Leo The Dragon Heir

Chapter 23: Reunion

“Alex!” exclaimed Varrick as Alex descended from the stairs.

It was the 2nd Magic King of Aranthia, Alex Maho.

Alex walked up to them and gave them a warm embrace.

“You finally came back to Ivandale after many years of your disappearance,” Alex said as he stepped back. “Let’s continue this talk on the dining table, I planned a welcoming party specially for you guys.”

“I’m touched, Ale- I mean, Magic King,” Darwin spoke as they walked to the table.

After they arrived, the chefs began to arrange the food on the table. They sat down comfortably before Alex realized that they had an extra.

“Who is that?” Alex asked.

Leo was captivated by the interior of the Maho Jo, he did not hear Alex talking to him. Varrick kicked his feet a little.

“Back to Earth, Leo,” he whispered to him.

“Sorry, what did you say?” Leo asked, as he slightly gazed at Alex.

“Introduce yourself, young lad,” Alex said as he carried a glass cup of water and drank.

“I’m Leo Hu and I’m 17 years old,” Leo responded and smiled.

Alex stared at Leo, thinking he was not done talking.

“Alex…Alex!” Varrick called out to him. “What’s wrong? He just introduced himself.”

“Wait, that was the introduction? My bad, I did not know,” Alex responded as he kept his glass cup on the table. “Then, how does he know you, including Darwin and Sydney?”

“We met him wandering in the woods alone and we decided to adopt him because he did not have any other place to go to,” Sydney said as she crossed her arms.

Alex chuckled because the news was getting too much for him to handle.

“You all adopted a 17 years old boy?” Alex repeated.

“Yes, we did and there is no problem with it,” Darwin defended.

“I see. Now, at least you will have a sense of responsibility especially you, Sydney,” Alex said, as he used a cutlery to point at Syndey.

“Disrespectful,” she spat, bloating her mouth in anger.

Alex began to giggle.

“Dad, I’m back,” a tall bachelor walked into the Maho Jo.

His short blonde hair perfectly styled and his school uniform, still ironed.

“Oh, Jason Welcome back. Come here. Let me introduce you the guys that stayed with me through the terrible high school years.

“Nice to meet you all,” Jason said as he smiled.

“Nice to me-” Darwin paused. “Is that the school emblem of Scarlet Magic high school? The one on your blazer.”

Jason looked down at his blazer and nodded positively.

“That’s cool. I’m transferring there, this year,” Leo said, excitement lacing through his voice.

“Wow, cool. It will be a pleasure to have you in our class,” Jason said as he sat down in the dining area..

“But, Varrick- No, Darwin, will he be able to participate in the entrance exam with his background?” Alex asked.

“Well, we’ll find a way to maneuver it when the time to apply comes,” Darwin responded.

“Alright then, by the way Leo, who are your pare-”

“Sir, you are needed in the emergency room,” the sorcerer who stood from afar, informed him.

Alex immediately stood up from the chair and excused himself. There was a brief moment of silence, until Leo did something.

“How is Scarlet Magic High School and how is the entrance exam?” Leo asked, catching a glimpse of Jason.

Jason dropped the glass cup of water that he was holding, on the table and he took a deep breath.

“Scarlet Magic High School as the name implies is a magic high school. It is the most prestigious magic school in the whole of Ivandale, that is all the six cities combined. When you enter, you will see different magical creatures like dwarves, elves and so on,” Jason spoke. “For the entrance exam, just learn basic tricks and know the history behind magic and magical creatures and you are good to go.”

“Exactly what I said,” Darwin replied as he watched them talk.

“There is one thing about Scarlet Magic High School though, it values position over magical abilities. When I say position, I mean your family social status and background. If you have a strong will, you ca-”

“There is a wild boar attacking the central area,” Alex said, hurriedly walking into the dining room.

‘Let Varrick and I handle it,” Darwin said, standing up and preparing with Varrick.

“And I too,” Sydney said, also standing up.

“No, you're all my guests. I cannot allow that,” Alex spoke. “Jason, I’m leaving you in charge of this matter.”

Jason suddenly stood up and took a bow.

“Yes sir, I’m on my way,” he said as he walked out of the dining room.

Leo also stood up and looked at Alex.

“May I accompany him and lend him a hand?” Leo asked.

Alex looked at Varrick and Darwin who were strongly against it.

“You can go,” Alex concluded as he smiled at them.

A smile grew on Leo’s face as he dashed out of the room and caught up with Jason.

“What are you doing here?” Jason asked as he paused.

“I’m following you to the battle field,” Alex replied, hitting his fists together.

Jason giggled a little as they walked out of the Maho Jo. After getting outside, he closed his eyes and covered his eyes with his palms. Leo was confused as to what he was doing, but all he could do was spectate. Suddenly, Leo realized they he was in town, together with Jason.

“What just happened?” Leo questioned, curious.

“Let’s leave that for later, look it’s the boar,” Jason said.

Leo turned and saw a brown boar, as big as a human breaking down a little shop.

“Wait, this place looks familiar. I’ve seen the door before,” Leo murmured as he looked up, at the sign board.

Tee’s Delight.

It was the little kiosk bakery that was being destroyed.