Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

Instructor Layla gave every student a chance to spar afterwards and once the duels were concluded, she gathered the class, giving a brief summary of their overall performance and reminding them of the importance of practice and strategy.

She then instructed them to spend the remaining time cultivating.

>BZZZZ!!!<

"That's all for today," Instructor Layla announced the moment the bell went. "You've done well, but remember that there's always room for improvement. Reflect on today's lessons during your free time. I expect all of you to push yourselves harder in the coming days."

With that, she dismissed them, and the class began to disperse. Some students left quickly, eager for a break after the exhausting session, while others lingered to chat or gather their belongings.

Kyle stood up, stretching his arms as he reflected on his duel with Milo. The fight had ended so quickly that it almost felt anticlimactic. 'I wonder if I overdid it,' he thought, recalling how easily his Lightning Bolt had overwhelmed Milo.

Void's voice broke into his thoughts. [That wasn't overdoing it. That was asserting dominance. It's not your fault he wasn't prepared.]

Kyle smirked. 'Maybe, but it still feels weird. Milo's usually more stubborn than that.'

[He is and he's also holding a grudge now. You'd better keep an eye on him.]

Kyle sighed, dismissing the thought for now. Milo's glare at the end of the match had been intense, but Kyle figured it was just the heat of the moment. 'I'll deal with it if it becomes a problem. For now, I've got an hour before Rune Making.'

He checked his inventory and smiled faintly. There were tons of food stored away, so he wouldn't need to waste time hunting for a meal. Deciding to make the most of the break, Kyle headed to the Rune Making hall, where he planned to relax and prepare for the next class.

***

The Rune Making hall was noisier than Kyle expected when he arrived, as a few students were already there, seated at the front or scattered across the room, either eating, flipping through their notes or conversing.

Kyle's gaze swept through the room until it landed on a familiar figure seated at the back: Lora. She was completely absorbed in her reading as usual.

He smiled to himself and made his way over, pulling out a chair beside her. "Hey, Lora," he greeted, setting his bag down.

Lora glanced up, almost startled by his voice. Her wide eyes met his before she relaxed slightly. "Oh... hi, Kyle," she said softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

Kyle placed a wrapped meal on the desk and began unpacking it. He began biting into a sandwich and glanced over the book, it was the large rune making book she had gotten from winning the tournament, and Kyle noticed that she was looking at another concept.

"Another topic? You're done with Runic circles?"

Lora smiled confidently and nodded. "Yes, I've mastered it already."

Kyle held back the sandwich that he was about to place into his mouth and stared at her in surprise.

"Woah, that's impressive. I've been trying to study it lately, can you guide me through it after class."

Lora nodded hastily and replied with a smile. "I'll be happy to help you."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Thank you!" Kyle said and refocused on his food, watching her from the corner of his eye. After a moment, he asked, "By the way, have you eaten yet?"

The question almost caught Lora off guard, but she managed to reply. "Oh... no, not yet. I wasn't hungry earlier." Discover hidden tales at empire

"You're kidding, right? You can't skip meals, especially with how much studying you do." He pushed a portion of his food toward her. "Here. Eat some of this."

Lora hesitated, looking between him and the food. "I can't just take your lunch..."

"Sure you can," Kyle said with a grin. "I've got plenty. Besides, you'll concentrate better if you're not running on empty."

After a moment of internal debate, Lora relented and took a small piece. "Thank you," she murmured with a smile.

"Don't mention it," Kyle said, taking another bite of his sandwich.

As they ate and shared some discussions, more students trickled into the hall, filling the seats. Some brought their own food, while others quietly prepared for class.

Kyle glanced at the clock, noting that it was nearly time for class to begin. He finished the last of his meal and leaned back in his chair. "Thanks for the company, Lora. This was nice."

Lora gave him a small smile. "It was... thank you for the food."

>CREAK!<

Before Kyle could reply, the doors swung open and the room fell silent. Instructor Victoria strode in, locking the door behind her as usual.

"Good afternoon, Instructor Victoria!" all the students stood and greeted in unison.

Her piercing gaze sweeped across the room like a hawk surveying its territory before she motioned them to take their seats.

"Good," she said. "Everyone's on time today. Let's begin."

The class took off immediately with Instructor Layla continuing on teaching them the inscription of advanced runes.

Kyle half-listened during the class as most of what was being taught were things he had already covered in his personal studies.

But he observed Lora every now and then as she listened attentively and even took some notes.

'What could she possibly be learning from this?'

The thought lingered on the his head as the lesson dragged on, with the only thing to write about it being the practical exercises, which saw Kyle completed his in record time.

>GRRRR!<

The bell soon rang after the time allocated for the class ended, allowing the students to be dismissed.

Kyle, however, had plans with Lora and stayed back for their sudden session. It was something he looked forward to than the lesson, as he stood to gain alot if he learned to inscribe Runic circles.

Lora pulled out her notebook, flipping to a neatly labeled section on runic circles. Kyle couldn't help but marvel at her handwriting—it was precise and elegant, like everything else about her work.

"Okay," she began, her tone soft but confident. "Show me what you've been working on."

Kyle reached into his bag and pulled out a paper, covered in half-finished runic circles. It was just a normal paper and not a Runic circle, making it easier as it was being drawn instead of being inscribed.

Lora studied it carefully, her brow furrowing as she traced the patterns with her finger.

"You've got the basics down," she said after a moment, "but your alignment is slightly off here and here." She pointed to two spots on the paper.

Kyle leaned closer, nodding as he followed her explanation. "I figured it was something like that. But it's very complex to draw. How do I help it?"

Lora picked up a pencil and drew a few guiding lines on the parchment. "You need to adjust the spacing between these runes to balance the flow. Then for the actual drawings, that would only be achieved with practice."

Kyle watched intently as she demonstrated, her movements precise and deliberate. "Got it. That makes sense."

They spent the next half hour going over his work, with Lora patiently explaining each mistake and showing him how to correct it. Despite her usual shyness, she seemed completely at ease when discussing runes as her passion for the subject shined through.