The Goddess Anjea replied with the same 'kind' smile on her face but that was it and walked over to the edge of the rug at the bottom of the steps and faced us. Next the Queens sweet soft voice rang out through out the hall.
"You may lift your head Heros. Welcome to the capital city, Warshire! As you may have heard already i am Queen Astraea. Just to give you a brief summary of your new surroundings, we are located in a mountainous region surrounded by forest, lakes and rivers. Wild beasts roam these areas as well as demons. They make their hideouts hidden within the forest and cause problems for merchants and people trying to get out on vacation. They kidnap them and use them for rituals, sacrifices and other various schemes they perform. There are 7 cities surrounding the capital, you will learn more about them when studying our world. You all will be training in weapons and out doors survival under the first squad captain Leo Armstrong and magic & alchemy from Lea Lockheart, the second most talented mage in the kingdom. The most powerful mage and leader of the National mage tower has been so kind to lend her disciple to help you all train so do make sure to treat her with respect! Remember the harder you work the more you are rewarded."
As she finished speaking two figures appeared at the bottom of the steps, about 10 feet from the Goddess spot. Taking a knee with their right arm cross against their torso and fist on their heart.
From what i could make of Lea or Miss Lockheart from her back she had long black hair that flowed down her back to the floor, dark maroon robes with what looked like runes all over it that where pitch black. She wore a big black witch hat with a maroon ribbon above the brim.
Leo Armstrong wore bright silver armor with a purple cape that had a sword and shield logo on the back. He didn't have a helmet on so i could see he had brown hair.
They both spoke at the same time
"My King, My Queen, we are eternally grateful for this opportunity that you have presented us and will do our best to ensure the our Kingdoms Heros will have they the knowledge that they will need in order to defeat the demon king!"
The King, Queen and Anjea all nodded in approval. Meanwhile for the whole class they either felt fear, dread, lost, excitement, greed, and confusion when they heard everything that had been said so far. The reality of their situation was starting to sink in and they all eventually felt a small spark of madness blooming in their hearts. They might not ever meet their families again, they knew not all of them would make it to the final battle. While the Nobles applauded Lea and Leo everyone looked to their front, left, right and behind, taking in the faces that were around them. Before they could keep taking in faces the Goddess voice rang out.
"Here you will get the best training and studying under these two powerful individuals. You will all stay in a barracks that has been cleared out for the 25 of you during your 7 month stay here. After the 7 months are up you will travel the Kingdom, some may venture to further territories but be careful because this world is filled with the unexpected. Make sure to make the most of these 7 months and learn all you can here. You will have 29 months or a year and 5 months to travel, adventure and explore outside the kingdom. That is all from me."
After finishing her words the Goddess disappeared in a flash of pink light. The King signaled Leo and Lea to stand and introduce themselves to us. First was Leo yelling in a way to excited and serious voice.
"Hello Heros my name is Leo Armstrong, I'm the first squad captain of his Majestys army! I have fought my way to to my position from the 150th squad before getting to where i am today! I hope to see you transform from bird shit to dragon slayers under my tutelage! I expect hard work from you, trust in my teaching and work hard and you'll be set!"
"Hello Heros my name is Lea Lockheart.. i am currently ranked 2ed in the whole kingdom in terms of spell casting... my mana pool... uh and alchemy skills. Mhm all i have to say is follow my teaching and yall will be all right." Lea said in a lazy and sleepy voice then yawned.
I slowly reached for the hands that where tightly holding my shirt and slipped my hand over hers. Her hands were like ice and still shaking. I gently rubbed my thumbs over the back of her hands in hope to calm her done because I'm 80% sure she's about to have a mental break down if this doesn't end soon.
Suddenly a student around 6'1 with a lean build but could tell he's pretty strong from the aura he was giving off, but was like a fly compared to the king. He has red spiky hair and earrings with the top button of his school uniform unbuttoned matched with his lose tie. He walked forward right past our new teachers stopping at the end of the steps. He looked to the far right where the young twins where sitting with eyes full of lust and greed. He then looked to the throne to the right of the King, where his Queen sits. He looked at her with even more lust then what he did to her daughters and licked his lips. The Queen visibly shivered in disgust at the action of the child in front of her. Then he spoke
"You Ares, I, Jason Smith, will help you with the demons but only if you give me yo daughters-"
"So you're telling me you want my daughters? Both of them.. for helping with demons?"
The kings voice was calm but a faint flicker of murderous intent flashed through his eyes.
"I wasn't finished that's not all i want but yes BOTH of your daughters" Jason said nodding, his eyes full of lust staring at his daughter not even sparing the king a glance.
"Oh hoo.. So.. what else was it that you wanted to add hmm?"
Jason switched his focus to the one that brought his daughters into the world, Queen Astraea
"I also want your wife, she is much to my liking and since you've already enjoyed her just give her to me why don't you? i think its fair, i save your Kingdom from the Demon King. After all what's the point if you don't even have a Kingdom or a house to call home."
He said with a sly smirk and finally made eye contact with the King. That was when he realized he absolutely and completely just forfeited his life to this monster of a man.
As soon as he made eye contact with King Ares his body was lifted into the air by an invisible force. But however for those who were watching what was happening, they could see Jasons neck slowly caving in.
King Ares brought him close but not too close because of how utterly disgusted he felt. In the next second Ares sight and said
"You know its really a shame that we're already brought down to 24 heros on the first day."
After he finished his words Jasons body imploded on its self until all that was left was a tightly compact glob of flesh, bones and blood. Soon however it began to shine white and transformed into a clear crystal and the King swallowed it.