Alaric Greyrat: The Mysterious Reincarnation

Chapter 14 - Saving you.

"Hey, didn't you hear? That Dead End is surely making their name, huh?"

"Dead End? You mean that weird Superd Fairy Tale Dead End?"

"That's just some myth, stop acting like babies! No demon can come here, ever."

"But the Beast Folk-"

Alaric continued on and on listening to these stories, it spread like wildfire here in the guild at Ars... It's been about a month since, and he was studying up and learning how to fight more efficiently than before. Only countering is a thing, able to slash at your opponents when they try to attack is also as efficient as using Flow all the time. Then again... He did learn that from his book-

"Sir Alaric." Sounds a woman's voice, as Alaric rushes to the door, and opens it.

"Yes...? Hello?" Alaric wondered why they were there, the maid stated,

"We have an honorary guest... I believe they want to speak with you." The maid explained, as Alaric nods,

"Right. Thank you." Alaric bows, before being guided to... Whoever.

"Honorary guest? Did my reputation go to Fittoa? Maybe Reida Reia is here! I've been honing my own Phantom Art, she must've heard! Maybe it's the guild master, who-"

"Greetings, Alaric Greyrat." Suddenly a woman's voice is heard, stopping Alaric in his tracks.

"... Huh?" Alaric pauses, opening his eyes, he sees...

"We've heard so much about your achievements. Hello, I am Princess Ariel of Asura." She explained as the boy's eyes widened,

"Princess... Ariel...? Of Asura...?" Alaric heard of her, but looking at her up close... She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen!

"... Wait. Did you say Greyrat...?" Alaric suddenly realizes...

"Shit...! SHE KNOWS-"

"Hold it." A voice stopped the boy from darting off, 

"...!" Alaric's eyes widened, seeing a brown-haired boy blocking his path.

"Forgive me, but Princess Ariel is graciously talking to you, treat her with respect, and DON'T run off." He threatens it seemed, as Alaric felt... Huh.

"Your Touki strength... You're at Intermediate Rank, right?" Alaric wondered as the boy felt... Well, he died inside a little.

"Yikes... Seems your potential coworker has your skills all figured out..." Ariel suddenly remarks,

"Impressive for someone who has only been here for over a month... Tell me, what skills have you learned since studying here in the Academy?" Ariel wondered, as Alaric thinks,

"Well... Perception, better combative skill... And analyzing tactics... I-If you heard, I am a Water Saint, hehe!" Alaric flatters himself, as Ariela nods,

"So young... Yet so skilled... I have a proposition for you, Alaric Greyrat. How I acquired your name will remain a mystery..." Ariel explained, as from words here and there, Ariel was born on K405 of the Dragon Calendar, 1 year older than Alaric.

"But. I wish to acquire more muscle on a secret trip to a well-known university in Ranoa. I want you to accompany me." She explained, causing the boy to... Well...

"We will provide you with every book possible to further your training, don't worry. I have the best of the best of food, dorms, respect, and so much more to ensure your time at Ranoa is better than the Academy. Don't fear, you'll resume your education here once we've returned. I have also got all the letters and praises the current Water God, Reida Reia, gave you, including her wait when you come of age to train under her. I will assure you, that you'll be back to Asura with the best of the best training, education, and the best training partner... Eh..." Ariel turned to...