ANGEL BLOOD

Chapter 3

Masked

Holy Church ( In a room )

A person in mage's attire, drew a summoning circle with his blood. " All preparations are done. It begins now. ", he said. " O darkling spirit, thou who fell from grace,by ancient rites I call thee to this place.
From heavens high to realms below didst plummet,now hear my voice, arise, and swiftly summit. ", he added. Cries of thunder were heard far and wide. The windows moved to and fro. Hardly had the man's summoning was heard when the door broke open. " Immobilize that man immediately. ", a voice shouted. Five men surrounded the mage and chanted, " Hearken ye spirits of the night,from realms unseen and shadows bright,I conjure thee with words of might,to form a chain of endless light. ". Four chains binded the man making it unable for him to escape. " Summoning the fallen is an unacceptable offense. You shall be executed. ", informed the head priest. The man after a long pause started laughing maniacally. " You cannot obliterate the inevitable. A new world for magecraft shall see the light of the day. ", he proclaimed.

6 years later ( Present Day- Paragon University )

" Arcan, you shall now be entering a new world, are you scared? ", asked Berc. " You can still change your decision and go back. ", he added. " If I back down now, it will be a waste. In order, to know myself, I need to enroll here. ", answered Arcan with an unwavering confidence. As he entered the gates, a mage came to greet them. " Welcome, to this prestigious place. What is your name, young one ? ", he asked. " My name is Arcan Malford. ", answered Arcan. The mage was stunned. " Malford?, that's a name I thought I would never hear for ages. ", he said. " Is Fedrich Malford related to you ? ", he asked. " He is my father. ", answered Arcan. " Interesting. Such a twist of fate. You may enter. ", the mage said. As, they were walking towards the headmaster office, Arcan asked, " If you don't mind, may I ask for your name ? ". " My name is Farcus Lemer. I overlook the behaviour and conduct of the teachers. I also have been appointed by the headmaster to welcome new-comers. ", Farcus answered. " I see, do you know my father? ", Arcan asked. " Your father and I were best of friends during our youth. It feels good to know that he's alive and healthy. ", he answered. They enter the headmaster's office.

Office Of The HeadMaster

" I cordially welcome you here, Arcan Malford. ", she said. " I haven't introduced myself, how do you know my name ? ", asked Arcan. " Mage skills, you will learn it soon. ", answered the headmaster. A big orb was placed before him. This orb will judge the mana you possess. According to it, you will be assigned your class. ", she said. Arcan placed his hand over it, the orb shone bright. " A mana level of 888. That's a lucky number. You need to increase it through strenuous practice. I assign you class Novice for now. My name is Carlin Mathew. ", she replied. " Alright, got it. ", said Arcan. He left the room.

Outside the office

" How did it go ? ", asked Farcus. " Have been assigned to class Novice. My mana level came to be 888. ", answered Arcan. " Don't be saddened. If you do well, you will be promoted. Let's meet your homeroom teacher now. ", said Farcus.

Class N1

" Students, we have a new face joining us today. Please welcome Arcan Malford. ", said Grilnia, the homeroom teacher. Arcan stood before the class of 46 students. " It's a pleasure to make an acquaintance with you all. ", informed Arcan. " Did I hear Malford? That mage who years ago left this place and went into hiding? We don't need you here. ", shouted a student. " Norman behave yourself. ", ordered the teacher. " Get this in your head, your father was a fraud in the name of mages. ", Norman continued. Arcan swiftly moved to his seat and caught him by the collar. " Speak whatever you want about me, but I will not hear a single insult against my father. ", he spoke. " Let's do a duel and see whose blood is worthy of magecraft then. ", insisted Norman. " SILENCE !!!! ", screamed the teacher so loudly, that it echoed throughout the room. " Sit in your place, Norman and Arcan you may sit wherever you like. ", Grilnia said. " Will it be fine, if I sit here ? ", asked Arcan to a girl. " You may. ", she answered. " Sorry, but all places have been occupied. ", said Arcan. " It's fine, my name is Shirley. ", she replied. " Nice to meet you. ", he said. " I am terribly sorry for the misconduct of one of my classmates. ", she replied. " There is nothing for you to be sorry about. If anything, Norman should be the one asking forgiveness. ", said Arcan.

After Class

When Arcan was about to leave, Norman appeared and said, " 1 week from now you and I shall fight on the school ground. ". Arcan agreed to the request. Arcan walked out and Farcus led him to the dorm.

Dormitory ( R3 )

" This will be the room you will be staying in.", Farcus said. " Thank for the help. ", replied Arcan. " It's my duty. ", Farcus said. " Hello, Arcan I will be your roomate. ", said a student. " What's your name ? ", asked Arcan. " You can call me Raymond. ", he answered. " It's good to make an acquaintance, Raymond. ", said Arcan. " Dinner shall be ready in an hour. It will be sent in your room. ", informed Farcus, leaving.

After Dinner

Arcan and Raymond changed their clothes and went to bed. " Have a good sleep, Arcan. ", said Raymond. " You too. ", Arcan replied.

At midnight, a loud cry broke Arcan's sleep. " That was an awfully loud noise.", he said.He checked the windows to see two figures. " Please, protect me from the fallen. ", cried a man. A hand effortlessly pierced his heart leaving him dead. Arcan was shocked at the sight of the murder. He vomited on the floor. He looked again and said, " A man in a mask ? ".

END OF CHAPTER 3