" Master!" shouted Napilla jumping on Onyx." Look who's back!" My little dog!" replied Onyx hugging the feral all happy." You cut her, beat her, burn her... and even so she returns happy to you " said Derek indignantly " poor Napilla, what a cruel destiny to love a monster." Hello, you too " Onyx said when she saw Derek " did you enjoy your vacation well?"" And like, I feel completely renewed " he replied satisfied " I'm ready to face another year, even if I have to put up with you." I'll remember that in the practical tests " she replied with a mean look " but did you bring what I asked for?"Derek took his backpack and took a bag from inside it, in this bag was the earth that Napilla dug and collected from the place where Derek was born." Who do you need it for?" he asked." I told you when you asked, didn't I?" It's for something you'll like, she replied."That's too vague, and you never do anything nice for others," he said." What wrong idea do you have of me, I'm not will
" Come on, it's about to start!" said one of the students hastily." Wait for me!" replied his girlfriend equally excited.These two as well as many others were running in the same direction, all of them eager to watch the duel that would soon unfold.The academy's arena was also used as a classroom for combat magic, in authorized duels so it was the only place where one could fight, always under the supervision of at least one teacher.This time the arena was packed, practically all students from the 2nd year and up came to watch the duel, and those who would participate were even embarrassed by it, there were even crowds and bets going on." How did a simple duel become such a spectacle?" Aella asked herself, rubbing the back of her neck." Sorry about that, when we booked the arena some students found out " replied Derek a little awkwardly " and in an instant the news spread." The only question that remains is to know who they really want to see " said Urick, looking around " if
" I just need to confirm one thing, did you say something about me to that guy?" Derek asked." Not me, why would I say something?" asked Merilda " by the way, what do you think I said to him?"Derek asked her to forget about it, the fact was that the young boy seemed to know his past, something that few within this academy would know, intricate with that Derek was investigating as much as he could, after all Angelo Huo had challenged him to a duel." You have no reason to accept it, do you?" Merilda said next to her " it's not like duels are mandatory." It's a good way to improve your skills, apart from that it's boring to spend the whole year without a practice isn't it?" he justified " but I'm still deciding, I just need to give an answer one day before." Angelo Huo, what a mysterious man " said Merilda thoughtfully " he arrived at the beginning of the year like everyone else, but only now he seems to be showing himself around." Maybe he was getting ready, the bullies I knew a
" Is it okay to leave it like that?" asked the young secretary." What are you referring to?" Androuet asked as he read a report." Angelo Hou, he was sent by an acquaintance of yours, wasn't he?" she said " but the academy does not distinguish between students, even so he continues to cause problems." In his country of origin, the strongest rule and the weakest obey, it would be difficult for him to adapt here " joked Androuet a little " my intention is that he understands how things really work, other points of view." He's going to duel against Derek today, stopping to think about it I realized that Derek is accepting practically two duels a month " she said checking a paper " this could be bad for the classes, everyone misses to attend." I don't see it as a problem, our students would never have the chance to analyze black magic safely " he explained " with Derek here even the teachers are learning something."Are you thinking of giving him a job here, by any chance?" Falma aske
Lightning flew acIsaak the arena making a loud hiss, a beam of light cIsaaked the arena to take position in another corner, arcane words appeared in the air as mages cast their spells.This was another duel in the academy arena, a week after Angelo and Derek had their fight another one was already taking place in the same place, once again Angelo was the protagonist of the fight, but his opponent was someone else, someone who was managing to press him to the maximum and make everyone believe in their defeat." I can't believe it, Angelo is really losing... " said an incredulous student." Merilda was that strong?" I had no idea " said another watching everything in the same state." Damn it, I'm going to lose the bet again!" complained another frustrated.What was happening in the arena was really unexpected, Angelo panting and kneeling on the ground while Merilda was very well and ready to attack him, a luminous aura coated her body while several white spheres floated around her like
" Just to clarify, can you explain better what you said?" Derek asked." I want to get rid of a guy, his name is Bron Freethorne from the creation magic course " replied Aella." That's what I thought, and can you tell me why you want to get rid of him?" Derek continued." He's threatening Merilda, I'd like to avoid giving more details " said the other one, unable to face him." When you say "threatening" it sure isn't something physical, because you could protect her " said Derek " which means he's blackmailing Merilda, in a way that you want to silence him.Aella couldn't hide the shame she felt, after thinking carefully she could only come up with this solution, and on top of that she sought out the Derek who had already helped Merilda so much, she felt ashamed that she thought he might get his hands dirty for his selfish desire. ." It doesn't make sense to ask what he's using against you, because it would be one more person knowing that " he said " but I have to ask, is what he's
" Look, there are more people arriving " said a guy looking at the portal open.This man, as well as many others, saw the portal open and more people pass through it, this time 25 men and women arrived through the magical passage that closed afterwards.With that more than 100 people were gathered in the place, an abandoned temple on top of a mountain, normally magic portals are not so accurate to hit the target, but two marking stakes were planted in the place, the caster only needed to point the magic in that direction and the stakes would do the rest, even so the dimensional mage needed to be of high level to reach such a far away location." Did you also accept the offer?" asked a woman who had just arrived." It is not obvious?" 100,000 Eris each is an incredible offer!" said the mercenary " and look at how many people are already here, whoever is promoting this must be a billionaire!"" Mages of any class, mercenaries... there are even some beasts over there " said a wizard look
" It's good to see you again my father " said Angelo bowing with dignity." You look good my son " replied someone with a powerful voice that seemed to echo " is this the guest you mentioned?"" Yes sir, he is Karias Ehmam, my first subordinate " replied the other.Karias didn't even pay attention to what the other said, he was more concerned with the being who was lying comfortably on several large pillows and served by two maids.The being had the standard humanoid shape, but its robust 2m body was clad in thick leather and blue scales, an armored tail swung slowly like a pendulum, its head did not resemble a human at all, it was definitely a reptile with a bony horn on the back. forehead.The creature that Angelo called his father was a Draconis, a variant of the original dragons that had an approximately human shape and size, unlike the original dragons these were numerous and not as powerful, but they were still far above the human race or any other humanoid , they could be said