"Alright, class!" The instructor entered briskly, and the chatter among the Class F students quieted as everyone took their seats.
The instructor cleared his throat and began. "As you all know, the blessing ceremony is near. This is an important mont for each of you. During the ceremony, you will receive your blessings and find out your classes—whether you will beco warriors, mages, wizards, or sothing else."
The students exchanged nervous glances.
"The results of the blessing will determine your future," the instructor continued. "So of you may be chosen to continue your education at the higher magic academy. Others may follow different paths, based on your noble households' expectations or your own dreams."
Javier, resting his chin on his hand, let out a quiet sigh of boredom.
The instructor shot him a glance before continuing. "But before the blessing ceremony, in three days, you will all take an exam. This will test your skills and readiness to receive your blessings and move to the next stage."
The students groaned together, while Javier muttered, "Ugh, another test?..."
Liana and Gloria exchanged amused looks, already anticipating Javier's antics.
The instructor clapped his hands, getting the students' attention again. "I hope everyone will try their best on this exam," he said, pacing slowly across the room. "Originally, this was supposed to have two parts: a written exam and a practical magic exam."
A murmur spread through the room. The ntion of the practical magic exam made several students shift nervously, while others looked disappointed.
The instructor raised a hand to silence them. "However, due to recent... issues during the battleground event," he paused, glancing aningfully at Javier, who was now spinning a pencil between his fingers, "the magic test has been removed for this session."
The class collectively exhaled, feeling a mix of relief and disappointnt.
"This ans your performance on the written exam will be more important than ever. It will assess your understanding and readiness for the blessing ceremony. So, study hard!"
Javier leaned back, smirking slightly. "No magic test? Guess I don't have to break a sweat."
Liana sighed beside him, her voice soft yet firm. "Young Master, even if it's just a written exam, you should still prepare. You don't want to disappoint your father, do you?"
Gloria, sitting on his other side, chuckled lightly. "Ara~ Don't worry, Liana. I'm sure our young master can wing it with his usual charm."
Javier grinned. "See? Gloria gets it. Besides, it's just writing. How hard can it be?"
The instructor looked over the class one last ti. "Prepare well, everyone. The exam will start in three days. Good luck."
As the bell rang, the instructor announced, "Class dismissed."
Javier imdiately jumped up from his seat, a wide grin on his face. "Yeah! Ti to go ho!" he shouted, already dashing toward the door. "Liana! Gloria! Faster!"
The two maids exchanged glances, sighed, and hurried after him, gathering his belongings as they went.
Javier bolted down the hallway, his voice echoing through the academy. "Move over!" he shout, pushing past students lingering in his way, including those from higher-ranking noble families.
One indignant voice protested, "Hey! Watch it!"
Another added, "That's Count Armand's son—can't he act more refined?"
Javier didn't respond, focused entirely on reaching the courtyard.
A marquis' son sputtered in outrage, nearly spinning around in anger. "You dare push ?!"
Javier glanced back briefly, smirking. "You looking for a fight, Marquis boy? You're lucky I didn't kick your ball!"
The crowd parted instinctively, muttering as Javier charged ahead, his confidence unmatched.
Liana and Gloria followed briskly, Liana sighing in exasperation. "Young Master, slow down! You'll get yourself in trouble one day."
Gloria giggled lightly. "Ara~ He's just excited. Let him have his fun."
Javier burst into the courtyard, Buddy and Pikko squawking excitedly when they saw him. " Ti to head ho, you two! Let's go!"
The two Pekkos stomped eagerly, clearly ready to leave as they mirrored their master's boundless energy.
"Finally free!" he cackled, shaking off the stiffness of classroom boredom. Buddy let out an enthusiastic squawk in agreent, flapping his wings.
"Young Master, please don't shout right outside the academy," Liana sighed, adjusting her hold on Pikko's reins.
"Ara~ Let him enjoy it, Liana," Gloria chuckled. "It's rare to see soone so happy to leave school."
Javier grinned. "Who wouldn't be? School's suffocating. This is real freedom!"
Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire
As they rode along the road, Javier perched atop Buddy, grinning mischievously while glancing at Pikko, who was carrying both Liana and Gloria.
"Pikko~" Javier called out teasingly. "You're carrying both of them. Are they heavy?."
Liana imdiately frowned. "Young Master! I am not heavy!"
Gloria giggled behind her hand. "Ara~ Perhaps he's implying sothing about you, Liana."
"Chill, girl! I'm just saying," Javier replied, his grin growing wider.
Liana narrowed her eyes and guided Pikko closer to Buddy. "Oh? Is that so, Young Master?"
Without warning, both Liana and Gloria leaned over and pinched Javier on his waist simultaneously.
"Eeeeekkk!!! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!!!" Javier yelped, squirming atop Buddy, who squawked loudly, startled by his master's sudden outburst.
Liana smiled smugly. "Hmph. That's what you get."
Gloria laughed softly. "Ara~ He won't learn, but it's fun to keep him in check."
Liana looked at Javier sternly. "Young Master, let's stop by the marketplace first. We need to buy so seasoning for your at."
Javier's face lit up instantly. "Okay!!! Buddy, let's go!! Ehehehe!"
As Buddy squawked in excitent, Liana raised her hand firmly. "Don't try to leave us, Young Master."
Javier pouted. "But..."
"No but," Liana interrupted, her tone firm. "If you do that, I will make sure none of us"—she gestured toward herself and Gloria—"accompany you sleeping tonight."
Javier gasped dramatically, gripping Buddy's reins tighter. "Okay, okay, jeez... You two are too scary sotis."
Gloria smirked, leaning slightly toward Liana. "Ara~ That's a very effective thod, Liana. You should use it more often."
Liana smiled knowingly. "I know my Young Master too well."
Javier grumbled under his breath, "It's not fair when they team up against ..."
Buddy let out a low squawk, as if in agreent, while Pikko walked beside him, looking calm and collected.
While riding their Pekkos through the marketplace, Javier noticed a commotion up ahead. Two girls in tattered clothes were surrounded by a group of big, muscle-bound n, their voices booming in frustration.
"I told you before—no begging here!" a deep, gruff voice snapped.
Javier's sharp ears caught the exchange before his eyes did. Turning his gaze toward the source of the commotion, he spotted a group of broad-shouldered n surrounding two girls. The older girl, barely in her teens, held the younger one protectively, her face pale with fear. Their clothes were tattered, and their arms were thin—clear signs of hardship.
"And this one here—she stole that at!" one of the n growled, pointing at the smaller girl, who clung to her sister's waist, trembling.
The older girl's voice wavered. "We… we're just hungry… Please…"
The lead man's expression hardened. "It's not just you who's hungry! Others are struggling too, but they don't steal! Rules are rules! You're coming with us to the guards!"
The girls fell to their knees, pleading. "No, please! Spare us! Please!"
A few spectators watched in silence, murmuring among themselves. So looked sympathetic, while others shook their heads.
Javier's grip on Buddy's reins tightened slightly. He tilted his head, observing the scene unfold with mild curiosity. Letting out a small sigh, he gracefully slid down from Buddy's saddle.
Adopting the perfect posture of a refined noble, he casually approached the group, his expression composed yet unreadable—a mix of curiosity and mild amusent. Liana and Gloria, sensing his intent, followed a step behind, standing just close enough to remind everyone of his status.
"My, what a troubling sight," Javier said, his tone smooth and courteous, as if he had simply stumbled upon an unfortunate misunderstanding. "I couldn't help but overhear. Might I inquire what's happening here?"
The group of n turned to him, their expressions briefly hardening at the interruption—until their eyes landed on the emblem stitched onto his uniform.
"What do you want, young lord?" one of the n asked, his voice gruff but careful.
Javier smiled faintly, his expression composed yet unreadable. "Ah, just a student from the academy. I happened to overhear a bit of your conversation and found myself curious."
The older girl lowered her head, tears brimming in her eyes as she clutched her sister closer.
The man hesitated before gesturing to the girls. "These two. Begging's one thing, but stealing? That at wasn't theirs, and now they're trying to weasel their way out of it. It's against the rules, young lord."
( End of Chapter )
User Comments
0 comments from readers