"Lets go to the University first. We shall explore the city later." Harry guided everyone towards the University.
The university occupied a huge area inside the city itself with all the guilds at an easy accessible distance.
The university boundary was marked by a four meter tall wall. The entrance had heavy cast iron gates spanning three meters each. Compared to the academy at the Window city, It looked modern and sophisticated.
"Well, lets go in and enroll all of you for the academic year." Harry led the way. The guards at the entry stopped them and asked for their identity.
A middle aged guard captain, who heard the people enter looked up from his work and was shocked to see Harry. "Grandmaster Harry!!!! It's Grandmaster Harry...." He threw the papers in his had and ran towards the group, joy and exitement visible on his face.
Harry facepalmed himself and sighed. "That's it, all gone. My peaceful days are about to fall into Chaos." He said bitterly.
Then adjusting his facial expressions, he waved at the middle aged guard. " Hey nick, stayed back here itself, it seems."
The guard captain stopped infront of Harry, bowed deeply. Then announced, "Guards, welcome our Grandmaster, Master Harry." The guards were shocked and slowly one by one bowed deeply at the Iconic Grandmaster Harry of the city and the University.
"Nick stand straight. I don't want the news of my arrival to spread. Keep it with you guys now." After saying that, he gestured at the others and walked inside.
After instructing the guards to keep the secret of Harry's arrival, Nick started to walk with Harry and the group.
"Master Harry, how have you been for more than 17 years, you look the same as you were 17 years ago....." Nick started to talk non stop. Asking question after question to Harry.
After a few minutes, Harry put his hand on Nick's shoulder. " Nick I know you are exited, let's meet the Dean, you will know everything. After that Nick started walking silently beside Harry.
All the other guys and the ladies looked at each other with a puzzled look. After walking for a few more minutes, they reached a stable, where they tied their horses and then startes walking towards the main administrative building of the University.
As they neared the main building, they saw a bronze statue of a man holding a sword in his right hand and looking straight with an unwavering gaze.
They all heard a groan from Harry. "Its master Harry's statue." Lilly said in astonishment. And others stared at the statue in disbelief.
"Who the hell placed this statue here? Harry asked with anger, gritting his teeth."
Nick who was elated till that time suddenly felt a shiver run down his back and he started to sweat.
"Hey relax old man, Why are you getting angry at that poor man. It's actually impressive to watch such seriousness to watch on your statue. It's funny that we never saw such seriousness on your face." Dave patted at Harry's shoulder and said.
Nick was about to rebuke Dave for talking to a grandmaster in such aloof manner and make him beg for forgiveness, when he saw the anger vanishing from Harry's face.
With a deep sigh, Harry noded his head in agreement. " You are right lad. It must be one of those fools. Sorry Nick, I got a bit carried away." He patted at Nick's shoulder and started to walk towards the building, the other following behind him shaking their head and a grin on their faces.
Nick was stunned to see Harry, the great swordmaster, Grandmaster of the University agreeing to an young man's words. That too spoken with such a disrespectful tone.
"Who are these people?" Nick started to wonder. As his gaze was fully fixated on Harry, he had not observed others. But now when he saw the young men walking infront of him, he felt as if he was not looking at one, but, Seven Harry's. The aura they exuded and the the way they carried themselves spoke volumes to a seasoned adventurer like him.
After that, he silently followed them. When Harry enterd the building there was an uproar. The teachers and the staffs who recognized him were in shock to see him all of a sudden after 17 years. Only to see him look like the same as he was when he left the city almost 17 years ago.
Alan and the goup saw Harry lost for words for the first time in so many years and were actually enjoying the his discomfort he was experiencing.
After a few minutes, which felt like hours to Harry, He got away from everyone saying that, he had to meet the Dean.
"What a nightmare. That's why I hate being here." Harry let out a deep breath. But the guys were snickering at this. The girls were actually in awe of Harry. He was infact even more famous and well respected than they initially thought.