(Nava's POV)
A week had passed since the final trial. Honestly, I'm still sore. That teacher told us that we barely passed, which is just his way of saying we sucked. So, naturally, the next final trial will focus entirely on our knowledge. Because apparently, almost getting killed isn't enough, we have to be geniuses too.
That demon even had the audacity to say he would teach us more because we needed it. As if we weren't already drowning in information. Seriously, my brain is starting to feel like a overstuffed dumpling. As if that was not enough, Teacher Adam gave us new weapons. Not just one each, mind you. He allowed us to choose, up to four. Four! Holy heavens, his weapons are insane.
First is Pride. I think it was inspired by Escanor's weapon, Rita, from that anime Adam showed us once. All of his created weapons are named after either virtues or sins. There are fourteen in total, with some additional influences related to time. He's such a nerd.
Greed is a halberd that seizes and reflects attacks back at opponents. The blade has an orange-like color, and the handle looks like hands trying to steal the weapon. You literally cannot let go of it unless you genuinely choose to. It's like it's glued to your skin. Talk about a commitment.
Gluttony is a pair of gloves that absorbs Honkai energy from incoming attacks and strengthens its user. A green aura surrounds it, which looks extremely cool. I'm not gonna lie, I was tempted to pick this one just for the aesthetic.
Lust is a whip that enhances opponents' desires. I have no idea what that even means, but it sounds incredibly dangerous. Envy is a lightweight dagger that steals the abilities of any weapon it clashes with. Talk about a power-up.
Wrath is a war hammer that calls down lightning. I'm pretty sure that's illegal in most countries. Sloth is a firearm that can transform into multiple forms such as railgun, sniper rifle, and pistol. Because why settle for one weapon when you can have three?
Now the virtues. Humility is a pair of wings made of golden feathers with ridiculous flight speed. Nothing on Earth can match it. I selected this one as my first weapon. I mean, come on, who wouldn't want to fly?
Charity is a rapier that inflicts unforgettable pain. I'm not sure how that's charitable, but whatever. Temperance is a spear, though I missed most of the explanation since I was distracted choosing weapons. Priorities, people.
Chastity is an armor with no exploitable weaknesses. Fireproof, waterproof, windproof, bulletproof, rocket-proof, sword-proof. Every protection you can imagine, it has it. It's basically invincible.
Kindness is a staff and my second chosen weapon. It is lightweight and can extend, like the Monkey King's staff from that Journey to the West story. Though details from Earth are fuzzy after five years since transmigrating. Brain overload is real.
Patience is a lance that pierces anything if you strike the perfect point. The drawback is slower movement, though your attacks become ten times stronger. It's like trading speed for power. Diligence is a katana with the opposite effect. Weaker attacks, but swift speed. Gotta go fast.
Now, my favorites.
Evernight is a scythe that blinds opponents. I'm pretty sure that's cheating. Daybreak is a claymore with an effect similar to Adam's Judgement of Shamash technique, though this one emphasizes sharpness. It's basically a giant, flaming sword.
Eclipse is a scimitar that can briefly blind, freeze, and burn enemies. It's like a Swiss Army knife of elemental attacks. Evernight remains superior in blindness, though. Gotta respect the classics.
My third chosen weapon is Twilight, a gauntlet that boosts strength and releases blinding brilliance only visible to the user and allies. It's like having a personal spotlight and a super-punch all in one.
Equinox is a dual sword set. One blade blinds, weaker than Evernight. The other devours attacks, weaker than Gluttony and Greed. It's like a diet version of the better weapons.
Solstice is a long-range bow capable of fire and ice. It's basically a walking weather hazard. Lan picked this one. His second weapon is Dawn, a longsword. Adam explained its ability only to Lan. He's so secretive sometimes.
When we received our weapons, the teacher made us spar. Of course he did. Lan fired arrows from every corner of the field using Solstice. The energy in each shot was overwhelming. Thankfully, Humility increases reaction speed, so I dodged them all. Barely.
I won. Although one arm ended up frozen and the other burned. Training made me used to pain, so I pushed through. Teacher Adam healed both of us afterward. At least he still has a conscience. Somewhere.
Yesterday, he introduced our new juniors. Two girls and three boys. I was shocked, since he told us men with high Honkai resistance are almost nonexistent. Where did he even find them?
Pandora has black hair and green eyes. He said she has potential with Envy because she trains in assassination. Spooky.
Shane has black hair with blood-red streaks and pinkish-red eyes. She excels in mid-range combat, so Evernight or Temperance suits her well. She looks like she's perpetually angry.
Now the boys.
Dino has dark silver hair with dark blue streaks and blue eyes. He excels in dual-handed and hand-to-hand combat. Teacher claimed Equinox suits him perfectly, and I agree. He looks lazy, though. Like he's about to fall asleep standing up.
Flores has pink hair and pink eyes. His name sounds feminine, but he pulls it off. He specializes in giant swords. Teacher said Daybreak is his best match, which I also agree with. He looks like he's about to star in a magical girl anime.
The last one, Mammon, is skilled in hand-to-hand combat. Teacher said Twilight or Gluttony suits him. Since Twilight is already mine, Gluttony becomes the perfect choice. Sorry, dude.
Immediately after introductions, they had to fight Lan and me. Of course they did. We destroyed them. It was a massacre.
The only threats were Dino, who could move absurdly far, and Pandora, whose movements were nearly invisible. Still, we defeated them.
Dino was the only one who managed to hit us. Strange, considering the teacher calls him the laziest in training. He simply copies movements he saw during demonstrations. Terrifying talent. He's like a human mimic.
Teacher said they are now ready to undergo the same brutal training we endured. Meaning Lan and I are about to suffer brain overload again. Great.
That devil of a teacher showed us a preview. We must memorize every power of each Herrscher, every divine weapon, and every possible function of Herrscher cores, including Finality. The final lesson is apparently a quiz about every Herrscher and how we would use their powers if we became them. Talk about a final exam.
Teacher Adam is currently teaching us about Herrscher powers. The ones that interest me most are the Herrscher of Stars and the Herrscher of Ice. I mean, controlling gravity and ice? Sign me up. Lan is more interested in the Herrscher of Wind. Gotta go fast, I guess.
Thinking about it, Twilight would work well for both star and ice powers. I already perfected the basics of Renewal Taekwondo. My next goal is to master the Stigmata of Stars. And maybe not get frozen or burned in the process.
Wait for me, teacher. This disciple of yours will surpass you one day. I'll make you eat your words.