Valena's answer was exactly as Lenneth expected from her appearance, demeanor, and position. There were few who could exceed her expertise in taking charge of such an important organization in the Academy.
"Well, may I say you're doing a very good job at it, Valensa?" The Valkyrie giggled, noticing the glow on the President's cheeks, oh my... she was so passionate about it, her emotions were affected. Lenneth stared in awe as the normally calm and collected President spoke with passion,
"Well, are you enjoying your free time at the moment? We're glad to honor you with what little leisurely moments you have, Valensa." She grinned, assuming Perina was enjoying the meeting as much as she did, well the answer was as clear as her pastry munching. The brunette looked adorable, like an eager puppy eating her meal.
"That is... commendable." Lenneth tried her best to appreciate Perina's 'ultimate' goal, but truthfully, she didn't find it worthy to achieve, fighting your way to the top sounded barbaric and petty in her opinion. True fame came from people bowing down to you or defeating your enemies with mere words, but of course, each to their own.
"Yeah, all that fighting can get to your head... Sport sounds fitting for you, yes." Lenneth then blinked in curiosity when Perina mentioned 'knight',
"Who is this 'Knight' you speak of, Perina?" Was it a rival of hers? Someone important? She wanted to know.
Whether Valensa was jesting or not, the prospect of using her fighting talents for construction businesses looked promising, unusual, but promising nonetheless,
"Hmmm... alright, I'll put it in my notes, hopefully I can truly create my own Demolition company after graduation, I have to be financially free from my parents sooner or later." She mused. Their meal would continue with idle chatter between the three, then before they knew it, about two hours passed. They finished their meal with Valensa returning to her duties and Lenneth walking back to her dormitory along with Perina. Her first day was a good one,
"What should I do tomorrow, oh, I'll give the simulation arena a try."
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On the next day, Lenneth was up and about early in the morning. Since it was Sunday, the academic activity was scarce, most of the students were having fun in and outside the campus. Lenneth used the opportunity to make use of the simulation arena, a high-tech facility specifically designed to project virtual reality for training purposes. The Valkyrie was fiddling with the control panel in one of the many simulation rooms, wide and open just for her to use.
"Hmmm, what kind of environment should I pick?" Lots of choices, grassy plains, urban, beach, forests, jungles, canyons...
"This one then!" She pressed a few holographic buttons then bright bluish lines of power trailed all over the room, constructing the VR environment to her selection, a barren canyon region with brown soil and rocks.
"Alright!" The girl huffed, she was already suited in her combat uniform, then entered the simulation.
"Wow..." The technology was cutting edge, the environment looked real, the air smelled real, even the feel of pebbles under her boots felt real. She bent down to gather some small rocks in her hands, truly DCA was
the best academy in the whole world. No time to dally, she was here for a reason, warming up her muscles. After doing some calisthenics and light jogs through the canyons. Lenneth stood still, breathing in and out... it had been some time since she activated...
that. Now was a good time to see if she still got it, didn't want to get rusty for her future endeavors in DCA since she's representing the Vexia family and all. She may not like the unnecessary attention that came from her blood, but the fact she was a living testament on the Valkyrian Legend, she must live up to it.
Taking out her miniaturized & shield, she pressed a small button on it, transforming it into its original size, still compacted in the form of a bulky tube, she would have to separate them for combat uses. Closing her eyes, Lenneth focused on her powers while simultaneously activating the magitek weaponry.
The spiralling pattern on the weapon began glowing blue then turned like gears. The lance's handle popped out of the compacted shield, she grabbed it then slowly pulled it out as the shield expanded itself to its true form. Her hair began floating upwards as if she's underwater along with her whole body emitting a bluish aura. As she opened her eyes, they were no longer brown, but bright red. A wave of power erupted for her form, sending rocks and pebbles flying away from the sheer force of her activation alone. Lenneth steadied her breathing, keeping her concentration to the fullest, getting careless would run the risk of her Awakening going out of control, harming herself and others around her... thankfully she was alone at the moment, but still, she was here to succeed.
Lenneth felt she got the hang of normal combat maneuvers so for today, she went right to the main event. Placing the lance in front of her, she aimed at a particular section of the canyon walls.
"Haaa..." Gathering her strength, the lance's whole body - except for its grip - began spinning, gradually increasing in speed, and then...
She launched a huge bluish beam out of its tip, blazing towards the canyon then crashing to it with a loud boom.
"Kuh..." Keeping up the beam, she turned her hand to the right, carving a deep streak on the wall, the beam cutting through the sturdy rocks with apparent easy. They may be virtual, but mimicked the consistency of actual canyon rocks to the last detail. Lenneth gritted her teeth the attack kept draining her energy, then after a few seconds, she stopped.
"Ha... ha..." Panting, she examined her work, no... not good enough. Valesti could've done much better than this, she was nowhere near the level of her ancestor. Still in her Awakening state, Lenneth was deemed to continue, pushing her limits.
