The Starlight Academy was a city in itself and was self-sustainable. The airport was just a part of its humongous campus, so they had to travel quite a bit to reach the main campus.
"Ah! I'm already tired!" Veer sighed, sitting between his two girlfriends like before.
"Get used to it," Elara licked her lips. "You'll have to work even harder in the future. Of course, for battles. I won't go easy on you, so be prepared to fight me at least twice a day."
"Make it three!" Veer smirked, which earned him a light pinch from Liliana.
She pouted and grumbled, "Are you two forgetting me?"
"Who could forget you, my love?" Veer laughed and hugged her.
The driver was hearing everything and wanted to cry. Why was he here? Just to get this dog food? Mom, why didn't you find a good wife for me?
He gripped the steering wheel tightly, wondering if he should kiss a building at 200 kilometers per hour. He really should; that way, at least he wouldn't have to witness this dog food.
Feeling a chill, Veer looked around and thought, as he found nothing, "Weird! Why do I feel like I escaped death?"
He shook his head, dropped his flirting, and simply joked around with his friends.
Just like that, the short journey, which could have become their last, passed, and they finally entered the main campus.
"Hmm, it's really good," Elara commented as she looked at the towering structures from the windows.
The Starlight Academy deserved its fame. Looking at it, Veer was reminded of the top universities on Earth, which were so big and had so many buildings for everything.
There were even parks and a market here. Students walked by in groups, enjoying their lives. Everything reminded Veer of his old home, making him nostalgic.
Veer sighed and looked away.
Elara and Liliana were mostly indifferent to the mega structure, for obvious reasons. They just found the notion of studying together with Veer, as his girlfriends, exciting.
After passing through many departments, the cars finally came to a stop before a majestic building. It wasn't huge like the other buildings and was situated some distance away from the main campus.
Surrounding the three-story building was a beautiful garden, with a paved road in the center leading to the elegant structure.
The trio got out of the car and waited for Nathan. Soon, the old man came out from the other car and stopped before them.
"I will have to part here," Nathan sighed. "This is the Dean's house, and she is the one you will be meeting. Be careful, though, and watch your mouth before you speak."
His face turned solemn as he spoke, lingering for a moment. "She is at the peak of the Grandmaster Stage... I don't think I need to tell you more."
Veer was surprised by the information and was now looking forward to meeting the Dean. The Grandmaster Stage was the fifth stage in the power progression, and the majority failed to achieve this.
The three nodded at him in understanding and even thanked him for telling them. After sharing a few more details, Nathan bid them farewell and left in the car, leaving them alone.
"Let's go!" Veer said as they began to walk on the paved road, noticing how peaceful and serene the atmosphere was here. They weren't too surprised that nobody was guarding the place.
After all, would a Grandmaster need someone to guard them?
They had to climb some stairs before they reached the door. Taking a deep breath, Veer pressed the bell and waited. It didn't take long before the door opened for them.
On the other side of the door stood a beautiful lady, making Veer's heart skip a beat. He had seen many beauties and even had two of them as his girlfriends.
However, the being standing before him was on a whole different level. It wasn't just that she was more beautiful than others; she had a unique presence and aura around her that automatically garnered attention.
The woman before him was mesmerizing, carrying an air of both elegance and authority. Her long, silver hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, shimmering under the sunlight.
Framing her face were two large, pointed wolf-like ears, their soft fur blending with her hair, adding a unique charm to her appearance.
Her eyes were a striking shade of blue-green, sharp and vibrant. They held a certain warmth yet also demanded respect. She also wore a pair of slim, delicate glasses that sat neatly on her nose.
Dressed in a tailored outfit that hugged her figure just right, she exuded professionalism without sacrificing her natural beauty.
But Veer knew he shouldn't look at her too much, so after a moment of admiration, he smiled at her and gave a light bow. "Good morning, Dean."
The woman, of course, noticed his behavior, and a light smirk formed on her lips. She then stepped aside and said in a calm, clear voice, "Come in!"
As the trio walked in, Veer suddenly remembered a detail he had ignored because of her beauty.
He frowned and thought, "A wolfkin? That's a surprise."
Still, it had nothing to do with him, so he followed her lead to the living room. There, four comfortable couches were placed under pale lighting from bulbs.
A wooden table was in the center with various beverages and fruits.
The trio took a seat on one couch and waited for the Dean. They often behaved wildly but always gave full respect to people who deserved it.
And the Dean before them certainly did.
The woman sat on the couch opposite them and said, "You can take a rest if you want, before we start."
As the unspoken representative of their little group, Veer spoke up. "There is no need for that. We were looking forward to attending the Academy, so we are excited and definitely not tired."
The woman gave him a curious look and shook her head. "Well then. Let's begin with introductions. My name is Freya Frostwind, the Dean of Starlight Academy and also a Grandmaster Stage Battle Mage!"
As the words registered in their minds, the trio was dumbfounded, including Liliana, as even she didn't expect such an outcome.