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*9Ether World*
*Hollie Continent*
*Rosia Kingdom*(Capital)
*Arcane Citadel Guild*
*Training Ground*
*Night Time*
*Om*!!!
Suddenly on the training ground a bright dazzling green light filled the space, it shaped and transformed showing a vibrant cascading waterfall illuminated by shining rays of light.
Everyone within view of it suddenly found themselves unable to see, completely blind and as such panic ensued the training grounds.
.""Ahhhhh I can't see, my eyes!!!"".
.""I'm blind!!!"".
Through all this Illise and Arrilie fell to the ground holding onto each other, while Leon was seated cross legged with a calm expression on his face.
."This isn't manly at all."Leon said as he slapped his leg with annoyance seeing only a pitch black dullness where his vision was supposed to be clear.
Maria the true target of this attack could only stand still in shock holding her sword, her teeth clenched down tightly knowing the bitch went easy on her.
Ophelia smiled gently seeing Maria was defeat and not planning to move, she gazed at everyone running around like headless chickens, she shook head.'At least they will learn a valuable lesson from this.'She thought preparing to cancel the spell.
.""Hey, Maria, have you moved from your spot?"".
As Maria was planning to give in she heard Leon's voice ring out in her ears, she tilt her head slightly confused."What, have I moved, how, I can't see a thing."She said feeling even more frustrated than before.
."Good!."Leon said as he stood up and ran straight to Maria following her voice, he was going full throttle, his steps created descents in the soft sand like dirt below.
Maria could hear him coming from a mile away, her face turned a bit white feeling this heaviness like gravity getting slower to her."H-hey, what are you doing, are you trying to kill me."She said taking one step back.
.""Maria don't move, shift me!!!"".
.""Miss Maria, where are you!"".
.""Miss Maria sound you voice"".
Maria hearing Leon instantly realized what he was doing, she ignoring her bodyguards she smirked, she moved her right foot back slightly for balance, as he got to her she grabbed his arm and cushion his back turning him without resistance on his part.
Ophelia's eyes widened at this, before she could react a large mighty mountain like fist swung in from below towards her, she pointed to flat side of her sword at his fist then her eyes widened.
*Clang*!!!
As the images before her eyes changed Ophelia suddenly found herself flying through the air as her sword vibrated in her hands, her magic was also canceled.
."Now that's better, this is manly."Leon said cracking his neck and knuckles, his vision slowly returning he could now see the vague silhouette of Ophelia in the air.
Ophelia saw Leon looking at her as she flew through the sky towards the Guild wall, she was thoroughly impressed at this moment.'That guy is one to look out for, he may be stronger than even "him".'She thought.
*Shhh*!
Remaining calm Ophelia twist her body in mid-air landing soundlessly on the wall on all fours like a cat, then she pushed off reappearing back in the training ground in a flash.
."You're persistent huh, guess that wasn't enough."Leon said grinning as his beast like red eyes shun brightly, his vision was now back to perfect.
Ophelia sheathed her katana."I think that's enough for now, we can continue another time maybe."She said calmly, then she smiled at his disappointed expression.
."What it was just getting fun, *sigh* fine, it's not manly to hit a woman."Leon said with his head held high, then he smiled proudly puffing up his chest feeling like he won a little bit.
Ophelia's eyes twitch as she pointed at herself."Aren't I a woman, anyone else would've been killed by you just then."She said folding her arms giving him a side eye.
."*Hmpm* When two fighters battle there's no gender, just one who loses and the other who wins and stands victorious!."Leon said with a shiny light in his eyes, he squeezed his fist together tightly."It is not manly to hold back!!!."
Ophelia looked at him with surprise, walking up behind her was Maria who had put her sword back in her item storage."Alright, I accept it, I lost fair and square, you win."She said throwing in the towel casually.
."Good, I'm glad you can recognize when you are outclassed."Ophelia said with a calm smiled across her face.
Maria returned the smile but her lips twitch as her jaws tightened."..Well, nice talking to you, I'm going back to my room now."She said with a struggle keeping what she wanted to say inside.
Illise and Arrilie came over to them after, both of them were down for the count after being blinded, they would tell it, being blind is not a fun experience.
."Hm you two, oh yeah I know you, Illise Rosberry, you're also close with Navir and came to the academy with him, um where is he by the way, sleeping?."Ophelia asked as a soft smile spread on her face, a bubble of emotions appeared in her eyes just at the thought.
Illise, Maria, Arrilie and Leon glanced at each other then at Ophelia creeping her out at how unusually in sync it was."Wh-what."She inquired seeing their strange expressions.
."*Hmpm* Don't you know, your stupendously stupid Vice master Don went and lost him in the forced teleportation, now Navir is somewhere out in the world possibly being chewed on by some demons."Maria said with anger unlike her usual playfulness, she stared daggers at Ophelia.
Illise lowered her head, she already failed Whitney, she was supposed to protect him but she didn't even get the chance, Arrilie besides her on the other hand was calm knowing he was still alive from her "God".
."WHAT, LOST!!!."Ophelia exclaimed in shock as she stumbled back barely holding herself from falling down, her head instantly felt light."No way, that can't be, I was gone for one goddamn day!!!"
The four were stunned at her outburst, even the others around that were catching back themselves gazed at her strangely.
Ophelia's body trembled intensely."My sister's going to kill me, she's going to kill me, how could this happen, how could this happen?!."She said freaking out holding her head.
."Sister, who's your sister, what are you talking about."Illise asked with a frown at how Navir was in anyway associated with this woman or her sister.
Ophelia looked at them."Everyone training for tonight is over, go back to your temporary dorms and rest, we'll pick this back up tomorrow."She hurriedly said as she rushed out of the training ground.
Everyone stood and watched her in confusion, Leon scratched his head."That was weird, but whatever, more sleep for me, time to take a nap worthy of the men of men."He said marching back to his room.
The other students also left seeing that it was over, some of them even celebrated as some cried overjoyed.
Now only three were left on the training grounds, Illise with a worried expression, Maria with a frown and bothered gazed and Arrilie calm and just not worried knowing Navir was not in any danger, though she has to return to his side quickly.
."I don't trust that woman, I feel she's up to something, but...I must admit..the bitch is too strong, so I'll purpose.."Maria said with strain, she held out her hands to Arrilie and Illise."Truce?."
Illise and Arrilie glanced at one another then at Maria before nodding and taking her hand, Maria smiled."Great choice, together we will find out her plot and save poor Navir from trouble."She said firmly.
.""Yeah!"".
.""Yea..""
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*GuildMaster's Office*
Inside the office, it was clean, the air was fresh and it was neatly organized having a bookshelf filled with many books including some about magic and alchemy.
On the ceiling was a strange magic circle just over a desk filled with papers, this odd magic circle sent down gentle streams of cool air onto the grumpy looking man seated beneath it surrounded by the mountain of paper work.
."Dammit, why do I have to be the one doing all this work, I'm the Vice Master dammit, how dare that bastard run back to earth and leave all this to me."Vice Master Don spoke with a grumpy frustration as he did the paper work anyway.
The more he did the angrier he got, then he slammed the desk scattering the papers across the room."Agh, this room is a prison, a prison I tell you, the next person that comes through that door telling me any crap will taste my fist!."He said waving his fist angrily in the air.
*Bam*!!!!
*Shattered*!!!
.""Explain yourself!"".
Suddenly the door was knocked down and shattered flying into the wall infront of the desk leaving Vice Master Don stunned."The Fuck?!."He exclaimed as he looked up and was even more surprised.
."Ophelia, what do you think you're doing."Vice Master Don said with a displeased expression on his face."I'll have you know that door cost alot of money, 600 gold to be exact."
Ophelia's eyes were frosty and overflowing with rage."Shut up, who the hell cares about your piece a crap door, why did I have to hear from a second source that you lost a student!."She said fuming.
Vice Master Don's eyes widened for a moment before quickly regaining his calm, he casually sighed with annoyance."Oh that, we had some small technical difficulties is all."He said picking up and reading a paper on his desk."But what does it matter, it's only one boy out of 200, either way I sent out a search party to find the troublesome brat."
The glare in Ophelia's eyes didn't lessen one bit infact it only became more intense, she touched her sword for a brief moment."All I will tell you, is that you better find him, or else."She said her last piece before leaving.
Vice master Don sat in silence for a bit looking at the paper, then a casually smirk appeared on his face."Deja vu,.....scary woman as usual."He said as the paper in his hand suddenly fell apart into many pieces.
."36 slashes, all in an instant, even I could barely see 30 of them, worthy of her title indeed, the Hero's Blade."Vice Master Don spoke before chuckling, then he felt something warm on his check, he wiped his face confused and looked at his hand."....make that..37."
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After leaving the Guild Master's office Ophelia was walking through the Guild in deep thought, worry was the only thing in her mind, she just prayed to all the Gods and Goddesses above that Navir was ok.
."Big sister will be so mad, I hope she doesn't destroy anything much again, the last time she went on a rampage...."Ophelia broke out into a cold sweat, she sped up her pace, she had to send some of her men on it.
.""Oh look who it is, hey Ophelia, where are you going in such a hurry"".
As a voice sound out Ophelia grew a tic on her forehead and annoyance flushed her veins, she paused her steps turning around to see the idiot that bothered her.
."'Why the piercing look Ophelia, Is this how you'll greet your fiance to be, heh"".
Walking up to Ophelia and was the source of her annoyance, like a fly that can't be swatted, a young man seemingly in his mid 20s.
He had short blonde hair, blonde eyes the same as his hair, he was tall and had a great body, the clothes on his body spoke of high quality and the way he carried himself was that of elegance and grace.
."Don't you know sneaking into a guild is a grave offense and perpetrators could be given the death penalty."Ophelia said plainly with an unchanged expression.
The young man smiled widely at this as he bellowed out in laughter as if it was the funniest thing he's heard."Oh, then tell me my dear Ophelia, who here has the authority to kill me, Aurelius Vitorium Veridian, crown prince of the Rosia Kingdom."He said with arrogance, his tone dripping with pride.
Ophelia frowned, but said nothing as it was indeed true, the Guild wouldn't do anything to him and risk an all out war with the kingdom, though the Arcane Citadel Guild had stronger people, overall the kingdom won 5000 to 1 in numbers.
."*Sigh* Ophelia, come on I don't want us to be on bad terms, can you at least tell me why you don't want to marry me, it would do nothing but bring you benefits, why be so stubborn."Aurelius said exasperated with her constant dismissal of him, he thought he was handsome as hell but she just doesn't give him the time of day.
Ophelia fold her arms."Well, I don't know how about your constant stalking, or maybe that everytime you see me you have to mention the fact that you're a prince, or maybe the fact that your ego is as big as your damn head, maybe it's also the fact that I just do..not..like..you."She said forcing the last four words through gritted teeth then turned to leave but felt a hand holding her own.
."What are you doing!."Ophelia said as her eyes almost spat fire enraged, she roughly pulled back her hand from his grasp as she rubbed her wrist."Leave me alone, I don't like you."
Aurelius eyes flared, he was incensed, with a step he disappeared and reappearing before Ophelia as he pinned her to the wall holding her hands above her head and gazed down into her unperturbed eyes.
."Why are you being so stupid, what do you have to lose, you'll gain wealth beyond your wildest dreams, a status unmatched across the land when I become king and the protection of an army millions strong."Aurelius said with a gloomy expression on his face, he was extremely displeased."What more do you want!."
Ophelia remained silent just staring daggers at him, she wanted to kill him so bad, so so bad, her fingers were itching to cut off his head, but it's so unfortunate that she can't do that even if she tried, the bastard was right, he was well protected.
.""U-um excuse me, I don't mean to interrupt but I'm trying to find the bathroom?"".
Suddenly a weak voice sounded drawing the attention of both Aurelius and Ophelia, Aurelius quickly released her dusting off her shoulders as a smile appeared on his face.
Infront of them was a young petite girl, she was one of the students that came in with the others, she had pink cheeks as she glanced between them.
."*Ahem* Sorry my lady, You mentioned wanting to find the lady's room, just walk down there and turn left."Aurelius said giving her directions with a princely charming smile on his face as he took a small but sharp bow.
The girl blushed shyly as she ran off quickly, when she disappeared into the distance the smile on Aurelius's face dropped."Look, you can think about it some more, remember you don't want to cause trouble for "her" so it's in your best interest to just give in."He said calmly before walking off with a wave of his hand disappearing into the darkness of the night.
*Crack*
Ophelia made no remarks as she just walked away leave a huge spider web crack on the wall she was forced against.'
.'One day you will pay dearly for that'.