章 82: Finally Gathered
Theo was pissed.
He was tricked so casually once more by his rival, Selene.
So he went to the exit pissed, glaring at a certain black haired beauty waving at him with an elegant smile.
But Theo knew, below that innocent smile was a devil goading at him with a sinister intent.
The fact that she hasn't said anything pisses me off more.....
As Theo reached the finish line, a familiar instructor was frozen in place as he stared at him in awe.
Theo, realising that there was someone else in the area, reigned in his mana and approached the duo with brisk and well mannered steps.
Anton Valentine, a side character that suit's Selene's expertise greatly. Sigh, as much as I want to clobber Selene, I can't be rude in front of an important future ally.
Theo after closing the distance from the two, bowed his head respectively towards Anton Valentine and spoke in an eloquent and straightforward tone.
"Greetings to you, Sir Examiner, I am Theodore Ignatius, Son of Lucian Ignatius. Please, call me Theo if you're comfortable calling me so."
The dazed Instructor snapped out of his daze and stuttered as he replied to Theo's greetings.
"A-ah, apologise for my rude behaviour, ehem! My name is Anton Valentine. It is an honour to meet the son of light and the daughter of darkness. I hope both of you enjoy and find purpose attending our Academy"
Theo smiled, hearing Anton's respectful words. Theo also liked Anton as a character in the game. He was one of the only sane characters in the game, who were the easiest to befriend and communicate with, disregarding his obsession with magical and Alchemic knowledge, he was a person worth developing a amicable relations with.
Anton Valentine never schemes behind people's backs. He was a nobleman, who confronts people with a straightforward attitude and strives to solve problems instantly at hand.
Unlike a certain someone.
Theo glanced over to his "Fiance".
A genuine piece of work. Look at her with that stupid smile on her face. It literally screams FAKE.
<I know you're insulting me right now Theo, stop it> Selene.
<Tsk, stop reading me, Selene> Theo.
<It's only right to ingrain your sins in my head. I have to fire it all back at you tenfold after all> Selene
.... This woman is insane.
Theo can't get used to getting his mind read.
Theo thought that he might just get some kind of mask, whenever Selene was around to hide his expressions from her or a robe to prevent her from seeing his body language.
... That's kinda embarrassing though.
Theo, after briefly contemplating about it, thought that it was stupid for him to even think about something so stupid.
I'll just try it on the Day of the dead. I won't be seen as a lunatic then.
"Congratulations on getting second place, Prince Theodore. Especially in a short amount of time, only two minutes behind Princess Selene"
"Pfff-!"
Selene, who was quietly smiling just now, couldn't hold back and started laughing silently as she placed her hands on her mouth, trying her best to suppress it and to not ruin her "image" as much as possible.
<How the tables have turned, Second place> Selene
<.....> Theo
Theo could only stay silent in anger.
He knew well that he didn't have any kind of counter for this.
Who knew that his actions from two years ago would come bite him on the a*s.
<Second place! Second Place! Second Place!> Selene
<....>
Theo could only stand there in silence as Selene chanted in her head in celebration for Theo's placement.
"????"
Anton Valentine looked at the two in confusion. He noticed that the atmosphere around the two became different after congratulating Theodore for taking second place.
Theo, despite having a small smile on his face, looked to be holding something back and Selene had the widest and genuine smile on her face, though it looked too happy from Anton's observation, way more after congratulating her earlier.
Theo, after sighing for some unknown reason to Anton, once again spoke to him.
"Thank you, Sir Anton. I will strive to be better than I am now and promise to achieve first place with everything I have in the next exam."
<In your dreams, Theo> Selene
<Watch me, Selene> Theo
Selene and Theo avoided glaring at each other to not cause confusion and simply insulted each other in their heads.
However, the silence that ensued externally became unbearable for Anton, who was looking at the two teens staring at each other, passionately?
He wasn't completely sure, but he believed they were only gazing at each other for a friendly competition for the next exam.
Wait, aren't they engaged?
He was well versed with general news of the political world and he once stumbled upon a news article about the symbol of union between Vitoten and Virtus.
Ah, these two are engaged, maybe their gaze might have a different meaning to what I initially presumed.
Anton, who was already in his thirties, was not very knowledgeable with love, but he could take a hint more than the average blockhead.
Anton glanced at the two once more and smiled
I see, that's why they were staring at each other so fiercely. Love indeed takes many different forms. Rivalry is indeed one of them.
Anton nodded in admiration and noticed a few more presences approaching the finish line.
Oh, more students are coming.
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"We're here" Liam uttered as he entered the open area where three people were waiting for them.
"Oh, it's my runaway obsidian companion and I'm one hundred percent sure that that's the blondie monster I saw fight the adept tier wolves."
All four teens' attention were all targeted on the duo.
Not only were they first to get here ahead of every single participant of the exam, they were by far from all of their perspectives, probably one of the strongest if not the strongest of their year.
Liam and Liana didn't know if the obsidian haired girl was stronger than them, but both of them believe that the blonde haired teen was definitely someone that was far stronger than them that it destroyed their beliefs of being the strongest in their generation.
Liana was the first one to jog towards the instructor and greet him in a familiar tone.
"Hello, Uncle Anton! It's been a while since I've seen you. Have you finally broken through your research?"
The dwarf that was accompanying them jumped in surprised at the sudden burst of energy Liana released.
Aren't elves supposed to be more... subdued???
The Dwarf was confused at the actions of Liana, because to his knowledge, Elves were overly arrogant and adamant on elegance and manners that seeing a elf so engaging made him overly confused.
Anton smiled wryly at the approaching Liana, but frowned, hearing her very casual speech.
"Please, call me instructor Anton in public settings, Miss Liana. It seems that you still persist in using casual language wherever you go. You should recall all the manners you've learned, you're in the presence of two imperial royalty."
Liana stopped in front of Anton and scratched her head, while laughing awkwardly.
"You're so stiff Uncle-!? I mean Instructor Anton, but if that is what you wish, then I'll follow your words"
The glare from Anton made Liana switch her speech patterns and agree to Anton's demand.
Liana turned her attention to the two people standing at each other.
The duo radiated very different auras.
The blonde teen radiated a fierce and majestic aura, his power clearly above everyone in the
area except for the instructor. His crimson eyes were always narrowed and calculating, though there was also a tinge of warmth in them, making Liana conclude that the blonde prince had a cold exterior, but pass that was a man that welcomes those with no ulterior motives.
She then turned to the obsidian girl that ran away from her group from the start of the exam.
Contrary to the blonde princess the black haired lady exuded extreme elegance and warmth that even Liana felt overwhelmed by it, thinking there was some kind of farce hidden behind her bright smile, but Liana had an instinct that she would definitely get along with her, so she approached the princess first, stretching out her hand to introduce herself.
"Hello, Princess. My name's Liana Starborne, nice to meet cha!"
Four of the Academy Protaginist finally arrived.
Theo smiled seeing two important characters that they'll be befriending for the rest of their time in the Academy.
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