*They exit the gate to outside the royal capital*
*They walk the city to the royal magic academy*
*As they walk… Colt explains the surroundings to Luna*
Colt : "We have about 3 years to tour this "capital" so , no rush, enjoy yourself"
Luna : "I'm more concerned with the entrance exam actually"
Colt : "Why? You know it's nothing to us"
Luna : "Exactly my point…"
Colt : "Just do it like we agreed and everything will be fine"
*They reach the academy*
*At first glance it's a very big building*
Luna : "Do you know what's inside?"
Colt : "The entry is prohibited for everyone except students, the design and what they actually study is kept secret… do you remember our conversation about education?"
Luna : "But you said there are rare cases of commoners attending?"
Colt : "Offer them a good job and sum of money… and they will sign a contract… and this is just a theory but , they can fill the students' heads with anything in there…"
*They hear a beautiful female voice*
The voice : "To all my precious new students, I will assess your capacity, and then take you in groups of five to the test area"
*They go to see where the voice is coming from*
*They find a gorgeous lady with blue hair and deep golden eyes*
Colt [nudges Luna] : "Your real aura is leaking"
Luna : "Sorry"
*suppresses her aura to half its size*
Luna[whispering] : "How are you unfazed, she's so beautiful and she seems so nice"
Colt : "I love how sweet and innocent you are despite your abilities .. focus on her feelings and intentions"
Colt [speaks normally] : "Ma'am we want to take the entrance test"
The lady[looks at them, sees some good auras compared to her standards, smiles] : " Of course you will, I am Diana , I will be your new teacher , I am sure we'll have happy years together… may I know which household you two belong to?"
Colt : "Actually ma'am we're commoners"
*Her smile freezes for a second*
*She resumes her conduct normally*
Diana [keeping her welcoming smile] : "Well, as teachers we don't differentiate between commoners and nobles, if you want to serve this kingdom we're happy to have you…"
Colt [smiles] : "We're so lucky to be your students , I am Dolion and this is my wife Laverna, we're happy to be here"
*Luna nods silently*
Diana : "Oh my, a young couple, this doesn't happen very often , I hope you live a happy life together… you can wait in the courtyard inside"
Colt : "Thank you for your kind words, we will"
*They walk into the courtyard*
*There are few people*
Colt [worried] : "Are you alright?"
Luna : "I think… I'm going to be sick"
Colt : "What did you sense?"
Luna [ in a low tone , shocked and a bit horrified] : "At first, she was impressed, she was happy, but when you said we're commoners… I sensed Indignation , disgust and superiority… but her face… her face!!"
*Starts crying*
*Colt embraces her*
Luna [having a minor nervous breakdown, clings harder to Colt] : "She even wished us a happy life… how?!... and you were lying too… you knew… you knew…*breathes heavily* her smile…it was so welcoming… her face … her smile"
Colt : "Easy, I know it's hard, it hurts, you lived your life surrounded by honest people, if you don't want to come here again , I won't force you"
Luna[in tears] : "I can't leave you… I'll be worried sick just waiting at home… here is far better…"
Colt [worried] : "Please, I worry about you too, don't put yourself through this… I know how to deal with these people"
Luna[still crying] : "Don't leave me behind… not again… I don't want you to leave me… I'm sorry for being a burden… don't leave"
Colt[tousling her hair] : "You're not a burden… you are my light… without you… I'll fall into the darkness… you are most precious to me … you are what's keeping me from becoming an even worse monster than I already am… I'll never leave you"
* Luna starts to calm down after a good while*
Luna[after calming down a bit] : "Why were you lying to her? And the hate I felt inside you… you knew she was pretending… how?"
Colt [speaking slowly in a voice full of hate ] : "I stared into an abyss much darker than this… I lived in a world where demons looked like angels… just like her… that's why I wasn't fazed… that's why I can see through her … my scars guide me… the darkness within is much deeper than theirs… what they're doing… it's a tactic I'm used to"
I had a glimmer of hope she might be a good person, but the way she froze for a second, that smile, damn hypocrite
Colt : "Can you stick to the plan?"
Luna : "I will"
*Slowly but surely, people gather in the courtyard*
*50 people gather*
Diana[in a cheerful and bright demeanor, smiling] : "I will now separate you into groups of five… only four of each group will pass… if you fail, there's no shame, you can always come next year, whether you pass or fail, you all have tremendous talent and potential… and I'm proud to be with you today…"
*Colt hears multiple comments*
Female voice : "She's so elegant"
Another female voice : "And nice too"
*From the other side*
Male : "She's so beautiful"
Another male voice : "I think I'm in love"
*from behind*
Male : "I'm gonna marry her"
[disgust]
Look at all these idiots simping over that she-devil
Whoever put her in charge was a genius
Anything she says becomes facts instantly in the minds of these simpletons
Diana : "I will now read the names of each group… group1 : "first prince: Edmond Chrysos "… and finally Dolion"
Damn, not only is there a first prince… but I'm with him in the same group?!! This couldn't get any worse
Diana : "Group 3 Lea Starlea, Luc Starlea…. And finally Laverna"
This got way worse… I can't keep up the shapeshifting spell if I'm too far from Luna… I am not omnipotent… damn it all to hell… I need to think… THINK… find a way… figure it out!!
Luna [was standing next to Colt , whispering] : "It's alright… we'll think of something… as long as they don't see my ears we're fine"
Colt [suddenly stops thinking, whispering] : "YOU'RE A GENUIS, that's it… I'll turn you invisible… and you hide your aura… when it's time for your test… I'll do the same"
Luna : "See.. you figured it out"
Colt : "We. Figured it out… now let's go"
*They move to the test room it's a big 5x5 room… near one wall there are practice dummies*
Diana [smiling] : "Now don't be shy… usage of your full power is allowed… these dummies are protected against magic…show me those magnificent talents… *looks at Colt*…Dolion, don't worry.. strength is not determined by status, just do your best"
WOW !! somebody give this lady an Oscar
Diana : "So, first prince Edmond, how would you like to begin?"
Edmond : "I'd rather give my classmates the first move"
Diana : "How benevolent of you !! Who'd like to start?"
A guy with blonde hair and blue eyes [looks at Colt, takes two steps forward] : "Let me show you how it's done*stands facing the targets , speaks in a dramatic tone* FIRE .. INCINERATE MY ENEMIES… TURN ALL THAT OPPOSE ME INTO ASH… I SUMMON THEE … FIRE TORNADO"
You can't be serious… I'm getting embarrassed just listening to this…
*A flame tornado appears moves horizontally as it expands to burn the dummies*
The guy[looks at the rest especially Colt] : "How's that?"
WHY IS HE ACTING SO SMUG??!!
dude… I could've killed you , your family, and destroyed this kingdom in the time you took to cast this spell
*Colt stays silent*
Diana[smiles] : "How wonderful! A high level spell on your first year, looks like the students this year are very talented, very well done sir Robert"
*As Robert returned to his original position*
Robert [whispering to Colt] : "top that , commoner"
Son of a…
*The two other girls cast earth and water magic*
*As Colt listens to the incantations*
I think I'm getting sick
*Prince Edward moves forward*
Ignoring me huh? Thought as much
*Edward stands in front of the dummies, stays silent for about 3 seconds , suddenly fire lances form and attack the dummies*
Diana : "As expected of our prince, a fast silent cast in his first year"
*The other three murmur*
Robert : "That's our prince"
Girl1 : "He's so powerful"
Girl2 : "And handsome too"
Perfect, so a fast silent cast to these idiots is about 3 seconds… I'll do it in 8
Diana : "Dolion it's your turn, do your best"
Colt : "Yes ma'am"
*Stands in front of the dummies, stays silent for 8 seconds*
Robert [mocking him] : "I think he forgot the incantation"
*Fire arrows appear and attack the dummies*
*Everyone stares in shock, Edmond and Diana maintain their composure*
Diana [smiling] : "How wonderful, Dolion … you have talent… to think you can silent cast at all, it's quite a feat , I can't wait to see you in class"
Colt [faking happiness] : "Does that mean I pass?"
Diana : "Of course !! be proud"
Colt [smiling] : "Happy to be under your care"
Same happened in Luna's group she ranked third… the two Starlea siblings took 5 and 8 seconds to silent cast, Luna did it in 10
And that was the plan… we were honestly lucky there was some silent casters in our groups…silent cast… but never rank 1st
The names of those who passed were announced… naturally , me and Luna were on that list
Classes start in two weeks