Zen was the center of the three continents. The Demons, Angels and Humans. It was the mutual place for all of the races.
It had been populated a descent amount of people as well. The ratio of Humans, Angels and Demons respectively was 2:1:1. That meant that half the population was Humans and the rest was Demons and Angels.
It was also the home of Almagica. The most prestigious magic academy in the world. It was only attended by the best and the students every time were exemplary. Attending Almagica was a remarkable achievement to say the least.
Besides such, Zen was also home to the Supreme Councel of the Three Realms. This was the place where the important nobels and royals came together to discuss issues regarding the three realms whenever needed. Once a year, a meating was also held compalsary. The arranged meetings however were quite rare.
Zen was a beautiful land.
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Miden was having a hard time being in front of the crowd. He gave no rejection but it was not like hedid not want to attend Almagica. He had infact dreamed of attending the academy but he had stopped thinking about it.
It was extremely difficult to get into Almagica. There were the same amount of students that attend every year. It might have been the first case of someone getting in without giving the test. Miden was one of the first one if not the first one.
There was a quite silence after the announcement and then there was applause. Miden was not exited but was not sad either. He tried a smile but failed.
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"Are you ready for this?" asked Blackbane to Miden before climbing into the chariot.
"Not really." answered Miden getting into the chariot. His face did not reflect any emotion and he really had a murderous tendency.
That was for his father who knew how Miden would react to the announcement to the crowd. It was not bad if it had been personal but he had did it publically for a reason.
His father was already in the chariot fliping trough a book. Miden looked at his face with menecing eye looking at him. Like a ferocious lion to attack a deer.
"Before you do anything" he said in a haste expecting a punch, "I'm really sorry for all this. I just wanted to see your face. It was pitiful by the way."
"Father. I'm starting to lose respect for you."
Miden had respect in his voice but he didn't mean it.
They talked about serious things later on. It was majorly of the army, kingdom and something to do with philosophy. Naturally, it didn't last long and then they were silent.
Until they reached Zen.
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It was a peaceful land. A spring breeze touched Miden as gentel as a feather. He had been sleeping that time. The sudden brake of the chariot had woken him up.
"Are we there yet?" asked Miden.
Then he noticed that his father was nowhere to be seen as well. Then he looked puzzled at Blackbane.
"We're here, my prince." said Blackbane looking around with a dazzling eye.
"So long, Blackbane" said Miden after he got off the chariot. He looked at Blackbane and gave him a nod. He replied with a bow and the left.
It was evening when he got there. The sky was a beautiful shade of orange with a gradient of red. The air was fresh and Miden felt a smile tracing on his face. Zen was a beautiful land.
Miden found himself in the middle of an enchanted bazaar. It seemed as tough Blackbane had abandoned him in the middle of arandom street but then he realised that this was how most of Zen was. Just shops and vendors, all of them happy.
He belived that Almagica was somewhere close but it was just hidden by the buildings. He cursed Blackbane for this. Miden found himself lost.
Over all this, no one - and by that it means no one at all - recognised Miden. He had never gained fame as any of the other royals and even many demons didn't recognise him. He had lived a silent life. He had always lived mercilessly.
He did not match the looks of his parents, and that made it even harder. His blue eyes were kind of a enigma but his red hair was from his grandfather somehow. At least he was maybe only person who had red hairs in the bloodline.
Miden could've told this to someone. His identity as the demon prince but it would feel wierd and also kind of akward. Miden was also not he type of person to put athority over someone.
He thought for a good while and then decided that he should ask someone for directions. This should've been a lot more obvious and Miden felt stupid for not thinking about this. He saw a boy. Same age as him.
"Excuse me" said Miden awkwardly.
The boy gave him a glare. And said, "Yes".
His voice was calm but seemed like he was in quite a hurry.
"I'm sorr-" Miden was about to apolagise but thought that he should get to the point. "I am actully new here. Do you know where Almagica is?"
The boy looked at Miden with intrest in his eyes. He looked at him and then said with a smiling face,
"Follow along. I'm a student as well."
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Miden did not know what made him join the boy in his house.
His name was Reo Snacht. A human who had lived in Zen with his parents for about 4 years. He was a noble as well. He lived in a spectacular villa as such. He wanted to join Almagica and was selected this year.
Miden thought he was late and that the year had already begun but Reo had reassured him that the opening ceremony was the next day. Miden felt calm. Reo had asked him to stay with him for the night and then they would join the ceremony with him tomorrow.
His parents were fancy. They did not seem to care about who Miden was as they did not ask him in much detail as well. He had sat with them for dinner.
"You said you were a student of Almagica?" his father asked calmly.
"Yes" Miden said in a low voice.
"You don't seem to talk much." his mother smiled.
Miden did not reply to that.
"Who are you?" asked Reo.
Miden dipped his bread in the gravy and then he ate.
That's the first thing you should've asked. Miden thought.
"My name is Miden. I was actually selected to join Almagica as well." Miden said. He lied. He was actually invited to join Almagica but the didn't admit it. Miden did not say anything after that and they didn't seem to want to know more as well.
After they finished eating, Miden thanked them for the meal. Reo and Miden then slept; or rather Reo slept. Miden woke up after just a while and then thought of what was to come.
The next morning they got ready for their first day at Almagica.
Miden was not ready for this.