Rising of the Weakest Mage

Vol 5/Ch 43 - August Lionheart

"The transfer student? Why do you want to know about him?," William asked, a curious look on his face.

"I'm just interested to know who this 'Prince August' is. My nose smells trouble," Allen shrugged.

"I think you mean you are worried about your luck," William laughed.

"And how do you know that?," Allen leaned in, staring at him suspiciously.

"Oh, just a guess," he leaned back into his chair, spinning it around a little.

Allen is once again in William's office, however this time he is questioning William who this new "transfer student" is. All he knew was that he is the First Prince of England, but that was about it. Allen is sure that a prince just doesn't start attending an academy, especially the most prominent elemental magic academy, out of nowhere with no reason. He was sure there had to be more to it.

"A guess? Your intuition can't be that good, can it?," Allen stared at him longer.

"Well with what's been happening to you this year so far, It's only natural you think it would be your 'luck'. Seems a lot of things come your way without you even trying," William laughed again.

"It's not like I am asking for all the attention," Allen crossed his arms.

"The impression you made at the entrance exam, your duels with Nathaniel and my son, and then forming the Training Club with you as the club president. Can't be a coincidence at this point, could it?," he grinned at him.

"If it is one huge coincidence, I am starting to wonder why the universe has decided to throw everything at me," Allen rolled his eyes.

"Who knows? Least a lot of good things have come out of it," William pointed out.

"Fair enough," Allen had to agree. "But just who is this August?"

"Well as you are already aware, he is the First Prince of England. He is the first child and only son to King Edward," William explained.

"And?," Allen pressed him for more.

"And he discovered he is able to use earth magic, which is very uncommon in the royal family," William continued.

"Why is it uncommon?," Allen asked for more details.

"Well, the current Monarchy of England handles their own matters while the Triumvirate handles theirs. One could argue that at this point in time the Triumvirate has more power than the Monarchy, but that's up for debate," William elaborated.

"And that's connected how?"

"Well, the Royal Family has not produced a child that is able to use one of the four elements for a long time. Since the use of elemental magic is usually passed down in families, it would be very strange for a family that has not produced a mage to suddenly have one. This certainly opens up a lot of room for more change"

"But why is he attending the academy in the first place?"

"That, you can ask him yourself," William shrugged. "Mr. Garet has been arranging his transfer to this academy for the most part. I am only involved when I need to be, since I am the Head Director and all. But Prince August and the Royal Family must also have their reasons," William elaborated.

"I see," Allen said out loud while he started to think to himself.

"Oh, and by the way," William grinned as he leaned forward in his chair. "Your luck may be activating again"

"What do you mean?," Allen furrowed his brow as he contemplated what William meant.

Before Allen could give it a good thought, Allen heard the door to William's office open.