The trip to StarCross Mage Academy took approximately four hours and in those four hours my escorts said that I had slept throughout. I guess it was because the whole ordeal had made me tired.
We skidded to a halt near the entrance. The main gate looked amazing. It was by far the most luxurious looking object I had ever seen in my life and it was just the gate, I couldn't even fathom how grand the whole school looked.
"Wait outside the carriage while we go talk to the guards", said the Knight. It seeemed to me that they had not yet relayed my information to the city guard yet so it was understandable but the curiosity to see the school was killing me so waiting around for the Knight to come back was a drag.
Finally after 30 minutes or so, the Knight finally came back and told me to follow him to the gate post where the school guard was.
" I just need to use the identification orb on you to verify whether you truly are Durale or a Dark Mage using Transformation magic to infiltrate the school", he said as he chuckled. " You never know with people these days, with all the impending war that is looming I'm surprised that the races haven't turned on each other yet like what happened 300 years ago. But I suppose you already knew that considering you are attending this prestigious school. "
I waited for a little while more before the guard spoke again," Alright, your identification has been confirmed and I will now hand you your Student ID. Don't lose it unless you want a suspension but I doubt that you'd do that ".
The amount of confidence that guard had in me was simply astounding, and the way he was talking non stop made me doubt if he even was a guard and not a hairdresser. He then told me a student from the school was sent to guide me to my living quarters and give me a tour of the school but apparently they were taking their time because said person only managed to arrive after 50 minutes. Seems like waiting was all I was good for that day, that and sleeping because my ecort arrived while I was deep in sleep.
"Hey".
"Heeey".
"HEEEEEEEY!".
"Wake up you idiot," said a voice loud enough to wake the dead and unfortunately that included me seeing as I was still sleepy.
"Why are you shouting you little bi..., well hello beautiful", I said flirtatiously considering that the girl in front of me was drop dead gorgeous. The girl had hair so crimson that it seemed as though it was on fire coupled with her hazel brown eyes that made you want to just melt in them. Her breasts were full and if I could make a guess were C cups which were just the right size to fit in my hands and her behind was so big and thick she looked like a poster model. Her outfit was so tight that her curves were instantly carved into my memory. It might be a cliche but I immediately fell in love right then and there.
'Ahem!'
I turned towards her since she so desperately coughed showing that she wanted attention from me which I happily obliged.
She pulled her hands out of her pockets of the School uniform she was wearing. It was made up of a white shirt and black tie though hers was slightly loose and crooked, I knew then and there that she must have been a delinquent , she also had on a black blazor as well as a black skirt which was several centimeters above the knees much to my liking but unfortunately she caught me gawking too soon.
" I simply can't tell if you like what I'm wearing or just pervy by nature so if you must, can you stop eye fucking me so shamelessly, at least pretend to be a decent human so as to make a good first impression", she said putting her hands on her curvaceous hips which I admired greatly but even I knew when to stop so I did.
I put on my best poker face that I used whenever I wanted to look cool and laid my bag on the ground. " Allow me to apologize for blatantly staring at you my dear lady but it was because you seemed odly familiar hence my interest, I truly apologize if I offended you and I'd like to make amends. My name is Durale, it is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance", I said offering her my hand.
She hesitantly took my hand but she took a lot while longer to respond which got me worried for a second but she eventually said, " Your apology has been accepted although I was starting to doubt the credibility of your statement considering that you changed your tone as soon as you saw my face when you woke up but that's all water under the bridge". "I'll ecort you to your living quarters first in the temporary guest house before they allocate you a room and you are also required to wear the school uniform during school hours. You are however allowed to wear any sort of clothing when it's not school hours ".
We eventually arrived at the guest house and she told me that I had to wear the uniform before I was allowed to roam on campus, luckily enough they had one on hand already that was just my size and to be honest I think I looked good in it. It was the same as the girls uniform minus the skirt since that would be plain insane so instead of skirts we had to wear black trousers which fit me to a tee. My only regret was that I had no fresh underwear to wear but that was a problem for future Durale.
As soon as I came out and saw the girl leaning on the wall. I couldn't help but stare one more time at her beauty, it's like she was beauty transcendent but I managed to hold myself back before she could notice.
" Wow, you clean up nicely. I almost couldn't recognize you but your dreadlocks gave you away", she says as she chuckles showing her beautiful smile that highlights her pearly whites. She then adds on, " You are quite handsome and by the way you looked from before I'm guessing you are not from this country am I correct", she enquires.
" Indeed you are correct, I came from a far off city out in the North", I blatantly lied through my teeth but it was better than confessing that I just appeared from Earth thousands of years later than everyone which would have sounded ridiculous to anyone else if I'm being completely honest.
The girl halted all movement as she stared at me directly in the eye, " Are you perhaps a survivor from one of the Dragonkin clans that perished in the North, are you a Dragon shifter and tell me how your clan survived", she said without letting up her tirade off questions.
"To answer your question, yes I am from the North and yes I am one of the survivors though I was still a child to know how I even survived to be honest as all my family died except for me. Sadly I am not a Dragon shifter for I am simply a human through and through. May I please be forward enough as to ask what your name is fair lady", I asked with the best smile I could muster whilst attempting a half bow that I copied from one of the guards.
She looked at me suspiciously then she went on to say, " You have a way with words, are you from a great house and who is your backer. My name is Annalise Belmore of house Belmore, one of the 12 Dragon families. It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance as well though may I ask what constitution you possess as well as the affinity. I possess the Wind and Fire Affinity thus I am a Silver Constitution Holder."
From the smug way she spoke to the haughty looks she gave me, I could see that she intended for me to recognize her great house, but sadly I did not so I tried to answer as truthfully as possible considering that in a place filled with snobby nobles like this, I needed all the allies I can get so I tried to appeal to her better nature by using the victim card. It might be shameless but it works nonetheless.
" As an orphan I naturally have no backer but I worked hard to polish my skills so as to better serve, if you my lady are in need of a servant then I shall make sure that all your needs are met. To asnwer your question, I'm a Bronze Constitution Holder but I possess a fire type affinity. I promise to help you in any way I can".
She pondered for a moment then I saw her smile and for a brief moment I was at peace but it kept getting better and better since she said that she'd be my backer at the school and I could tell from how fancy her name sounded that she was supposed to be someone important and even if she wasn't, I would have still tried to befriend her considering that I was instantly smitten with her though I don't even understand how that came to pass.
"Are you now ready for the real tour of the school my dear Durale", she said and I couldn't help but be excited for what's to come.