Hidden Stars; Melfernes and Infernius

Kai slumped down into the chair; he looked around a bit before rolling his eyes, "I knew this academy would reek of bigotry."

"Sit up straight," the prince glared.

Kai laughed, bringing his face close to his, "Or what? You'll finally kill me? Like you said you would 4 years ago?" he smiled and leaned back.

The prince looked at him incredulously.

Recollecting himself, the prince glared, "I knew Infernius were immoral but you can't even show the tiniest bit of properity."

Kai scoffed, then grinned, "You say Infernius are immoral creatures yet you Melfernes indulge in feelings of superiority and never stop to think whether or not your actions are immoral: has it ever dawned on you that respect is earned?"

The prince was again taken aback and Kai used this opportunity to leave. He kicked the chair out and walked to exit. Before he left the room, he sneered, "This is why I hate Melfernes."

Then he slammed the door shut.

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Detached parents, oppressive discrimination, and domineering peers, Kai had seen it all, all because of one thing: his inability to use magic. Having had enough, he dropped out of school; yet that doesn't end his misery. Soon, a mandatory edict is ordained stating all nobles of "exceptional talent" must attend academy. Kai must confront the prince again. He hopes for a quiet school life but that soon changes as he encounters social unrest and cries of revolution. Unknown plans to assassinate the nobles and royal family begin to foment. Feeling inexplicable guilt, Kai begins probing. Secrets begin unravelling, forgotten histories, hidden betrayals, and faceless ghosts. Unfortunately, Kai comes face to face with the person he wants to see the least.

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