Chapter 69: Contract with Consequences [2]
Luina’s brow furrowed slightly, but she didn’t say anything more.
Not long after, professors and teaching assistants entered through the front door.
"Since we’re a bit late, I’ll call attendance right away."
Second-year "Study of Magical Beasts and Monsters" professor, Balmon Atra, quickly called attendance. There were no latecomers or absentees.
"As mentioned in the last session, the theme of this lecture is cooperation."
Tap, tap, tap, words appeared on the blackboard at his gesture.
"Some monsters, some magical beasts, are so strong that they cannot be handled alone. Sometimes they have tough exteriors that can’t be easily penetrated by weapons, and sometimes they have high magic resistance making spells ineffective."
And then there are those that are just brutally strong, or cases where your level is relatively low.
"Leaving aside the last two, which don’t have clear solutions, what we’re preparing for now are the former cases. When fighting monsters or magical beasts that are natural enemies of knights or mages."
The characteristics of magical beasts and monsters were diverse, and accordingly, appropriate responses were needed for each situation.
Knowing versus not knowing their weaknesses and characteristics made a huge difference.
"That’s why you’re taking this course, and why from your second year, you form pairs with partners and often have joint classes."