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Chapter 19 - chapter 19 - The 12 great houses

Here's a revised version with correct names and added missing dialogue:

"Alright, students. Since some of you weren't here yesterday, we couldn't get through the introductions. Let's begin by welcoming Lesser and Saito," Merlin announced, scanning the room.

"Tch, more of them," Kalki muttered from the back, his voice filled with annoyance.

Ignoring the tension, Merlin nodded. "Let's start."

Lucky stood up with a carefree smile. "My name's Lucky. I live in the forest, and I love to eat."

Next, Nat introduced himself with a grin. "I'm Nat, son of the Dragon King, and I also love to eat."

Leo, a tall, imposing figure, stood up next. "I am Leo, heir of the Beast Clan."

Athena stepped forward with a confident stance. "I am Athena, from the Warrior Clan. I live by the way of the sword."

A student with oil-streaked hands and a bright grin spoke up next. "I'm Mech. I love building stuff and have a passion for technology."

Saito adjusted his glasses, speaking calmly. "My name is Saito Shiro. I like manga and games."

Kaiho's eyes widened with recognition. This guy… he's from Earth! Finally, someone normal—and Japanese, too!

Shadow, a dark figure in the back, stood up and said coldly, "I am Shadow. I hate light."

Kaiho raised an eyebrow. Was that necessary?

A tall young man with regal features stepped forward. "I am King Arthur, ruler of Atlantis."

Lucky snickered, unable to hold back. "Wow, he actually calls himself a king."

Arthur's eyes narrowed dangerously at Lucky. Kaiho whispered, "Damn."

Arthur's glare shifted toward Kaiho. "Do you have a problem, monkey?"

Merlin clapped his hands, frustration etched on his face. "Why must you all fight at every opportunity?" Please, let them survive the introductions without killing each other, he thought.

Yoshoda, a poised girl, stood up next. "I am Yoshoda, from the House of Life."

Murmurs swept through the room. "Did she say House?"

Kaiho turned to Nat. "What's a house?" he whispered, genuinely confused.

Kalki's smirk deepened as he leaned forward. "How are you even here? It's a miracle."

Kaiho's brow furrowed. "What's your problem?"

Kalki's eyes glinted with disdain. "You're all just insects who lucked your way in here."

The tension spiked. Bloodlust filled the room as students like Yashoda prepared for a fight. Suddenly, the oppressive feeling of magic was extinguished in an instant, and silence followed.

Merlin's voice cut through. "There are four more students left. Let's finish this before we start our lessons. Kalki?"

Kalki sighed and sat down.

A girl with a mysterious air introduced herself. "I am Dove."

Finally, Kaiho stood up, his voice slightly nervous. "I'm Kaiho… Kaiho Koshiro."

Gasps rippled through the room. Athena's eyes narrowed in disbelief. "Is this a joke? That's not funny."

Kaiho blinked. "What do you mean?"

"Claiming to be the son of the Omni-King," she snapped.

Kaiho sighed. "But… he is my father."

A sword suddenly whizzed through the air, aiming for Kaiho. Merlin stepped in and caught the blade with two fingers, his expression sharp.

Kalki's eyes widened in shock. He's a mage, yet I didn't see him move…

The room fell silent as everyone processed the display of Merlin's overwhelming power.

Merlin's eyes narrowed as he held the sword between his fingers. The room fell silent, the tension so thick it was almost suffocating. His voice, steady and cold, broke the silence. "This is a classroom, not an arena. If any of you raise a weapon against another student again, you'll answer to me."

The students exchanged wary glances, some of them gulping as the weight of Merlin's warning settled in. Even Kalki, who had moments earlier been brimming with arrogance, now avoided Merlin's gaze. Kaiho, still processing what had just happened, felt the blood drain from his face.

Merlin released the sword, letting it clatter to the ground as he turned his gaze to Kaiho. "And you, Kaiho Koshiro," Merlin said, his tone softening slightly, "it seems your name is a source of curiosity. But in this academy, your worth will be measured by your actions, not just your lineage."

Kaiho nodded slowly, still feeling the eyes of the entire class on him. He could hear the whispers starting up again, hushed voices discussing his claim and Merlin's display of power. Dove, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, gave him a glance, her expression unreadable.

Merlin's expression shifted from serious to composed as he addressed the class. "Now, if we're done with the introductions, we can finally begin with today's lesson. And remember: here, everyone starts on equal ground, regardless of who they are or where they come from."

The students began to relax, though some still exchanged glances filled with suspicion and curiosity. Kaiho took a deep breath, realizing just how much of a target his identity had painted on him.

Lucky leaned over, whispering with a grin, "Looks like today's class is going to be fun."

Kaiho could only manage a weak smile in response, wondering what he had gotten himself into.

Merlin's gaze swept across the room as he spoke in a commanding voice, "Yes, Kaiho is the son of the Omni-King."

A collective gasp rippled through the students, followed by murmurs and whispers. "The son of Omni-King? The one who went missing years ago?" someone muttered.

"Quiet!" Merlin's voice cut through the noise like a blade. "I only revealed this so you would understand he wasn't joking. And so none of you act impulsively like Athena did."

About that question, that's a nice topic for teaching. The 12 Great Houses represent each aspect of the universe: Life, Death, Space, Time, Power, Creation, Destruction, Knowledge, Balance, Chaos, Destiny, and Reality.

Here's a detailed description of all 12 Great Houses representing the fundamental aspects of the universe:

1. House of Life

• Aspect: Life

• Description: This house embodies the essence of vitality, growth, and the cycle of birth. Members are healers, nurturers, and beings with the power to create and sustain life in all its forms. They are known for their deep connection to the natural world and the energies that promote existence.

• Symbol: A blooming tree or a lotus surrounded by radiant light.

2. House of Death

• Aspect: Death

• Description: Representing the inevitable end that comes to all things, the House of Death is shrouded in mystery. Its members are guides to the afterlife, reapers, and those who wield necromantic powers. They oversee the balance between life and death and ensure that the natural order is maintained.

• Symbol: A skull surrounded by a dark flame or a scythe intersecting a crescent moon.

3. House of Space

• Aspect: Space

• Description: The House of Space governs the vastness of the universe, overseeing the dimensions and the fabric of reality itself. Its members include spatial mages, portal masters, and beings capable of manipulating space to travel vast distances or alter the layout of their environment.

• Symbol: A star-filled spiral or an infinite loop.

4. House of Time

• Aspect: Time

• Description: This house wields power over the flow of time, from its linear progression to the possibilities of time loops and paradoxes. Members are time mages, historians, and seers who guard the continuity of time and are known to bend it for insight into past and future events.

• Symbol: An hourglass with golden sand flowing upward or a clock face with mystical runes.

5. House of Power

• Aspect: Power

• Description: The House of Power embodies raw strength and dominance. It represents both physical might and the mastery of formidable energy. Its members are warriors, champions, and powerful beings capable of feats that defy normal limits.

• Symbol: A clenched fist wrapped in lightning or a roaring lion's head.

6. House of Reality

• Aspect: Reality

• Description: This house manipulates the fabric of existence itself, allowing its members to alter what is real and what is illusion. Shapeshifters, illusionists, and reality warpers come from this house, which oversees the stability and manipulation of matter and perception.

• Symbol: A mirrored mask or a fractured crystal.

7. House of Creation

• Aspect: Creation

• Description: Embodying the essence of creativity and birth, the House of Creation is responsible for innovation, art, and the genesis of all forms of matter. Members include inventors, architects, and magical artisans who use their gifts to bring new things into existence.

• Symbol: A radiant sun or a pair of hands forming a sphere.

8. House of Destruction

• Aspect: Destruction

• Description: The House of Destruction governs the forces that break down and end. Members are powerful beings who wield destructive magic, controlling cataclysmic energy to dismantle obstacles and reshape landscapes. They embody the idea that destruction paves the way for new beginnings.

• Symbol: A shattered mountain or a flaming sword.

9. House of Knowledge (Wisdom)

• Aspect: Knowledge (Wisdom)

• Description: This house represents the quest for understanding, wisdom, and enlightenment. Members are scholars, sages, and keepers of the universe's secrets. They strive to uncover and preserve knowledge, guiding others with insight and intellect.

• Symbol: An open book with a glowing symbol or an all-seeing eye.

10. House of Balance (Equilibrium)

• Aspect: Balance (Equilibrium)

• Description: This house maintains the cosmic balance between opposing forces. Its members are mediators and arbiters who ensure that harmony prevails in the universe. They understand and maintain the delicate equilibrium that sustains all realms.

• Symbol: A scale or a yin-yang motif that incorporates elements of light and shadow.

11. House of Chaos (Entropy)

• Aspect: Chaos (Entropy)

• Description: The House of Chaos embodies unpredictability, change, and the raw potential of disorder. Members are agents of transformation who thrive in disruption and are catalysts for evolution. While feared, their power is essential for progress and rebirth.

• Symbol: A swirling vortex or a shattered, chaotic pattern.

12. House of Destiny (Fate)

• Aspect: Destiny (Fate)

• Description: The House of Destiny governs the intricate threads of fate that connect all beings and events. Members include prophets, oracles, and weavers of fate who understand and sometimes influence the path that life takes. They are revered for their knowledge of destiny's plan.

• Symbol: A weaving loom or a constellation resembling a web of stars.