Back in the vibrant Zorathal continent, deep inside the Thunderpeak Kingdom, a sleek, luxurious obsidian carriage could be seen rolling down the streets of the Second Ring.
Inside the carriage, Orion sat comfortably with his arms crossed, head leaning slightly against the window as he watched buildings and noble estates blur past.
He was still thinking about yesterday’s lecture, the Runic Language, and the test that Hargan had given everyone. freewebnσvel.cøm
A chuckle broke his thoughts when Lucan, still fiddling with a pebble in one hand, leaned back slightly from the driver’s seat and tilted his head toward the carriage window.
"So, found any beauties in the academy yet, Young Master?" Lucan asked with a grin that could rival a bard’s wink.
Orion chuckled. "That’s your first question of the day?"
"Of course!" Lucan said, eyes twinkling with mischief. "That’s the most important part of academy life, no? The books and training are temporary. The memories of pretty faces... eternal."
Orion shook his head, though a small smile lingered on his lips. "There are a few interesting ones."
"Oho? Do tell."
"Hmm... one is a noble girl. Clever, smug, and pretty smart as well," Orion said, thinking of Arya’s smirks and smiling face.
"Sounds quite interesting," Lucan muttered. "Should suit your taste."
"And then there’s another one... quieter, or rather mute. Keeps her thoughts close. And she likes to keep a spear with her at all times." His voice turned amused as he thought of Emilia.
Lucan’s grin widened. "You’re already describing them so thoughtfully."
Orion rolled his eyes. "Don’t worry, I’m still focused on my primary goal. I’m not falling for anyone just yet."
"Yet," Lucan repeated with a knowing laugh.
The rest of the ride passed in light chatter as he told him about the others until finally, the carriage pulled into the academy’s stone-paved path.
Other students were arriving too—some by foot, others in simple carriages, and a few by grand magical carriages lined with shimmering house sigils.
"Here we are," Lucan said, hopping down and opening the door for him.
Orion stepped out, adjusting the collar of his uniform and fishing out his student badge.
As he walked toward the grand gates, one of the staff stationed at the side scanned the badge, nodding curtly. The gate scanned him yet again as he passed through.
Once inside, he began strolling around the academy, visiting the cafeteria again before looking around the arena. The sun had slowly risen as the golden rays cast a soft glow on the buildings inside.
After walking for a few more minutes, he paused to admire the view from the bridge over a small mana-filled spring. Just then, he heard a familiar voice.
"Well, look who’s out early for once," Arya called, appearing from a nearby path with Emilia walking beside her.
"Haha, what can I say? I have a nice alarm clock." Orion laughed while turning around as he saw them joining him.
[Mouuuu~! I’m not an alarm clock!! (ง’̀-’́)ง]
’Potato, potahto,’ he inwardly smirked and replied.
"Ohh? What’s that alarm clock? Where can I buy one??" Arya’s eyes lit up as she asked.
Orion mischievously said, "Well, I’ll sell you the alarm clock if she is disobedient."
[That’s it! I’m throwing hands!! 凸ಠ益ಠ)凸]
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