Even if the sky falls I won't accept this man as my uncle. Suddenly introducing this lecherous man as my uncle would mean even 'Robert' would know nothing about him, not to mention he arrived earlier than expected. As part of decorum I gave him a handshake which he reluctantly refused to let go and the hint of melancholy in his eyes when he released my hand further engraved fear in my heart. My intuition was telling me this man swung that way, 'Gasp' I was hyperventilating and close to having panic attacks these were all symptoms of my phobia. "Robert are you alright, you look pale" the baron asked in a worried tone.' Eh? looks like even the devil cares for his offspring' "I just need some rest father" "You must not overdo it...though you are still young pay heed to your health" By 'overdoing it' he meant 'Robert's deranged sadistic plays. I thanked him for his concern and treated the Priest as air then raced to my room.
Slamming the door shut with sweaty palms I decided this night I must plan my escape, I surveyed the Manor with the system's map, I haven't spent all this time in the Baron's Library for nothing. From my research this continent was split into territories for each race: the elves to the east, the demons to the west, the humans to the south and the north belonged to the fairies. All these races formed the Searing Griffin Continent however the continent had it's commercial capital which was Benjen located in the north central, equidistant to all the domain of the four races. While formulating my escapade I heard a knock thinking it was a servant "Come in" "Robby come join us downstairs for a discussion"we aren't familiar why call me 'Robby' it's giving me the chills, sigh with a 'cheerful disposition' I joined the priest and the Baron for a brief discussion while having lunch. "I have decided after your Uncle Greg is finished with his duties you would follow him to Nodnol's magic academy and enroll there. Moreover, you are almost fifteen years old and would need strength to carry on the family's name". Fifteen was the age of maturity here, Nodnol refers to the human capital and also the best destination for pursuing a future in magic comprising of many races other than humans and only second to the elves' forest but since the race is a reserved and conservative one there is hardly any disclosure on their state of affairs, they even reject Ambassadors of other races. While thinking inwardly the baron asked, "What do you think?" "It would be fulfilling to get enrolled into one of the best magic academies in the Continent, Father" No I was not kidding at all It would actually be gratifying...where could I get such a glorious opportunity from, The academy only accepts those of worthy talents, more talents mean special bloodlines and that is beneficial to me, hehehe."So you agree" The only problem is this..."Yes Uncle It seems I would be depending on you these couple of years" with a 45-degree bow I remarked "How formal you just need to call me Greggy or uncle y'know" stop saying that in a coquettish tone and spitting such salacious remarks. It would just fuel my hatred towards you, "How can I?, please do at least let me show this amount of decorum to Uncle Greg at least" dodged that bullet by a hairsbreadth "*sigh* Oh well we will be leaving in three days since I am on the board of directors it would be easy as pie to get you into the academy" No I think even tricking a demi-god is easier *chuckle*"You look excited" "I highly anticipate it, father".
Three days time I was ready to embark on my first journey outside the Baron's castle and watchful eye how could I not be excited, well the reason was..."Oh Rob do tell me mo~re about your~self" this cockroach "Uncle please do tell me more about the academy" after telling him more about 'myself' I threw the exchange of words to his court, I needed to know more about the academy at least from the insiders perspective and since this maggot attained a certain level of influence it should know more...I hope. "Well the academy is relatively safe and students only die during excursions and tournaments but that should not bother you since you would be under my care", no, no no, that's even more of a bother "The holy knight department is the best while the other departments are average but the worst is the archery department" "So given your magic affinity with wind you can follow the same path as your father and be a swordsman" ,though 'Robert' never trained and was stuck on Level 1. After asking him a bunch of other questions about the power levels in school he told me there were only 3 demigods in the academy and about 70% of the student's population are predominantly at least at Level 2 and above excluding the rookies. Apparently those who cannot use magic enroll in other arts such as Inquiry and Investigation, art of seduction, art of war and strategies, art of pharmacy and medical sciences. "We have arrived" as I looked outside the carriage I saw a magnificent building and the architecture matched the romantic era back on earth, *System Map update 2 hours remaining*, As soon as our carriage approached the academy gate the system quickly updated the academy's architecture to its database. "Welcome Master Greg" a group of students said in unison, looking at the number of stars on their badges they are definitely five star talents the lowest being a four-star girl of about eight years of age...Yikes! at eight I was still cheating and was not even aware of a realm of a learning institution greater than high school. "Get him used to the place he is my nephew" Greg threw that statement reluctantly as he left. So much for being under his 'care', 'Hoh?! they are looking at me with eyes of contempt' underrating my abilities is the worst thing you could ever do, not that I mind since I hate attention on me, whether for good or bad I wish for a relatively peaceful life or so I thought. "You must be the trash son of the Diabolical Baron?, with a shoddy talent as yours this place does not breed pigs" a blonde-haired girl with an ample bosom gave me a look as if examining something rotten. "TCH" I inadvertently click my tongue in response, this must be a test but sorry to disappoint you I am no show off but fret not mademoiselle I can put on quite the interesting theatrics. "Was that a show of defiance to me?" "For that kneel down and kiss my feet" Of course I appreciate the beauty of nature with such an ample bosom it would be a shame not to...'discipline her'. And so I knelt and kissed her feet in the presence of the astounded crowd, "Doesn't he have a back-bone?", "What a weak-willed man". I abandoned any sense of dignity ever since I realized my purpose at the tender age of six. My mother's pale face at the ICU was filled with resentment at me, I could hear the relatives muttering"Another suicide attempt ? ", "I warned her not to marry into that clan" 'Mother isn't it ironic I ended up the way you did, despite my respite against your weakness? "hee-hee" I let out a resigned chuckle. Bask under the public's stare of worship for this same crowd who worship you now in days to come will look at you with obscene gazes,...I swear it..."Good boy you are quite smart"...I will make sure..."Real men know when to yield"...I degrade your dignity "Do you love my feet that much you don't want to get up anymore"...and make you understand the chasm between us' With a timid smile I hurriedly apologized 'profusely'. "Be grateful you are under our care, We don't need extra baggage weighing us down, Jacob will show you where to get your accessories" and with that she walked away under the affectionate stares of the crowd. "That must be the five-star queen" "Yes she is indeed as glamorous as the rumors say" "Five stars both in physical appearance and magic aptitude, Missus Veronica Cocaine"..."PFFT HAHAHAHA" did they just say cocaine? what is up with the naming sense in this world?. I followed Jacob while basking in the hostile and contemptuous stares of the crowd,"Is he alright?", "Must have been kicked in the head by a donkey before coming here?!","What a spineless coward", The crowd made way as females shrieked and men rained abuses on me while I followed behind Jacob to get my equipment. I hope I didn't disappoint whoever put this show of power.