After getting home I was pandered to by Mother who used her healing magic on my arms. While healing me she lectured Father for over an hour and declared that in the future she would oversee my training.
In the coming months nothing happened and sadly I was unable to attend Alta's birthday because the family had some kind of secret ritual to awaken magic that people outside the family were permitted to see. I did hear from Grandfather and teacher over this time who wanted my consultation on things from an 'otherworlders' viewpoint. However, Mother sent them away saying that she won't allow her child to get dragged into anything based on me having memories of another world. So instead I had been following my daily routine of eat, train, sleep, repeat and finally it was time to go to school. I somewhat looked forward to this as it would provide me with an environment to grow. I don't know what the future may hold but I know that at some point I can be reunited with Rebecca. So until then I'll forge a path onwards.
Or at least I should think that but other than training I'm not interested in much else. And school will apparently have multiple lessons like maths and literature. But sadly when I asked to be excused from those lessons on the account my knowledge in these areas are far more advanced than what I'd be taught Mother got angry and I quickly gave up.
Today is the day everyone gathers to school, it's not the official starting day, everyone gathers today because it means we can get aquatinted with the people who are going to be in our year and the years previous. It also lets us learn the layout of the school so that people don't get lost or overwhelmed on their first day.
Once I arrived I felt like people were starring at me, noticing this I focused my efforts and some Qi into my ears and could just about hear someone say, "He's the one who beat Michael right? I hear he did it before having his magic parameters unsealed." Another said, "You believe that? I can believe he may have beaten Michael. But saying he did it without his magic and spirit parameters unlocked is just ridiculous!"
Chuckling at their words I continued on towards the with my baggage in tow waiting area of the school and made a note that it seems forming an opinion happens at an early age here. Along the way to the waiting area I hear a familiar voice shouting, "Levi, Levi wait for me!" Turning around I see a kid with dark green hair and olive skin. Turning around I smile and say, "Alta long time no see. You've lost weight, guess they can't call you piggy anymore!"
After catching up with Alta we continue towards the waiting area. "Umm, Levi I heard that you killed a Kobold Tyrant is that true?" Remembering the traumatic experience I say, "It's true but it was injured by another monster at the time. Anyway how did you hear about it?" Getting flustered at my question he replied, "You see my Father and your Father have been on good terms for a while but after your party they became friends likely because the two of us did. In fact your Father has been over to our house a number of times in the past few months." Imagining the benevolent lord and my Fathers spending time together I bowed and said, "I apologise for any trouble my father may have caused you or your family!" Once again getting flustered Alta says, "It was no trouble having the general as a guest is an honour that my family takes pride in!" Screaming to myself, 'That's what I'm worried about he probably took advantage of their kindness while they were happy considering it an honour!' I make my expression serious as we reach the waiting area.
Stepping inside we're instantly greeted with a booming yet familiar shout saying, "Bastards leave him alone already you proved your point!" Seeing the dark elven boy I shout, "Finn what's going on!" Finn along with the two kids in front of him turn in my direction while Finn says in a slightly pissed off tone, "These bastards were beating up this kid for bumping into their boss even though they walked into him!"
Looking at the kid lying on the floor I ask Alta if he knows healing magic. Knowing what I wanted to ask he rushed over to the kid on the floor. Turning to the two that hurt him I say, "I'll tell you this only once. Fuck. Off. If I have to repeat this there WILL be a price!" On the last sentence I released what I call my aura. In the past few months I've been practicing a technique to replicate what Mother does. Although no matter what I tried I couldn't replicate the feeling Mother gives me I still feel this was enough.
After intimidating the two kids they run off and I ask Finn to update me on the entire event. Hearing that the guy was apologising but the boss still told his lackeys to beat him up I get a cold sensation throughout my body. Turning to the kid I see that 'he' looked like a she I scanned the rest of 'his' body. 'He' had two triangular ears atop 'his' head, a cat-like tale, warm beige coloured skin, Asian looking eyes, bright red fur on 'his' ears and tail, whilst 'his' hair is the same colour. 'His' body was quite dainty and 'he' had a very cute feminine face.
After scanning 'his' body I scream 'wtf there's no way that's a guy' in my head even going as far as asking Derigo what she thought, 'Even if "he's" a girl does it matter after all if "he" wants to be male isn't that fine?' Making a mental note to never get in a bath with 'him', to be on the safe side of Rebecca, I say to 'him', "Hey kid, you got a name?" Answering my question was a girly voice that said, "Y-Yes my name is Pure Mulier, it's short for Percy." Widening a smile I reach my hand out to the kid that's still on the floor and say, "Levi Animo, nice to meetcha! Let's get along." Pointing to Alta I say to the now frozen Pure, "This is Alta Silva." Alta waves and I point to Finn and say to the still frozen kid, "And this is Finn Credo." After helping the frozen kid up Pure says, "Y-Y-You're Levi?!? It's so great to meet you my dad was at your birthday party and told me everything! I've wanted to meet you ever since! Please help me get stronger!" Going blank I said in a very half hearted way, "Yeah sure I'll think about it." Incited by my words Finn shouts, "Lets get strong together!"
About an hour later I regained my senses fully and it was about time to be shown around. The tour was kind of basic and I had Derigo make a note of the area in my system. During the tour Alta, Finn, Pure and I talked about various topics none of which particularly interested me. Towards the end of the tour however, Teacher Flos calls out to our group saying, "I need Levi Animo to follow me please!" Turning to my friends I said, "You guys wanna come with?" As if it was practiced they all said in union, "Ehh, we can? Are you sure that's alright?"
"It's fine no one will have a problem with it. I promise"
Walking towards teacher with my friends with me I said, "Here teacher what is it?" Seeing I brought my friends a vein bulges on teachers head as she reply's in a suppressed tone, "Yes follow me please." Noticing she caught onto my plan of avoiding otherworld talk I chuckle as I follow along. However, teacher gives me a very scary glance, not as scary as mother though, with a fufufufu sound.
Getting to our destination all three of my friends shout with sparkles in their eyes, "Sir Laus!?!" Realising the geezer may be more than just an old man with a talent as a warrior I ask teacher, "I'm guessing the geezer is special somehow?" With a sigh teacher is about to speak when the geezer shouts, "Brat don't call me geezer!" With a hmph I turn my head away from him and call him a geezer in my head and at the same time I get whacked on the head as I hear the geezer says, "I am the grandmaster of the strongest school of samurai in the ark kingdom. That is why people show me respect, Brat!" Realising this geezer is a big deal I consider showing him more respect but decided to say, "So what you'll always just be a geezer to me!" Along with releasing a sigh the geezer says in a defeated tone, "I thought as much."
After everyone was calm and the geezer regained his stoic expression we discuss the future. At the end of the discussion even though they resisted at first the adults submitted to my demands that my friends were to be taught everything I get taught and would be present in every lesson I am in. Feeling excited the four of us do a little dance when the geezer says, "You three seem happy that your buddy just pushed you through the gates of hell! Nihihihihi!" After the geezers words everyone looked at me as I just shrugged my shoulders to show I had no idea what he's taking about.
After our discussion ended teacher showed us around the rest of the school and escorted us back to the waiting room and lead us up some stairs in a room to the left of the room. When we got up the stairs teacher led us down a long corridor whilst telling us that we'll be living in a shared dorm with four individual rooms with en suites, or what passed for one hear they have a working toilet and a magic shower that makes cold water but still no baths. Reaching the dorm I realise that it's about the same size as my flat in my last life. Sighing at the feeling of reminiscence I was getting from the dorm I pick a room and put my baggage on the bed.
As I unpacked I noticed that Mother had gone a bit overboard with what she packed for me. Although it was overboard, as many of the things she packed would likely be provided to us, I still felt a pain in my chest when I thought about being unable to see her for a while. Even though I'm mentally over the age of twenty I still feel like a child in many ways.
Putting those thoughts to the back of my mind I finish unpacking. Almost as soon as I was done I hear a knock on my door, I hear Alta's voice say, "Levi, are you done? We were going to go downstairs and head to the dining hall want to come with?"
"Ok but do I need to bring anything like money?"
"No it's fine. Pure says it was all covered by our parents." Making a note that Pure seems to be quite well versed in the field of economics, I get ready to go to the dining hall.
Arriving at the dining hall we see that there seems to be a welcoming party. As we entered lots of people start whispering when they see us. Ignoring them we walk over to the refreshments table and grab some drinks. Looking around the room I see pink and blue silk-like bunting and decorations in the same colours while white curtains are hung around the area.
After looking around the four of us talk about various topics, chosen by me this time, like magic and swordsmanship. I even told them about my goal to improve the lives of the common folk. While talking I hear a loud voice that sounds very angry saying to everyone, "Which of you SCUM dared to interfere with my lackeys teaching a rodent their place! Who is Levi Animo!"
Seeing how most people knew who my Father was and my reputation I assumed that this person is from another country. Not that I'd get my Father involved with any of my affairs, it still tends to ward people from starting trouble for me. But the fact he ignores my reputation shows he's either uninformed or looking for a fight.
When I was about to step forward Pure stops me and says with a guilty expression, "You don't have to step forward I'll go over there and take my punishment. Having spent time with you was fun but I don't want you getting hurt for helping me!" Chopping Pure on the head I say, "Stupid, he's calling for me, not you, it's clear he doesn't care about not getting to 'punish' you properly. He wants to make an example of ME and I can't wait to see what he's got in store for me. Heh heh"
Stepping forward I start cracking my knuckles and shout, "I'm Levi, it seems we have a problem! I like those!" Seeing me step forward the person addressed as boss frowns and says, "I expected more honesty. My lackeys described a literal demon but you seem to be normal to me. But it seems you're ready for death because that's the only outcome now." Noting that these people really like the idea of killing I give him a cursory glance and notice he's an elf and say, "I guess we'll see. I'm assuming talking isn't an option so fighting it is!" Getting into a battle ready stance I say, "How troublesome I really wished this wouldn't turn into anything." Contrary to my expectation the elf snaps his fingers and says, "I hope you don't mind I brought some friends!"
"No problem at all"
I begin condensing light element energy when I hear a very loud and angry shout.
"Stoooooopppppp!"