Sword God in a World of Magic

"Has Master told you what the Caterpillar Class represents?" Soran asked.

"No, but I can guess what it's for," Shang answered. "It's probably a class designed for warriors to reach the True Path Stage in the future, right?"

"Oh?" Soran uttered in surprise. "How did you find out?"

"The name and also the dean's advice," Shang said. "I presume the students of the Caterpillar class are weak in the beginning just so they can build upon their foundations until they explode forward in power. Just like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Additionally, the dean told me that I should hone my Battle-Strength as much as I can before reaching the General Stage."

"Correct," Soran said with a nod. "By the way, when is your procedure scheduled?"

"Not for another 18 months or so."

Soran lifted an eyebrow. "That's quite a long time. It seems like Master puts a lot of emphasis on your growth. In my eyes, your Battle-Strength is already enough for you to reach the General Stage."

Then, Soran shrugged. "However, that's why I'm a Commander Stage warrior and why Master is a True Path Stage Warrior. He knows better than me."

"Anyway," Soran said as he took out a book from his Space Ring. "This is a copy of the rules and your schedule."

Shang took the book into his hands.

SHING!

than the other one. "And

looked at the new book with furrowed brows. "All of them? Just like that?

as a student of the Caterpillar

not

learn them? Then why am I even

bit. "It's for your future, trust me," Soran explained. "Have you thought about why the True

didn't even know of the True Path Stage until I came here, and I hadn't had the time to think about the name,"

True Path Stage requires you to create your own path. Ironically, the True Path

very domineering manner. He has found his path. However, his path isn't your path. The reason why no one was able to reach the True Path Realm

and abilities will influence you and make it harder for you to create your own path. You already have your own personalized way of fighting. Of course, as

"Then what am I even learning here? This is an academy, is

students of your class," Soran said. "You are your own teachers. We actual teachers are only there to guide you in the right direction and provide

should do. We are going to show you what your opponents will do. It is up to you to find a way

than a fighting dojo. There are trainers walking around in the gym, but they only give advice when asked. They don't specifically hold lessons on how to craft the

all, there is only so much a human body can do. But here?

took the book

SHING!

the Emblem was the picture of a muscular arm in black armor, ready

key, and payment method for Contribution Points. You have an assigned room in this building near the front of the second floor. Just hold the Emblem to the door, and it will open. No one but

but go to your room first. Your uniforms are there, and you should get them first. If you decide to live in the Farm Line, tell us. There's no reason to keep a room reserved for