So, if any old readers are seeing this, you may see a resemblance to the previous "Chapter". I came up with the idea that instead of having you sit through these lectures, why not just make it as a separate entry that is only optional to read? Basically, they are the script that Michael would practice for the actual lecture. So once again, let me emphasize that these are here if you want to read them, and to cut down on the less exciting parts in the main story.

Lesson 1: Basic Monster Classification and an Introduction to Guild Approved Weaponry

"You all know me as Michael, but when I am up here, I am to be referred to as Mr. Seraph. Most of you may not be aware, mainly because the thought of it would normally put people into a panic, but there have been reports of new species of Grimm that have been attacking villages, nomadic tribes and even other Huntsman and Huntresses outside of the main four kingdoms. They are getting stronger, and will no doubt be curious if they could come into the kingdoms for an all-you-can-eat buffet. They are not just Grimm, they are naturally evolved creatures that are much more resilient; can adapt and evolve to their surroundings, even able to harness the power of the Grimm or Dust. I am here to help inform you of the monsters that make even the Grimm run away."

"You all know about the dragon-shaped continent of the northwest is supposedly uninhabited because of the plethora of dangerous Grimm that are commonly seen on the coastline. That's because the monsters on the inside drove them to the outer parts of the continent. I came from that continent, seeing that the monsters were acting abnormally, the Hunters Guild decided to send out a representative, aka me, to try to find and solve the problem. The Hunters Guild is like the academies, but don't just train hunters, they also accept requests from people in need of the Guilds assistance, mainly with monster attacks, invasions, etc."

Proceed to grab the scroll and one of the Monster Field Guides

"On your scrolls, I have sent a file containing most of the contents held within these Monster Field Guides. These give the basics of monsters found on the continent, their classification, weaknesses, strengths, as well as some brief descriptions of their abilities. These have been distributed by the Hunters Guild, being described as one of the most important things a Hunter should always have on them. Today, we will quickly go over the common large monster classifications. If spotted, it is to be reported in order to have reinforcements come and take care of the threat with minimal casualties."

Set both of the objects down, and place the scroll on the desk face up. Out of it projected various sketches of monsters, the first being of a Kut-Ku eating a Konchu whole, a pack of Velociprey being led by a Velocidrome hunting a herd of Aptonoth, a Pukei-Pukei spraying poisonous gas in the face of some Jagras, and a Tzitzi-Ya-Ku flashing a bunch of Raphinos and Shamos.

"Bird Wyverns are separated into two subclasses; True Bird Wyverns and Theropod Bird Wyverns. Normally sit in the middle of the food chain, and can live in various environments, either favoring a more social pack hunting lifestyle or a more solitary one, usually having a peculiar way to hunt their prey. Think of them as, Hunter's First Monster."

Slide #2: A Jyuratodus sticking its head out of the mud keeping an eye on an intruding Barroth, a Lavasioth breaching out of a pool of lava, scattering said lava throughout the area, a Plesioth shooting a pressurized water jet, and a Cephadrome lying in the sand, waiting for an Apceros to get a little too close.

"Piscine Wyverns are fish-like as their names imply. Adapting to whatever liquid or near liquid substance the area has to swim in. Leading them away from their normal turf will make fighting them much easier, since they use the substance as their form of defense, making a natural form of armor or a good place to retreat to."

Slide #3: A fully-charged Zinogre overlooking Heaven's Mount from the highest point, Odogaron attacking a Radobaan, a Great Jagras feeding its young by regurgitating its leftovers, and an electrified Tobi-Kodachi gliding from one tree to another.

"Fanged Wyverns are quadrupedal wingless creatures that have highly developed limbs. They normally live solitary lives, but more recent discoveries show that some have diverged into pack hunting as well. Fighting against them is like a dance since the solitary ones use their limbs to run around while fighting the pack hunting ones requires you to dance around the pack members in order to take down the leader."

Slide #4: An Anjanath with its nostrils flaring, and underdeveloped wings out fighting a Tobi-Kodachi, A Brachydios mid-leap aiming for a hunter that is covered in green slime, A Deviljho flailing around a Kulu-Ya-Ku at a group of hunters, and am Uragaan rolling up a cliffside, leaving a trail of lava nuggets.

"Brute Wyverns as their names imply, have high levels of aggression which is used to fling around their bulky bodies. Unable to fly, they use their developed limbs to jump great distances and cause the ground to shake and use their heads to ram into or bite into anything to take down anything that gives them a weird look."

Slide #5: A Rathalos raining down fire on an Anjanath, a Legiana tossing around a Paolumu, a Diablos grazing on its favored choice of cactus, a Bazelgeuse raining explosive pods on an unsuspecting hunting party, a Tigrex charging up a mountainside, a Nargacuga lurking in the brush, and a Barioth gliding inside an icy tornado.

"Flying Wyverns are the most commonly occurring type of monster, living in almost any and every environment. Like Bird Wyverns, there are two subclasses; True Flying Wyverns and Pseudo Flying Wyverns. True ones are bipedal with two wings, attacking from the skies normally having some form of breath or elemental attack. Pseudo ones are related merely on skeletal structure, but instead, use their wings as forearms, becoming quadrupedal, rarely using or never using their wings. Some flying wyverns don't even have wings at all."

Turn off the projection coming from the scroll and pick up Imperial Shimmer.

"In the next lecture, we will be going over more rare classifications as well as the Elder Dragons, the highest level threats you hopefully won't encounter during your lifetime. But today, you get to have a taste of what they can do. The weapons you see before you are made, besides a few basic metals and ores, completely out of their own scales, wings, claws, etc. Which one of you would like to be a volunteer?"

Have the volunteer test out the weapon on the Bulldrome dummy until the blast powder from Imperial Shimmer detonates, shattering the dummy.

"This weapon is called 'Imperial Shimmer', a longsword which is one of the 14 weapon classes registered and streamlined by the Guild. Besides a few exceptions, they are the only weapons hunters take on a normal basis. This longsword is forged from the materials of the elder dragon, Teostra. He holds the title as the 'Flame King Dragon', having control over the power of fire and explosions, and are highly aggressive. So keep in mind, that even with the amazing forging ability we have, as seen by it slicing right through, it is only a fraction of what the actual elder dragon is capable of."

Pick up Daora's Maelstrom and choose another volunteer to test the weapon on the Jagras dummy. Take note of the shards of ice that are left behind whenever the blade comes into contact with the target.

"This weapon is called 'Daora's Maelstrom' which is placed under the weapon classification of sword and shield. Normally misrepresented as a "Hunter's First Weapon," the utility and mobility of the weapon are aspects that both new and veteran Hunters must take into account when using it."

List off all of the other weapons classes and give a basic description before ending the lecture.

I know it seems a little rough, but it's really just a test run for this sort of structure. Lemme know if the idea of having these bits sectioned off into their own parts is a good idea or not.

Now, I remember back in times of old when I said I would try to update frequently, yeah that idea is pretty much out of the window. I've always wanted to keep this story going, but something would always get in the way, whether it be preparation for College, Finals for High School, my own laziness, Monster Hunter Events that keep popping up, Writer's Block, my vacation to Japan and the Philippines, and anything else that I probably forgot. Just know that I do want to see this through to the end, its probably just going to take a lot longer than I believed to get there. I just want to thank anyone that is going to stick along for the ride. And leaving any review/comment, positive or negative, constructive or just saying that you liked it can help!

As for how much I'm working on right now, I sort of have the next 2-3ish chapters planned out. Mainly because I don't really want to work on a test I have to take for college that will determine my math class, which I probably should work on, but if you've been here before, you can tell I'm sort of a procrastinator.