Chapter 41: Survival
Gabby entered the classroom for his chosen subject which is Survival. The room was empty.
He glanced around and thought to himself, "I heard rumors that Survival is one of the most difficult subjects at Robert’s Magic Academy. That’s why most students only take it in their senior years."
Just then, the door creaked open. A towering man, around 6’5", stepped in. His muscular build was barely contained by his perfectly fitted robe. His presence alone seemed to command silence.
Gabby quickly took a seat.
The man spoke in a deep voice, "Welcome to my Survival class. My name is Sylvester Morrison. As you can see, the seniors are preparing for their first practical exam."
Gabby stiffened, "I’m starting to regret this decision," he thought. "Being the only student means all of the professor’s attention is on me. That’s... unsettling."
Professor Morrison stepped forward, his gaze sharp, he said, "Gabby Magus. What is survival?"
"In the apocalypse, survival doesn’t always mean the strongest nor the smartest. It’s their ability to adapt to change."
Professor Morrison gave him a slight nod, "Correct. Superheroes and supervillains are about to emerge. Time will tell how the world reacts but when they do, the monsters will not remain idle. They will evolve. They will adapt. To match the strength of the superhuman, they will mutate. They will learn."
He added, "Some monsters will become resistant to magic. Others won’t be hurt by blades. A few will start copying our tactics—our formations, our spells, even our emotions. And the worst part? They’ll begin to think. Though, that didn’t really happen during the first apocalypse."
"Before we face monsters, we must first adapt to the environment we’re thrown into. Dungeon portals are full of unknown dangers. Once you enter, you won’t know if the world inside is freezing cold, burning like hell, or completely dark."
"Your first practical lesson is to survive in a harsh environment filled with monsters, while some of your senses are restricted. This lesson is perfect for you, since I heard, you don’t need to attend classes for the next three months, except for exams. The preliminary exams will be held in six months."