Chapter 9: Realm Theory (2)
Professor Harmon clasped his hands behind his back as he continued the lecture, his voice taking on a more serious tone.
"Now, as you've been informed during orientation, when you're teleported to the first realm for the first time, you'll likely appear somewhere random—but relatively close to what we call the 'core' of the world."
Arthur leaned forward slightly, his interest piqued. This was information he hadn't heard before.
"The core of a realm," Professor Harmon explained, "is essentially an artifact, object, or even landmass that acts as the anchor to the realm itself. Your primary mission upon arrival is to locate this core and physically touch it."
He walked slowly across the front of the classroom, making eye contact with various students.
"Once you've made contact with the core, you will have successfully created a tether between that realm and our home here on Earth. This tether will allow you to travel freely between Earth and that realm thereafter."
Luke scribbled notes furiously beside Arthur, his handwriting nearly illegible in his haste to capture every detail.
"We have human strongholds built around the cores of Realms Two and Three," Professor Harmon continued, "with plans for Realm Four in development. Your goal after being teleported to a realm is to reach these strongholds where you can safely reach the core."
The blue-haired boy—Aziel—nodded knowingly, as if this was all review for him. Of course it would be, Arthur thought. According to Luke,his dad is a pathfinder.
"After being sent to the second realm for the first time, you'll also develop powers unique to you," Professor Harmon said, a hint of wonder entering his otherwise stoic voice. "As for how you use these powers..." He smiled slightly. "Well, you'll know once you get them. It's an intuitive process."
He paused, scanning the room with his piercing gaze. "Any questions before I continue?"