Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world-Chapter 35: Academy Combat Training [2]

As the students reached the training hall entrance, a massive steel door slid open with a low hiss, revealing an expansive chamber.

The room was immense... almost like a coliseum, with observation platforms above where instructors and senior students watched.

The floor was made of advanced combat-resistant material, able to withstand ether attacks and simulated destruction.

At the center, holographic projectors were embedded into the ground.

Large mechanical emitters lined the walls, ready to generate physical constructs that could mimic real-world opponents.

Several instructors stood at the front and one of them, a tall woman with short silver hair and blue eyes, stepped forward.

"Welcome to the combat training session."

"My name is Instructor Lee Haeun, and I'll be overseeing today's exercise."

As she spoke, she looked around and noticed Brandon who stood out amidst the group of women "For some of you, this will be the first time facing an opponent that actually tries to kill you."

"Do not underestimate the simulations. They are programmed to respond dynamically—if you fight poorly, you will be punished for it."

When she said 'some of you' everyone knew it was said for Brandon as he is the only one new here.

Looking at the handsome young man, Lee Haeun's gaze condensed "You. New boy."

Brandon blinked. "Me?"

"Step forward."

A few murmurs rippled through the class.

Elena nudged him with a grin "Oho~ They're already picking on you. Have fun."

Brandon sighed and walked up.

Lee Haeun stared at him for a long moment before speaking "You're the only male ether-user ever recorded, correct?"

He gave a faint nod "... yeah"

Her lips curled into a smile "Then let's see what makes you special. You'll be our first test subject for today's session."

"Wait, what?"

The moment he said that, the projectors activated with a deep hum.

Blue light flared as a large, wolf-like Aberrant materialized in front of him.

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It had dark, shimmering fur, glowing red eyes, and razor-sharp claws.

"Grrrr..."

-_- Brandon stared at the wolf blankly 'Are you for real?'

Lee Haeun let out a chuckle and pointed to the side where an array of weapons had been set.

"You can select one of the weapons from there unless you want to punch that Abberant with your bare hands."

"And by the way, this is a D class Abberant, since you are E class... this should be easy for you."

Easy, my ass.

Brandon walked to the rack of weapons on the side.

There were various types of blades—short swords, long swords, daggers, along with staffs, polearms, and even a few firearms modified to work with ether energy.

He reached out and grabbed a standard longsword at first, testing its weight in his hand.

It was well-balanced but nothing particularly special.

His gaze then landed on a set of twin daggers.

He picked them up, giving them a few test swings.

Clenching the dagger, his gaze narrowed as it felt easier than using a sword.

'I used Calistra's dagger back in the rupture, and it really felt easier to use.'

And the Abberant he fought that day in rupture was a C class, but this was a D class, so he is pretty confident that he can handle it.

He hummed under his breath and turned back to look at Lee Haeun.

Smiling, she clapped her hand "Well then, if you are ready... let's do this."

With that, she stepped off the stage, letting Brandon fight.

Brandon exhaled slowly and his fingers tightening around the hilts of his daggers.

The wolf-like Aberrant before him let out a deep, guttural growl "Guaaarghh..."

Lee Haeun, standing on the side smiled faintly "Alright, Brandon let's see what you can do."

*sleesh* In the next instant, in a burst of speed, the wolf lunched at Brandon as it covered the distance in a few seconds.

Its claws slashed through the air, aiming for his throat.

Brandon reacted instinctively and dodged to the side.

*woosh* He felt the rush of wind as the wolf's claws sliced through the empty air where his head had been just a moment ago.

The wolf landed and immediately twisted around, as it lunged again.

Brandon's eyes narrowed and instead of dodging backward—

He dashed forward.

In the split second that the wolf expected him to retreat, Brandon closed the gap instead.

The beast's red eyes widened in shock.

With a sharp twist of his wrist, he slashed upward as the tip of his left dagger slicing cleanly across the Aberrant's snout.

"GRRRAAHH!!"

A sharp yelp tore from the Aberrant's throat as the cut left a thin, glowing wound across its muzzle.

Brandon didn't let it recover.

Pushing off his back foot, he slipped into the beast's blind spot and his ether-enhanced reflexes made the movement feel almost effortless.

The wolf snarled and twisted, attempting to follow him, but he was already a step ahead.

His left dagger lashed out, carving a deep gash across the Aberrant's exposed flank.

A spray of glowing ether-like energy erupted from the wound and flickered as it distorted the projection.

At this time, Brandon felt that he is faster and stronger than before.

And for a brief moment, he felt something pulse within him.

'What is... this feeling?'

His breathing deepened, and his body felt lighter than before.

It was subtle at first.

But then he realized—

Ether.

He was using ether to enhance his physical abilities.

Unconsciously.

Brandon didn't have time to process it.

The Aberrant whirled around as its massive claws swept toward him in a wild, desperate arc.

This time, he didn't dodge.

At the last moment, he ducked low, allowing the claws to sail harmlessly over his head.

Then, in a blur of motion, he pivoted on his foot and dashed beneath the Aberrant's belly.

He felt the heat of the attack pass inches above his head as a blue glint of energy passed through his eyes.

A perfect opening.

His daggers gleamed as he lunged forward, and both weapons sank deep into the wolf's ribcage with a vicious twin-handed stab.

*sclurrch*

Brandon didn't waste his time and quickly twisted the blades.

"RUAARGHHH!!" The Abberant roared in sheer pain as its body convulsed violently.

As it tried to slash at him again, Brandon moved away and landed on the floor.

The Aberrant snarled again and its entire body shuddered as it prepared to unleash another attack.

But Brandon wasn't about to give it another chance.

He took a single step and dashed forward.

In the blink of an eye his body flew like a blue blur as he surged toward the Aberrant faster than before.

The beast barely had time to register his approach before he was already upon it.

Then, without hesitation, he struck.

His right dagger plunged into the Aberrant's shoulder, sinking deep into its flesh.

He twisted the blade, feeling the creature convulse beneath him.

At the same time, his left dagger sliced across its throat, severing the energy veins that fueled its monstrous body.

"RUAAARGHHH!!" The Aberrant howled in sheer pain.

Brandon didn't let up.

His grip on his daggers tightened as he used his ether signature 'Gravitational Vortex.'

In the next instant, a square blue seal appeared below the Abberant's feet.

A crushing force slammed into the Abberant and its knees buckled instantly as its body collapsed under the pressure.

Brandon didn't let the chance slip up.

He dashed forward and jumped into the air before landing on the Abberant's back.

*sleesh* Without hesitation, he plunged his twin daggers into its eyes and twisted it.

"ARGHHH!!!" The abberant twitched in pain, but it couldn't even move its body because of the pressure.

As he pulled the daggers, the holographic screen disoriented for a second.

He twisted his right dagger in his palm before plunging it down its throat.

*squeech*

In the next instant, the holographic simulation flickered like a broken hologram before dispersing into millions of glowing blue fragments and Brandon who was sitting on its back fell down on his ass.

"Ow."

As he stood up, he brushed his uniform for a second and looked up.

Hm?

But he was dumbfounded to see the students and teachers who stood there staring at him with shocked faces.

Um... what?