Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 767  Chapter 177.1 - Formation

<HA25, Arcadia Hunter Academy> 
The sun streamed through the tall windows of the classroom as the students of HA25 filed in, their chatter subdued but buzzing with curiosity about the new course. The setup of the room had changed slightly—desks were arranged in clusters rather than rows, hinting at a more interactive session. 
At the front of the class stood a tall man with a commanding presence. His neatly trimmed beard and sharp features gave him a look of both wisdom and authority. He wore a tailored uniform adorned with the insignia of a high-ranking hunter, and his piercing gray eyes swept across the room, taking in each student. 
As the students settled, he stepped forward, his boots clicking softly against the floor. "Good morning," he began, his deep voice resonating through the room. "My name is Professor Darius Kain, and I will be your instructor for this course: Team Operations and Unit Specialization." 
He paused, letting his words settle as his gaze moved from one student to the next. "This class will introduce you to the foundational principles of working as a cohesive team. Whether you like it or not, the life of a hunter is rarely a solo endeavor. Your ability to operate within a unit can mean the difference between success and failure—or life and death." 
The students exchanged glances, some intrigued, others slightly apprehensive. Professor Kain's serious tone left little room for doubt about the importance of the subject. 
"This course," Kain continued, "will consist of both theoretical lessons and practical exercises. Today, we'll begin with an overview of unit specialization and team dynamics. In future sessions, we'll move into hands-on scenarios designed to simulate real-world challenges." 
He gestured toward the classroom screen, which lit up with a diagram illustrating the basic roles within a hunter team: Striker, Defender, Support, and Tactician. 
"A well-balanced team," Kain explained, pointing to the diagram, "is not simply a collection of strong individuals. Each member must fulfill a specific role, complementing one another to form a cohesive whole." 
He tapped the screen, and examples of team formations appeared, highlighting differen