"Today's class, I'll introduce some common monsters with low danger levels."

"First up, a monster everyone knows: the slime."

Soya Jemi projected a magical image of the slime for the class. It appeared as a soft, gooey blob—watery and shapeless.

"I know slimes are the lowest-level monsters, but they're tricky to handle. Still, they have a core. Destroy that, and you kill it."

A boy eagerly raised his hand.

"Correct," Soya Jemi said. "Slimes are the dumbest, lowest-tier monsters around the Camila Empire. They hunt by instinct, craving fiber-rich foods and tiny creatures. Their slime won't harm skin but eats through clothes instantly. Girls, be extra careful! If one lands on you, it'll strip you bare in seconds~~" She winked mischievously, half-joking.

"Yes, Mentor Jemi."

"Let's continue. Though low-level, slimes are as troublesome as first or second-tier monsters. They're nearly immortal. Even if blasted apart by magic, they regenerate fast as long as their core—the magic center—is intact. Always target the core. Otherwise, you're wasting effort."

"Of course, Doloryara Continent isn't just filled with weak slimes. Evolved high-level slimes exist too. They often gain special abilities—like hardened bodies or toxic fluids. Because slimes start so weak, their evolutions can take countless forms. Some are harmless. Others? Deadlier than ordinary fourth-tier monsters. Misjudge one, and you could die."

Soya Jemi crossed her arms over her chest, her perfect figure on full display, making hearts flutter.

"Deadlier than fourth-tier monsters...? Slimes can become that dangerous?!" Her words hit like a thunderclap. Fourth-tier monsters were beings even Gold-rank warriors struggled with. That such a weak, harmless-looking slime could evolve into something terrifying was hard to believe.

"Don't worry too much. Most slime evolutions are harmless. The dangerous kind? Odds are one in a million. Even if one appears, the Camila Empire will handle it immediately. Rest easy." Soya Jemi chuckled lightly.

"Lord Leyang, do you think such slimes really exist? Scarier than Gold-rank monsters?" Phoenix turned to Leyang, asking instinctively.

"The world is full of wonders. What's a fourth-tier monster?" Leyang slightly shook his head, replying casually.

"Hmm... I've never seen a real fourth-tier monster in my life." Phoenix puffed her cheeks unhappily, murmuring.

"You're just too young. When you grow up, you'll have plenty of chances." Leyang answered nonchalantly.

"So, Lord Leyang, have you seen a real fourth-tier monster?" Hearing their whispers, Lumiere leaned in and asked quietly.

"How could I? I'm just a kid. You overestimate me. I eat second-tier monster meat often, though."

"Pfft, bragging again. You're not even a snack for a second-tier monster."

These days, no one believed the truth. Kids were so hard to please.

Next, Soya Jemi introduced harmless monsters like Grass Balls, Bubble Bugs, and Firefly Dragonflies.

"Mentor Jemi, may I ask a question?" Leyang suddenly raised his hand.

Everyone turned, surprised.

"What is it, Leyang?" Soya Jemi's eyes glinted as she smiled faintly.

"Mentor Jemi, do you know a special monster? One like a ghost—no physical form, just a black mist. You can't grab it or touch it."

"A ghost-like, misty black monster? Of course. You mean 'Woe'." Soya Jemi projected her image of Woe via magic—a pitch-black mist with almost no form.

"This monster is called 'Woe.' It's extremely rare. Woe evolves by devouring others' magic and negative emotions. Juvenile Woe can't attack directly but curses people, bringing bad luck. A curse might cause minor illnesses or injuries—or even permanent disability or death. It's vicious."

"Woe has no body or core, so it's immune to almost all physical attacks and most magic. Only light-attribute magic truly harms it. A century ago, an adult Woe rampaged through the Camila Empire, nearly destroying half its cities. If the Emperor hadn't used the national treasure to annihilate it, the empire might have fallen."

"Thus, adult Woe has another name: Calamity Woe Beast. One of the Five Apocalyptic Beasts." Soya Jemi explained calmly.

"Calamity Woe Beast." Leyang murmured.

"If you spot a Calamity Woe Beast in the Camila Empire, report it immediately. Destroy it before it matures to prevent disaster. The informant will receive a generous reward."

"Leyang, have you encountered a juvenile Calamity Woe Beast?" Soya Jemi asked calmly, gazing at him.

"No, I just saw it in a painting by chance. I was curious. I didn't expect such an unassuming blob to be so terrifying." Leyang shook his head, replying calmly.

More than just encountered—it was hiding right here in Kamila Noble Academy, under their noses, and they had no idea?!