" Everybody is here?" asked Androuet, straining his eyes to see the bottom."Of course they are, I told them myself," replied his secretary Falma." He's treating us like kids on a tour isn't he?" Asked Miu Ziam still in line." Indeed he is, but considering his age we are all his children or grandchildren " replied the teacher beside him.All the teachers of the academy were gathered, before them Androuet smiled proud of his followers, many of them were personally hired by Androuet, others graduated from his academy and then started teaching, but they all received the same treatment, Androuet was known for his rules that sometimes didn't make sense, but also for being a noble and devoted man." My old Androuet, I see you're still in shape for these meetings " said someone approaching." I have to confess that I cheat, besides exercises and a balanced diet I have some tricks " he replied " but even if I beg I will reveal such tricks." It's good that you're in shape, you'll stay ahead
(in the past)" I'm coming in " said a voice weak and at the same time firm.Onyx narrowed her eyes as light entered her dungeon, two balls of light floated over a very old lady, the succubus made an irritated sound and turned her eyes to the book she was reading.The lady who entered was Slainie, the former dean of the magic academy, she was already retired, but she still visited the academy frequently, she just didn't go to the dungeons like she did now." Is she still alive?" I thought you had already kicked the bucket, Onyx commented, trying not to look into the light." Well, look, I'm still in shape " replied the old lady " I feel like I'll last until the next big invasion, then I'll beat up your friends!"" If you say so... but what are you doing here?" asked Onyx bothered " you haven't set foot here since you retired." Huh?" I can't visit an old friend who was old even when I was in diapers?" Slainie teased.Onyx snorted and Slainie laughed, she lowered the brightness of her
" A toast to all of us who passed!" shouted someone excitedly.The celebration was general in room 25 of the common classes, the students present raised their glasses full of champagne and drank it in a single gulp, then, as tradition dictates, they raised the empty glasses and filled it with their Mana.It was the 19th month of the year and also its last week, the week before the students went through hellish tests that tested all their skills, they needed to demonstrate their practical and theoretical knowledge of everything they learned during the year.The day before, Androuet announced the results, and each teacher handed out new pins, students who had collected 10 common pins exchanged them for a larger, golden pin, proof that they had succeeded." Nor can we forget our friends who failed " someone said " those who gave up halfway, or who got this far and didn't make it.Students needed 10 passes during the year to pass, even with only 6 passes students could try special tests t
(a week later)" [Hunter who dominates all prey, give your gift to me] " Aella said writing the magic conjuration on herself " {Cheetah speed}A mystical white aura covered Aella's body, and in a single step she moved, shortening the distance between her and her opponent, the surprised man only had time to raise his sword and block the attack, putting strength in his muscles he pushed it away with only this resuming the original distance." Who knew that such a simple magic would make so much difference " praised the man " she's 2nd level, isn't she?" Have you mastered something like this in your first year?"" It's not that good, it only lasts a minute and I get tired afterwards " said Aella removing the magic " the better versions are from higher levels, I'll learn next year." Assuming you go back to the academy next year, right?" commented the other, irritating Aella " well, it's not like you can't learn right here with a private master." We'll go back to the academy, the two of
"Welcome," said Ashera upon hearing the doorbell." Already promoted?" asked a familiar voice.Ashera turned around and saw Isott at the door, she didn't expect to see her friend visit her at work and quickly went to help her, Isott explained that she was passing through the area and decided to visit her." The girl who takes care of the counter had to leave and they asked me to take her place " explained Ashera " I continue to take care of the storage of herbs." That's great, I want to buy some herbs and it will be better to talk to you " said Isott " do you have herbs to relax the mind?"" We have some here, I'll get the samples for you " replied Ashera " here they are, these..."I'm looking for something stronger," said Isott." Stronger?" Stronger than that, just narcotics " said Ashera a bit scared " we don't deal with that here, don't tell me you… use these things?"" You want to know if I do drugs?" Of course not, but I read it in a book about mental magic related to herbs " e
" 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