Daniels eyes were locked unto Instructor Vlad as he analyzed the man before him as he formulated a plan in his head in other not to end up with a knockout flight punch or kick.
Daniel lets out breath as he readied himself to face off his instructor, he calmly took an attack posture which was different, with his right leg taken backward a little and his left leg forward and not putting his fists in front of him.
It seemed like he won't be attacking with a punch but rather in a different way only known to him, he closed his eyes as the air around him was disturbed as he released his aura which was whitish in color and he moved forward as his body brimmed with energy as he dashed towards Instructor Vlad whose eyes never left the incoming Daniel.
As Daniel got closer to instructor Vlad, he increased his speed and on getting within the striking range instead of a throwing a punch like everybody else, he lunched a kick aimed at the feet of Instructor Vlad who was a bit taken aback at the tactic of this Kid.
"Aiming for my feet, too slow" instructor Vlad leaped up as he dodged Daniel's attack but then a smirk curved on Daniel's lips.
"Self Clone replication" from both sides of instructor Vlad two clones appeared from within a white light which shot out of Daniel's body as they looked exactly like him both in appearance and height.
"Woah they are three Daniels now" Alex was surprised
"Impressive, looks like you already have a skill card "instructor Vlad smirked and the two clones raised their legs as they executed a downward drop kick at the same time and the real Daniel assaulting with an upper strike punch towards instructor Vlad.
"Humph, your little trick was worth it, but no were enough" Instructor Vlad disappeared from his spot and it looked like as he had glitched and he reappeared behind Daniel.
"What!!! how is that possible" Daniel's eyes widened in intense shock as instructor Vlad sudden was new as the expression of shock was seen on his face for the first time.
"Good attack execution but still shabby in speed" Instructor Vlad landed a strike with his elbow at Daniel's back and when Daniel felt the blow, he could not believe his eyes and the force of the attack sent Daniel skidding across the ring as his clones disappeared and turning back in the white light which shot back to his body as he landed on the floor, suffering the same faith as others.
"Hey kid, I like that Tactic of yours just keeping training and the results of such tactic will be outstanding" Instructor Vlad said to Daniel who stood up from the ground as he adjusted his glass.
"I will" Daniel just replied as he looked at the man standing on the ring as he was amazed by his amazing display of skill.
"So whats your name, kid?" Instructor Vlad asked
"Well my Name is Daniel Ken Adrian, sir" Daniel introduced himself
"The Adrian Family, heh. Then you must be the younger brother of Stella right"
"Yes sir, she's my elder Sister" Daniel replied
"I wonder why he didn't use his time manipulation ability?" Zack had a confused look on his face.
"That's it, okay you with the brown hair over there come over" he pointed to Alex was taken aback by the sudden call.
"alright Alex it's time to go receive your own share of the knockout flight punch" Zack tapped him on the shoulder with a smile on his face.
"______"
Alex squinted
Alex had no other choice but to get himself moving towards the training ring as thousands of thoughts ran through his head as he approached the ring. He climbed the ring as his eyes held a tinge of fright.
"What's your name kid?" Alex was asked
"The name's Alex Bale" Alex answered
Looking at the man standing opposite him as his eyes held hesitation, as he tried to formulate whatever plan came up his head, because it felt impossible to him to avoid the KF punch, knockout flight punch just like the others.
(I will just throw whatever I have at him) Alex made his plan.
He took his attack stance as he faced against the instructor and serious was seen on his face for the first time and he released his aura as the air around him was disturbed by the influence of his aura.
His body radiated his aura as red lighting began to sizzle around his fists as his aura surged forth and he ran towards Instructor Vlad who took his usual stance
"Accelerate" instantly at moment as he ran towards instructor Vlad, the outline of his body had an orange glow as he activated his acceleration ability and then his speed became 2x faster as he dashed at Instructor Vlad.
an idea suddenly struck Alex as he dashed towards Instructor Vlad Instead of taking him head on, he began to run in circles around Instructor Vlad and most of the boys had a surprised look on their faces when they saw Alex taking a more different approach.
"Trying to use the element of confusion, huh. Nice try" Instructor Vlad Scoffed as his eyes locked on to Alex who ran in circles as his eyes followed Alex who was using the tactic of confusion.
Seeing Instructor Vlad who looked as if he was confused, Alex thought
(this is my chance to strike) then Alex shot forth like a bullet towards Instructor Vlad from Behind as he threw his fist forward which tore through the air at accelerating speed as his fists were covered in lighting which sizzled.
Alex's fist was an inch away from colliding in Instructor's Vlad's Back, thinking he would be the first to land a hit on the instructor and at that moment of truth, Instructor Vlad with a fluid twist to the side he evaded the strike as Alex's Fist missed him by a Hair's breadth.
"Good one lad, but you need to be faster and observant" Instructor Vlad lunched a lighting fast Kick at Alex who didn't see it coming, as the kick made contact with his abdomen, Alex lets out a groan of pain as the kick sent him flying backwards off the training ring.
Alex landed close to the feet of Zack and Daniel who looked at him.
"Looks like you got on share" Daniel had a smirk on his face as he looked at Alex who an expression of pain on his face.
"Like tell me about" Alex rolled his eyes and he stood up from the ground.
Then Instructor Vlad's eyes moved his eyes as he looked for his next victim and that's when his eyes landed on Zack and then a smirked curved on lips as he was someone not to be forgotten after what happened during the assessment.
"Hey diamond talent why don't you come over here and show what you are capable of" Instructor Vlad called out Zack and everyone looked towards Zack.
"Look he is the guy with a diamond talent whose ability is an X-rank ability"
"Yeah its him, I cannot forget the scene during his assessment"
The boys whispered among themselves as they could not forget the breathtaking scene, they all witnessed during the assessment.
"You know Zack. I will have a big smile on my face when you will be sent flying by the KF punch, trust me" Alex spoke to Zack who walked towards the training ring on which instructor Vlad stood.
"Humph" Zack just shrugged his shoulders as he walked to the training ring and got on.
Zack looked the instructor as the expression on his face instead of same look of fright or intimidation but instead he looked at the man before him with curiosity in his eyes as he had seen far worst during the spatial crack incident.
"What's your name boy?"
"Zack Grey Lyon" He answered straight
"Alright let me see what a diamond talent is capable of" instructor Vlad spoke as he made a hand gesture of come at me to Zack.
Zack took his attack stance which surprised Instructor Vlad as his Stance seemed a bit refined than everyone else.
Zack lets out a breath slowly as he studied the man before him and he released his aura which was golden in color as his aura increased in intensity and out of the air ignited Flames which were golden in color and the flames engulfed his fists.
He looked towards the man who stood before him as his red eyes held a mischievous glint in them and not so trustworthy smile on his face.
If there was one thing Zack clearly understood was that the man's vibe before him was totally different from those creatures, he had faced during the spatial crack disaster.
With a leap, Zack charged like a bullet tearing through the air towards instructor Vlad.
In a few seconds Zack was already before Instructor Vlad who was surprised at his speed, Zack threw his fist engulfed in flames towards him as his fists seem to suck in the bane energy invisible to the eyes and the intensity of the flames increasing.
Instead of evading as Zack was already too close to him and evading was already late, Instructor Vlad decided to block the incoming attack with both his palms as he brought them forward.
"BAM"
Zack's flaming fist slammed into Instructor Vlad's palm.
(How can his attack be this strong at this level) instructor Vlad's face held surprise as the force of Zack's attack pushed him back a little the first of its kind.
"Woah, he managed to land a hit on the instructor" A boy said with surprise and the rest where immediately up on their feet as a good show was about to begin.
Seeing his attack had been blocked, Zack Leaped back creating a fair distance between him and instructor Vlad.
"You are good boy, but let this instructor of yours show you the way of a warrior" A smirked appeared on instructor Vlad's lips as he dashed forward towards Zack in an instant just like how he had been going ever since.
"Show me what you are capable Diamond talent" instructor Vlad sent his fist towards Zack at an incredible speed as his fist went through the air like an arrow towards Zack.
Seeing the fist heading towards him as if been controlled by an unseen force, in a fluid motion so fast that if blink you would miss it, Zack dodged to the side as he evaded the KF punch.
(How is he this fast with his reflexes) Instructor Vlad was surprised by this student.
As Zack evaded, he bent down and sent his leg shooting forward with a kick aimed at Instructor Vlad's Leg who in turn saw the attack jumped up as he dodged the kick.
"You really impress me Kid" a wide grin appeared on Instructor Vlad's Face as he jumped and then he clenched his fist tightly as he released a punch at the air which sent a shockwave which rippled through the air towards Zack.
"Using this move" Zack eyes looked on to the incoming attack moving through the air like a gust of wind as the attack got closer to Zack who was thinking of a way to avoid such attack. Then like a flash an unknown Dodge movement appeared in his head.
Subconsciously Zack leaped into the air as he twisted his body dodging the attack which swept through the place he stood before, he was still in midair when the attack passed him below as his hair fluttered and he lands on his feet.
"When was I able to do that" Zack himself was surprised at the movement he executed.
"Wow he dodged!!!" the boys had shock on their faces when they saw the dodge flip Zack executed.
Zack wasn't even given a chance to breath when without waring Instructor Vlad came at him with a punch, not given him the chance to catch his breath, Zack brought his Hands in a X shape before him as a shield to take on the incoming blow:
Instructor Vlad's Punch connected with Zack's hand shield blockage; the attack force of the blow sent Zack sliding backwards on his feet as he let out a groan.
(Damn his attacks are as hell as strong, that punch now felt like sand bag was throw at me) Zack set his eyes on the man before him who had smile on his face and then Instructor Vlad left his spot in the blink of an eye and came in front of Zack instantly as he lunched a Kick aimed at Zack's left side.
(what the hell!!!! His speed is faster than I imagined) Zack was shocked at the speed of Instructor Vlad who had grin on his face, in the twinkle of an eye, Zack raised his left hand to act as a shield to block the Kick and his entire left hand was covered in ice as he successfully blocked the attack.
"Ohhhhhhh, he blocked again" the boys were in a hype mood as they watched on with interest
(These attacks of his packs a punch man) Zack's hands trembled slightly as he blocked instructor Vlad's attack
"Am loving this" Instructor Vlad's grin Increased and in a swift motion he turned around as he lunched the kick again but this time aimed at his right side, seeing the incoming attack Zack had no choice but to duck down as he did speedily and supported himself with his hands on the floor as he dodged the attack which passed over his head and at that moment another flash of another move appeared in his head and he acted subconsciously to execute the move that appeared in his head.
Exerting the strength in his hands placed on the floor, he lunched him into the air as he twisted and flipped forward as he came down with a drop kick at blinding speed which was aimed at instructor Vlad who blocked the attack with his hands.
(this kid it does not feel like this is his first time fighting) Instructor Vlad was surprised by this Kid before him as his eyes burned with the determination of a warrior to win.
"and he lands another hit again!!!!" the boys were in an uproar as they watch Zack take on instructor Vlad.
The girls were surprised by the commotion of the boys as they were forced to look over to the boy's side and they had shock on their faces as they saw a boy going head to head with the combat instructor.
"isn't all our first time in combat training how come he is able to go head to head with the instructor"
"It feels as if he has been used to it before" the girls discussed among themselves as they found it surprising meanwhile the girl with white hair which was tied in a pony and bright blue eyes looked at Zack who fought against Instructor Vlad as her gaze lingered on him
After Zack saw his attack was blocked, he leaped back and charged at Instructor Vlad again this time he conjured a fire ball and lunched towards Instructor Vlad, who deflected the fire ball with a slap to the floor.
But as Instructor Vlad deflected the fireball, Zack was already before him with his fist covered in ice flying towards him. Because a moment after Zack lunched the fire ball, he had dashed towards Instructor Vlad who was distracted by the fire ball.
"Ha-ha-ha, you boy really moved my battle spirit" Instructor Vlad lets out a chuckle as he evaded Zack's attack in a swift motion with ease.
"Well time to show you my artwork" Instructor Vlad clenched his fists as his fist sucked in Bane energy from the surrounding as he released a punch towards the ground and a shockwave spread throughout the floor of the training ring and Zack was swept off his feet by the sudden change in attack pattern of instructor Vlad.
Zack tried to get up but then Instructor Vlad was already in front of him with his fist clenched to strike.
"And here comes the KF punch" Said Alex who had a smile on his face.
(How!!!) that what was the last thing that crossed Zack's mind as Instructor Vlad released his fist against the air before Zack with great intensity than last time and like a strong gust wind the air rippled as the shockwave slammed into him.
Zack felt like he had been hit by the wind itself as his body was sent propelling backward off the training ring as he slammed onto the floor just like everyone in the end.
"Looks like you aren't just a diamond talent for nothing Zack" Instructor Vlad spoke to Zack who stood from the floor as he lets out a groan.
"Well that wraps it for today everyone, now just like you would have been taught in your awakening academies before coming here, just absorb the bane energy around you to regain your strength and refill your energy pool" Instructor Vlad said to them all as he stretched his body.
Everyone sat down in lotus position as they all began absorbing bane energy from the surrounding as white motes began to gather around everyone, Zack sat in lotus position together with his friends as they all absorbed bane energy but then all the white motes around everyone else began moving towards Zack as his hair floated gently as he absorbed the bane energy around everyone with his eyes closed.
Everyone opened their eyes as on their faces were expression of confusion as they could not feel the bane energy around them.
"This strange I can't feel the bane energy" Daniel said with confusion as he opened his eyes.
"Me too" Alex confirmed
"Well you both should look at Zack" Levi said to them both as he stared at Zack with Shock written on his face and when both of them turned to look at Zack they were instantly shocked as all the white motes of light were all gathered around Zack who didn't know what was happening.
The same expression was on everybody's face as they all looked at Zack who absorbed the entire bane energy in the training hall.
"Just how large is this kid's energy pool" Instructor Vlad was shocked too as he saw the scene before him.
Zack opened his eyes as he was felt full from absorbing Bane energy and then he saw his friends staring at him.
"Oi what ya all looking at me for" Zack had a squint on his face as he looked them.
"Well nothing" They replied in a sync but Zack looked at them with a sus look on his face
"so, what's our next step apart from combat training class and main class?" Alex asked.
"Well gather more information about the world outside and the beasts that roam outside the walls and get stronger for now" Zack said.
"Then we can start with the library then" Daniel suggested.
"Or we can take a tour of academy properly and know essential locations in the academy, like the weapon armory and shopping district" Levi gave his own opinion
Looking at the four boys discussing was Instructor Vlad as he seemed to study four of them as they discussed with each other, his eyes landed on Zack as he looked at his palm and we see a bruise.
(How can this boy's attack power be this strong, while just been at the energy absorption phase, rank 2 and his fighting style and tactic felt different that he even managed to injure me) instructor Vlad though tot himself then he took his gaze to Daniel.
(the one on glasses, very smart and observant and uses the element of surprise) then his eyes wen to Levi.
(While this disciple of mine just attacks head on but always has something up his sleeve) and then his eyes went to Alex
(His attacks look shabby and not well executed but with his element of confusion and speed his opponents are gonna have a hard time) instructor Vlad sighed then his eyes went to Owen who held a proud aura around him and Lue Ming who was silent and his eyes went to the girls as his gaze swept through as they landed a on a girl with white hair and blue eyes, a girl with short black whose hair draped over her shoulders and having jade green eyes to a girl with blonde hair which was tied in a bun and almond colored eyes as she held herself high with proudness and his eyes landed on a girl with a long brown hair which fell freely to her waist and she had deep eyes which had a cold look in them.
(Looks like this Class really got talents among them, I guess the academy is about to become lively) then his eyes finally rested on Zack.
(He really surpassed my expectation, there is more to this kid than what meets the eyes) Instructor Vlad said in his mind as he looked at Zack discussing with his friends.