Chapter Twenty-Three: Camp Ends
"Instructor Linnea," Kane calls out her name.
"Ahem, sorry." Instructor Linnea calms down and sits back.
"So, Arturo, would you like to join the Magica Academy? It will help you a lot improve your talent."
Magica Academy, eh? Well, that was my original plan from the beginning. But now I am getting an offer, and that is she will recommend me.
{Recommendation, one a higher instructor recommends a student, then after the selection, the student's parent just has to pay only the academy fees (around 100 gold coins). No other expenses will be included in this. You can still access everything inside the academy (accessible to students only). You can also live-in dorms for free.}
'Actually, that was my plan from the start, but if you are willing to recommend me, then there's no better option for me.' Art said to instructor Linnea while bowing down.
"Arturo, I would love to have talent like you in our academy, and for that, we will help you as much as we can."
Art sits back
Instructor Linnea gazes at Art
"Out curiosity, do you use any other weapons like a sword?"
'As a matter of fact, I do use a sword. In fact, I am pretty confident in my sword skills.'
"I see, then did anyone teach you? Or self-taught?"
"To be honest, at first, I was self-taught, but after learning under Ms. Enya for one week, I am pretty confident in it."
"Enya as in Enya Azureflame?"
'Wait, how did you know that?'
Kane starts laughing ~ Ha-Ahahaha
"My god, you keep on surprising us." Instructor Linnea said.
Do they know her?
'Umm… If you don't mind, can I know how you know Ms. Enya?'
"Arturo, I guess you don't know about this but, Enya was my student, not just mine, but she was also the student at Magica academy."
'That means the one who taught her the sword skills- '
Art gets interrupted by Instructor Linnea and said,
"Yes, I taught her how to use the sword."
Kane puts his arm around Art's neck and said,
"Man, what did you do that even cold queen took you as her student."
"Arturo, I want to know one more thing. Is Levine Kei your father?"
'Yes, he is my father.'
Instructor Linnea stands.
'Umm…'
"I know what you want to know, but all I can is, Kane and your father were also students at Magica academy…."
"...Well then, I will be leaving now, Kane and Arturo, I will recommend your name to the higher-ups, and the entrance test for the academy will be in December."
I slightly nodded.
Kane stares at Art
"Indeed, you like Levine. Well, then I will see her off and see you later."
Kane went with instructor Linnea to see her off, and Art went to his room. Later that day, Art spent his day with Liam, Rey, and Fey.
The Next Day
The six-month camp was finally over. Everyone started going back to their respective homes. Rey and Fey were the first among Art and Liam to go back home. They both left in the early morning. Liam is also getting ready to go back.
'Finally, it's the day.'
"Time flew very fast, but I enjoyed each and every day thanks to you, Art."
'Really? Then I should thank you as well.'
Liam puts on his shoulder bag and takes his stuff, and walks towards the door.
"Well then, Art, see you at the academy."
'Don't you think you are too confident that I will pass?'
Liam sarcastically said, "Says the one who – "
Art interrupts.
'Fine, fine, I will.'
Liam grins.
Art shows his fist towards Liam,
'Next time when we meet, let fight and show me the result of your hard work.'
Liam fist bumps
"Next time, I will be the one to win."
When Liam said this, he had a bright smile.
Liam also left, and Art was only the one remaining from his group. Hours later, Art went to Kane's office room.
"You are also going today, right?"
'Yes.'
Kane gets up from his chair and walks to Art.
"Art, get stronger than everyone."
'Obviously, that was my plan from the beginning.'
It was just a minute goodbye but was impactful on its own for Art.
Art was back in his room, packed all his stuff, and was ready to leave the camp. After leaving the camp, he decided first to meet with Enya. Art walks towards Enya's house.
Art reached the house, and the maids and butlers greeted him, took him into the living room, and provided the snacks & tea.
[Enya's POV]
Enya enters the living room.
Looks at Art
Smiles
Yet again, he has grown a lot. Whenever I see him, he has become stronger than before.
Walks towards him,
'Hello Ms. Enya, how have you been?'
"Hi Art, I have been good, and how about you."
Art shows thumbs up and said, 'Me too.'
Enya takes her seat and starts talking. Art told her that he will be going back to his home and will return by November or December. He even told her about his meeting with Instructor Linnea and about the recommendation thing and all. While at it, Enya also mentioned about the sword that August was making for Art. It was done, and told Art to collect it.
After their talk, Art left Enya's house and went to August's shop to collect his sword.
Looks at Art as he was leaving
He is just becoming like his father more and more as he is moving forward without any care and full of confidence.
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[Art's POV]
My sword is done, eh? I totally forgot about it. Hehe
Art reaches the shop and enters. Surprisingly, he saw August sitting on the counter.
"Oh Art, Long time no see."
'Hello, Mr. August.'
"Oh yeah, I will bring your sword."
August enters his blacksmith's room.
To be honest, I am excited to see my new sword.
August comes back out of that room, holding a sword covered with some cloth wrapped around it.
It's just the exact length I wanted.
"Here you go. You can check it out here itself."
Hands over the wrapped sword to Art.
Art unwraps it and unsheathes the sword.
Woah! It was just what I wanted.
{It's a short sword of a length of 60 centimeters. The grip is around 15 centimeters and the blade of 45 centimeters.}
Art swings the sword
Swing Swing Swing
Weight is just perfect and feels way better when swinging this sword.
"Did you like it?"
Art stops swinging.
'It's way too amazing; it's just too perfect for me.'
"I am happy to hear that. This sword is not a special sword or something, but it's made of black iron."
{Black iron: A metal that is better than normal iron. Black iron is stronger and also has a special trait. Mana can be imbued in it and also can be stored.}
'And that's more than enough for me, Mr. August.'
August smiles.
'How much does it cost?'
"You don't have to pay for it. Consider this as a gift from me."
Happy gasp
Art bows and said,
'Thanks a lot for such a special gift. I will never forget this.'
'Oi, you don't have to bow and all. Well, if you need any help, I will also be there to do so.'
Art smiles and says 'Thank you.'
Art left the shop along with his new sword and went back to his Inn (where he used to stay before). After having his dinner, he was back in his room, lying on the bed.
Tomorrow I will be going back home, I will be able to finally see them.
The Next Day, early morning,
He left Rex City early in the morning,
{The carriage is he is now is also escorted by few Adventurers. Art doesn't know the exact reason why.}
If this is the case, then I will be able to reach today itself.
Hours later.
The carriage reached the Occident city's station. Art gets off and starts walking towards his house.
{Art's house is not exactly in the city, more like it's on the outskirts of the city.}
Minutes later, Art finally reaches his house, standing in front of his house.
Smiles
Let's enter then.
Walks towards the door.