Leo kept focusing on his mana for a while longer.
The world around him felt quiet… calm.
But suddenly—
"Leo! Hurry up, we're getting late for class!"
Ray's voice broke his concentration.
"Yeah… I'm coming," Leo replied.
He slowly gathered his mana and stored it deep inside the center of his body. Then he stood up and rushed to his room. Quickly changing out of his training clothes, he put on his academy uniform.
He glanced at the time and realized he was getting late for class
Without wasting another second, Leo dashed toward the classroom.
By the time he reached—
The class had already started.
Professor Sophia was writing something on the board And in the class, some students were murmuring. but then everyone's attention went to Leo.
Leo was quietly trying to enter the classroom without making any sound
Without even turning around, she said—
"You're late, Leo."
Leo lowered his head slightly.
"Sorry, Professor."
Then professor said, "This class is important, so go and sit in your seat."
Leo nodded and went to his seat.
After a moment, Sophia turned toward the class.
"From today, I'll be giving you tasks. But first… I want you to meet someone new."
The classroom door opened again.
A man walked in and stood beside her.
"This is Jason Hale. He'll be helping you with magic."
Jason gave a small smile and waved.
"I'm new here… but I'll do my best to teach you properly."
Leo observed him quietly.
He doesn't seem like a bad person… his impression is good.
Sophia nodded and added—
"In your next class, you'll receive your first task."
Then she left.
Moments later—
The atmosphere suddenly changed.
Cold.
Heavy.
Professor Marcus Reed entered the room.
His mere presence made the air feel sharp.
"Today," he said in a calm but cold voice, "we'll learn sword skills."
He pulled out his sword.
His eyes scanned the class.
"Noah. Come forward."
Noah walked ahead nervously.
Marcus handed him a sword.
But it was obvious—
Noah didn't know how to use it.
Leo noticed immediately.
Because he couldn't even hold the sword properly.
Then Leo realized that in this class, everyone except him relies only on their magic and elements.
Marcus spoke again—
You can't use your elements while I'm teaching you.
Noah hesitated.
"Sir… I don't know how to use a sword—"
Before he could finish—
Marcus attacked.
A fast strike.
Noah barely dodged.
Leo's eyes narrowed.
That was too strong… for a beginner.
Marcus didn't stop.
Attack after attack—
Noah struggled to survive.
Marcus increased his speed.
Even Ray couldn't stay quiet anymore—
"Is he serious?! He should teach basics first!"
The next strike—
BOOM.
A table behind Noah shattered.
"Sir, I really don't know how to use—"
"This is my way of teaching."
Marcus released his aura.
The pressure increased.
Fear filled Noah's eyes.
Then—
A strike aimed at his ribs.
It barely touched—
But blood started flowing.
Noah's body trembled.
That's when—
CLANG!
Leo stepped in.
His katana blocked Marcus's sword.
Noah fell back, breathing heavily.
"Bro… this guy is trying to kill me…"
Leo's voice turned cold.
"Professor… you should teach him basic first. You didn't even show him how to hold a sword."
Marcus looked at him. He said in an angry and arrogant voice
"Leo Black… who do you think you are?"
"To stop my attack… and question me?"
Ray spoke from behind—
"Leo is right."
Marcus turned—
Then suddenly attacked Leo.
Too fast.
Leo couldn't fully react—
A cut appeared on his wrist.
Leo stepped back.
"You shouldn't have done that."
Other students started speaking—
"Professor, this is wrong—"
But Marcus released his aura fully.
Silence.
Then—
He attacked again.
A powerful strike toward Leo.
This time—
Leo didn't dodge.
He blocked.
The impact shook the room.
Using the window behind him—
Leo pushed himself forward—
And kicked Marcus in the face.
Marcus didn't move much—
He grabbed Leo's leg—
And slammed him into the window.
Glass shattered.
Leo hit hard.
Ray stepped forward—
Ready to join the fight.
But Leo moved again—
Using the ground—
He rushed in—
And punched Marcus in the face.
Blood came out.
But—
Marcus showed no emotion.
No pain.
Leo's eyes narrowed.
Leo noticed it and thought to himself that Marcus should have reacted, because he had hit him with a strong punch.
Marcus took stance again—
But suddenly—
"Enough."
A voice.
Calm.
But powerful.
Valeria had arrived.
The entire class fell silent.
Her gaze moved across the room—
Then stopped at Ray.
"Ray Moir… explain."
Ray stood straight.
"Lady Headmistress Valeria—"
She seemed slightly impressed by his manners.
He continued—
"Professor Marcus attacked without teaching basics. Noah got injured. And when Leo tried to stop him… he attacked Leo too."
Valeria looked at Noah.
Blood was coming out from his body.
Then Leo.
Leo also had a cut on his hand, and blood was coming out.
Her expression turned cold.
"Is this true, Professor Marcus Reed?"
The room froze.
"Ray. Take Leo and Noah to Professor Sophia for healing."
"Yes, ma'am."
"And Leo… Marcus… both of you will come to my chamber later."
Marcus didn't say anything, he just picked up his sword.
And walked out.
As he left—
For a brief moment—
His eyes glowed red.