"Hmm"
"Ethan, since you're still young, have you thought about your studies yet?" he asked as we spoke.
"No sir. No, I haven't!" I responded.
"Well then, I would like you to attend the Atlas Academy in the Vrisorid Kingdom! What do you think? "He stated.
I had my doubts, but since I'd have to go to school anyway to learn about the world at some point, I might as well accept it.
However,
"Is that for a mission?" I questioned him with skepticism.
Hearing that, Red Scythe smiled and flicked my head.
"Why would I do something like that?" With a smile, he inquired.
I guess I misjudged his motives.
"Okay, sir, I'll take your offer! but...!"
"But?"
"I'd like Ms. Rogue Angel to attend the academy with me!" I replied.
It's simply not right for me to join an academy while leaving a friend as an assassin. I want Eve to have a taste of student life as well. Maybe then I'll know a lot more about her that way.
"Is Evana your girlfriend or something, Kid?" Red Scythe inquired as he noticed my blush.
"No sir, she is just my friend!" I replied with a smile.
I'm surprised that this man knew Eve's name.
"Right!"
"Sir, how do you know about Eve..Erhm Evana, sir?" I inquired of him.
"Eve, huh? Hahah. I know everyone in the council kid! So, don't worry!" He stated.
It's impressive that he can remember this many people. That's something even I can't do!
"Alright Ethan, I will allow that! You two kids...concentrate on academics first! If there are any missions, I will notify you! Okay?"
"Yes sir!"
"You two should take the entrance tests...and Don't worry, your seats already already confirmed!" he said.
It is nice to have pull the string with the help of the council for assassins. Entrance tests should be nothing for us both as they aren't nearly difficult as this job.
Now that that's settled, how should I get out of here? I guess I'll ask him as well!
"Mr. President! If that's all, I'd like to depart!" With a smile, I said to him.
"Wait a minute, kid!" He stopped me as he was emitting a golden light.
His body was changing shape and materializing like water. He was completely transformed into someone other than the man he was before in a matter of seconds.
"The people who come here, always wear a mask to conceal their identities. But you are the first person to show me your face without me finding it my magic. So you, too, deserve to see my true face! "He said this as he revealed his true identity.
With lanky arms and a thin waist, stands at a staggering height of over two metres. His tall stature, brightly lit eyes, well-set nose, and thin lips give the impression that he is intelligent and tall. His long hair is swept to the back of his head, revealing his handsome face and chiselled jaw.
His pupils are gold, which contrasts beautifully with his unusual blue hair, and the resulting combination gives off an extremely strange vibe. He appears to be someone truly powerful, and his mere presence has a powerful effect on others.
Despite the fact that looking at him makes me feel as if I've seen this face before.
"Sir! You were using magic to hide your identity? How did you do that?" I asked him.
"Hahah! It's a Disguise Spell that only water mages can use!" He stated.
"Can you teach me how?" I asked, and he smiled and placed his right hand on my brow.
"Kid, you're a water mage?" he inquired.
"Sir, I have the water attribute!"
"Fine! Then try to feel the essence I'm about to instill in you. Okay?" He said this as his palms, which were touching my forehead, began to emit a blue light, and I found myself in the middle of an ocean. Observing the blue waters move with the tides.
I was surprised to find myself standing on water, and I'm not sure how this is possible.
I saw the water tides waving as they formed various shapes because they are liquid.
Then I realized what Mr. Red Scythe was attempting to teach me. Water is limitless, and it can take any shape or size if it can cling to an external object.
So, in the case of disguising, the external force is Mana control and creative manipulations. If I can visualize the disguise I want to wear, I can change my body with water mana and transform with mana manipulations.
To maintain this form, one must have complete control over their element and the will to stabilize the shockwaves emanating from their mana core as their entire body is materialized in magic.
I found myself back in the castle with Mr. Red Scythe the moment I realized what had happened.
"So, did you get it?" He inquired.
"Yes sir! Thank you!"
I replied with a smile, thinking about how he should've trained his mana control to keep his disguise on for that long.
He should be an White Cored mage!
"Okay, Kid! You go on then! I look forward to seeing you again!" He pointed in the direction his hands were pointing, and a door inside the hall appeared out of nowhere.
I waved him bye and turned back heading towards the door.
Suddenly as I was walking, "Ethan!" Mr. Red Scythe halted me.
"My name is Arthur! Don't forget!" He said this as I nodded and smiled.
I walked to the door and returned my gaze to Mr. Red Scythe.
I was standing there looking at the man when I felt extremely happy for some reason, and the next thing I knew, a golden beam was beaming on my body. Once again, guess teleportation.
As a golden light beam separated the hall, "I will not forget you! Uncle Arthur!" I said as the light beamed me up.