Rise of the Twelve Star Mage

Chapter 34: The Day Of

A bright shiny morning. The sunbeam shines through my window.

YAWN

"Today is the day," I say as I do my morning stretches and prepare for the Magus Exam.

I exit my door to be greeted and wished good luck by the maids that are in the house—being showered with "Good Luck's and best wishes" by all. I briefly thanked every single one of them who passed by as they were lined up in a row across from one another along the hallway.

As I continue to walk towards the dining room I hear the Maids wishing their luck to Eriko.

STEP STEP

"Good Morning, Val" Eriko greets me with a smile on her face. "Are you ready?" I ask her. "Of course, we got this" as we both make our way to the dining hall for breakfast.

We arrive as my mother waits at the head of the table. With Vincent and Elise by her side.

"Good morning you two. Big day today" Lila says with a smile on her face.

"Good Morning Young Master Valerus and Good morning my daughter," Vincent says.

"Morning you guys must eat up and gain your energy for today," Elise says as she prepares the food for us. It looks to be bacon, eggs, and pancakes with a choice of syrup or strawberry.

As we both sit in our seats. I get overwhelmed with this feeling of anxiety and excitement. My heart beating fast, and thoughts and scenarios running through my head, thinking about what was to come. This feeling felt all familiar when I thought back to my previous life. "Wait am starting to think about my other life again. Huh, it's been a while" I thought to myself as I stared at my breakfast. A voice then rings in my head "Max you got this. Dont get stressed out do your best" the voice that I heard once before.

Eriko stops eating her food and turns to me "Val why aren't you eating?"

I shake my head "Oh nothing it's just nerves getting to me that's all. I'll be fine" as I munch down on my breakfast.

Before we knew it breakfast was done was prepared to head out.

Lila stands as she calls us over. She hugs the two of us "Please you two stay safe and be careful. You guys got this" as she hugs myself and Eriko tightly.

Vincent and Elise are next. Vincent walks up to us "Your father trained you well Young Master I dare say you are better than me. I believe you'll do fine and do your best" Vincent says as he gives a sincere smile and hug. He then turns over to Eriko "My daughter am so proud of you. You will shine in this competition I have trained you and exceeded my skills. I wish for your safety and good luck" Eriko tears up as they hug. Lady Elise then walks up and talks to both of us "Keep each other safe and watch each other's backs regardless if you fighting against one another" Elise says and she hugs us.

We then head off to the front door as all three are there to send us off. We both wave goodbye as we head off to Aurora Saint Academy.

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Inside the Auditorium

We head inside the Auditorium and we see Ms.Carmen standing in front of the section where we'll be seated.

"Morning you two are you guys ready"

"Yes," we both respond.

"Ezekiel is pumped he was telling me he can't wait to fight but I did remind him he'll have to get past the first stage" Celeste responds.

"Oh," myself and Eriko both laugh as we take our seats next to him.

"Moring Ezekiel you ready for this?" I ask him.