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Chapter 8: Chapter 7- Letter

Silence ensued in the common hall as Abeth lay in the pool of his blood, dead and gone.

Alex stood there, finally feeling a little relieved after accumulating so much stress. The only reason Alex hunted down the bastard was because he was pissed about being tricked into that forest. And it was the least he could have done to the previous owner of the body.

A professor ran to stand before Alex and scolded him, "You do know what you did just now, right? Murder!"

The blue-haired Professor's voice echoed throughout the hall, and the ones who were in support of the Vice-headmaster rejoiced at the sight.

Alex frowned, but before he could have said anything, someone stepped in,

"Oh, in my opinion, he saved a student just now, Professor Murrey, no?" The violet-haired lady held a certain edge to her voice that made Murrey hold his breath and step back reflexively.

Jullie was one of the strongest teachers in the academy and someone who attained the title of Honorary Knight just at the age of twenty. That's why when the Soulless appeared, she was the first person to take action.

Murrey clenched his fist and spat, "There are rules and laws which everyone must follow! And Alex is no exception to it-"

"Will you say that even in front of Your Majesty?" This time it was Hector who sided with Alex, completely astonishing and silencing the blue-haired.

Taking a pause, and after ascertaining that every eye was on him, Hector added, "It's within the law to damage or kill anyone who tries to harm a royalty. And I think Alex would not be held as a culprit because of that law."

No more whispers could be heard, and silence was the only thing that prevailed.

Hector looked around before announcing, "In the face of those who have wrongfully accused Alex of being an evil worshipper, I declare him innocent. For his unwavering bravery, he shall be rewarded with any wish he desires."

Alex raised his brows; not expecting the reward. However, who can say no to gifts?

"Um-Alex-" Just as Celestria walked towards him, wanting to say something, Alex stepped forward and asked the Headmaster,

"Sir, if possible then can I ask for the breakfast a little early? I am starving." He held his stomach to show how hungry he was.

Hector chuckled before telling him, "Return to your room; I will send medicine and food there."

Alex nodded before he shared a glance with Jullie and soon walked out of the common hall.

Celestria was standing at the same spot with her hand raised, watching Alex's retreating figure in silence.

She couldn't believe herself...how horrible she was.

She blamed him and accused him of a crime which he never committed. And last night, she said so many awful things.

The very person he trusted and adored, and the one for whom he got deceived was none other than her. And now, when she had the chance to repay his kindness, all she did was cast blame and shout at him.

Tears welled in her eyes, as she covered her mouth in frustration and regret.

Edric stood behind her and rested his hand on her shoulder.

"It's okay, Cela...everything will be alright."

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After leaving the common hall, Alex used his memories to guide himself to his dorm room.

He was sucking his finger which got injured previously.

The reason why Alex ran away was that to activate his mythical arts, which he learned back on Earth, he needs to bring an adrenaline rush and heat his body enough that sudden jerk or movement doesn't end up tearing his muscles.

He has faced severe consequences because of it in the past. And it took him a whole year to come up with the strategy.

That's why when he was given the chance to reincarnate into this world, he was excited to overcome this drawback. However, he has yet to feel any difference-

"Shit!" Now Alex realised that he still had the anklet around his ankle, which prohibited his soul energy.

It has been over twelve hours since his rebirth, and Alex has yet to feel his fucking soul energy.

'Agh...this is annoying.' Listening to his stomach growling he first returned to his dorm.

The whole fort was spread over a wide area, surrounded by forest and guarded by the imperial knights

The medieval design gives so much fantasy taste.

He really wanted to go sightseeing around the place, but then again, nothing beats the craving for some much-needed food.

Thanks to the previous owner's memories, Alex reached his room without much trouble, and outside the dormitory, he found a person standing with a first aid box and a tray of food, waiting for him.

Alex instantly took the tray from the person and pushed open the door

"Come in," He said as he picked a brea stick and instantly stuffed it inside his mouth.

The school nurse gestured for him to sit down, and Alex followed her words.

Once sat, Alex continued to eat with his right hand while his left one was healed by the nurse.

"Hmm...no magic required." She muttered to herself, seeing that the injury was not that bad. She took out some antiseptic fluid and used a cotton ball to apply it to his wound.

After finishing the soup and breadsticks, Alex casually asked her, "Whom can I meet to get this damn thing removed?" While lifting his leg, he asked.

The nurse raised her brows before she rested her hand against his anklet and pushed some soul energy into the artefact.

*Click*

The restraint lost its illumination and fell off his ankle, surprising Alex.

"Wow...so you also have the authority huh?"

The school nurse smiled, "I am one of the most loyal employees working for twenty years for this academy."

Alex was surprised, "What is your age, ma'am?"

The nurse frowned and pressed the cotton a little rough before saying, "You shouldn't ask a lady about her age."

Alex smirked, "You brought it upon yourself. Well, whatever..." He returned to his food, devouring the meat like it was the last piece left in the world.

The nurse checked for any other injuries, but was thoroughly surprised to see none, urging her to ask, "Weren't you...gravely injured last night? Did someone feed you a healing potion?"

Alex shrugged, "You think someone will risk their job to try to help a suspect?"

The nurse was still having a hard time believing his words, however, before she could say anything someone arrived in the room,

"Can I talk to him for a minute?" Both Alex and the nurse turned towards the door and found the familiar violet-haired professor standing there.

Since the nurse inspected him thoroughly, she got up and said, "Sure."

Alex continued to eat the food..which was about to end or he would have surely asked the lady.

Jullie didn't look like she wanted to have something as she sat down across Alex and took out a letter from her pocket.

Taking a long breath she said, "I didn't want to tell you this so soon when you just went through your trial...but I am leaving for the capital today and might not return this week...so here you go." She sounded unnaturally tense when she handed the letter.

Actually, she received the letter early in the morning and wanted to give it to Alex once he rested enough and got emotionally stable.

The reason? The letter was from Alex's parents.

They....are disowning him.

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A/N:- I hope you all are liking the story so far. I will increase the word count slowly.


Chapter 9: Chapter 8- Failure

Alex's parents worked in the main palace of the capital, which was why Alex got acquainted with the Princess in the first place.

His father was one of the gardeners and his mother served as a maid in the palace. Alex often went to work with them and had a very close relationship with his parents until a few years ago.

Then, a year ago, when Celestria returned to the Capital with Edric but not Alex, for some reason, their behaviour suddenly changed.

Celestria wanted to show Edric the capital and Alex had to stay back in the academy to finish his assignments.

Alex's absence beside Celestria and Edric's presence made them believe that Alex was no longer as close to the Princess as he was before. As such, they lost hope in their child.

Alex was well aware of his parents' behaviour. Through the memories of the ex-owner, he could see how his parents always focused on his visits to the palace and always encouraged Alex to be in Celestria's good books.

But now, after they have heard that Alex was caught in an act which could grant him a death sentence and also affect their jobs, the first thing they did was write a declaration that they no longer have anything to do with their child.

Alex looked at the letter and felt his heart rate elevating. However, on his face, there was a smirk of mockery.

Crumbling the paper in a ball he threw it away and finished his food.

Seeing such nonchalant behaviour, Jullie couldn't help but ask, "Did you not understand what was written in that letter?"

"I do, Professor, "Gulping a few mouthfuls of water, he said, "I just don't care about what they think anymore."

Jullie's lips parted in shock, torn between the feelings of grief of what that letter contained, and shocked because of how indifferently he brushed off the matter.

She knows Alex enough to expect his reaction to the news of getting abandoned. But right now, this was far from what she expected.

Alex heaved a sigh before telling her, "Ma'am, I have already realised my parents' true colours. They loved me because of my relationship with Cela. And until now, I was also just keeping up the act in order to not make my relationship bitter with my only blood-related relatives. But now that they have decided that this should be the point where we part, I have nothing to say against it."

Jullie bit her lips in annoyance. Which parents love their children for their selfish desires? She knows how much Alex has suffered in these twenty hours, and instead of sympathy, they outrightly severed their connection with him.

'What a fucked up world is this...' Getting up from her seat, she stepped forward and knelt before Alex.

Taking his hand in hers, she spoke in utmost sincerity, "Alex...I know I can never take your parent's place, but if you feel like sharing something...want to vent or cry, do not hesitate to approach me, okay?"

Alex stared at the woman blankly. As Ceaser and Alex...this might be the first time someone reached out to him not because of some interest or because they were burdened under some responsibility.

There was nothing Jullie could gain from being so kind towards him. Even last night, she was risking her job and reputation by feeding an accused. And now, she was getting angry in his stead.

A smile lifted the edges of his lips as Alex slowly nodded, "I will, Professor."

Jullie soon left since she had to accompany the Princess to the capital along with the Headmaster. After what happened in the morning, she has to make sure that the Princess reaches her home before the Headmaster informs the King about the whole situation.

And now she has the chance to visit the capital...she surely would meet the two shitty humans who dared abandon such a sweet child as Alex.

....

After Jullie left, Alex rested for a few hours and allowed his body to recover. In the afternoon someone arrived to check on him and gave him his lunch.

Once Alex finished the lunch, he felt himself back to full energy.

"Now, let's see..." Standing in the middle of his fairly big dormitory, he closed his eyes.

He could feel the strange, warm energy inside him, which, as an earthling, he had never experienced.

This was a familiar sensation since Alex felt it back when he ate the cookies in the jail, as well.

The warm sensation inside him is the Soul Energy. The power which manifests from one's soul.

With every attack, spell and damage taken, one's soul energy decreases. However, through enough rest, one could regain their soul energy.

'Hmm...the primary and the only skill Alex possessed was storage....' It wasn't any simple skill; Alex could make anything his spatial storage, and based on how much soul energy he spent on the object, he could expand the storage area within the object.

To maintain the spell, he needs to continuously feed his soul energy to it...but in the long run, it can be harmful.

"Garesta," Alex called out cluelessly, unsure if it will work. But fortunately, it did.

A book, his grimoire to be precise, came into life and began levitating before him.

A grimoire is like a status panel for everyone in the world, which only the user can look at.

And currently, Alex's stats look like,

[Name: Alex]

[Age: 17]

[Str: 25] (Avg: 30)

[Spd: 32] (Avg: 30)

[Int: 81] (Avg: 25)

[Skill: Storage, Sword Arts, Rapid regeneration, Heightened comprehensibility.]

[Soul Energy: 383]

[Upper limit: 500]

[Lower limit: 25]

.

Ignoring everything else, Alex focused on his upper and lower limit. These limits are determined at the time of awakening.

The upper limit is the threshold after which the person grows their stats significantly. And the lower limit is the last line of warning. If one's soul energy drops below the lower limit, they start exhausting their life energy and start losing their years of life.

As of now, Alex's soul energy was quite average and based on that he could rank himself around E or something. However, thanks to the knowledge he retained from his previous life, he would now gain more soul energy and grow his stats within the time he has left.

And the best way to increase soul energy?

'Battle.'

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A/N:- The world system would take some time to completely unfold. I hope you all are enjoying the story so far. Save the book in your collection.


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