Ellen didn't expect him to step forward for her but Zaiden's rebuking made her blush. She subsequently hid herself behind him, while Anna stood silently beside them.
"You dare boast your luck, huh?"
Aaron mocked him, attempting to use Xandaya' pill-making profession against Zaiden.
{Oh, isn't he the same kid who begged me to spare his life that day? Tsk, these vampires are wretched hypocrites.}
The demon wanted to take over Zaiden's body to have some fun. But after encountering the boy in his subconscious mind, he was unable to take over by non -consensual attempt. Zaiden's mental sphere crack limited the demon's possessing powers. Similarly Curtis experienced a sharp pain in his celestial body, since his fate was intertwined with Zaiden.
Aaron was aware of Zaiden's attunement level which fueled his rage. Zaiden's weak origin and frail appearance were contrasting to his attunement level. Aaron suspected him of pulling some trick to cheat the system. Since the attunement level was based on physical, mental and emotional mastery. However Zaiden was excelling in two regards gradually, his physical aspect was related to the demon's presence.
Although he was undoubtedly a lean delicate, easy target kid. But having a powerful demonic entity in his body, his muscles had become stronger if not buff.
"Sure! If that excuse satisfies your ego."
Zaiden applied pressure over Aaron's fist which he blocked with his palm. Aaron suppressed his hissing realizing the physical strength from him. His other pals took a step further but Aaron stopped him, imposing his so-called alpha command. He didn't want to get his ass beaten by Zaiden again, but retaliating now would only make him a laughing stock.
"You are lucky we are in the academy."
Aaron switched the subject with the undeniable excuse. Anna seemed disappointed upon the peaceful encounter. Whereas Ellen didn't want to seem a leech, thus to avoid the upcoming prolonged drama she kept quiet. Zaiden released his fist and Aaron pulled it, he gaze turned to claim back Ellen.
{Haha! He really is a shameless one.}
"Come with me!"
Aaron commanded her which caused Anna pity Ellen. She changed her perception about Ellen being just a bratty young girl. Anna had witnessed the conspiracies and politics during her bringing up. She could figured out that Ellen wanted favors, while Aaron was namely dating her because class A girls would crush him.
"Shouldn't you first learn some manners, jerk?"
This time Anna stepped forward to fuel the situation, her motive was to see how faster Zaiden was learning. And on what level Ellen was, since they both were seemingly her friends. Aaron was infuriated upon her audacity of teaching him a verbal lesson.
"Shouldn't you not be poking your nose in someone else's matter?"
Aaron unknowingly stepped on her nerve, that she seized the opportunity to messed things. Anna turned towards Zaiden to give him a push.
"Are you going to let him steal your girlfriend? How pathetic can you be?"
Zaiden was dumbfounded with her assumption, but suppressed his expressions. He grasped the situation of Anna low key helping Ellen to get out of an abusive relationship.
"Hah! Are you serious?"
Aaron chuckled mockingly and his dogs laughed following his act. Their heated scuffle garnered attention, and a swarm of other students flocked around. Aaron didn't want to lose, he expected Zaiden to get pressurized by the audience. Moreover if he managed to hurt Aaron once again Zaiden would get a detention.
_"Look at him, is he the same guy from that library incident?"
_"I think so, I also heard he is powerful than master Aaron."
_"No wonder Aaron is pissed, Zaiden's attunement is 25% while Aaron is at 24%"
The chattering began and people seemed to admire Zaiden. He successfully stole his spotlight, other disciples stopped using the respectable prefix for Aaron. He felt the need to shift the focus on himself to attain his spot. Aaron closed his eyes and began to manipulate his blood flow.
Vampire students were capable of manipulating the blood flow to the extent of awakening their core. Their tendency of manipulation lacked the expertise and the excellence in other regards. Hence they weren't capable of learning hemomancy, blood magic.
The ground began to rumble slightly, the tremors increased making students panic. Anna didn't see it coming, neither Ellen was aware about Aaron getting perks from higher ups. During his detention and healing time period Aaron' father used his sources. He was fortunate enough with his monetary background to get advanced spells.
'What is he trying to do?'
Zaiden' concern grew upon seeing water droplets condensing beneath Aaron' feet. Soon enough a watery slab was formed which lifted his body up in the air. The audience began to scatter to avoid getting injured. Aaron spread his arms to capture the water element from the air and nearby water body.
{The douchebag is summoning a powerful charm. Be careful, kid.}
Water floated in the air and started to condense around Aaron' hands. He grinned confidently while Anna and Ellen awaited for Zaiden to guide them the plan. The girls were willing to fight by his side in order to take care of Aaron's man-dogs.