Chapter 37:Heading Out
The weaponry was located west of the library, before long, Grey got to a one-story building. There was an instructor at the door of the building who first confirms the identity and Plane of a student before they are allowed entry into the building.
The instructor was seated bored as usual. Only a few students like using weapons, since weapons were mostly used for close combat fights. He raised his brow when he noticed someone was headed in the direction of the building.
"Hello, I would like to select a weapon" Grey said with an amiable smile.The initial posting of this chapter occurred via N0v3l.B11n.
"Oh, your ID" The instructor gave a surprised sound before asking for his ID.
Grey brought out his student ID and gave it to him. After confirming it, he checked Grey's Plane using his spiritual energy to guarantee if he had reached the requirements.
"Okay, you can head in now. You're only allowed to choose one weapon" He said while handing Grey his student ID. Grey kept the ID before he walked past the instructor and opened the door.
Grey stared at the weapons for some time before slowly walking in. 'I think I'll go with a dagger' thought Grey. He had already gotten used to using his stone carved dagger, so he thought since he was getting a weapon, he should go for one he was already familiar with.
Amongst the numerous weapons in the building, swords numbered in the majority. There were several hundreds types of swords. The dagger rack was situated close to the sword rack.
He planned on getting familiar with the blade before he leaves tomorrow. Short blades are a class of bladed weapons which trade reach and power for speed.
The blade can slash, hack, stab, cut, gouge, slice, parry, is flexible, and easy to control. Furthermore, it is easy to learn and easy to train. A blade's flexibility, ability to attack and defend, and ease in learning and training, were all traits other weapons simply could not match, except for a sword.
Grey started practicing with the blades immediately after getting home. Since this was the first time he was going to wield a weapon with both hands, he had to get accustomed to the basics before heading out.
He held the blades in a reverse grip, with one hand positioned a little further than the other. He tried attacking with both hands and also defending. Although he was alone, it wasn't hard for him to practice with them.
After countless tries, he was finally getting the hang of them. Now he could simultaneously use one blade to defend while attacking with the other. Well, he wouldn't know until he tries it out in battle.
After practicing with the blades, he started practicing his elemental techniques. He would have to return the techniques before he heads out tomorrow.
Grey could be regarded as a training maniac due to the intensity of his training schedule. He rarely has times to do other things because he has to train almost throughout the day.
Grey went to bed early, since he would be going for a mission the next day. This was the first time he would have to journey alone, he can't help but feel excited because of it. He had stayed at Red City for most of the time before joining the Lunar Academy.
The next morning, he got up filled with energy and prepared for his journey. He carried the short blades in a sheath strapped across his back, with the handle facing down.
He picked up the small pouch which he saved all his money in. After counting, he noticed he didn't have enough to get a horse for his journey. Without a horse, it would take him almost three days to get to the Misty Mountain.
"I should find a way to earn money while I'm out" Grey thought out loud while walking out of his building. He first headed towards the library to return the techniques, before heading towards the exit of the Academy.