Today was Jake and his friends first day as second years, there was no grand celebration or anything. They were at war and every precious second counts. The students were told to gather in the dining hall. Training classes were cancelled for today as they were to be updated on their new schedule.

    They had finally made it to the dining hall after a few minutes of walking. Today, the five Generals stood side by side on the stage to greet them all. Jake and his friends went to sit at their usual table to listen to what the Generals had to say. Before they could get comfy, one of the head generals stepped forward.

    "Welcome all of you, I congratulate each and every one of you for lasting this long in the academy. Many has left the academy due to the toughness and how hard the training were but the rest of you managed to persevere to this day. So I congratulate you." General Julian said.

    "Unfortunately for you all, the second year is were the main training begins."

    Behind General Julian a holographic list appeared. "Behind me here is the list of clubs you may join. You need to think about your choice carefully for this will now be your main focus for it will replace your basic training."

    Jake looked at the list and saw some clubs that pretty interested him. He saw clubs like, Healing club, survival skills club, Alchemy club, Battle strategy club, Martial Arts club, Hand to hand combat club and so on. Jake was now in deep thought about which club to join but his thoughts was interrupted by General Julian.

    "Now listen up to your schedule from now on. You will all still attend homeroom class but it''s going to be for half an hour then you will move straight to your weapon club, you will practise for an hour then you will move to Qi training you will spend three hours there since it''s very important and then straight to your club and you will spend three hours there."

    "So you will retire to your dorm by 5pm to rest. After the 5pm, you can do whatever you want but you have to be back before curfew which is by 10pm otherwise they will be severe consequence. Do you all understand?"

    "Yes sir!" They all shout at once.

    "Any complaints?" General Julian asked again.

    "No sir!" The whole students shout out again.

    "Good. My colleagues here will tell you whatever is left." Julian said moving back to stand with his colleagues. And that was when General Paul stepped forward.

    "Good morning everyone. General Julian has said everything but there''s one thing I have to add." General Paul said.

    "The combat rankings you had when you were in your first year, wasn''t something random. The rankings which were used in your combat training, will now be used in school. If you were number 1 in your combat training class, now you will be the number 1 in all the second year unless someone takes your position through a duel." Paul explained.

    "I know you have something in mind about the clubs." Zee said.

    "Yes, I''m currently stuck on two choices. The hand to hand combat club or the martial arts club." Jake said.

    "Huh? Is that what''s bothering you?" Zee asked.

    "Yes. Why?" Jake asked.

    Jake could have sworn he heard Zee sigh in frustration. "The choice is very simple but you are here over stressing it."

    "How is it simple?" Jake raised a brow.

    "Why do you need martial arts training when you already have a cheat?"

    "Meaning?" Jake asked seemingly confused now.

    "I mean, your system skills. If we look at the way that they are, their description and their use, you would see that they are designed in some sort of martial art way. Take for instance your skill step shift it''s some what like Triple Threat technique but much more advanced so you see."

    "I kinda understand your point. So what do you suggest?"

    "I suggest you go for the hand to hand combat club. Because it''s not everytime you are gonna be with a sword. There might come a time where you will lose your sword and what next?" Zee said.

    "I see your point now." Jake said.

    "Good. You are welcome."

    Jake smiled and then he looked forward. He didn''t even realize that they had gotten to their new dorm in the second year building. Entering in, they could see it was just like their dorm in the first year with the single study table and three bunk beds. Quickly unpacking, the students decided to call it a day by going to sleep early so they could wake up early for the next day was going to be their first day as a second year.