Emma POV
I walked into the school grounds thinking about the boy I saw at the entrance exams. He seemed to have a sort of ethereal aura to him as the magical elements that I had been able to see since birth seemed to dance around him in excitement. I had never seen such a thing happen even when I met a tier 70 scholar when I was a child, so it really intrigued me as to why the elusive energy we call mana seemed to happy when he walked. He had noticed my gaze and seemed somewhat surprised at my appearance nothing new there but he only smile appreciatively a2t my beauty not lustfully like everyone else our age.
I walk over to the receptionist who looks at me with lust evident in his eyes. I ask for my schedule saying my name was, "Emma" and walked towards my dorm room after turning down his invitation to a date clearly annoyed. I heard murmuring about someone being a 'super genius' so I walked over to a nearby group of girls asking who they were talking about. One of them looked like she was about to burst out laughing as she said while giggling, "we are talking about you silly, after all nobody has ever made a proctor scream in shock before." Nodding appreciatively to the girl I speed up my pace not wanting all the attention that was on me.
I walk into my dorm room '503' and put my baggage down wondering if I would have a roommate or not, and what her name would be. Getting situated in my new room I look around and put my clothes inside the wardrobe while also checking out the bathroom and kitchen. I am satisfied with the layout of things so I decide to start exploring the school a bit and find out where my classes will be. I am taking all 7 elemental classes and from the rumors there is only 1 other person who is doing so as well which means only 2 more scholars for mankind are coming from the academy for their year.
Hours later I start walking back to the dorm room while thinking about who my roommate may be, hoping that they might be nice I open the door and am shocked to see the boy who has plagued my thoughts for over a day now lying down in the other bed while reading a book with piles of others around him. Wondering just how much he must have read to have such a pile in such a short time my thoughts are cut off by him introducing himself while looking me up and down. Blushing unnoticeably by his piercing gaze that seems to see right through me and him being handsome not really helping I introduced myself as well. Thanking any god I could think of for not letting me stutter he seems to nod a bit while having a distant look lost in thought, then he rolls over and starts to fall asleep.
A bit speechless at his actions I decide to follow his lead and talk more to him tomorrow, climbing into bed I start to slowly drift off into slumber while having peaceful dreams about my family back home.
End of Emma POV
The next day knull woke up to sound of a shower going. Sitting up in his bed he looked around the somewhat unfamiliar room and realized he was in his dorm room. Getting up quickly he gathered his stuff and got dressed in his uniform as he was going to go get ingredients for cooking in a few minutes. Walking out of his dorm room he saw a small crowd of students walking in the direction of the mess hall probably to get some food to eat.
As he approached the kitchen to get his ingredients he wondered about what kind of magic they would teach him first as he could always use new ideas for his spell work. Walking into the kitchen he saw a small crowd of servants getting materials for their young masters and cooks making food for the students. As he started gathering materials for his meals for the week he heard a small commotion with the servants. They seemed to be running out of meat and the servants were fighting over the last bit.
Casually walking over to where the meat was he spoke a single magically laced word 'kneel' while putting pressure on them and forcing them to shut up. Gathering the last bit of meat for himself he walked out the kitchen with the angry and shocked glares of the servants boring into his back, as well as the thankful looks of the cooks.
After he had gotten far enough away the pressure lifted itself making the servants finally able to stand gasping for air. This was the start of rumors about an insanely strong student that would escalate quickly in the years to come becoming quite the legend on campus.
Oblivious to what he cause knull walked back into his dorm room to start cooking his meal for the day. As he walked in he saw Emma his roommate changing into her clothes with water still in her hair as she had just gotten out of the shower. Sparing her a quick glance then walking past her into the kitchen he said "you really should do that in the bathroom". Embarrassed that he had seen her naked body Emma just grew bright red and rushed into the bathroom to finish changing. Knull on the other hand was currently cooking himself an omelette because he was hungry, while also unfazed at the scene he had just seen due to his total lack of common sense and social experiences. After all growing up alone in a forest for the better part of your life does that to you.
After Emma walked out of the bathroom now a little angry as she recalled how Knull just barged into the room when she thought he was going to eat breakfast like the other students. When she got into the main room of the dorm she started to smell an extremely appetizing smell of an omelette freshly made. Walking into the kitchen her eyes widened in surprise as she saw Knull masterfully navigating through cooking his meal while also showing off the grace that only a master chef could achieve. Knull noticing her gaze looked back at her for a second only to see her completely entranced his cooking so he asked her, "do you want some?" To which she responded by furiously nodding her head with an expectant look. Chuckling to himself at her cute action he proceeded to make an extra omelette for Emma before sitting down at the island with two plates motioning for her to sit next to him.
Blushing as it has been a long time since she ate with anyone other than family Emma sat down at the chair nervously staring at her food than back at Knull. Seeing him ignoring her presence while eating somewhat reassured her while also giving her a bit of a blow to her pride especially considering he had no reaction to her earlier either. Deciding to just ignore it and start eating she took her first bite of the omelette and was immediately blown away. Not only did the meal taste divine it also seemed to boost her spiritual power by a certain degree. Normally this wouldn't happen especially with the normal ingredients Knull used but he had injected his spiritual power into his food after learning how to manipulate it yesterday boosting its healthiness and increasing its taste. Thoroughly enjoying the meal Emma ate like her life was depending on it while occasionally taking glances at the handsome boy next to her. She hadn't noticed it yesterday spout he seemed to always be thinking about something or doing something at all times never stopping just to enjoy himself.
Wondering why that is she decided to save that question until she knew him better, instead she opted to ask him, " What classes do you have tomorrow, and how did you learn to cook so well?" Knull having just finished his food took his dishes to the sink while responding to her by saying, "I have all 7 elemental classes as well as the study of magical history and null magic 101. I also learned how to cook by myself while living in the forest." Blinking slightly in surprise because they had the exact same schedule Emma said, "That's so cool! I also have all the same classes as you. I hope we can get along." Reaching out her hand to shake his Knull stared at her for a second before taking her hand and shaking it, "Likewise" before he got back to cleaning his plate and walked out of the room to study his magic some more.