"Ok, your all up now Lady Dahlia" Jasmine said as she was just done doing Dahlia's hair
Dahlia was wearing her usual light yellow dress
With light yellow hair ribbon, tied in a one sided ponytail
"My lady is getting more and more adorable as she grows up" Scarlet chuckled
"Your flattering me too much" Dahlia sighed deeply
"Oh, it is simply the truth!" Scarlet huffed
"I can agree with that part" Nathalie nodded
"You two really..." Dahlia shook her head slightly
Before she looked herself properly in the mirror, at her face specifically
{ "... Good thing I put powder under my eyes to hide the bags before anyone could take notice..." } Dahlia thought internally as she rubbed under her eyes
Jasmine noticed Dahlia staring at herself in the mirror for so long
"Lady Dahlia, do you not like your hair styled like this? Or maybe the dress?" She asked
Dahlia snaps out from her thoughts
She quickly mustered up her smile, "No, I actually like it. And- oh-! I must be getting late. Both my brother, Hunji brother and Jeon are probably waiting for me"
Dahlia soon turns away and leaves the room
Both Jasmine and the two maids stare at the direction where she ran off to
"Is it just me... or is the lady seemed stressed out?" Scarlet asked as she tilted her head
Nathalie lets out a sigh, "I also noticed..."
"Right! What can be bothering her?" Scarlet looked at Nathalie
Nathalie only shook her head, "Which I don't know the reason to..."
Soon the two maids looks at Jasmine this time
Jasmine noticed before she smiled slightly, "Perhaps she is still recovering from being kidnapped incident. As it is not a small thing, especially her age to recover"
"Ah- that can be it! Poor Lady Dahlia..." Scarlet let out a sigh
Nathalie nods in agreement
Meanwhile Jasmine briefly glances at the way Dahlia went off to again
Her eyes narrowed slightly, { "I hope it is only that... cause... my lady seems so pale..." } she thought internally
She looked out the window as the sun shone brightly
Yet...
It felt hollow for some reason
{ "Paler than usual..." } She thought
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Dahlia finally goes outside her estate
There she finds Jhony with Hunji and Jeon
"You are a tall tree!" Hunji growled lowly
"Oh yeah? At least I am a tree, unlike a flower plant like you" Jhony huffed as he crossed his arms over his chest
The two stared at each other intensely
Dahlia lets out a sigh as she looks at Jeon
"How long?" She asked gesturing towards them
Jeon only closed her eyes before replying, "After me and him arrived. From then... Hunji brother already started to pick up a fight with him..."
"You look like a person that lost all sense of hopes in life" Dahlia stated blankly
"I HEARD THAT!!!" Hunji pointed his finger at Jeon
Jhony only smirked, "Seems your little brother has some sense unlike certain someone, plant"
"Oh yeah? Well, your sister long betrayed you. Look at her face! You just lost all respects from her towards you by acting like a child" Hunji smirked back
"Oh my, seems your misunderstanding" Jhony only smiled which is clearly forced
"I understand perfectly well" Hunji huffed
"Hah! As if my sister is talking behind my back like your brother is telling of your crimes" Jhony's eyes sharpened
"I didn't commit any crime" Hunji narrowed his eyes
"Oh, you definitely did. Picking up fights with a noble like me" Jhony turned his head as he let out a elegant laugh
"Says the noble crab" Hunji scoffed
"What did you called me, flower plant?" Jhony turned his head as he looked down at Hunji
"You heard me, and don't call me that" Hunji stared directly
Meanwhile both Dahlia and Jeon were watching the scene
"Weren't we gonna supposed to go to meet with Fenry brother?" Jeon asked with a blank face
"We were..." Dahlia replied with also a blank face
Suddenly
{ { { Clap } } }
{ { { Clap } } }
{ { { Clap } } }
Everyone's attention went towards the person that clapped the hands
It was Keoni
"Ok ok, let's all be calm now" Keoni said
Both Jhony and Hunji stopped fighting
{ "It is over now..." } Both Jeon and Dahlia thought internally out of relief
"Who are you old man?!" Hunji huffed as he crossed his arms over his chest
Jeon flinched, at the way Hunji addressed Keoni
Keoni blinked multiple times
"He is my father's right hand man, sir Keoni" Jhony introduced him to Hunji
"Oh, so old noble crab's puppy-" "HUNJI BROTHER!!!!" Before Hunji can continue Jeon interrupted him
Hunji jumped at that as he quickly glanced at Jeon, "Sheesh... you didn't had to yell..."
"Then what you suggest I do? Let you insult elders?!" Jeon shot back
"Urgh..." Hunji couldn't say anything as Jeon wasn't entirely wrong
"Oh, don't try to insult him or my father. Since it won't make me angry" Jhony chuckled smugly
A vein popped on Hunji's forehead as he was blushing intensely, "You..."
{ "Oh... so he is insulting sir Keoni to make my brother feel angry..." } Dahlia thought internally
Meanwhile Keoni only cleared his throat, { "Hah... I wasn't paid enough for this..." } he thought internally
"Anyways... you all are ready right? We all will be going to the Beaulix academy" Keoni stated as he soon looked over his shoulder
Another person comes into view
It was a man in his early 30s
Black hair like night sky
Amber eyes
And light tanned skin
He wore a black and red uniform
He had a dark red cloak over
It was a mage who wields the magic type of fire
His name is
{ Redric Len Oposhi }
"Greetings Lord Jhony and Lady Dahlia. And Also greetings to both Lord Hunji and Lord Jeon" Redric said as he smiled politely
Both Jhony and Dahlia nods at the greeting
But, both Hunji and Jeon blushed intensely. { "I can never get used to being addressed this way by anyone..." } The two thought in unison
"You know what to do, Sir Redric" Keoni stated
"Yes, understood. Then let's gather around a bit closer so I can get to work" Redric chuckled slightly
"Right... Dahlia, come a little a closer. And you two too" Jhony instructed as he goes closer towards both Keoni and Redric
Dahlia obeyed without further asking as she stood beside her brother
"Aren't we gonna go meet with Fenry brother?" Jeon asked as he followed after Dahlia
"And why should we be closer?" Hunji narrowed his eyes as he reluctantly complied, on how both Jeon and Dahlia stood closer to Jhony
"You two will know instantly" Jhony smiled as he placed his hand on top of Dahlia's head
Both Jeon and Hunji tilted both their heads slightly, as they looked at one another
"Ok, everyone is close..." Redric soon let out a exhale as he extended his hand
He soon drew a pattern in the air as light formed on that directions
Redric pointed his fingers downwards
The pattern soon appeared at the bottom of everyone
Wind swished heavily around them
"What is happening-" Hunji held Jeon tightly as his eyes widened
Jeon tensed up as he looked around
"You two don't need to panic, we are being teleported to the academy" Dahlia explained as she chuckled
"Aw... you didn't need to tell them that. It was funny seeing their reactions" Jhony only huffed as he feigned disappointment
Both Hunji and Jeon blinked multiple times
"What-" Before the two can finish
{ { { Flash } } }
They all disappeared from the spot
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{ { { Flash } } }
Soon they arrived at the place
They were inside the academy
{ Beaulix Academy }
{ A prestigious academy where mages learns magic in order to be a full fledged mage }
The academy was basically on air, floating on the sky
The buildings were completely made of thick glasses, yet weren't seen on what is inside
Different kinds of plants were around, which were rare
And many magical creatures roaming around
Many people were around, clearly students of the academy as they talked together while laughing
Hunji and Jeon's hair were disheveled
Like the two fought someone
And miserably lost...
"HHAHHAHAHAHAH" Jhony laughed at the two
"Pfft..." Dahlia looked away as her shoulders shook
"DON'T LAUGH!!! AND HOW ARE OUR HAIRS LIKE THIS WHILE YOU TWO BARELY HAD ANY HAIR DISRUPTED!!!" Hunji yelled
"Oh that is cause the two wore a specific oil on their hair, so that their hair stays as is" Keoni explained
"Urgh... great..." Hunji began to fix his hair as he grumbled
"Don't fix... haha... your hair... hhaha... you... pfft... look good..." Jhony raised a thumbs up
Hunji tried to ignore it as Jeon followed suit to fix his hair
But had trouble
So Keoni stepped in as he began to fix Jeon's hair, "Stay still" he instructed
Jeon obeyed
"A perfect clown" Jhony commented to Hunji
Hunji's eyes widened
Jeon froze before he forced down a gulp
Dahlia immediately stepped away from Jhony, as she was much closer to Keoni
Meanwhile Jhony was still laughing
"You little-" "Oh my, so you all have come?" A familiar voice came from behind Hunji, cutting him off in the middle
Both Jeon and Dahlia brightened up seeing the familiar face
Hunji slowly turned his head to look
There it was...
Fenry was there
Standing as he looked healthy
Wearing a black and blue uniform
His hair neatly combed back
And most of all, he wore a cloak
"Guess you all are doing well, I presume?" Fenry smiled
Soon, both Hunji, Jeon and Dahlia rush towards Fenry
Making his eyes widen as he lost balance and fell on the ground with them
The three hugged Fenry tightly, as if afraid he might disappear
Fenry blinked multiple times before he chuckled
He patted the three, "I see you all must've missed me, no?"
"Shut up, and let us hug you properly" Hunji groaned as he tightened his grip around Fenry
"Eugh... careful... I will probably die from suffocation..." Fenry hummed
"Then so be it, it's your fault" Jeon retorted as he too tightened his grip
"Agreed" Dahlia nodded, tightening her grip too
Fenry let out a sigh, accepting this fate
While Keoni, Redric and Jhony watched from the side
Keoni shook his head slightly while Redric was sniffling silently from seeing the scene happening
"So emotional..." Redric wiped his tear away
"Don't cry..." Keoni handed Redric his handkerchief
Redric accepted it before wiping his tears and soon blowed his nose on it
Keoni's forehead wrinkled up at seeing it
"Thank you" Redric sniffled as he handed the handkerchief to Keoni
"It's no problem... and keep it..." Keoni replied as he looked away
{ "Hah... what a chaos..." } Jhony thought internally but couldn't but smile at the scene happening in front of him
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Both Hunji, Jeon and Dahlia calmed down and let Fenry go
Keoni had went away with Redric after guiding Jhony, Fenry, Hunji, Jeon and Dahlia to Fenry's room
Fenry's room was rather simple
A bed besides the window
A study table besides the balcony
Bookshelf besides the study table
There weren't many books there yet
Only a few
Too simple
Which was expected since he is new in the academy
"So, your Dahlia's older brother?" Fenry asked as he tilted his head slightly
"That's right, Jhony Guillebeaux" Jhony nodded
"I see" Fenry hummed
"So, Fenry brother... are you now a mage?" Dahlia asked as she tilted her head
Both Hunji and Jeon perked up at that, "WAIT- MAGE!!!" the two said in unison
Fenry only laughed as he nodded, "Yes I am a mage now. But not fully as I have yet to receive the title of one. I am just a student"
"That's... sick..." Hunji ruffled his hair
"Wait... Dahlia... how come you know he is a mage?" Jeon asked
"Oh, that is simple. The people who are already qualified as being called a full fledged mage, students or tower masters. They all wear a cloak as proof of that" Dahlia began
"Those who wear different kinds of shades of cloaks, they are already considered a full fledged mage"
"The darkest shade means a tower master, you can also see them wearing cloak pins that are golden to recognize them"
"And students just wears black cloak, like Fenry brother here. But it is not entirely black" Dahlia explained
"You really know a lot" Hunji mumbled, he was fascinated
"It is obvious education. You two will learn it too soon enough" Dahlia chuckled as she blushed faintly
"Which I think that guy will have hard time to learn, or rather... I wouldn't be surprised if he picked up a fight with a book" Jhony shrugged his shoulders as he smirked at Hunji
"You..." Hunji growled lowly
"My my, let's all calm down. And not pick a fight" Fenry tried to calm Hunji
Hunji calmed down slightly but was glaring daggers at Jhony
"Anyways... I am curious about one thing..." Jeon began as he looked up at Fenry
Everyone's attention went to Jeon
"Huh? Curious about what?" Fenry asked
"Don't mages have magic powers? How come you have them, when you didn't at the beginning?" Jeon questioned
"Right... now I am curious too..." Hunji mumbled as he turned to Fenry
"Same here" Dahlia nods
Fenry blinked multiple times before he slightly scratched the side of his cheek
"Ah... about that... I actually developed a mana when we all returned... meeting... the second condition actually..." Fenry explained
Both Hunji and Jeon blinked multiple times at that
"Second condition of what?" Hunji looked at Jeon
Jeon tilted his head
"Stupid" Jhony lets out a huff as he looked away
Hunji narrowed his eyes as he was ready to throw hands at Jhony
"Uhm- it is a condition requirement to develop mana. And I met the second condition cause my life was in danger... making it possible to develop mana" Fenry explained quickly before Hunji grows more irritated
"Yeah... and I guess you got water magic? From how your uniform is...." Dahlia pointed out
"Correct" Fenry smiled
"Eugh... I have to learn quickly.." Hunji mumbled as he crossed his arms over his chest
Jeon nodded at that
"But, I gotta say..." Jhony began as he looked at Fenry
"You being taken in so the mages can find out the reason why your uninjured... and now... studying at a prestigious academy" Jhony hummed
"Definitely you got a bright future" He commented
"I appreciate your comment, Lord Jhony. But I still have a long way to go now..." Fenry nods
"Work hard, and maybe you will achieve it. Plus, I guess you are probably taught of teleportation spell in class right?" Jhony smiled
"Ah- precisely! Though it is hard to draw the pattern on air" Ferny sighed deeply
"Yes, I also find it difficult. But there is a trick. If you can practice a lot on drawing the pattern on a piece of paper repeatedly, you can do it" Jhony commented
"But... wouldn't it backfire? Drawing on paper usually blasts..." Fenry narrowed his eyes
"It won't if you use black water instead of ink" Jhony pointed out
Meanwhile Hunji, Jeon and Dahlia watched as the two talked
"They got along well..." Jeon mumbled
"Why am I not surprised? Smart people likes smart people" Hunji shook his head
"So, your calling yourself unsmart?" Jeon turned to Hunji as he pointed out
Hunji glared down at Jeon
Jeon immediately looked away as he started to sweat
Dahlia chuckled at that but glanced at her brother and Fenry talking
Especially Fenry
His eyes were twinkling every time Jhony gives small tips for learning about spells
{ "He seems much relaxed and enjoying it all now... that is good" } She thought internally
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After they all spend some time
It was now time to leave as it was now evening
"Take care of yourself Fenry brother" Jeon said
"I will, you too" Fenry patted Jeon
"Don't tire yourself out" Hunji lightly smacked Fenry on head
Fenry lets out a laugh at that and nods
"It was nice meeting you, take care" Jhony smiled
Fenry smiled back, "Yes, I had a wonderful time. Especially thank you for your advice, take care of yourself too Lord Jhony"
"Then we shall get going then" Keoni said to Jhony
"Alright, come on Dahlia" Jhony looked at Dahlia
"I will come after bidding him goodbye" Dahlia smiled at her brother
Jhony stared at her for a long while before he lets out a hum, "Don't take too long"
Jhony soon followed Keoni, walking away
"Come now you two too" Redric smiled as he guided both Hunji and Jeon
Hunji and Jeon follows along as Redric guides them away
Fenry watched before he set his gaze upon Dahlia
"I hope you take good care of your health... Fenry brother" Dahlia said as she looked up at him, mustering up a small smile
"Yes, you too Lady Dahlia" Fenry patted Dahlia before he leaned in
"Also... maybe another time, you can tell me on how you have those powers... Especially when we are alone" Fenry whispered to her
Dahlia froze slightly as her eyes widened
Fenry pulled back as his smile softened a lot, "Of course, if you are comfortable with it. I will wait as long as it takes"
Dahlia blinked multiple times as she stared at Fenry
She bit her lower lip slightly
{ "Wait... right... he saw it... when I used my guardian's powers to save everyone..." } She thought internally
{ "Do I really have to tell him?" } She gripped the sleeve of her dress
{ "Will it be ok-" } She finally meets his eyes
Her eyes widened as she saw how he looked at her
The softness
The full trust
Dahlia's shoulders slumped slightly
"I... I will... maybe later..." she mumbled as she looked down
"That is ok, Lady Dahlia. Take care" Fenry nods
Dahlia nods before turning away and following everyone out
"Come on, hold my hand" Jhony extended his hand to Dahlia
Dahlia stares at it for sometime before accepting it
"Right" Dahlia hummed
"Then we shall get going!" Redric soon drew a pattern in air
{ { { Flash } } }