Days passed in a flash; nothing happened for the travelling couple. They passed countless places varying from deserts to plains of green grass and everything in between.
They reached many villages throughout this journey and stayed in countless inns. It was a journey to be never forgotten. Not only that, but their bond got a lot stronger. They were with each other the whole day, never separating. Even the most hated enemies would grow a bond if they were together for a long time, let alone Ray and Flora, who already love each other.
After the chimera's massacre and their encounter with Marilas, the leader of a cult, they didn't stumble upon anything worth mentioning for the rest of their unique journey. Yet, the couple didn't let their guards down, the danger lurked around them, and one slip could mean their death.
But if you asked both of them, they would say they enjoyed the journey; it opened the door for them to explore this vast world, see new things and experience life in its full glory. Such things couldn't happen in their small house inside that forest.
But everything will eventually come to an end; even the happiest of moments in one's life will disappear like a misty illusion before he could even notice. They finally reached their destination, The Seven Guardians Magic Academy or SGMA, for the short-term. Arguably the most important place in the lower realms, a majestic academy where children could cultivate their character, standing in society and even their prowess.
It receives millions of students each year yearning to reach success in many different fields. Such a place was worthy of its prestige and popularity. But that was not the only thing that made SGMA of such importance. The first rule in this Academy is "Even if you're the son of God himself, here you're nothing but a student".
This place didn't tolerate any injustice against the poor class of society. Those that couldn't protect themselves and are the easy prey for the stronger ones can feel safe and protected.
As for if this rule was adequately executed and followed to the T, no one knows.
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" We're finally here, Flora!" Exclaimed Ray with a slight smile on his handsome face. He pulled his lover from her hand to show her the view.
They were still a few kilometres away from the academy, but they could see it clearly from where they were standing. One word that could describe this Academy and its 'Majestic'.
From afar, it looked like. a massive capital city of a strong empire. It was so big, in fact, that Ray had to tilt his neck left and right to see the academy fully.
"This...is..amazing." Muttered Flora while admiring the city. From what they heard, SGMA was a full-fledged city that was for students and staff only. Looking at it, that should be the case as we're talking about millions of students and thousands or even tens of thousands of staff members that took care of such an outrageous number of people.
The couple shifted their eyes to look at the main road. It was bustling with people entering this grand city from its huge doors. They came on perfect timing with the yearly selection that happens every year at this time.
They had to go through an exam to get accepted to SGMA. Both of them were confident they would get accepted easily, so they didn't give it much attention.
Ray looked at his lover from the side with a smile; for some reason, happiness overwhelmed him. Every time he looks at her silhouette, he can only thank his luck that he found such a fantastic person to fall in love with. She was the most perfect person he had ever met, and every time she would amaze him with her actions and makes him fall for her even more. At this point, calling him obsessed was not an exaggeration.
Unconsciously, he tightened his grip on her soft, warm hands, which made her look at him with a question mark on her head. Seeing his loving eyes that pore deep into her sky blue eyes made her smile cutely.
"Should we go?" Ray broke the silence with a gentle voice.
"Mm." She nodded slightly, and then they started walking.
With every step they got closer and closer to the massive gates, they could only admire this place even more. The huge walls that circled the city were at least 100 meters tall and made of sturdy stone. Nothing could penetrate such defence.
"How did they build this place?" Asked Flora with a confused tone. She was impressed with how huge this place is and could oy imagine how much time it took to be built.
"I also want to know. But I'm sure it took many years." Replied Ray.
Even while they were talking, they passed beside countless people that were walking or boarding carriages that varied between expensive-looking ones that probably belonged to some wealthy person and more plain ones that lacked any decorations and were purely made for rough transporting.
And what they didn't notice, too, was the gazes of most of the people directed at them. Flora and Ray didn't know, but their excessively beautiful faces were so eye-catching, so they quickly stood out like sore thumbs in the middle of these people. Lustful gazes were also present from some students who couldn't hold their animalistic desires. But most of them didn't dare to approach the couple as their strong auras alone made them hold their breath and break a sweat.
But in the middle of such an environment, there will always be some 'not so behaved' dogs that will try their luck, or maybe it was ignorance that guided them.
"Hey, you! Woman. I took an interest in you, so be my woman. Be proud of it." An ugly and fat boy stood in front of Ray and Flora. He had such an ugly face to the point where the only person who could love it was probably his mother
His bulging belly and expensive clothes were the representation of a 'useless second generation' who most likely never suffered any hardships in his life.
"What do you want to eat when we reach the Academy?" The couple conversed casually and passed beside the fatty boy without sparing him even one glance as If he didn't even exist.
"I don't know...I just want to eat anything other than meat. We only ate that the whole journey." Answered Flora while touching her stomach.
"Hey! I'm talking to you." The fatty young man became enraged and tried to hold Flora from her shoulder. But his hands were stopped mid-air with a tight iron grip that almost broke his hand.
Ray looked at the young man and said in the coldest and harsh tone he could muster, " Piss off, piggy."