After existing the forest, Leo walked directly to their living mansion.
As he entered the mansion, he saw a woman who excluded a charm that was distinctively different from any ordinary women, sitting in the courtyard reading a book.
He quickly ran towards the woman.
"Mum, I am back!" greeted Leo while waving his hands.
"Welcome back Leo, why are you just returning home?"
I was dealing with some annoyances, said Leo with a mischievous smile on his face.
"Just don't overdo it, said Clara as she knows Leo personality as a mischievous child."
"Yes mum."
Leo quickly ran to his room to freshen up.
After entering the mansion, Leo freshened before going to his room to change his clothes. He walked towards his wardrobe. There were many luxurious clothes inside with varying designs for different occasions. Leo picked a few out of them to wear. As he got dressed, he decided to wear a black robe just like the one he wore before but with the family insignia embroidered on it.
After getting his clothes changed, Leo looked at himself in the mirror. He had to admit that he certainly did look handsome like a prince of an empire. After admiring his handsomeness for a while, he existed the room.
"Am going out again, mum."
"Are you not hungry? I've prepared lunch ready for you. Even if you are going out to play, you still have to remember to eat your meals!"
Am eating lunch out today mum, replied Leo while running out of the mansion.
"Come and take this card with you then," called Clara.
I earned some money today, replied Leo as he raised the white mana card with him up before finally existing the mansion.
This boy, said Clara with a smile on her face before continuing reading the book with her.
"Gold coin is the official currency of the present world. To avoid people carrying gold all around with them, mana cards were created to serve as an alternative form of payment."
There are three types of mana credit cards: the white card issued to the general public, usable by anyone; the Personalized cards, issued to and usable by a specific individual; and the Black Cards with almost an unlimited credit access issued to the influential people in the society.
The card Leo snatched from David and his companions was a white card.
While strolling happily towards the area where carriages are kept, a Coachman driving a luxurious carriage being pulled by a fourth rank Fiery lion stopped the carriage at his front.
"Fiery Lions are the symbol of the Crimson family and only direct descendants of the family can use the carriage pulled by them. Other members of the family used carriages pulled by other magical beasts tamed by the family beast tamers."
"Why are you in a happy mood, little Leo?"
A voice resounded from the carriage. Coming out of the carriage was a purple dress young beautiful lady of about 16 to 17 years. She had long, lustrous red hair, red eyes, and a perfect figure. She was Leo second sister, Rose Crimson.
Rose was the second child of Augustus and the first child of Amy, Augustus second wife.
Rose is a 180 meters tall stunning beauty. She was born with a Rank 6 fire affinity and was one of the two highest fire affinity possessor in the family.
She is hailed as one of the greatest geniuses of the family and was the only one that was nice to Leo among his siblings and cousins.
She always protected Leo whenever he was bullied when he was still a baby.
Rose is a second year student at the Unified Academy. She was also among the top 3 beauties of the academy.
Children with mana core all-over the continent are admitted into the Unified academy at the age of 15 after passing the entry assessment exam.
"Leo also will be able to attend the academy if he was able to form his mana core before coming of fifteen years age."
"Little Leo was her way of calling him."
Leo became excited upon hearing her voice.
"He shouted, Second sister, before running to hug her and placing and rubbing his head on her blossoms with a silly smile on his face."
'You little pervert, you still haven't changed, she smiled while hugging him back."
Leo released her after he finished enjoying himself in her embrace for a few seconds.
"Hello sister, how are you doing?, I've missed you dearly."
"Hi little Leo, I am doing fine."
"When did you get back from the academy?"
"I arrived today", I was coming from the family hall after greeting father and my mother.
"I can feel it that you've become stronger, during your stayed in the Academy."
"Waoh, your senses are still as sharp as always."
"What is your present mana core rank?"
"I am now a bright Yellow Core mage, said Rose with a proud smile on her face. She released her aura for a few seconds.
"Woah, you really are a genius, second sister."
"You still haven't been unable to form your mana core?"
And as Leo heard that, he became sad before shaking his head while letting out a sigh.
I brought a present for you from the Academy, said Rose trying to change the topic as she presented a box to Leo.
"What is it?"
"Check it out yourself."
Leo opened the box saw a magic ring resting in it.
"The ring can release three fire spells attack per day which are effective against a bright Red Core mage. It can be activated without a mana core. You will be able to protect yourself with it when am not around, explained Rose."
"Is it really for me?"
Yes.
Thank you sister, said Leo before hugging her once again.
"It must have cost you a fortune, sister?, inquired Leo."
Rose only smiled without commenting.
"Do you want to accompany me on a shopping trip outside the mansion?"
"Yes, I was also on my way out of the estate to eat lunch before meeting you."
"Have you eaten?"
"No, replied Rose."
Great!, let's go and eat. It's my treat today, said Leo as he excitedly pulled her along before entering the carriage with her.
Rose laughed sweetly and said, "How sweet of you little Leo," as she allowed herself to be pulled along by him.
Seeing as they've entered the carriage, the Coachman continues driving towards the gate of the estate.