It was Jonathan's turn to console the girl and he tried his best. Luckily, the girl quickly wiped her tears and plastered a smile on her face before she raised her head to et his gaze. Yet, Jonathan was able to see the sadness struggling behind the grin.
"You can tell ."
Jonathan had a stern face when he conveyed that she doesn't need to cry alone. He also added that he does not have a friend yet and extended his invitation to be acquaintances.
Happily, she nodded in agreent and introduced herself-
"M-my na is Tarina Colene."
Jonathan frowned lightly and he glanced at the prideful girl through the corner of his eyes before gazing back at Tarina.
"So...you both are siblings?"
Jonathan asked in a soft voice an the girl denied it shaking her head. She hesitated to answer and Jonathan had to give her the courage to open up.
"It's okay. We all have tough tis in our lives where we are degraded and humiliated by others. But to keep your head high when the whole world mocks you is an accomplishnt only a few can achieve.
Rember, other's insult is the investnt for our success."
Tarina stared into Jonathan's eyes with surprise and wonder. Her sadness flew away as his voice fell in her ears. Sohow, she felt comfortable and at ease.
Jonathan detected her change in expressions and awaited her reply. It took her so ti, but she finally had the courage.
"I am her father's illegitimate daughter..."
Tarina began to narrate her life story. Born as an illegitimate daughter, she was subjected to rciless days and disgusting stares of her household. Her father was concerned about her condition, but the mistress was adamant in keeping her that way.
At an early age, Sabryna and Tarina were boson friends,]. Then one day, Sabryna began to call her servant. This change devastated Tarina as she accepted her reality without complaining.
Though Tarina did almost all work in the mansion, the servants were rciful to her. They occasionally helped the little girl from the shadows and they gave her love which she wasn't able to receive from her father or deceased mother.
When Sabryna was 12, Mr Colene took her for an affinity test. He also ordered his trustworthy servants to bring Tarina to the location without the mistress' knowledge.
Sabryna was able to acquire Fire elent affinity while Tarina was her opposite, Water elent. Without delaying a mont, he filled the application for both of his children and send them away to the academy imdiately. He knew that if his wife ca to know about Tarina's affinity, she would make her life a living hell!
By the ti the mistress of the Colene household ca to know about this, both of them were halfway to the Equilion city. Sabryna travelled by carriage while Tarina was accompanied by an elderly servant who considered her as his own daughter. The horse ride for hours long was exhausting yet they endured.
Within five minutes, Tarina narrated her life events like a short story. Jonathan felt sorry for her state and had an urge to et her father and punch him in the face, but he restrained himself.
Jonathan wondered how she got chubby but he didn't dare to question. He was afraid that the query might break her down if she took it as fat-shaming.
The applause had died down and there was an awkward silence between Tarina and Jonathan. He was wondering what to ask while she was wondering what his response might be.
Luckily, a young man in his mid-twenties appeared at the door with a delighted smile.
"Children, please follow for your affinity training."
The word 'Affinity' caught the entire class' attention and students leapt over tables and ran behind the young man. Within a few seconds, the class population was cut down to a quarter. When all the students exited the room, Jonathan and Tarina stood up and walked out of the door and to the Affinity Training Hall.
They were the last ones to enter the hall and stares welcod them. While the atmosphere remained slightly uncomfortable, the young professor introduced with a hyped-up attitude.
"My na is Glen Jonas and I'm assigned to give you an introduction about the attributes and elents. I'm in your care."
The silly smile that existed on Glen's face was amusing and the atmosphere lightened up. After cracking a few jokes, professor Glen took out a folded paper from the inside of his coat.
"Oh my, you guys are 38 in total. I wonder what all affinities I might witness."
The astonishnt in his voice was clearly exaggerated while his face moved in sync with the tone. Though Jonathan noticed it, he did not mind it. He stood close to Tarina in case soone tried to mock her.
"My my, we have an elf!"
Glen stared at Jonathan with amazent and sparkle in his eyes. Though he knew that it was all an act, he felt it was too much for the occasion.
"Can you please step forward, student ...?"
"Jonathan."
"Ah yes, Jonathan."
Professor Glen gave off a childish vibe as he imdiately scurried through the na list. Jonathan imdiately spelt out his na and the professor giggle like a kid.
'Maybe this guy IS nuts.'
Jonathan was starting to doubt the character of the professor as he stepped forward. Glen skimd over the nas as he mumbled them to himself.
He then folded the na list and placed it back inside his jacket and said to Jonathan-
"Please tell that you have a racial affinity."
Jonathan did not reply verbally and only nodded. This caused the students to suck in a mouthful of air. Additionally, Sabryna was scowling at him.
"Okay then, listen here fellas."
Glen snapped his fingers and a gust of wind swept past them. Every student was astonished upon this windy revelation.
'This guy is seriously strong.'
Was the first thing that ca up in Jonathan's mind.
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