Chapter 295 - 293: First day- The twin halls
Soon, the class arrived in front of Two buildings standing side by side, connected by a skybridge.
Ms. Baek stopped and turned to the class with a smile.
"Welcome to White Moon Academy's Twin Halls," she began, her voice calm and reassuring. "These two buildings are known as Luna Hall and Sol Hall, each serving a different purpose."
She pointed to the building on the left, a sleek, modern structure with a soft, calming light. "This is Luna Hall. It's where you, the unawakened, will have your classes. Luna represents the moon, a symbol of quiet strength and potential. Just like the moon, you are here to learn and grow in preparation for the day you awaken."
Ms. Baek then gestured to the building on the right, which stood taller and more radiant. "And this is Sol Hall, where the awakened students will be. Sol represents the sun, the symbol of power, energy, and mastery."
She paused for a moment, ensuring everyone was following. "The two buildings are connected by a skybridge, but there's one very important rule: You are not allowed to enter the awakened areas, Sol Hall, without permission. You must respect this rule at all times."
Ms. Baek gave them a moment to absorb the information. "Now, I want you all to confirm where you're allowed to go freely without permission."
A student spoke. "The canteen!"
"Correct," Ms. Baek nodded. "The canteen is shared by both groups. The infirmary and the school garden are also shared spaces. But again, be respectful and careful. If you are not sure, ask a teacher or a staff member first."
The students nodded, some repeating quietly to each other: "Canteen, infirmary, garden…"
"Good," Ms. Baek smiled again. "Let's continue. Your classroom is on the third floor. We'll take the stairs this time."
They entered the building and were immediately amazed by the large lobby on the ground floor. It was spacious with smooth marble floors, glass walls that let in a lot of light, and the sound of soft music playing in the background. In the center of the lobby was an elevator, but Ms. Baek led them toward the stairs.
One of the girls in the class spoke up. "Why don't we just use the elevator, Ms. Baek?"
Ms. Baek smiled gently and shook her head. "We could, but I want you to use the stairs. This is a good way to help you stay active and healthy. Walking up the stairs will serve as exercise. It's not that you're forbidden to use the elevator, but the stairs are better for your health."
The students nodded, understanding. Some of them were a little out of breath as they climbed, but they didn't complain. The view from the stairs was great as they could see parts of the campus from above, and it made the climb a little more interesting.
Soon, they reached the third floor and entered their classroom. The door opened to reveal a large, well-lit space. The room had a simple yet modern design, with rows of desks arranged in steps, giving everyone a good view of the front. The stage at the front had a large board for teaching, and there was a projector above it for presentations.
Ms. Baek turned to the class. "This will be your classroom. You can sit wherever you like, and it will be your spot for the next few months."
The students looked around, excited to choose their seats. Some went to the front, while others took seats near the back. It was clear that everyone was eager to settle in and start the lessons.
Ms. Baek smiled at them. "Tomorrow, your classes will officially begin. I expect you all to do your best."
The class settled down as they all looked at the room.
Elshienne and Nathan found a seat near the window, with a clear view of the campus outside. Nayoung, of course, sat on the other side of Elshienne. She was already talking to some of her classmates sitting behind them, excitedly chatting away.
Nayoung kept turning around to talk with her classmates. "Hey, do you think we can go to the canteen after class? I heard they have really good food!" she said, laughing and trying to get everyone involved in the conversation.
Elshienne, however, was focused on someone sitting below them. She noticed the guy who had been near the tamer. He was looking around, and when their eyes met, she spoke.
"Is he your friend?" Elshienne asked quietly.
The guy turned his head, confused at first. "Huh?" he said. Then, he realized what she meant. "Oh, you mean that tamer?" he said with an awkward laugh. "Yeah, sorry about him earlier. He didn't mean to hurt anyone."
Elshienne nodded. "Hmm, it's fine. I suggest he should increase his mana."
The guy looked puzzled. "Can our mana limit increase?" he asked, confused.
Nathan, sitting beside Elshienne, whispered to her. "He's not like Seojun. Remember, our mana doesn't increase," he said quietly, trying to make sure no one else heard.
Elshienne paused after hearing Nathan's whisper. She remembered what he said. Seojun was different. Normal awakeners couldn't increase their mana once they awakened. That meant she was wrong earlier. She turned her eyes to the boy in front of them.
She leaned forward a little and smiled kindly. "Jin-hyu, right? I'm Elshienne," she said, holding out her hand.
Jin-hyu's eyes widened in shock. "Y-Yeah, n-nice to meet you, Ms. Elshienne," he stuttered, looking nervous. He stared at her hand like he couldn't believe she was talking to him.
Nathan, sitting beside her, tsked softly "Nathan, Elshienne's brother." holding his hand.
Jin-hyu stood up quickly, clearly feeling nervous and intimidated by Nathan. He avoided Elshienne's hand and instead reached out to Nathan with both hands. "Nice to meet you too, sir!" he said, bowing slightly.
Nathan raised an eyebrow but shook his hand anyway.
Elshienne puffed her cheeks and pouted. "Stop that," she said, lightly bumping Nathan with her shoulder.
Nathan only smirked, clearly not sorry at all.
Nayoung, who had been watching from beside Elshienne, giggled. "Awww, poor Jin-hyu! Don't worry, Nathan won't bite!"
After giving everyone time to settle down, Ms. Baek walked to the front of the room. She clapped her hands softly, catching the students' attention.
"Alright, everyone," she said with a warm smile, "since you've all found your seats, let's talk about what we'll do in class."
The room quieted down, and the students looked at her, ready to listen.
"Our schedule will not be too different from what you've had before. We'll still have basic subjects But because of the merge, we're adding some new classes too."
She walked slowly across the stage.
"You still have Self-Defense Class but different from the class you used to have. You'll also take a class called Awakener Knowledge that before is not teach to you unawakened."
Then she paused and looked around the room.
"Now, Crisis Safety Training that also already been part of your education these past years, so that won't be new. But we'll continue to update and review it together."
There were small nods and murmurs of agreement across the room.
"Lastly, there is a new class that's being planned called Class Specialization Discovery. This is an optional class, only for those who want to try and awaken. It's not available yet, but we'll let you know when it opens. It might help those with hidden potential."
At that moment, Nayoung excitedly raised her hand.
"Ms. Baek! Is there going to be a class about taming?" she asked with a big smile on her face.
Ms. Baek smiled softly. "It was suggested, but we're still waiting to hear if it will be added. Since taming is becoming popular, I think it might be approved soon."
"Yay!" Nayoung cheered and even raised her arms like she won a prize.
"But…" Ms. Baek added with a small chuckle, "it will be a class for awakened students only."
Nayoung pouted and lowered her arms with a sigh. "Aww… I'll just wait then."
Just then, a boy from the back of the class casually said, "Why would they include a taming class here when there's already a Beast Doctor Academy?"
Nayoung stood up right away, hands on her waist and one eyebrow raised high. "Yah! Beast Doctor is not the same as Beast Tamer, duh! Are you an idiot?"
The class chuckled a bit, but the boy didn't react much. He calmly replied, "Still, they both handle beasts, and the system doesn't always make a clear line between them. Plus, a lot of beast-type classes already go to that academy. So it's a valid question."
Nayoung froze for a second, trying to think of a comeback. She opened her mouth, then closed it again with a tiny "hmph," and sat back down with her arms crossed.
The students laughed quietly, and even Ms. Baek smiled a little. "Well, that's something the board will decide," she said. "But it's good to see you're all interested and thinking deeply."
Ms. Baek stepped forward, her hands calmly folded in front of her. She gave a warm smile to both Nayoung and the boy who spoke earlier.
"Alright, everyone," she said in a gentle voice, "let's clear this up. But first," she turned her head to the boy, "what's your name, mister?"
The boy looked surprised for a second, then sighed softly. "It's Sion, Ms. Baek."
"Sion?" she repeated.
The boy scratched the back of his neck, then gave a small nod. "Sion Quinn."
Ms. Baek nodded, smiling. "Thank you, Sion."
She looked at Nayoung next. "Bae Nayoung Ms. Hehee"
"Nayoung is right—Beast Tamers and Beast Doctors are not the same. A Beast Tamer forms a bond with beasts and controls them through will and mana. They fight together, almost like partners or friends."
Then she turned to the rest of the class. "Now, Sion also made a good point. Beast Doctors are a special class that works with beasts too, but they use healing skills, support abilities, and advanced knowledge. They're like doctors, caretakers, and sometimes even commanders, depending on how skilled they are."
She pointed to the board and wrote:
Tamer = Control / CommandBeast Doctor = Heal / Support / Research
Ms. Baek faced the class again. "While both classes are beast-related, their jobs and training are very different. That's why there's a separate academy for Beast Doctors—because their path requires a lot of special learning."
She looked at Nayoung again and smiled. "So Nayoung isn't wrong for being excited. Taming is growing in popularity, and it might become an official subject here too."
Then she looked at Sion. "And Sion wasn't wrong either. The system doesn't always make clear lines between similar paths, and it's good to ask questions like that."
The classroom slowly nodded, understanding now.
Nayoung leaned forward, whispering to Elshienne, "She's so cool. I wanna be like her when I grow up."
Elshienne laughed softly. "Aren't you already grown up?"
Nayoung pouted. "Ehhh! You know what I mean, right?"
Elshienne smiled and gave a small laugh. "Just kidding."
Ms. Baek clapped her hands gently again. "Alright, let's continue. Anyone else have questions about the upcoming classes?"
The class then continues with a fun and engaging question-and-answer session, and Ms. Baek enjoys seeing their curiosity
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