Tale of Mythralis

II - Eldridge Academy

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Leren was preoccupied as she was packing her things. Up until this moment, she hasn't gotten over the fact that she got accepted to the most prestigious school that their Kingdom has. She has never imagined entering that school.

Eldridge Academy was known to be the best of the best when it comes to nurturing their students to their full potential.

Renowned for its exceptional education in the realm of elemental powers, that school was widely recognized as the premier institution for honing the skills of young individuals gifted with these extraordinary abilities.

The school's curriculum was designed to help students develop a deep understanding of their abilities and how to harness them effectively. Eldridge Academy's faculty, comprised of experienced and knowledgeable instructors, provided personalized instruction and guidance to each student, helping them to reach their full potential.

Leren also heard that the school's facilities, including specialized training grounds, allowed students to practice their abilities in a safe and controlled environment.

Through the years, Eldridge Academy has produced a number of notable individuals who have gone to make a significant contributions to their respective fields and to Eldoria Kingdom as well.

With its unparalleled commitment to excellence, Eldridge Academy was like a dream for aspiring mages seeking to master their abilities. So Leren thought that being accepted as a student by Eldridge Academy must be considered as the highest possible honor, especially by a commoner like her.

When Leren got everything settled out, she went to the village's entrance as instructed in the letter. There, she would be picked up by Eldridge Academy's personnel.

When she got to the location, she saw a big and lofty carriage attached to the legendary Skystrider that she have only read in books. The Skystriders are the most ideal creature to pull a carriage.

Skystriders are majestic and enchanting creatures that resembles a horse in shape, but it surpassed the ordinary one in both size and speed. Standing at twice the height of a regular horse, its body is adorned with iridescent, ethereal patterns that shimmered in various hues as it moves. Despite its large size, the Skystrider is incredibly agile and graceful. Even without wings Skystriders could levitate while having a supernatural speed that could leave people in awe. But the most special characteristic of a Skystrider is their mystical aura that can make people calm and peaceful when they are in its vicinity.

Leren couldn't even start to explain her feelings as she gazed at the magical creature.

Skystriders were very few and far in between. The only people known to own such creatures are the royal family of Eldoria Kingdom and a few legendary figures that had immeasurable strengths. So the thought of riding one didn't even crossed Leren's mind.

In times of danger, Skystriders can briefly shift into another dimension, becoming intangible and untouchable. This ability allows it to evade threats and reappear in a safe location. In addition to their scarce number, this dimensional shift ability of the Skystriders made them very hard to kill let alone caught and tamed.

Leren hesitantly walked towards the carriage, not entirely sure that the carriage would be the one to pick her off.

When she was a few yards away from the carriage, a studious looking middle-aged man appeared in front of her.

"Are you Miss Leren of Maple Shade?" Questioned the middle-aged man.

"Yes, Sir." Leren immediately answered.

"It is very pleasant to meet you Miss Leren. The name is Oberon. I will be the one to accompany you until we reach Eldridge Academy." When the man confirmed her identity, the middle-aged man's attitude became warmer, kinder, and somewhat more polite.