Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 14: School time

Chapter 14: School time

"I can't believe I am going to school... Again! At my age!!!" the celestial sighed.

"How old are you Ikarus?" asked Alastor.

"You know it's rude to ask a woman's age? Ikarus glared at Alastor.

"My apologies miss Ikarus! Master Alastor did not have many interaction with the opposite gender aside from me and his sister so his etiquette is still lacking." Stella bowed her head to Ikarus.

For only a few days staying, Stella seemed to have opened up to Ikarus. Most likely since they shared the same interest: Alastor.

Ikarus was curious about the boy. She wanted to be able to understand him, to see things from his view of point. And Stella was more than happy to talk about him.

Together with Edward, the trio were currently in a carriage on their way to Helios Academy. Thanks to lord Richard, Alastor and the others have secured a place in the Academy but they still needed to pass a verification test to evaluate their level and find out which class they would be assigned to.

"Uhmm.. Master!" a soft voice spoke out.

"Edward I told you that outside our training session, you will call me Alastor. It would be be weird for others to hear you say that." Alastor said.

"Sorry. Alastor, can I ask you to stay away from me at school?" Edward uttered.

"What an odd request! Why?" Alastor, bored from the chat between the girls, turned to young Edward upon hearing the unusual request.

"Tasha must have told you already. People...are not very king at school with me. They think I am a demon sympathiser. If you hang out with me, they may ...."

"Bully me too? Is that what you want to say? Really now Edward? Remember what I have done until and look into my eyes! Do you think some brats who can barely use magic can stand up to me?" Alastor raised his voice.

"No no that's not what I meant. It's just..."Edward mumbled.

Alastor understood what Edward was trying to say. He was only worried about involving Alastor and the others. He understood it but he didn't like it. Not because Edward was underestimating him but because Edward did not ask for his help. Within the short time with the young noble, Alastor has felt a certain fondness toward the boy. Perhaps because he could be considered his first friend in his entire life.

"You and I are going to be just fine!" smiled Alastor.

On arrival at the school's gate, the group separated from Edward and followed the newly admitted students to the gathering place where the exam would take place.

Inside the immense amphitheater, all the students have formed into two lines. At the head of each was a teacher from the school, asking each student to come forward for their evaluation.

"Next, Ikarus and Stella! Please come forward and put your hands on this crystal!"

When the two girls came up on the scene, the auditorium was filled with whispers.

"Wow! Two incredible beauties!"

"Are they some kind of royalties or something?"

"Hey dude, you think I have a chance ?"

Not just the students, but also the two examiners could not hide their excitement once they finished their evaluation.

"Two Dominus!!! Do you realize what this means? I thought the crystal would break the moment they touch them. In my entire life I have never seen any first year student above Sapius. And now two Dominus on the same day!!! And we have barely started. I think this year will be quite fruitful professor Logan." said the female teacher.