As they watch on Tina runs up to them and starts helping with their individual injures.

            “Tina Rivin; interesting kid, she has not combat skills what so ever but she still tries her best to keep up with those two.” Jute says watching the trio.

            “Maybe I should put in a request for her to start training for a support role?” Pasic asks curiously.

            “I think that’ll be good for her.” Jute says watching the trio.

As they look around they notice Rick standing in a corner stabbing at a Voidling.

            “Rick Hovan; the kid’s a little odd the Voidlings tend to avoid him for some reason, and he’s an arrogant little brat.” Jute says watching Rick.

            “We’d better keep our eyes on that one seems like a trouble maker.” Pasic says watching Rick gleefully stab away at a Voidling.

 

The students then regroup inside a classroom with Trak standing in front of a screen holding a large gun.

            “So then, can any of you tell me what this is?” Trak asks the students holding up the gun.

            “That’s a guns sir, a weapon of the old world.” Rick says answering the question.

            “That’s correct, but this is basic knowledge.” Trak says giving Rick a back handed complement. “Can anyone tell me the history of the old world?” Trak then asks.

            “The old world was the time period before the void appeared, during this time period the various races were at war with each other; this ended with the great calamity when the void appeared and the races banded together as the first generation to combat them.” Jacob says explaining things.

            “Correct, while not impressive it was detailed for the dumber sort.” Trak says giving another backhanded compliment. “The great cataclysm wiped out most people’s memories, the ones who maintained their memories became the ruling class and rallied the races to defend themselves, and their descendants still rule today.” Trak says explaining things.

            “Sir, what about the other nobles?” Rick asks in a smug tone of voice.

            “That’s right, after the first generation the people who created various advancements for society or the strongest of the Vanguards became the nobles class.” Trak says explaining things. “But, if their advancements were determined to be detrimental then their rank will be taken away and then they’ll be publicly shamed, just like your family.” Trak says explaining things before pointing at Rick.

            “Thank you for the lessen sir.” Rick says holding back his distaste.

 

A while later the trio walks off to their dorms with Tina walking slowly behind the other two.

            “What is it Tina?” Jacob asks curiously concerned for her.

            “Well, Ms. Jute came to me today and asked me to sign up for the support classes.” Tina says saddened by the idea.

            “Well, you are good at nursing people and similar things, so maybe that’s a good idea.” Jacob says thinking about the situation.

            “That’s not the issue.” Tina says seeming insulted by the idea. “We won’t be in class together anymore.” Tina says saddened at the thought.

            “Tina, that’s not the issue, besides you’ll be safer as a support.” Jacob says yelling at her.

            “Could you two stop arguing with each other?” Derrick says interrupting their argument. “Tina, Rick is concerned that you’ll end up getting hurt so that’s why he wants you to be in the supports.” Derrick says explaining things to Tina. “Rick, Tina’s afraid that you’ll get hurt without her around.” Derrick says explaining things to Rick. “You’re both concerned about each other, but you’re too stubborn to admit it.” Derrick says walking off.

The pair laughs at what happened while calming down.

            “He might be kind of an idiot, but he’s perceptive on some things.” Rick says laughing.

            “He is.” Tina says laughing as well.

After a while the pair continues walking to their dorms.

            “So then, you’ll join the supports right?” Jacob asks concerned for her.

            “Right, but promise you’ll be careful.” Tina says answering her.

The pair eventually stops as the get to a crossing.

            “Okay then, I’ll see you later.” Jacob says walking down the right path.

            “Wait a second.” Tina says stopping him.

Tina then rushes up and kisses Jacob, before running down the left path.

            “What was that about?” Jacob asks curiously stunned by the kiss.