Velex spent most of his time training while on the ship, same as before he had ignored everyone that came to his cabin. This lasted un till Siv had come to his door.
"do you have a moment Velex"
"Sure, come in"
Siv walked inside and sat on the mat across from Velex.
"I see your not a very social person, training so much isn't bad. But having some 'friends' will be good for you, your cousin Lybert seems to understand."
"I'm not good with people, training is what I'm good at" Velex replied calmly
"ahh well I guess it doesn't matter right now, but do remember what I said once we reach the academy. Besides that I heard how you defeated Jay in 1 move, fights between Gas stage Acolytes are pretty simple. It is still rather impressive, I hope your magic prowess is the same" Siv said with a smile
"He was just to weak"
Velex responses were short and to the point, Siv was hoping to get to know this little talent better. But now he knew better for him actions spoke louder then words.
"Well I won't take any more of your time, we will reach the academy in about a week's time. I hope we can do a mission together once you have gotten stronger"
"sounds good, Siv"
With that said Siv left the room, Velex didn't waste any time and continued to practice. He would worry about the other students once they had entered the academy. The week went by quickly and soon from outside his cabin Siv's voice sounded calling all the new students. Velex along with the other's soon grouped in front of Siv. while he was waiting, he could see at the side Stacy looking at him furiously yet with a sly smile. Just like the rest he had ignored her for the entire trip, he had rather not let anything distract his practice.
A few minutes later professor Frasarr finally came before the group.
"We will be arriving at the Violet Sun Academy landing location within a few minutes, It will take us 3 hours to reach the academy itself. While we travel make sure you do not stray from the group. The academy is located inside the Dragons peek mountain. Not a place new Acolytes should wander freely."
After that Frasarr did not say anything else, everyone waited patiently to arrive. Not long after the Ship began to slow down and descend. First thing they could see where vast mountains, some of them were completely black others covered in lush green. Soon the ship landed on a vast open plain, with Professor Frasarr signalling everyone they began to exit the ship. Soon all the students stood behind Frassar as he began to lead them forward.
As Velex walked forward he couldn't sense anything around him, no animals no beast no life only the trees around. 'were the beast scared of by the ship or by Frasarr'. yet he couldn't sense any energy coming from him, as they walked forward the lush green tress became old and decay a thick dark forest was ahead of the group. After the first hour went by Velex could for the first time feel his instincts come alive, warning him to danger not far in front of them. Yet as soon as they appeared, they would disappear not shortly after. He had no clue what was happening, he only kept moving forward while keeping his eyes on professor Frasarr. The same process repeated itself over and over. They soon reached a part of the woods were the tress were more scarce, a dirt road soon came into view. Velex wasn't sure, but he thought he had seen Frasarr looked slightly relieved. He didn't pay much attention to it and kept moving with the group. Yet a few minutes on the road, many shadows appeared in the sky.
"Damn these creatures, isn't this a bit too many" Frasarr furiously said towards the shadows
Soon many Large crow like creatures came into view, they had 3 eye's were raven black with a red spirals on their body. Although they were only 3ft in height and 5ft in wingspan, there were countless of them in the sky.
"Stay close, do not stray from the group or you will die" Frasarr yelled at them as he saw some of the student begin to panic.
To Velex surprised it didn't look like Frasarr was doing anything at all ,he had seen him wave his hand but that was it as he continued to walk forward signaling the group to follow him. Soon the swarm of raven crows surrounded the group, yet they didn't attack they only followed the group. It wasn't till they were 30 mins from the academy that the first few crows lost patients and charged downward. To almost everyone frightening surprised the Raven crows bounced off the air only 5ft from them. Most of the students calm down at the sight, yet some of them were still panicking. they began to recall the harsh trip to the recruitment site, the look of hunger in their eyes the only thing they wanted was to taste their flesh.
It didn't take long for the first 2 students to run away from the crows that would jump at them, before they could run 3ft the other raven crows swooped down and pluck them by their limbs. The pair cried for help as they were carried away. Yet Frasarr payed them no mind, non of the first year students help either. The new students could only keep silent moving on. Like this 4 more new students fell pray to the crows before they had finally reached their destination.
Up ahead Velex could see a Large mountain with 2 giant dragon statues in front of it, nothing else in sight. As the group came forward Frasarr spoke.
"Professor Frasarr, and the new batch of students ask for entry" he said as he held a square medallion with a violet sun and a dragons shadow engraved on it.
"ahh if it isn't little Frasarr, brought the new whelps have you. mmm less then the last recruitment, seems like you have been slacking off." A deep mocking voice sounded from one of the statues
"I don't have time for this Valar, the principal is waiting" Frasarr answer impatiently
"mmm, no time no time at all frasarr heheh" the voice said as it faded and the mountain began to rumble.
Soon a door like entrance began to appear between the 2 dragon statues, the other side of the entrance was dark. Frasarr didn't wait any longer as he headed inside followed by the rest of the students. As they headed further inside, Velex could feel the temperature begin to rise. They headed down a dark path the only light was the red glow coming from the walls.
They finally came to an intersection were Frasarr said "First years head back to your duty's, new students follow me". The group split up at this point, It didn't take long for the group to reach a set of large stone doors. As the group approached the doors, they began to open. They followed Frasarr inside without a word, the space was large yet not bigger then a football field. At the end in the middle was a middle aged man with white hair and dark red eyes, he had a long beard that made him look older then the rest of his face portrayed.
"Your back frasarr, yet it seems the new students become less and less each time." the old man spoke in an soft tone, yet everyone could hear him clearly as if he was next to them.
"Their were less recruits then expected and some failed the last test, principal"
"well let's get this along, I'm sure you would like to return to your research. As for all of you here now Congrats on passing the last test and joining my Violet Sun Academy, I will be your principal my name is Drakar."
Although the student were thrilled to received principal Drakar's welcoming they were puzzled about the last test, yet not all of them. With no surprise on the principal face he explained.
"The 3rd and final test was the journey through the swarm of Raven crows, if you falter in the face of fear you are not meant for the life of a mage, NOW without wasting anymore time everyone with a B rank talent step forward and line up. you will be picking your teacher now."
Everyone excitedly step forward besides Velex, Jay and Stacy. Soon the principal opened a book in front of them "This is the list of available professors, you have 5 mins to look through it and decide" The first student didn't seem to be surprise as he took out a small bag from his robe and handed it to the principal , at which he said "ahh it seems you have come prepared, you can look at the book for 10 mins" the student wasted no time as he looked through the book quickly and pick a name. The same scene replayed itself in front of Velex, Even Lybert had done the same. he didn't know what they were giving the principal, but he was sure they were paying for "time".
Soon the last of the B rank students were done picking, and soon they were all escorted out of the room. Only the trio was left, then the principal looked at the trio and signal for them to come forward.
"Okay now, since you 2 are A grade talents you can pick from our top 10 professors. Yet be warned being better doesn't mean they will treat you better then their other students." Then he glanced at Velex "Sadly your main element isn't fire, I suppose you want to learn under our lightning mage?" at the side Jay and Stacy were amazed to learn his element was lightning.
"First lets settle you two and then we can continue with you" It didn't take long for the two to pick as they were escorted out. Stay with left with a reluctant look as she stared at Velex.
"Although our lightning mage professor Kal doesn't have any students, and has express that he doesn't wish to have one. You can still learn a bit from him, But don't feel disappointed young man. Luckily your fire affinity is rather high, Tell you what you can learn from a Fire mage, while Kal our lightning mage helps you when he is available. You will find life in our academy full of opportunities, learning from teachers isn't the only way to further your path. I heard from Professor Frasarr that your combat ability is rather good for your age, how about a fire combat focus professor?"
Although Velex was slightly disappointed that he wouldn't earn much from the lightning mage, life wasn't fair so it still was fine. Now learning from a combat mage sounded like a great idea for him, but his prowess was focus around his physical strength overall and he didn't want to change he fighting style of using his lightning magic to fight.
"Is there any professor that i can learn from to train my body?"
The principal was rather surprise, but he knew that the exchange was won by using his speed and body so he wasn't too surprised yet he was a bit disappointed by the young man choice. He thought for a while before he finally said "mmm although I feel it is a waste, the only professor that can train your body physically would be our forge master"
"Forge master?"