Forsaken By The Gods, I Made A Contract With the Demon King

Levi sat at his desk, staring intently at the schedule displayed on his watch.

If nothing goes wrong, then this would be his schedule for the whole semester.

In the Favored One's academy, there were eight semesters in total, with two per year - so students had to clear all eight semesters if they wanted the prestige of being a graduate of the Favored One's academy.

There were many other rules regarding the age limit, the number of reparations allowed in case of failing, etc. But they were not Levi's concern for now.

For now, he had all his attention on the watch that displayed his schedule.

Each day had two classes scheduled - one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

The week would start on Monday, and the "History of Earth and Paradise" with Professor Elara Vex would kick off the classes.

Levi groaned, running a hand through his hair.

"History? On a Monday morning? Whoever made this schedule must really hate students," he muttered.

Still, he made a note to review the major events leading up to the two cataclysms. Maybe if he knew enough, he could at least doze off without getting caught.

As for Monday afternoon, it was scheduled for "Basic Combat" with Professor Kaine Steelheart. Levi knew this class would be crucial for him. He was acutely aware of his lack of combat experience and realized he needed to improve his physical skills to complement his essence abilities.

Combat was largely uncharted territory for Levi. He knew next to nothing about fighting techniques or strategies, which meant he would have to pay extra attention during these sessions. He made a mental note to push himself hard in this class, determined to make up for his lack of experience.

Tuesday morning brought "Essence Manipulation and Control" with Professor Zephyr. This class particularly intrigued Levi, as he had never formally learned essence manipulation. Up until now, he had relied solely on his Lunacy ability's vague guidance to control essence.

Levi saw this class as a golden opportunity to gain better control over his unique abilities. He had heard rumors that mastering essence manipulation techniques could significantly boost the output of one's abilities. This prospect excited him, making him wonder if he could learn methods to enhance his powers and, more importantly, find ways to disguise his distinctive demonic essence signature. Such a skill could prove invaluable given his hidden identity as a demon follower.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon would dive into "Xenobiology of Paradise Creatures" with Professor Fauna. After his brief exploration of the textbook, Levi was eager to learn more about the strange beings that inhabited Paradise. He just hoped they wouldn't be doing any hands-on work with anything too slimy or bitey. Though it would be a lie to say that he wasn't interested in seeing the internal parts of the monsters.

But the real challenges arrived on Wednesday. The morning would bring "Portal Defense Strategy" with Professor Vale.

Levi winced, remembering their disastrous first encounter. He was determined to show improvement and made a note to arrive early and prepared. Then, the afternoon would introduce "Diplomatic Relations with Paradise Factions" with Professor Marcus. Levi was curious to learn about the various groups vying for power in Paradise, hoping it might shed some light on his own unique situation.

As he didn't have any basic education, he made a note to ask the professor for some guidance.

The next three days would be the repetition of the earlier classes, which Levi appreciated. It would give him a chance to reinforce what he'd learned and ask any lingering questions. He decided to use these days to focus on areas where he felt weakest after the initial sessions. "By saturday, I'll either be a pro or sleeping through class," he chuckled to himself.

Then at the end of the week - on Sunday - there would be some club activities at the academy like Paradise Cuisine Appreciation Societ, Essence-Powered Music Ensemble, Magical Creatures Care Club, Dimensional Rift Theories Study Group, Paranormal Investigation Team, Essence Art Collective, Rune Crafting Workshop, Essence-Tech Innovators, etc.

Levi was not interested in any for now - so he looked at the last line of the schedule - which said that a ranking battle would be scheduled at the end of each month, which would define the living status of the students in the academy.

For example, Levi, Ryn, Toby and Alex being in the 400s ranking stayed at a four-sharing dormitory but that wasn't the case for those above in ranking.

People below 100th rank had their own personal room for stay and it would have all kind of equipments for training and cooking.

Levi really wanted that….badly!

Anyway, once he had seen all the schedules - Levi started to make a schedule for himself. Which looked like below.

Wake up early each day to review notes and prepare for classes (and maybe find a good coffee supplier). Bring extra writing materials to take detailed notes in each session. Participate in class discussions, but be careful not to draw too much attention to himself. Spend at least an hour each evening practicing essence control techniques. Use free time to visit the training grounds and work on physical fitness. Start a journal to track his progress and any unusual occurrences related to his abilities.

Levi looked at his brief schedule with a smile - only god knew if he could really follow up with this but for now, he was just happy and eager to learn.

The classes seemed designed to push students to their limits, and Levi wondered how he would measure up.

As evening approached, Levi's stomach rumbled, reminding him he hadn't eaten since lunch. He accessed the academy's food delivery service through his watch, scrolling through the options. After some deliberation, he settled on a hearty beef stew with crusty bread on the side. "At least the food here is good," he mused. "I guess they have to compensate for the cruel scheduling somehow."

While waiting for his dinner, Levi tidied up his area of the room. He arranged his textbooks neatly on the shelf, placed his notebook and writing materials on the desk, and set out his training clothes for the next day. The routine tasks helped calm his nerves about the week ahead.

A gentle chime announced the arrival of his meal. Levi retrieved the package from the delivery bot outside the door, savoring the rich aroma that wafted up as he opened the container. He ate slowly, enjoying the flavors and texturing the crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the savory stew.

As Levi finished his meal, his watch chimed with an incoming message. His heart skipped a beat when he saw it was from Instructor Valerius.

"Come to the 7th training grounds at 5:00 AM in the morning."

Excitement and anxiety warred in Levi's mind. He was wondering why Valerius who had sponsored a scholarship for him has not yet contacted him, but it seeme like it was finally time.

The special training with Valerius was finally about to begin. He knew this was a rare opportunity, one that could help him unlock the full potential of his abilities. But he also worried about revealing too much, about losing control of his powers in front of the instructor.

One more that made him frown was the fact that academic classes start at 9:30 in the morning, considering that Valerius would at least train Levi for around 2 hours, Levi would have very little time to fresh up and devour his breakfast before running to the classes!

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There would be no brakes at all!

"5 AM?" Levi groaned. "Is everyone at this academy allergic to sleep?" Despite his complaints, he knew he wouldn't miss this chance for anything.

Pushing aside his doubts, Levi focused on preparing for the early morning session. He double-checked that his training clothes were laid out and set multiple alarms on his watch. He didn't want to risk oversleeping and disappointing Instructor Valerius on their first day.

As Levi got ready for bed, he realized his roommates still hadn't returned. It struck him as odd, but he was too preoccupied with thoughts of the upcoming training to dwell on it for long. Part of him was grateful for the solitude, allowing him to focus on the challenges ahead without distractions.

Levi climbed into bed, his mind racing with possibilities for the training session.

Would Valerius push him to his limits right away? Would they focus on physical training, or delve into the mysteries of essence manipulation? As sleep began to claim him, Levi's last thoughts were a mixture of anticipation and determination. Whatever challenges lay ahead, he was resolved to face them head-on and prove himself worthy of this special opportunity.

In the quiet of the dorm room, Levi drifted off to sleep, unaware of the trials and revelations the coming days would bring.

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