Early morning (Wed) Spring 3 Year 1
Rhen's Apartment, Resort Le Straza Branch, Neotopia.
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After putting on his uniform, Rhen and his brother stand before Felipe and a maid in the living room.
"So how do we look?" Rhen asked Felipe, presenting his uniform with outstretched hands.
Felipe's gaze fixates on the two dashing men who stand before him, their figures adorned in the striking attire of a Black and Red checkered Neocademy uniform. A dark blazer overcoat adds an air of sophistry to their appearance.
Despite their appearance, which seemed to suggest an older age than the average Neocademy student, the two men exuded an air of confidence and swagger that set them apart from the rest.
The young maid who delivered the uniforms watches in awe as two beautiful men both adjust their sleeves and collars. They look more like supermodels than actual students.
"KAAA!" blood spurts from her nose and she fell unconscious unable to contain her excitement.
"You look dashing Sirs." Felipe gives a satisfactory remark and then does a short bow toward them.
"If I may add sir, I have to return to the main branch in a few days. I am deeply sorry that I cannot serve you here Young Masters." He added.
This news strikes a cord in Rhen's heart, Felipe has been at his beck and call wherever he is in Kadwein, and he is saddened by this news. However, he understands Felipe's reasoning and Rhen walks towards the bowing Felipe.
"Thank you, Felipe," Rhen said with a heartfelt smile. "I can't express how much you and your family have helped me over the generations, even though our kingdom has been lost along the passage of time. I consider you and your descendants part of the familia, Felipe."
Rhen reaches out his hand and pulls Felipe up, then gives him a comforting hug. Similarly, despite not being present at all times, Azrel expresses gratitude to the butler.
Felipe's heart warmed as they expressed their gratitude. He was aware that his bosses were immortal beings and assumed that he was simply another servant amongst many. A single tear fell from Felipe's eyes realizing that he was wrong in that regard.
"Grazie (Thank you) Young Master, It has been an honor serving you and your brother."
Rhen's simple act of kindness meant a lot to Felipe, now that he knows he means a lot to his master and not just a pawn. Felipe is more eager to serve Rhen not as a butler, but as a family member.
"Do you wish to depart sir?" Felipe asked with a bright smile on his face.
"Yes, but I wish to drive."
"Very well Sir."
Felipe provides Rhen with the car keys; he knows his master enjoys driving and that isn't something he wishes to take away from him.
Rhen and Azrel walk to the parking lot and select a luxury vehicle worthy of a school as prestigious as Neocademy.
"Is Scarlet ready?" Rhen asked Azrel beside him.
"She went ahead, she said that she needs to give some paperwork to the registrar's office for our enrolment as a transfer student."
"I see then we don't want to be late, by the way, did Scarlet say anything after our talk last night?"
"No, she was pretty exhausted last night." Azrel chuckled with a tint of red across his cheeks. Rhen didn't comment on that and looked around for something he could take to school
He was about to settle with the Rolls Royce until he found something that piqued his interest. A brand new black and orange Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae. Rhen doesn't know how prestigious Neocademy is, but if the guard won't open up for this gem of a car, he doesn't know what will.
"Heh, I think this car suits my style," Rhen said so with a smirk, he pressed the electronic keys and the scissor doors open on their own.
He and his brother hop in. It may not have the comfort of a Rolls Royce, but the black and red interior gives it a more aggressive and sporty feel to it.
Rhen starts the supercar, breathing life into the 6.5-liter V-12 720hp engine, it hums like a beautiful well-oiled machine.
*vrooom* *vrooom!*
He rev's the V-12 and it produced an aggressive hum as if played by the machine gods themselves, with a press of the gas pedal, Rhen drives out of the garage into the streets of Neotopia.
People from all races take pictures of this majestic beast as it rolls down the road. It even made a biker stop in his tracks just to take a good look at it.
Rhen accelerates, going from zero to sixty in mere seconds. Their destination, is Neocademy.
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Morning (Wed) Spring 3 Year 1
Main gate, Neocademy.
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Neocademy is massive, with a size large enough to fit a small town. It has everything a top-tier magic academy can offer, from vast untamed forests, a large colosseum in the back, to a towering mage's spire near a mana lake.
The main campus is located in the middle of a wooded forest protected by magical barriers. Before can you even get to the main entrance, once must get the approval of a high-ranking Wood Elf guard manning the front gate.
He doesn't have to worry about an attack since there are mechanical constructs like golems and like that automatically activate when the school is under threat.
He awaits the incoming students after the long winter and new year's vacation.
A white and gold carriage from the kingdom of Sylnari comes. The abundance of gold and gems covering the panels immediately leads one to believe that VIPs are inside the pricey carriage. It is drawn by a magnificent white horse descended from a champion line.
The guard didn't hesitate and opened the gate knowing that the Sylnari royals are within.
A few minutes later, brown carriages from several Sylnari noble factions enter. This time, though, the guard stops them and requests identification.
These carriages are a common mode of transportation across the Sylnari Kingdom. They do have the occasional magical train engines and golems to transport products from city to city, but carriages in those regions of the world are more like cars in others.
After checking and letting everyone pass, he hears something at a distance.
*vrooom* *vrooom!*
It was a loud sound made by a car engine, this is a very familiar sound for he is close to the road. However, this sound is more aggressive, and beautiful in its own right.
A black and orange beast of a carriage appears before the guard.
Its outline is angular and intimidating. Impressed by the sight, the guard immediately reaches out to his phone to see the recently opened browser of the top ten must-have cars. He opened the camera app and takes a picture of the rare beast.
The side window rolls down and he sees a very handsome black-haired student.
He isn't wearing the noble's outfit which consists of a white and gold uniform, which means he's a commoner, a Human.
"Erano studenti trasferiti" The student said with a regal tone.
"Huh?" The Wood elf stood there flabbergasted.
"(What did he just say?)" He thought to himself.
"Sorry, we're transfer students." The black-haired student said with a confident smirk.
The student didn't wait for him to check his Id and casually car drives through the still-open gate.
"What just happened." The Wood Elf exclaimed, scratching his head. Whatever it was, it's not his problem anymore.
He shrugs it off and closes the gate before admiring the photos he took.
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At the Main school entrance, the driver of the White and Gold carriage stops in front of the white perron leading up to the school's main hall.
[A/N: Perron - an exterior set of steps and a platform at the main entrance to a large building such as a church or mansion.]
A Wood Elf butler comes out of the carriage wearing a white and gold coat and tie, his hair is gray like Felipe's but with a more angular face.
He then rolls out a red carpet for the important passengers of his carriage.
"Hey look it's the prince and princess."
"Come quick it's them"
"I want to see Princess Alfiemia"
A crowd from all races starts to gather around the carriage hoping to get a glimpse of the Sylnari Prince and Princess.
Slowly, the doors open and a young short-haired platinum blonde High Elf boy walks down the carriage. He is around 19 years of age when converted to human age.
He has a smug look on his face with his nose pointing up. He steps onto the red carpet with open arms, basking in the limelight of stares and cameras.
*snap*3x
"Kyaaa! It's Prince Monmondor. He looks so dashing."
"My prince, look over here please!"
His fan girls all cheer for him, they all wanted to be noticed by the Sylnari Prince.
Monmondor has good looks and a soft face with no blemishes on his skin. Because of this, he gets the irk of many boys in school.
"Ughh! Why does he have to be here? We're never gonna get a girlfriend."
"Just go already, stop hogging all the girls."
"Booo!"
Unlike the darker tone of the commoner's uniform, a High elf noble's uniform is white with a golden vine-like elvish design.
This makes them look more pure and regal as well as identifying them as Sylnari High Elves.
Following behind Monmonddor is a platinum blonde-haired High elf girl. She also has the same age as her brother.
Her hair extends up just below her shoulder, plus a braid styled to look like a crown.
She is wearing the same uniform as her brother but with a mini skirt and white knee socks.
She too has a posh look on her face but is less upfront compared to her brother.
"What are you doing brother? Let's go before these uncultured plebs block the way." Her voice is haughty as she looks down on her mostly male fans.
"Marry me Alfiemia!"
"Please go out with me!"
Alfiemia rolls her eyes at the men ogling at her, she crosses her arms in utter disgust.
"Hold on a second Alfie." Said Monmondor.
He walks over to his female fans and starts to take selfies with them.
His fans all crowd and kiss him on his cheek as well as ask for autographs.
Monmondor clearly likes the attention he gets and isn't shy about it.
"Ughhh..." Alfie reels in disgust. "I'm going ahead Monmon, and what about you Alice? Aren't you going to class?"
Alfie directs her words toward the white and gold carriage.
From the inside of the carriage, there is a silhouette of a smaller girl. She peeks out from the carriage door showing only a quarter of her beautiful face.
Her eyes are icy blue and her hair is white as fresh powder snow.
"Uhm... I don't have classes in the Middle section big sister, I only have classes at the Noble's section." Her voice is very soft and feminine.
She's also very timid judging from the tone of her voice.
"I will drop off Princess Aliceteria directly at her classroom Princess Alfiemia," The butler said with a bow.
Before Alfie can walk up the stairs, she hears the loud hum of a high-octane engine coming this way.
*vrooom* *vrooom!*
The crowd and Monmon also hears the sound and clear the road.
"Dear sister, What's that revolting noise," Monmon asked Alfie beside him.
"Oh it's a car dear brother, it's probably just a dingy commoner car." Alfie then chuckles mockingly.
Although she knows what a car looks like, most High Elves in Sylnari have never seen one before. The only way they can see one is to visit Neotopia or Kadwein.
They all look at the bent on the road to see what kind of machine will come out.