3 years later,
There were about 20 Z-Mon's around me. They ranged from d to c tier. Everyone else had gone ahead and told me to handle this myself. It wasn't something I couldn't do which is why they choose to rely on me. They surrounded me but didn't make any efforts to approach me in other words they were afraid of me.
"What's wrong. You're in such a big group surely you could kill a 9 year old like me right?"
Then one of them stepped forward. He was tall and had a blindfold on. He had multiple arms and blue long hair.
"He's right. The hell are you idiots scared of. Let's get this bastard alread-"
Before the Z-Mon could charge at me he was stopped by someone behind him.
"Don't be stupid. Look at his hair. He's the red hair slayer Shiebe Zackaria. He's part of the Destroyer guild."
"Shiebe Zackaria. Never heard of em."
"Of course you haven't you fool. You're too selfish to care about anyone but yourself. Those who face the red hair slayer are bound to die a quick death. It's not worth it. Even in a group as big as this we wont stand a chance against him"
Seems like I've gotten pretty popular over the last few years. Red hair slayer huh. I do like the sound of that.
The Z-Mon who stopped the blue hair one was much smaller and skinnier. I guess I should teach him a lesson as to why I'm called that. I put my arm to the ground and transferred energy towards my palm. Smoke started to emerge from my hand before an explosion that had captured the entire area had erupted. The area around me had vanished as a big crater was made around me. The only thing that survived was the ground I was standing on. All the Z-Mon's had been killed. I jumped over the crater that I made and hurried towards the rest of the members. Now that I think about it. It's almost time to go to the academy. What a pain in the ass.
"Looks like you've dealt with them Shiebe. Nice job" Gor said
"Well were done here. It looks like the dungeon's already been cleared so lets head out."
On Luni's order the rest of us followed him back to the guild hall.
"Oh yeah Shiebe it's about time you go to the academy right"
"Don't be a pain Captain. The academy's for Losers right Shiebe"
Yulko seemed to disagree with the idea of the academy as well. She was the youngest so she would understand the most.
"Yeah what she said."
However I knew my opinion wont matter. Once Luni had made up his mind he wouldn't change it.
About a month later. I had found myself dress up in a long coat with fur. I had a tie and a jumper on as well. In three weeks I was going to the academy. Obviously my arguments and disagreements didn't work. It took two weeks just to get to the academy itself. Meaning that I had one week to prepare and according to Luni I would have to make the journey by myself as he and the guild are busy with an urgent request from some noble. Which is why I'm here alone. I guess I should get going. I held out a map that Remilia drew for me on how to get to the academy. I was sad that I couldn't say goodbye to the guild as they've been with me these past years. They are like family to me. I headed out. The journey itself wasn't by foot but I had to take several carriages to get there.
Then I arrived. This was Henokai Academy. It's the largest school in the continent. Royalty and even members of the council of hope came to this school. The entrance exam is extremely hard but I got in by recommendation since I'm from the Zacakria family. I was told by Luni that I would enter in the middle of the term and would be a 1st year. It would take me 6 years to complete the academy and graduate. It was a stupidly long amount of time.
The gates were tall and shiny. The campus of the academy was unbelievably huge. Different races all around me. even those I had never seen all in one place. It was truly amazing. Now that I think about it this is my first time going to school. I never went in my previous life. I was told that the first thing I should do is go to the principal's office. I made my way towards the entrance of the building until a person had appeared in front of me. At first I thought they were waiting for someone behind me so I moved to the side but they moved as well. Then I moved to the other side and so did they. Was this some game they play in school or something?
"Um excuse me. Mind if I get through"
"Name?"
Now that I have taken a better look at the person. It was an elf. A female elf. She looked about my age in fact. maybe 1 year older.
"Shiebe Zacakria"
The girl did not say anything. She continued to stand in my way. I never was found of coming here and this is the first thing I have to deal with. What a pain in the ass.
"Hey I told you my name so move it."
The girl blocked me with her hands. People then started to draw their attention towards us. Great now look at what she's done. In all my life I have never met a girl that had annoyed me in my previous life. My mother may have hated me but she never talked to me and ignored me so she never really annoyed me and the maids were always nice to me. Those were pretty much the only women I had seen in my previous life. Is this what they are like.
"What's your problem. Don't you have anything better to do than block me from entering. I don't even know you."
"Sorry but I won't allow you to enter the academy. You smell like a Z-Mon."
Then everyone's attention was really on us. The mention of the word Z-Mon had everyone's attention. But what the hell was she talking about. Maybe it was because I hadn't taken a bath in a while. That was probably it. I must have dried up Z-Mon blood on me.
"Oh. Sorry I haven't taken a bath in a while and I'm a Z-Mon hunter so you're probably smelling it's blood"
"I see. Sorry for the misunderstanding then. You may go"
"Um do you know where the principal office is."
"Yeah. I can take you there. Take it as an apology for wasting your time"
"Thanks"
I knew it was a misunderstanding. She is a nice girl. She led me through the hallway. As we passed a lot of people greeted her. I guess she must be popular. People were also whispering to each other when they saw me. I hope they don't get some weird ideas or anything. The girl was slightly taller than and had purple hair. She also smelt really nice and had Crimson red eyes the same colour as mine.
"Hey what's your name"
"Zaneff Gilliono"
"Nice to meet you"
Then the girl stopped for a second. Then turned around to me.
"You said your name was Shiebe Zackaria right? as in the Zackaria family"
"Yup that's me"
Everyone's gossip turned into shouts.
"That's Shiebe Zacakria"
"The red hair slayer in the flesh"
"Whoa"
I guess that red hair slayer title has spreaded around fast. Seriously who the hell called me that. Zaneff grabbed my hand and dragged me away from the crowd. Those guys seemed a lot older than me. I guess there isn't a section for a certain year group.
"Come on Shiebe, we don't have time for those guys"
"Huh, what do you mean"
"Weren't you listing to what they were saying?"
"Uh no. I could only hear whispers"
I guess she had enhanced hearing since she was an elf. Make sense with those sharp pointy ears.
"They were calling names and making fun of your hair colour. So I announced your name to see how they would react and as you guess they praise you since your nobility. Goes to show how rude some people are."
They were making fun off me? On my first day here as well. Wow what a bunch of loser then. We then stopped.
"Here is the principal's office."
"Thanks"
"I've got a lesson soon so I've got to go. Good luck on your first day, it's a good school if you don't cause trouble."
Then she left. I guess I should go in huh. The door was pretty fancy with a golden plate that said 'Principal's office'. Well here goes. I turned the door and entered the room.
It was huge and tidy. It had lots of books and decorations. There were all sorts of achievements and badges on the walls. Then in front of me a lady sat on a chair with two knights in armour standing next to her.
"Ah, So your Shiebe Zackaria"
She was a human. She looked about 25. White hair. blue eyes and black and white clothing. She was stunning and had a different kind of aura to her like a king or queen. I felt like I should bow down to her with respect it took all my strength just to stand still.
"Yes Miss. I am Shiebe Zackaria, son of Xeno and Liana Zackaria"
I even gave her the name of my parents. I just couldn't help it. I hadn't met a monarch in my past life but even I know that this person was someone I had to treat with upmost respect.
"Now, Now no need to be so polite. I have known your father since he was a child. He was quite the trouble maker I should say. Ah, where are my manners I am Ventra Da Castera."
Da Castera? That's Luni's name. Is she related to him.
"Welcome to Henokai Academy. For the next 6 years of your life you will be attending and living here. I have heard about the situation from my brother and have news regarding your parents."
"News! What is it. What did you find out!"
"There was a nationwide search for your parents and we have found your father alive. Well actually he had saved the search party from a group of Z-Mon's. However your mother is nowhere to be found. They had found your father in the Fortoina Continent. Which is about a 10 year journey from here."
10 years?! How the hell did he get there. At least he's alive but what about my mom.
"You don't need to attend any classes just the syruem training class with your homeroom class. You will be given your own dorm in which you can do any research that you desire."
In these 6 years I will train my syreum and study Z-Mon's. That's what Luni had told me.. They already found my dad alive. Surely they would find my mom next right. Yeah. I will focus on learning about that Z-Mon. I guess I was right about her being Luni's sister. Maybe that's why he chose not to come.
"Thank you miss. I appreciate the introduction"
"Here take this. It will help you find your way around the school."
She gave me a map of the school including where my homeroom is.
"Oh and one more thing. Deveno is looking for your mother. He told me to tell you this. "Do what you can". That was all."
Wise word from my older brother who I have never met before. I wonder what my older sister was doing. My parents never talked about her.
"Wait. How did he tell you that"
"Oh sorry, I forgot to mention. I'm a member of the council of hope."
Council of hope? That's why I could feel a powerful aura that made me want to fall. This was the strength of a council of hope member. Amazing.
I closed the door and made my way to homeroom.
"6 years huh. Guess I've got a long way to go"