Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 251: The Lightning School

Chapter 251: The Lightning School

Next day, after homeroom, Eleanor went to the Lightning School. In the academy, each elemental school had its own building, standing almost elite compared to departments like Wilderness Survival, which had only a single classroom in the main academy building. Elemental schools even maintained their own Core Magic Department, with a luxurious central office in the academy’s main hall.

When Eleanor stepped into the ground-floor lobby, the receptionist looked astonished as soon as she heard Eleanor’s request.

"Cadet, you’re far too late. Admission closed days ago. The academy should have informed you that enrolment is only open for the first five days. By now, the other students are well ahead in their classes. We can’t arrange a separate class just for you. Besides, the primary term is far too short for you to catch up."

"Miss, you’ve misunderstood." Eleanor spoke calmly. "I didn’t possess a lightning ability until yesterday. I awakened my bloodline only then, and now I wish to study lightning. I’ve already chosen my courses for this term. It doesn’t matter if I don’t pass this school."

Recognition flickered across the receptionist’s face. "Ah! Of course. My apologies. It is perfectly normal for students to enrol after bloodline awakening. I simply forgot... you’re the first one this term. Please wait a moment while I register you as a visiting student in this department."

She drew out a scanner and laptop from the drawer. "Please scan your device to confirm your element and identity."

Eleanor obliged. The receptionist typed briskly, then returned the tools to their place.

"You are now enrolled as a visiting student of the Lightning School. You may join classes whenever you wish... there are no restrictions like the regular students face. You won’t receive grades, but you may use the school library freely for study. I’ve already provided access to the videos of past lectures you missed into your course database. You’ll also find several recommended texts there. Go through them carefully before joining the next class."

"There are only twelve theoretical lectures left this term. Classes begin at 11:30 each day. As you are only a visiting student, we don’t advise you to attend by skipping your core subjects."

After a pause, the receptionist added, "The library is on the second floor. You can access it by scanning your device. All the books available to Primary Term students are in the first section. Oh... and if you want to use the Origin Thunder Seed, you’ll need to apply through the Core Magic Department. Once you receive permission, we’ll schedule a time. Only one person may enter at a time. There’s only a single Thunder Seed in the academy... shared between cadets, professors, and staff alike. I recommend you apply as soon as possible."

"Thank you for your suggestion. I’ll head to the department to apply," Eleanor replied.

The receptionist shook her head gently. "No rush. Since you’re already here, why not visit the school library first? You’ve only just awakened your bloodline. Go and compare your new abilities with the skill books. I strongly recommend you read before attempting to practise. Lightning is volatile... mishandled, it can harm not only you, but others as well."

Eleanor inclined her head in understanding. "Thank you for your advice."

She had some time before her scheduled training with Instructor Arrichion, so she decided to follow the suggestion. Turning away, she climbed to the second floor and entered the Lightning School’s library.

The air carried the faint hum of contained energy. At a large central table sat three cadets in green robes. The soft thud of the door drew their attention, and all three turned to look at her. Eleanor immediately recognised two of them: Raijin Stormrider, her opponent from the Tower of Legends, and Ignatius Brontes Lychos, whose name she had read in her family’s files. The third was unfamiliar, though Eleanor instantly sensed the aura of the Naga race from her.

Raijin’s eyes narrowed, brimming with hostility. He had yet to swallow his defeat at the Tower. His voice was sharp, like the crack of a whip. "This is the Lightning School library. Only students of this school are allowed entry. Leave before I report you to security."

Eleanor’s tone was cool, almost dismissive. "Don’t worry. I came here with the receptionist’s approval. You do your work, and I’ll do mine."

"Do you think we’re blind?" Raijin sneered. "You’re no Lychos like Ignatius. Other werewolves aren’t welcome here."

Eleanor ignored him entirely and walked to the shelves. The rows were filled with skill manuals, each radiating subtle sparks of power. She opened her status screen, scanning the titles and aligning them with her newly awakened lightning abilities.

[Status Screen]

Cadet Name: Eleanor Elizabeth Raynor

Cadet Number: 10156659

Institution: Ascendance Academy of Midgard

Race: Werewolf (Alpha)

Mind Reaver (Level-1), Thunderbolt

Cultivation Level: Awakened

Academy Points: 5156

Unique Abilities:

– Cognitive speed vastly heightened;

fields of living beings, negating stealth and

– Combat instincts sharpened to lethal

[Passive] – Perfect

Memory [Passive] – Newly acquired

Comprehension [Passive] – Immediate understanding of all spoken

– Flawless

Heart [Passive] – Cardiovascular system generates immense stamina and

perception of electrical

Combat Skills:

– Battlefield analysed at a glance; enables optimal

Precision [Passive] – Strikes automatically direct themselves towards vital

shifts in an

Imbues

– Channels latent energy into

Mind Arts:

target, suppressing all distractions until

Veil [Passive] – Immunity to illusions, mind-control,

selected memories from weaker beings

Thunderbolt Arts:

[Active] – Enables short-range, lightning-fast dashes that

a blinding burst of light and

inwardly to Nora, "I should begin with my active skills... Electroreception, Voltaic Strikes, Bolt Step, and Static Flash. Once I’ve mastered those, I’ll move on to Storm Heart and Energy

check your course materials first. The receptionist mentioned there would

then tapped the device

[Course Selection: Primary Term]

Mandatory Course:

1. Basics of Cultivation

Introduction to Supernatural Ethics

Major Course:

of Combat (School of

Optional Course:

1. Fundamentals of Psionics

2. Wilderness Survival

Visiting Course:

Core Magic

available. Do