TBATE - What if Tessia was the legacy ? - The legacy of it all

Surrounded by friends, or foes?

{Tessia Eralith}

"My name is Hannadreda, president of the Xyrus academy student council." Declared the dwarf girl with strength and resolve in her eyes. "I have been appointed by the director Goodsky to oversee all the students of this academy, both to help those in need and punish the ones who disobey the rules." She explained as she extended her hand toward us before clenched her fist.

 "I am here to make sure that all of you succeed in their studies, that you can spend those years at the academy in an environment that'll help you grow and learn, that you can learn about the world, broaden your horizons and create bonds of trust and understanding with your neighbors. In this optic, and as you probably already know, this academy has opened its doors to both elf and dwarf last year and will continue to do so this year." She added as she swiped her arm to the side as if mimicking a door being open. 

"We hope to bring all the people of this continent together and go beyond the racial and class divide that have separated us for so long and to make this academy the first place where all people are treated as equals!" She shouted as I could almost hear the whispers and surprise in the crowd, if it hadn't been for grandma Goodsky sound barrier that stopped us from talking. "Thus, this school has decided to go beyond the meritocratic noting system which only takes into account the actual talent and skill of each student to rank them, but also to forbid the usage of one's social standing to further their goals. For the entire duration of your stay in the academy you won't be nobles or commoners, but students, all equal in rights and duties." Seeing people shoot up from their seats with furious expressions, it wasn't surprising to see that they were all the sons and daughters from the most powerful noble families and thus, most likely the future troublemakers. 

"This means that no discrimination under any form or manner will be allowed or tolerated, and I am here to make sure this is enforced. I will extend my hands to all those who need it, to all those who want to work with me, to all those who are willing to take a step toward the people next to them and to all those who stay silent and suffer from the tyranny of the few for so long! I am here to help you and together, we can build a better future for everyone!" She shouted as I only now realized that her speech was mostly based on the speeches I gave as Unity to my followers. 

"But, to those who think that this is ridiculous, that you have a birthright to be superior to others, that people don't deserve to be equals, I challenge you." She shouted as she pointed her fingers at one of the students that had shot up from their seats at the mention of equality for all. 

"The first person to defeat me in a one-on-one battle will be free to take my position and enforce whichever rule they believe is best!

-WHAT?!" I screamed at the top of my lungs in utter disbelief at what she had just said. Was she seriously considering taking one of all those nobles by herself?! Had she even thought of how disastrous the consequences could be if she lost?! Is she out of her mind??

-My name is Hannadreda, a dwarf and a commoner who doesn't even know who her father is, and, if you have any issue with that, I'll be waiting for you at the main training ground! As for those who do not want to challenge me, you are free to leave or watch the fights and by doing so, accept the rules set for this year by this council. That is all." She declared as the auditorium fell in complete silence while I stayed stunned in place, refusing to believe what I had just heard.

I know that she is strong, probably stronger than most of the students here, but this is just too much! She can't just risk having a racist maniac take over the academy, or someone like Lucas! That'd destroy everything built thus far! I know I told her to believe in herself, but this is a bit much!

-Damn." I heard Arthur say. "I don't know who her mentor is, but she surely did an awful job at getting this girl to make realistic plans." He added with a sly smile as he looked my way.