After the meeting with Drake Walker, Joe left the mansion and went back to his room. He was exhausted from the events of the day. He had killed the lich king, discovered his secret lair, and reported his findings to the king and the council.
As per the contract with Drake Joe got paid for his services and his accounts were settled.
He decided to rest for the night, hoping to clear his mind and relax his body. He took a shower, changed into another set of clothes, and crawled into his bed. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep, but he couldn't. He kept thinking about the lich king, the laboratory, and the logs. He wondered what they meant, and what they would reveal.
He also thought about John, Mia, and Leo. They had been his companions for the past few weeks. By the time they returned to the city the two nobles started to have small talks with him. It was just like John said they just need some time to get out of their shells.
He remembered that John had mentioned something about joining the royal academy. The Royal Academy was a prestigious institution that trained young people in various fields of study, such as magic, science, history, art, and more. It was a place where one could learn new skills, gain new knowledge, and meet new people.
Joe had always wanted to join the Royal Academy, but he had never had the chance.
The royal academy is a prestigious institution that is controlled by the royal family of the kingdom. It is located in the capital city, near the palace. It is a place where young people can receive high-quality education in various fields of study, such as magic, science, history, art, and more. It is also a place where they can develop their skills, talents, and potentials, and prepare themselves for their future careers and roles in society.
The Royal Academy has some age restrictions for its students. The minimum age to join the academy is 15 years old, and the maximum age is 25 years old. The academy offers different levels of courses and degrees, depending on the student's abilities and interests. The academy also has different departments and faculties, each with its own curriculum and requirements.
There are many requirements for a person to join the academy, such as one should be a citizen of the kingdom.
He/She must pass the entrance examination and should have a good academic record.
Joe hoped John would help him with the recommendation part.
Joe still had not decided to join the royal academy because he was a commoner and the nobles always tried to suppress them. Joe's plan is to attend the royal academy and make some connections with the royal family and get on their allies list.
The next day
Joe, Mia, Leo, and John were sitting at a table in a cafe, drinking some coffee, and talking about their plans for the future. They had just returned from their expedition to the lich king's castle, where they had killed him and discovered his secret laboratory.
John was the most excited about joining the Royal Academy. He had always wanted to study magic and history and learn more about the world and its secrets. He had also always wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a leader and a hero. He thought that joining the Royal Academy would help him achieve his goals and dreams.
He turned to Joe and said,
"Joe, you should join us in the Royal Academy. It's a great opportunity for you. You can learn more about your light power and how to use it. You can also learn more about magic and other things. You can make new friends and have new adventures".
Joe was hesitant about joining the Royal Academy. He had always dreamed of joining it, but he had never thought that he would have a chance.
"John, I appreciate your offer, but I don't think I can join you in the Royal Academy. It's not for me. I'm a commoner, not a noble. I don't belong there. I don't have the money or the qualifications to join. I don't have the knowledge or the skills to pass the entrance exam or the interview".
John shook his head and said,
"Joe, you're wrong. You do belong there. You do have something to offer to the royal academy. You have your light power, which is unique and powerful. and you are a B-rank hunter that's a plus point".
He continued,
"And you don't have to worry about money or qualifications. My father has agreed to sponsor us to join the Royal Academy. He will pay for everything we need: tuition fees, travel expenses, books, supplies, everything. He will also vouch for us and help us with the entrance exam and the interview. He will make sure that we get accepted into the Royal Academy."
"Joe, please join us in the Royal Academy. Please join, you could hang out with us you won't regret it".
Mia and Leo were silent during John's speech. They had no opinion on whether Joe should join them in the Royal Academy or not. They didn't care about Joe.
Mia was a noble from a rich and powerful family who specialized in fire magic. She was a beautiful and talented woman who enjoyed learning new things and having new experiences.
Leo was a noble from a famous and respected family who wielded a sword and a shield. He was a handsome and skilled man who liked fighting challenges and winning battles.
They had joined John's rebellion against the lich king because they were bored and curious.
They had also joined the Royal Academy because they were ambitious and competitive.
They wanted to learn more about magic and other things.
They wanted to improve their skills and talents.
They wanted to gain more fame and glory.
They wanted to join the academy so that they could inherit their family head position by having more merits on their side.
I hope y'all enjoyed the chapter.
there's a big-time skip coming tomorrow.