Villain With The Strongest System

Actions spoke louder than words, Rocky always knew that this age-old idiom was true.

However, this belief was strongly confirmed when Principal Liam released his ghosts across the hall.

Seeing the ghosts, who were once students, everyone felt goosebumps running down their spines, as they deeply understood the gravity of Principal Liam's warning.

The Tower was a tough place, full of dangers at every step. But it was the urge to retaliate for even the slightest offenses that posed the greatest danger.

Liam's display today, at the very first lecture of the survival class was to hammer home the point that, should they succumb to the desire of exacting vengeance on a fellow student, then they themselves would suffer a fate much worse than death.

He could have just sent a chilling warning with words, however, because he unleashed the ghosts, the entire feeling behind his warning changed, as every student realized the dangers of exacting revenge on one another.

"Very well, now for the first lecture itself. Today we will talk about how to prepare supplies for a tower floor raid-" Liam said, as he retracted the ghosts and transformed into a regular professor.

He placed an orb on the stage, which worked like a magical projector as it cast a white image behind him, on the stage wall.

"If your expected floor raid duration is 5 days, prepare food and water for 20. Wasted money can be recovered, but life can't..." Principal Liam began, his tone shifting to one of a seasoned educator from the grim harbinger of warnings. The ghosts had vanished, but their lingering presence reinforced the gravity of his words.

He paced the stage, while pulling at his beard, as he continued, "In the Tower, unpredictability is the only certainty. A path that seems clear today might be fraught with danger tomorrow. A storm might trap you, or you may find a hidden chamber that requires more time to explore safely. Over Preparing is your only defense."

Liam turned to the holographic display behind him, where lists of essential supplies began to materialize. "Water, food, medical supplies, and tools for navigation and defense are the cornerstones of any raid preparation. However, choosing what exactly to bring requires understanding both the environment of the floor that you're going to raid and your own capabilities."

He highlighted an image of a compact, high-energy ration. "These rations are designed to be lightweight, nutrient-dense, and have a long shelf life. Perfect for extended expeditions. However, relying solely on them without proper hydration could lead to decreased physical performance and cognitive function."

"The academy has created a suggested rations bag for each race, that can sustain one for a day. You can access that in the university library at any time…." He said, as he highlighted the fact that not all race needed the same sort of supplies.

Some races could not digest some foods, while some races like vampires needed to drink blood from time to time to maintain their strength.

In such cases, the required supply kit was bound to vary from race to race, but the university had already factored that in and created a catalog.

Next, Principal Liam showcased a variety of water purification tools, alongside their price in TG, as Rocky saw some models up there that were popular even on Earth, as almost all climber's carried one.

"Never assume any source of water within the Tower is safe to drink without proper treatment. These devices can mean the difference between life and death for you so don't be shy to buy them.

The aquas 5000 especially is something I would recommend, as it can literally refine the thick poisonous goo like jelly that comes when we kill a Tarzenpine Lizard into drinkable sap, so buy one before you head into the tower."Liam said as his gaze swept across the students, ensuring his message was resonating.

"Your backpack should be a balance of necessity and survivability. Every extra ounce might slow you down, but every omitted item could cost you dearly. Always prepare for the worst." He reminded as he then pulled out a storage ring from his finger and showed the ability to store and retrieve items from it.

"Unless you hail from a prominent family. You won't be able to afford one of these unless you reach floor 40 of the tower. Worth several hundred thousand gold coins at least to several billion gold coins at most, this is a storage ring.

Mine has about 2 meter cube of storage capacity and is one of the finest rings out there. But I did not start my journey with a ring. Just like most of you. I carried a backpack till I became a well paid climber as well.

So trust me when I say this. Always pack more, carrying more weight is fine, dying is not-" Liam said, as the students could understand from his voice that the principal really gave a damn about whether they lived or not, as he did not need to exaggerate these things, but he did.

"As for medical supplies, do not just pack them—learn to use them. A well-stocked first aid kit is useless if you don't know how to treat a wound or counteract a poison.

In our next class, I'll be demonstrating and teaching you how to apply first-aid, but you all should read and learn about it from your side as well.

There is nothing like wasted knowledge, so go to the library, pick a book and read when you can-" He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in.

"And finally, remember this: teamwork is often your greatest asset. Share the burden of supplies, complement each other's skills, and protect one another. Isolation may seem like a way to conserve resources, but in the long run, solidarity is what keeps you alive."

"Today's lesson goes beyond mere survival; it's about making smart, calculated decisions. It's not just about fighting what's in front of you, but also preparing for the unseen and the unexpected."

With that, Liam concluded the first lecture, leaving the students with a lot to ponder.

Not only had they been given a practical guide to preparing for a raid, but they had also been reminded of the importance of foresight, preparedness, and unity in the face of the Tower's myriad dangers as almost everyone left the lecture with newfound respect for Principal Liam.

He was a little wack, no doubt about it, but he did care about his students and it showed, which was a warm feeling to have in its own way.

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After the lecture, Rocky and Erin felt so inspired by Liam's words that the two of them decided to head to the library and study more about the points that the principal highlighted today.

Not wanting to die early, they took his subject seriously, however, Buhara felt differently to the two of them.

Instead of studying in the library, he wanted to focus on practicing his spells and becoming a mage as he headed towards the mage training hall where he wanted to practice the fireball spell scroll that he had just received in his first lecture in the morning.