" 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
" This is a mess here " Onyx said appearing in the academy square."Miss Onyx, I wish you wouldn't be teasing the students," Brenda asked." Taunting? But I didn't do anything " she said confused." You don't have to do much to provoke them " said the secretary, looking at her crookedly.Onyx had her artificial body to walk around the gym, the problem is that she was wearing very sexy clothes, the mini"skirt mainly revealed almost everything leaving all the students drooling over her, and the girls dying of anger and envy." Just so you know, your succubus powers don't work in that body, do they? Brenda asked." Ah dear, if I needed my powers for these children I would retire " she replied " but since my clothes bother you I'll do something about it, dear Napilla, bring me a different set ok?" It's for now, master! " She replied running very fast.While Napilla went to get the clothes, Onyx watched the scene, people crowding in every corner, people praying alone or in groups, and
A very suspicious group approached a building in ruins, as far as they knew it was a castle destroyed at least a century ago, no one could say who owned the castle, or why it was in a place like this, nor did they know could tell how it was destroyed.The group made up of 14 people saw the light of a bonfire inside the ruins, this fact called attention because everyone believed that the ruins were cursed, certainly whoever was there could only be a traveler.Approaching carefully the group then spread out in several directions, and thus surrounded the only man who was sitting before the fire roasting a large piece of meat, the man in question appeared to be a knight with straw hair, dressed in gray armor. but very well wrought, and at his waist a single short sword.After surrounding the knight and blocking all escape routes, they appeared imposing morale, the knight seemed not to care about it and continued to hold the stick where the meat was skewered." What bad luck for your frien
(a week later)" Really? Farand Ravi? " asked Merilda in surprise " your cousin?"My mother said so, so it must be true." warned Aella.Aella conveyed to her cousin Merilda what she had heard from her mother, that her fiancé had been chosen a short time ago and he came from the Ravi family, Merilda only knew her future fiance only by name since she had never seen him, even Aella who was her Cousin had also only seen him a few times in her life." The official announcement will be postponed, your father decided not to interfere with your studies " explained Aella " but you can be sure that when you graduate you will officially be his fiancée." Well, I was already aware that I would have to assume this commitment, sooner or later " said Merilda upset " but getting married out of obligation… what a ridiculous thing.She thought what it would be like to marry someone she loved, but royalty did not work based on feelings, marriage had the sole purpose of creating bonds of convenienc
The throne room was not full, but the people present were of the highest status possible, a large red carpet extended to the carpet that ended at the steps of the throne, standing next to these steps was the royal guardian named Stephenand his wife Trixs.Sitting on his majestic throne was Emperor Shidic, to his left was his wife Marylwho was extremely happy, she looked at her brother who nodded, and he gave orders for the double door to be opened.The door was opened and a very elegant young man in noble clothes walked imposingly, his main distinctive physical feature was his red hair that almost glowed, his gaze was fixed towards the throne but he also paid attention to the guardian, if he made a discreet gesture he should stop walking and kneel right there, as long as this gesture was not made it meant that he could continue approaching.As the gesture was not made the boy walked to the maximum distance allowed to approach, which was exactly close to the steps that led to the thron
There was a commotion in the female dormitory, several girls watched from the corridors the strange movement that started at night.A forbidden place for men suddenly received a visit not only from the dean but also from the professor of white magic, without saying anything they went straight to one of the rooms on the 3rd floor, and when the girls thought to investigate the guardian who watches over the building blocked the path." Go back to your rooms, there's nothing to see here " said the robust and serious lady." Madam Irma, it's not a new crisis is it?" asked the girls, they still remembered the incident involving Nira."That's not something for me to decide, let Mr. Androuet handle that," she replied.The woman dispersed the girls who hesitantly went back to her room, after they left Irma turned her attention to the corridor behind her, more specifically to the room in the middle of it." Was Merilda cursed?" asked Aella and Ashera at the same time." This is not a disease, n
"We're back," announced Derek, opening the dungeon door.As soon as he opened the door, Napilla ran in and jumped into Onyx's arms, the demon welcomed her as she always did with a smile that seemed almost motherly, but Derek found it strange when he was in a good mood, as it usually means someone was going to get hurt. ." Did you have fun my puppy?" Onyx asked." Too much!" I got on a horse, swam in a lake and took a hot bath " she reported excitedly " and I also stayed with the master, it was really cool!"" She also destroyed a ball, hit it too hard and hit Ashera in the face " said Derek " she was unconscious for two hours.Napilla laughed like it was the funniest thing in the world, but there Derek scolded her a lot saying that she needed to control her strength, besides it wasn't nice to cause pain to others, he just thought she didn't understand that part yet." Here for you " said Derek putting something on the table " Merilda sent it to you." For me?" How kind of her " sai
" 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
" 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
" 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