Waking up at four in the morning, Elior wore his training gear and his track boots. Before going to bed, Elior had looked at the school map that Lyra had slipped into his pocket while they chatted.
'Thank God for Lyra being the student council president'
Elior left the dormitory. At the entrance of Veryen hall, Professor Eldric Thornwell was waiting.
"Finally, a student walking out at 4 a.m. in the morning"
Elior stopped in his tracks.
"I don't understand sir" Elior asked in curiosity
Professor Eldrich just sighed before tapping Elior on the shoulder.
"Just be early for class"
As Eldrich walked away, Elior just nodded in agreement and continued walking.
As Elior jogged. The jog was peaceful, just like Elior had wanted.
'I will be going to class and joining them to learn'.
Arriving at the open field. Elior saw a figure.
The figure was doing simple warm-ups, perfectly executed, as the morning dew made everyone look radiant.
"Why are you just staring back at me"
The figure asked.
"Nothing, I just was in awe"
The girl turned towards Elior before Elior knew who it was
Seren Valenor
Her silky black hair was tied in a pony tail as her track suit beautiful enough to catch the gazes of any one who looked at her.
Elior scoffed before apologizing calmly and went to another same place.
In that small place, Elior did his usual training routine. His depth on his wind and dark magic had only grown stronger as he began to become more akin his Arcana.
'I am not still strong enough'
Elior continued his routine until the sun came up.
Arriving back at the hall, Elior quickly showered before heading to class.
The lecture hall was wide and grand, exactly what you would expect in a fantasy novel.
The hall could in a way contain over 2000 students at a go and they were 8 rows containing over 240 students according to their halls.
Aria met Elior at the door for the class but Elior completely hid to avoid meeting her.
"I am sorry Aria" Elior muttered to himself as he sat in the middle of the Veryen hall row.
Elior was waiting for the main characters to arrive totally in his world. He had seen Aria sitting and chatting ear to ear with some friends.
Elior was still waiting quietly as someone tapped him on the shoulder.
"P-please, can I sit beside you?" the girl said in a shy and quiet voice.
Elior turned to see who it was
Seris Althorne
A young woman who was deeply trying to restore her family fallen honor to its once past glory. Although deemed to fail against the D'Arthein family.
Seris decided to take a dark path and formed a contract with a couple of Hellions which she died in her fight against the main characters and his friends.
Unfortunately, the one who takes her life is "Aria" setting a more emotional turmoil for her down the line.
"I cannot let it happen again"
Elior gestured his hand for her to sit and she sat down.
'She does not seem that bad'
The door opened, and in came the others — Ryn Alden, Luna Seraphine, Kael Draven, Seren Valenor, Ravyn Astraea, Nyra Kaelis, Aira Fenleigh, Selene Valtoria, Elira Noxveil, and Mira Solen.
Their potential was filling as they all marched to sit in their respective places. They had not known each other yet but they will fight and save the world.
The place was buzzing with chattering from all areas while Professor Eldrich entered.
The place became quiet.
His presence alone was that strong. He put the book on the podium and walked to the board. In a flicker of his finger, scrolls of information containing what we would learn flew by.
"I am professor Eldrich Thornwell"
"I will be teaching you people Alchemy & Spellcraft Theory"
"I will say this briefly before we proceed but I will not tolerate tardiness in my class"
"I am talking to you Mr Aiden Cross"
Everyone turned to look at Aiden who had just sneaked in slotted himself into a seat in the very front row.
"I am sorry sir," Aiden said politely.
"I take it that you were stopping the fight between the senior and your classmate"
"I was sir, but how do you know?" Aiden asked with a puzzled expression.
"You are at Astralis Arcana Academy where the impossible is possible"
Aiden sat down as Eldrich turned towards the board and spoke
"We will begin with Introductions"
The class was simple yet thrilling as students got more depth than they had previously knew.
As Class ended, Elior called out to Seris who was packing to leave for their next class.
"Hey Seris. I am Elior. I was hoping we could be friends"
Seris just shot Elior a disgusted look and said "Please don't"
As she walked away, Elior sighed "I have to keep trying"
Reaching the training grounds, Mistress Arwen Duskvale was there waiting rather impatiently for them.
"Nuggets, you took too long"
All students apologized as they entered the class.
"Welcome to Elemental Conjuring & Combat Magic (Core). This is more practical than every other class."
"I have posted who your sparring teammate would be going forward"
All students went to check who their sparring teammate would be.
As Elior went to check his own, his face was in silent horror
'Oh no, why did I draw him'