***Flamingo College Principal room***
In the room two people were seen , one was Sitting on chair before him was table full of documents. Other was a female lady who had attire of an assistant.
"Sir do you think it won't create a problem if Pan expose us" lady worriedly said.
"Don't worry even if Pan spill the beans, the young boy can't do anything openly to us unless he is a fool" Old man said with a contempt.
Two people in the room were Principal of Flamingo college Audrey Hooper and his secretary Aila. Audrey belonged to Hooper family who was a noble family living in capital of Sorok country. But because his talent was low he wasn't included in Direct line of Family, fortunately for him he was able to become principal of Flamingo College through his wit and connections. While Aile was just a commoner who someone got the eye of Audrey due to her excellent talent in management.
"More ever he shouldn't have become the principal, alas the old man has done biggest mistake of his life by choosing that little guy his successor. Does he think that contract can stop Royal family, although they can't send their elders to snatch that thing away from him. They can still use third party to accomplish their goal" Audrey shaked his head and laughed lightly mocking the current situation of Rai.
"Sir that means we are--" Aile's eyes widened she blurted out but was stopped halfway by Audrey,
"Somethings shouldn't be said loudly " Audrey said with a serious tone.
Aile stopped herself from further explaining and nodded. she knew that the game was too big for her to talk about. Royal families weren't something anyone could talk about freely. You could never expect when someone near you turned out to be their informer.
"Leave this topic here and tell me about our new comers of this year" Audrey ended the topic and asked her about new student.
Aile got excited when Audrey asked her about new students.
"Sir this year we got two B rank talent holder " Aile excited said, her words surprised Audrey.
"It seems like we will definitely rise in upcoming contest" Audrey laughed excitedly.
B rank talent might not be precious as A but it still held a big position in small colleges.
"Make sure you cultivate them well , use our best resources on them. I want a better ranking in contest so that we can get better resources" Audrey was anticipating alot in this contest. Every city held contest for newcomers in order to encourage them and also college would receive great resources from country if their students ranked well.
"Now go and handle the management" saying so he dismissed Aile.
Aile nodded and went out to work as usual.
Audrey came to window and looked at setting sun which was being devoured by the darkness around it.
"No matter how bright the sun is, in the end darkness overwhelms it" muttered Audrey. "Bernard I don't know what is your plan, can the little guy handle such pressure. We both know how ruthless Royal Families are, the dark forces also won't let such big pie be snatched easily. Association, Royal families, Dark forces and one from outer region, how will he end up victorious against them"He looked worried at that moment it seemed like what he told to Aile were just mere lies.
"I am sure he would be holding grudge against me right now for the little play i conspired." he suddenly laughed and looked forward to see how Rai would pay him back for what he did.
"Little guy grow up soon , the world won't let you grow safely because you are their descendant this is your destiny" he closed the window and sat on chair closing his eyes.
*******Starlight College*********
Rai and Riolu soon arrived on the door of Alicia's room. Rai knocked it and waited for Alicia to open it.
Soon the door was opened and Alicia came out.
"Master?" She got confused as why would her master came to her.
"Get ready and come to the ground, i have something to give you"
Rai explained to her and headed to ground.
Alicia saw that her master was serious so she didn't waste time, she followed Rai immediately.
Soon they arrived at ground, Rai looked at Alicia and asked" Do you wanna get stronger?"
Alicia got taken back as why Rai was asking that way, But she still nodded.
Rai didn't say much and threw Potion at her.
"This is a potion that will help beasts grow stronger but the premise is that beast can handle the torture till the effect begins" Rai spoke but also warned her.
Alicia had her eyes diluted, she was in utter shock because there wasn't anything that could raise the strength of beast. And if there was it would leave permanent side effects unless it was a heavenly treasure or some high grade potions and elixirs. But each one costed your fortune, she couldn't figure it out as how Rai could give her that easily
She looked at bottle of potion and hesitated.
Rai wasn't fool, he could see the hesitation written on the face of Alicia.
"Are you worried that it will leave a side effect on your beast" Rai smiled and asked.
Alicia nodded , she knew she couldn't hide from Rai.
"Don't worry there won't be any lethal side effects, the only side effect is unbearable pain that beast has to go through" Rai explained calmly, he didn't want his disciple to misunderstand things.
Alicia nodded, she chose to believe Rai. She knew Rai would not do anything that harm her through the attitude Rai had showed all this time.
She summoned Axew who immediately hugged her legs.
"Axew" It seemed happy to get summoned again, Alicia got down on knee and looked at Axew.
"Axew this potion can help you get stronger but the premise is that you have to bear a lot of pain" She didn't force or order Axew. For her it was close to her like family. If Axew hated it she would never force him.
Axew looked at potion then at Alicia, it hesitated a bit but slowly the eyes turned firm. It took the away the bottle from Alicia's and drank it in one gulp. Suddenly the body turned red like hot charcoal and it started screaming.
"Axew!" Alicia shouted and tried to touch it but was held back by Rai.
"Don't worry nothing will happen to it, it can bear the pain" Rai shaked his head and spoke to Alicia.
Alicia still didn't calm down, her hands were clenched while she had a worrisome look on her face. Soon after few minutes Axew got back to normal , Rai could sense that Axew got stronger at this moment. Alicia also received feedback through the contract. But she hurriedly held Axew to check it's condition.
"Axew , are you alright?" She worriedly asked.
"Axewww" it happily replied and patted it's chest claiming to get stronger than before.
Alicia smiled and hugged it. Suddenly it closed it's eyes and Axew fell asleep.
"Let it rest, it bore alot" Rai spoke.
"Yes" Alicia nodded and took Axew back to her room.
It was night already, Rai stood on the group alone with Riolu.
"Say Riolu life is a drag isn't it" Rai asked Riolu with a smile
Riolu looked at Rai with firm eyes it clenched it's fist,
"Rioluu" Rai was able to understand what it said through contract.
"Don't worry i am not a coward, there are so many mysteries to solve. I still can't rest right" He rubbed Riolu's head and started walking towards his room.
"Riolu" it also followed Rai.
Two seemed alone at that moment but surely the future held something mysterious for them.