Possesssor'S Memory
Ch. 3 - Arcane Academy's

Standing on the edge of the train tracks, staring at the grandeur of the train station in front of me. The glittering marble floor immediately greeted me as it stepped in.

Around me, people were busy, either busy with ticket purchases or busy waiting for their trains.

I walked to the ticket counter and picked up my ticket. After that, I immediately moved towards the platform to wait for the carriage.

After some time I stood there, a fast train traveling at high speed was seen at the end of the train tracks from the station.

I immediately knew the train, it was the train that would take me and the other students to the destination, which was the place where [Arcane Academy] was.

The view of people moved towards the arrival of the train which is a model of a fast train that looks modern and sophisticated.

It was a train belonging to [Arcane Academy], specially to pick up their students and staff.

Without lingering, me and the other students quickly walked into the carriage.

When I got into the carriage, I raised my eyebrows, quite surprised and amazed by what was around me.

The interior of this train looks very modern and luxurious. Soft carpets greeted me at every step, while upholstery made of real leather seemed to glitter under the gentle light.

Without lingering I then found my seat, and with a flash, I put all my luggage into place.

Next to me was a large window that displayed a view of the outside world.

To the left and right of my seat, there is a touch screen showing departure and arrival schedules and various entertainment options such as movies, music, and games.

All the furniture in this train looks new and high quality, this majestic and comfortable atmosphere makes one feel ready to enjoy the upcoming trip.

Enjoying the atmosphere inside the car, I leaned back to my seat.

"Excuse me, is this seat empty?"

Then my attention was on the source of the voice beside me, a tall man with an athletic posture.

His pale yellow hair was beautifully smeared, giving off a friendly and elegant impression but still exuded a masculine aura on his face.

His face as if sculpted with sharp lines, smooth and clear platinum eyes give the impression of sharp and soft simultaneously.

And besides his face, the most prominent feature of him was his left hand wrapped in bandages.

But strangely, his facial expression was surprised when I turned to him as if he knew my face.  However, she swiftly changed her expression back to normal, even though her clear eyes were observing me.

"Oh, of course, the seat next to me is empty"

After a while of observing each other, I finally decided to break the silence by answering her question.

"If so, excuse me"

He said as he put down his luggage one by one, and finally sat down on the chair next to me.

I unhesitatingly continued my observation, and by looking at the features of the stature of this man beside me.

I immediately concluded that he was Tristan Holmberg, one of the characters that players can play in [World of Magic and Might].

A genius swordsman Awakener, by relying on his traits and skills, he could learn sword techniques easily.

He is a character who entered in the top five based on popularity, because he is a character whose abilities are easily improved along with his interesting storyline.

And this may be my crazy speculation. But when he showed a look of surprise on his face as I turned, it could indicate he had the possibility of being a 'Possessor'.

Of course my speculation is not without reason. In the many storyline routes [World of Magic and Might] I, Max Goldwel, count me as an academy student can only be counted with one hand.

And even then if the player chooses a route with a choice that is very unusual, unique, or crazy.

Which can be concluded that Tristan was surprised to see me who had become a student of [Arcane Academy].

However, I remembered that my face had been spread everywhere due to yesterday's incident.

Where I slaughtered five Nightprowlers using revolvers filled with my magical powers.

"Good morning to the honourable students. Our train will soon depart from this station to [Arcane Academy].

We ask all students to immediately take their seats and check back on items before departure. Our train will be leaving soon.

Thanks for your attention."

The sound of the loudspeaker from the train distracts me who is busy arranging various kinds of speculations in my mind.

After a few minutes and marked by the sound of a horn, the train [Arcane Academy]- darted out of the train station.

"Hi, I'm Tristan Holmberg, just like you, I'm also a new student at [Arcane Academy]. Nice to meet you," Tristan said with a gentle smile as she extended her hand to shake hands.

Although the atmosphere was still quite awkward, Tristan tried to make it more comfortable with a simple introduction.

"I'm Max Goldwel, a new student as well. Nice to meet you,"

I answered while receiving a handshake from him.

"It's good to see you too, Max,"

Reply Tristan with a bright smile, as if relieved after the awkward atmosphere disappeared.

And also Tristan is basically a person who is arguably very kind and understanding.

It could be that he did not mention the topic that my face had been known as the one who had exterminated that group of monsters because it did not want to offend me who did not like the popularity.

That way the possibility that he was a possessor was decreasing in my mind.

But looking through my mind, maybe I'm just a narcissist and Tristan is really a possessor?

I don't know.

"Seeing around with your posture and equipment, you seem to be a Swordsman?"

I asked who was looking for the topic so that the awkwardness did not return with my eyes to a sword wrapped in black cloth in Tristan's lap.

"Yup, you're right, I'm a Swordsman but baby, I still haven't got the right to swing this sword."

He replied smiling bitterly as he stroked the sword in his lap.

In the future, the sword is one of the few that is worthy of use by Tristan because it can withstand its unique magical abilities compared to other Awakeners.

"There is no need to be discouraged, with the guidance we will get in the academy. Sooner or later you will be worthy to swing that sword."

I said to lighten the mood.

"Yes, I hope so too." His reply was that his expression returned to a normal smile. After that the silence returned between us, but this time it did not feel awkward.

We each enjoyed the atmosphere of the trip.

"To the esteemed students, we will arrive at the [Arcane Academy] station within fifteen minutes, please double-check the items you brought.

For your attention, we thank you."

After a while, we seem to be arriving at the academy in the near future.

"Whoah..."

"It's beautiful..."

"Wow..."

Seeing the many people inside the carriage looking awed by what they saw outside the window, I then subconsciously turned my attention towards the window.

I then raised my eyebrows in amazement at what this window was showing.

My clear eyes, mesmerized by the world presented before my eyes.

A vast expanse of beautiful water, which presents an amazing view.

Its water was turquoise blue, as if boundless stretched all the way to the end of the horizon.

Some fishing boats sailing in the middle of the lake look busy wading across the vast surface of the water, adding to the impression that this is like a real sea.

However, as my eyes focused, I realized that this was not the sea.

It is a vast lake, which holds a great and majestic surprise in its midst.

In the middle of the lake, there was a vast land. On the mainland, there was a building of a sturdy and dashing academy building.

The enchanting building is dominated by the main colors of blue and white, decorated with columns with ornaments that can be refreshing and pleasing to the eye.

In the middle of it, there was a silhouette of a gigantic tree whose height could easily pass through three hundred meters.

Its roots spread widely in the lake, becoming a spectacular sight. This tree is better known as the [World Tree], a symbol of the strength and splendor of this [Arcane Academy].

"I often see this scene on the internet, but it feels different when I see it in person"

Tristan said with a amazed smile.

While I was responding to Tristan's comments, my [Instinct] traits were then active to tell me there was a threat on this train.

Tristan was confused to see me who was suddenly silent, but briefly seemed to realize something.

The two of us quickly got up from our seats, and before long the carriage we were riding on suddenly shook violently.

Instantly we both took a combat stance, ready to face an unexpected threat.

My eyes focused on the surroundings and my body was ready to be on standby for threats.

Then beside me was Tristan grasping a katana-type sword that came out of nowhere, while my hand was clenching firmly and holding a pair of Knuckles was ready to issue fists to anything.

The disciples who had been fascinated by the refreshingly beautiful scenery outside the carriage, instantly panicked and confused after realizing this abnormal situation.

In the midst of the panic that occurred inside the train, the door of the carriage behind our train then opened forcefully.

Everyone in this carriage including me and Tristan instantly turned to the direction the voice came from

"Kuhihihih!"

"Kriekkikik"

Seen hordes of short creatures that resemble humans with long noses and green skin came chuckling at the panic on this train car.

"Goblins!!!"

"Why can they get on the train?!?!"

"It turns out the hordes of goblins, only keroco monsters."

Some were still panicking about this situation, but some were becoming calm and even laughing due to the appearance of the ten-numbered goblin hordes.

Goblins are one of the weakest monsters among other monsters. With an F-class threat level, they were only looked at one-on-one for the Awakeners and even ordinary citizens.

But they are quite smart with the same brain performance as six-year-old humans.

They can use tools, traps, traps, even poison when they hunt.

It is true that they are weak monsters, but their vile and cunning behavior can threaten the E-class Awakener or even the D-class if the Awakener is off guard.

And this carriage was filled with F-class and E-class Awakeners who still had no combat experience, so this was a serious situation.

As my mind walked, suddenly a burning fireball flew towards the horde of goblins.

Drove quickly, and precisely landed onto those goblins.

"Bro!!!"

The sound of an explosion and a cry of a goblin echoed through the carriage.

The smoke released by the fireball quickly disappeared and revealed a goblin standing with burns all over its body.

"Well, how can you?"

The student who cast the fireball magic wondered with a puzzled expression.

In general, the magic cast by the girl was enough to kill several goblins with a single strike.

But now the scene before me rejects that general fact.

But the answer to the girl's question was quickly answered.

Around the goblin was a faint red aura that enveloped his body.It was not until there, the goblins behind also showed the same thing.

The answer is only one, magic. Goblins in this train car can use magic.

"Revelation! Those goblins can use magic!!!"

"Kieeekkk!"

Along with Tristan's shout, the goblins immediately launched their attack.

"Let'sah!"

"Damn!"

An even greater panic broke out in this carriage, the people who had been laughing at the goblin, now looked nervous and scared.

Seeing this, Tristan unleashed his magic to envelop his body and darted towards the horde.

Goblins with knife weapons, sticks and short swords were running towards the students. Some even managed to injure the people on this train.

Their nimble movements, coupled with their short body size, and the fact that such hordes of goblins can use magic, make their threat level nosedive into F+.

"[Tidal Cut]!!!"

Tristan is seen activating his skill and taking the stance of the horses. Water seemed to surround his body and envelop his sword.

And with a flash, the water spun at high speed as if the sword contained a giant wave.

With a smooth yet swift movement, Tristan instantly cut off those four goblin heads with a single move.

The description of the skill was the same as what was in 'my memory', so I then decided not to intervene in this attack.

Not stopping from there he continued the series of attacks by strangling the neck of the goblin in front of him and then continued by throwing the body of the goblin in the direction of the other two goblins.

"Kiii!?"

"Kiekk?!"

Then the body of the thrown goblin crashed into the other two goblins who were confused by what happened.

Tristan who saw that, unhesitatingly swung his sword which was covered in water that spun on his sword eyes at high speed.

Instantly the bodies of the three goblins split neatly into two in just one move.

With a total of two moves, Tristan could kill seven goblins without pause.

"Woahahh!"

"Fast fast!"

"Great!"

The students who saw Tristan's action, cheered and were amazed by his ability.

"Well!!"

"Buck!!"

Looking in the other direction, two goblins were burned by the magic cast by the girl who had attacked the goblin using a fireball before.

Without a long time the two goblins fell helplessly with their bodies still shrouded in red.

Seeing that, the only goblin left seemed to decide to run away from us, while all were busy cheering Tristan and the girl.

The goblin was the goblin that was injured from the first fireball attack the girl had launched.

I then took out a bead, and put it on the end of my index finger.

Raising my hand and making the beads float in front of my index finger, making my hand form a gun, I filled the bead with my magical power.

"Door."

Shooting towards the goblin and releasing my magical power, the bead shot out and perfectly pierced through the back of the goblin's head which made it collapse instantly.

"I'm sorry, but I won't repeat my mistake again."

I murmured to myself a small smile.

With that the group of goblins that attacked this carriage was wiped out.

But my instinct then warns that a greater threat is coming soon. I immediately put on a combat stance and waited for the threat to come.

As if sensing it as well, Tristan was seen performing the same combat stance as me.

Simultaneously, the carriage again shook violently.

"Yahhhh!!!"

"Other than this?!"

The sound of footsteps approaching quickly, accompanied by a very intense vibration.

With a deafening sound, a tall creature that exceeded three meters tall and that resembled a human entered the carriage through the roof, which just fell apart due to the creature in front of us.