Chapter 103: Setting Camp
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Chapter 103 Setting Camp
Setting up the camp proved that there had been some serious oversights in their mission training. It was assumed that the leaders would be experienced, and not just powerful first years who had never actually used any of the kit before.
So, an hour after dark, they were only just finally managing to get the tents set up around a small magical fire that they assumed was intended to be their campsite.
It was made of flaming rocks, which gave off a gentle blue glow, as well as a level of warmth that reminded everyone that while this was a magical realm, it was still getting colder at night.
For most of the students that wasn't a big deal, but some of them came from the warmer climates, or from the big cities, where the apartment buildings were maintained at a steady temperature. They weren't expecting how fast it got cold out, even with the fire nearby, and many had chosen to pitch their tents further away for privacy.
That situation changed quickly, and the students who had camped further from the fire found themselves moving out of their tents and coming forward.
Karl and Dana had both chosen spots near the fire, but not because they knew about the temperature. They were both used to it getting cold at night and were somewhat used to the change, but they had wanted to be closer to the centre so that they could respond evenly to an attack from any direction.
Both Golems and Rae were on lookout for the early portion of the evening, while Hawk would be taking over from Rae later so that they would both have enough sleep tonight. They could both see well enough in the dark, with the simulated stars overhead, but nothing that they were seeing was enough to concern them, and Karl didn't wake until Hawk informed him that it was first light and that Thor was being annoying.
The Lightning Cerro had realized that many of the students couldn't sleep in their cold tents, so he had volunteered his large, warm body to help them out. Which naturally led to the students going around in the morning to find snacks for their scaly benefactor, and a lot more movement than the grumpy Hawk would have preferred.
One of the students tapped a spoon against his metal canteen to get everyone's attention.
"Everyone, bring out the breakfast packs and anything you have to season them. If you brought something that you think looks good, you can bring it out as well. What I'm going to make this morning is known as a cowboy stew.
I'm not sure how many of you know how to cook at all, but I grew up on a cattle ranch, and we learned that if everyone brings a different bit of the basics, we can actually make one large decent meal out of ten lousy ones." The boy explained.
The students that Karl had set to pick berries each brought out a couple, as well as the packs of dry oatmeal, granola and dried fruit that were in the breakfast ration pack. Thi/s chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.co/m
He might not think of it the same way that a mage did, but ultimately, the energy needed to use [Rend] was still magical energy, so there should be some merit to going up the mana improvement stairs.
The warriors of the ancient times had powers beyond anything that he could dream of holding for himself, so was it possible that they did it by having a well-rounded set of abilities, and not some super rare class and an Immortal Ancient bloodline that allowed them to leave their competition in the dust?
Three of the sides of the pyramid appeared to be intended to train every aspect that a true warrior could need, and they were intending to stay here longer, so there was no harm in using one of the days on the mana stairs. Even if they didn't help much, he could still meditate and make the best of his time.
Hawk had the same idea. He had tested his willpower, and the stairs had tested his appetite. So today he would train his magical stamina instead. Rae had decided to stay on the strength stairs to build her rapidly growing body to a standard she was happy with, while Thor didn't see any other option than strength as being worthwhile.
All the warriors were with him on that one, except for one Berserker who was staring toward the willpower stairs, which startled everyone around him.
"Are you thinking of building your willpower to extend the amount of time that you can maintain the pain nullification and enhancement of Berserk? I think it should work. I trained for a few days with Professor Tank, learning how to fight against and alongside Berserkers, and there was a lot of willpower involved on his end." Karl encouraged the young fighter.
The mention of the massive Berserker made the warriors smile as they reminisced about meeting him, and that steeled the boy's resolve.
"One day, I will be as mighty as him." He agreed, then stepped up to the guardian Golem and vanished to his chosen trial.
One by one, the rest split up, and Karl found himself standing next to Dana at the bottom of the mana staircase.
"You're training mana with Hawk? That's unexpected." She commented as Karl stared up the staircase.
"Magical beasts, magical energy. I think it will help. If not, I've wasted a day, but I can meditate on the steps." Karl shrugged.
"Well, if you're willing to risk it, I won't stop you. Good luck, I'll look back now and then to see how you're doing." Dana laughed as she set off up the stairs.
The first few weren't going to pose any problems to her, especially now that she knew how it worked, but the moment that Karl put his foot on the first step and felt the overwhelming magical force on his body, he knew that he was not going to be impressing anyone today.
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Chapter 103 Setting Camp
Setting up the camp proved that there had been some serious oversights in their mission training. It was assumed that the leaders would be experienced, and not just powerful first years who had never actually used any of the kit before.
So, an hour after dark, they were only just finally managing to get the tents set up around a small magical fire that they assumed was intended to be their campsite.
It was made of flaming rocks, which gave off a gentle blue glow, as well as a level of warmth that reminded everyone that while this was a magical realm, it was still getting colder at night.
For most of the students that wasn't a big deal, but some of them came from the warmer climates, or from the big cities, where the apartment buildings were maintained at a steady temperature. They weren't expecting how fast it got cold out, even with the fire nearby, and many had chosen to pitch their tents further away for privacy.
That situation changed quickly, and the students who had camped further from the fire found themselves moving out of their tents and coming forward.
Karl and Dana had both chosen spots near the fire, but not because they knew about the temperature. They were both used to it getting cold at night and were somewhat used to the change, but they had wanted to be closer to the centre so that they could respond evenly to an attack from any direction.
Both Golems and Rae were on lookout for the early portion of the evening, while Hawk would be taking over from Rae later so that they would both have enough sleep tonight. They could both see well enough in the dark, with the simulated stars overhead, but nothing that they were seeing was enough to concern them, and Karl didn't wake until Hawk informed him that it was first light and that Thor was being annoying.
The Lightning Cerro had realized that many of the students couldn't sleep in their cold tents, so he had volunteered his large, warm body to help them out. Which naturally led to the students going around in the morning to find snacks for their scaly benefactor, and a lot more movement than the grumpy Hawk would have preferred.
One of the students tapped a spoon against his metal canteen to get everyone's attention.
"Everyone, bring out the breakfast packs and anything you have to season them. If you brought something that you think looks good, you can bring it out as well. What I'm going to make this morning is known as a cowboy stew.
I'm not sure how many of you know how to cook at all, but I grew up on a cattle ranch, and we learned that if everyone brings a different bit of the basics, we can actually make one large decent meal out of ten lousy ones." The boy explained.
The students that Karl had set to pick berries each brought out a couple, as well as the packs of dry oatmeal, granola and dried fruit that were in the breakfast ration pack. Thi/s chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.co/m
He might not think of it the same way that a mage did, but ultimately, the energy needed to use [Rend] was still magical energy, so there should be some merit to going up the mana improvement stairs.
The warriors of the ancient times had powers beyond anything that he could dream of holding for himself, so was it possible that they did it by having a well-rounded set of abilities, and not some super rare class and an Immortal Ancient bloodline that allowed them to leave their competition in the dust?
Three of the sides of the pyramid appeared to be intended to train every aspect that a true warrior could need, and they were intending to stay here longer, so there was no harm in using one of the days on the mana stairs. Even if they didn't help much, he could still meditate and make the best of his time.
Hawk had the same idea. He had tested his willpower, and the stairs had tested his appetite. So today he would train his magical stamina instead. Rae had decided to stay on the strength stairs to build her rapidly growing body to a standard she was happy with, while Thor didn't see any other option than strength as being worthwhile.
All the warriors were with him on that one, except for one Berserker who was staring toward the willpower stairs, which startled everyone around him.
"Are you thinking of building your willpower to extend the amount of time that you can maintain the pain nullification and enhancement of Berserk? I think it should work. I trained for a few days with Professor Tank, learning how to fight against and alongside Berserkers, and there was a lot of willpower involved on his end." Karl encouraged the young fighter.
The mention of the massive Berserker made the warriors smile as they reminisced about meeting him, and that steeled the boy's resolve.
"One day, I will be as mighty as him." He agreed, then stepped up to the guardian Golem and vanished to his chosen trial.
One by one, the rest split up, and Karl found himself standing next to Dana at the bottom of the mana staircase.
"You're training mana with Hawk? That's unexpected." She commented as Karl stared up the staircase.
"Magical beasts, magical energy. I think it will help. If not, I've wasted a day, but I can meditate on the steps." Karl shrugged.
"Well, if you're willing to risk it, I won't stop you. Good luck, I'll look back now and then to see how you're doing." Dana laughed as she set off up the stairs.
The first few weren't going to pose any problems to her, especially now that she knew how it worked, but the moment that Karl put his foot on the first step and felt the overwhelming magical force on his body, he knew that he was not going to be impressing anyone today.
Chapter 103 Setting Camp Setting up the camp proved that there had been some serious oversights in their mission training. It was assumed that the leaders would be experienced, and not just powerful first years who had never actually used any of the kit before. So, an hour after dark, they were only just finally managing to get the tents set up around a small magical fire that they assumed was intended to be their campsite. It was made of flaming rocks, which gave off a gentle blue glow, as well as a level of warmth that reminded everyone that while this was a magical realm, it was still getting colder at night. For most of the students that wasn't a big deal, but some of them came from the warmer climates, or from the big cities, where the apartment buildings were maintained at a steady temperature. They weren't expecting how fast it got cold out, even with the fire nearby, and many had chosen to pitch their tents further away for privacy. That situation changed quickly, and the students who had camped further from the fire found themselves moving out of their tents and coming forward. Karl and Dana had both chosen spots near the fire, but not because they knew about the temperature. They were both used to it getting cold at night and were somewhat used to the change, but they had wanted to be closer to the centre so that they could respond evenly to an attack from any direction. Both Golems and Rae were on lookout for the early portion of the evening, while Hawk would be taking over from Rae later so that they would both have enough sleep tonight. They could both see well enough in the dark, with the simulated stars overhead, but nothing that they were seeing was enough to concern them, and Karl didn't wake until Hawk informed him that it was first light and that Thor was being annoying. The Lightning Cerro had realized that many of the students couldn't sleep in their cold tents, so he had volunteered his large, warm body to help them out. Which naturally led to the students going around in the morning to find snacks for their scaly benefactor, and a lot more movement than the grumpy Hawk would have preferred. One of the students tapped a spoon against his metal canteen to get everyone's attention. "Everyone, bring out the breakfast packs and anything you have to season them. If you brought something that you think looks good, you can bring it out as well. What I'm going to make this morning is known as a cowboy stew. I'm not sure how many of you know how to cook at all, but I grew up on a cattle ranch, and we learned that if everyone brings a different bit of the basics, we can actually make one large decent meal out of ten lousy ones." The boy explained. The students that Karl had set to pick berries each brought out a couple, as well as the packs of dry oatmeal, granola and dried fruit that were in the breakfast ration pack. Thi/s chapter is updated by novelbiin.co/mHe might not think of it the same way that a mage did, but ultimately, the energy needed to use Rend was still magical energy, so there should be some merit to going up the mana improvement stairs. The warriors of the ancient times had powers beyond anything that he could dream of holding for himself, so was it possible that they did it by having a well-rounded set of abilities, and not some super rare class and an Immortal Ancient bloodline that allowed them to leave their competition in the dust? Three of the sides of the pyramid appeared to be intended to train every aspect that a true warrior could need, and they were intending to stay here longer, so there was no harm in using one of the days on the mana stairs. Even if they didn't help much, he could still meditate and make the best of his time. Hawk had the same idea. He had tested his willpower, and the stairs had tested his appetite. So today he would train his magical stamina instead. Rae had decided to stay on the strength stairs to build her rapidly growing body to a standard she was happy with, while Thor didn't see any other option than strength as being worthwhile. All the warriors were with him on that one, except for one Berserker who was staring toward the willpower stairs, which startled everyone around him. "Are you thinking of building your willpower to extend the amount of time that you can maintain the pain nullification and enhancement of Berserk? I think it should work. I trained for a few days with Professor Tank, learning how to fight against and alongside Berserkers, and there was a lot of willpower involved on his end." Karl encouraged the young fighter. The mention of the massive Berserker made the warriors smile as they reminisced about meeting him, and that steeled the boy's resolve. "One day, I will be as mighty as him." He agreed, then stepped up to the guardian Golem and vanished to his chosen trial. One by one, the rest split up, and Karl found himself standing next to Dana at the bottom of the mana staircase. "You're training mana with Hawk? That's unexpected." She commented as Karl stared up the staircase. "Magical beasts, magical energy. I think it will help. If not, I've wasted a day, but I can meditate on the steps." Karl shrugged. "Well, if you're willing to risk it, I won't stop you. Good luck, I'll look back now and then to see how you're doing." Dana laughed as she set off up the stairs. The first few weren't going to pose any problems to her, especially now that she knew how it worked, but the moment that Karl put his foot on the first step and felt the overwhelming magical force on his body, he knew that he was not going to be impressing anyone today.
