Unsurprisingly, his friends werent back in the academy yet. From what Locke knew about them, they wouldnt be back until the eve of the sester start; so he instinctively turned around to look for Angelina instead. His other friend in Perseverance was Irene but following their encounter in the cafeteria two months ago, Locke had no luck catching her again in the academy. It was almost as if she had vanished.
Perhaps she went ho, Locke mumbled with a sigh. He could vividly rember when he was asked to be her boyfriend on the visit ho back then. It felt like it happened just yesterday. He drew another sigh and began walking towards the caster faculty.
Soon, he noticed the sa evil eye stationed at the facultys gate. Under the bewildered gazes of other casters and knights nearby, Locke headed straight past the tal gates without hesitation. Everyone was fully expecting the peculiar Knecht to be zapped by the monsters death beam but what transpired next was outrageously surprising: it lifted a tentacle ekly and placed it down.
Oh, wow! Locke rubbed the stubble on his chin, pleased that his strategy worked. He produced another pink low-rank crystal core and threw it to the evil eye, much like last ti.
Is he a high-rank Knecht? Why is the evil eye not doing anything to him?
It almost zapped my leg when I got too close last ti.
Hes feeding it a major monster crystal core? Damn, is he filthy rich?
The low-rank and beginner Lehrlings and Knechts around began a heated discussion.
Though Locke had a brief idea of where Angelinas classroom was, he decided to remain at the main entrance instead. Knights were forbidden from entering the caster faculty and even if the evil eye did let him through, it didnt an that he could do as he pleased.
He waited till the shadows were cast west. When Angelina's and a few others' voices could be heard, Locke had already fed the evil eye two low-rank crystal cores. Joaquin, Daenie, Billie and Mina were all here to see Angelina off.
Alright, lets move! Locke stood up and dusted his pants.
When the crowd of casters finally ca closer, Joaquin studied the evil eye through the corner of her eyes. You seem to be having quite so fun with it.
Locke rely shrugged in response, putting a stop to the conversation. They were polar opposites; while Locke and Joaquin were indebted to one another, a short conversation would suffice to fuel their irritation. They just couldnt get along.
Aware of how much of a chatterbox the girls were, Locke was certain that Angelina would continue to talk through an afternoon if it wasnt for the strict ti limit. They bid their farewells and soon began to walk towards Grandisterin Parlinas magic tower.
Eh? What are you doing here? It was then that Locke saw Daenie trailing behind them. She wasnt returning to the faculty with Joaquins bunch.
Havent you heard that shes coming with us to the Sanctum? Angelina slung an arm around Daenies shoulders and stared at him weirdly.
Really? When was that decided? Locke was utterly clueless. The Sanctum was an incredibly prestigious institute and Daenie was just a low-rank Lehrling; acceptance into it seed highly unlikely for her.
Grandisterin Parlina is a hydromancer and she was looking for a water-elent Lehrling. Thats why I recomnded Daenie. Angelinas answer was casual. This was no secret among their little friend circle; the Faustian princess had brought up the topic during their gathering a few days ago but Locke hadnt paid attention at all.
Ah, I see. Congratulations, Daenie. Getting associated with a strong Magister is extrely beneficial. Locke offered a smile.
Daenie may be innocent but she wasnt all that dull. Its all thanks to Angelinas recomndation, she answered ekly. Truly, Grandisterin Parlina was just looking for a water-elent Lehrling and didnt elaborate much. Daenie could be recruited as an apprentice or she could just be an experint assistant; shed have to make use of the experience to her best ability.
Years ago, when Locke had just arrived at the Imperial Academy, Daenie was the first among Angelinas friends that were introduced to him. Her voice was soft and she was very down-to-earth, so she left behind a very good impression. As they continued to walk, he snuck glances at the gentle beauty with blue locks, rembering that they shook hands during their first encounter.
Locke was fully expecting to see Angelinas grandisterin again when they reached the magic tower but there was a larger surprise awaiting them today.
What is that? Locke pointed at the ship hovering above mid-air. He had gone so slack-jawed that a fist could fit inside.
Daenie shook her head in a daze. This was the first ti she had seen sothing like that too. so she was equally shocked.
There was a slight pause until the brightest of the three, Angelina, produced sothing useful. Is that a floating ship?
Correct! Angelinas doubt was answered by an elderly female voice. Sohow, The grandisterin was already right behind them. Parlina was dressed in a long periwinkle robe today; an ensemble that was very befitting of a hydromancer like her. Her presence was simply hard to ignore. A Magisters magical powers and incredible ntal abilities were like a lighthouse in the night, it was vivid and clear.
Lets hop on board, shall we? Parlina kept it short. Before Locke and the others could even respond, their bodies were levitated as though an invisible force was thrusting them upwards.
The ship hovered at an altitude of around twenty tres, which was akin to the height of a small cliff. Locke and Angelina were dealing with the levitation spell just fine but the sa couldnt be said for Daenie. She was shivering, perhaps out of fear or the sudden drop in temperature. Noticing that, Locke quickly extended a hand and grasped her palm. She stopped shivering imdiately. A faint blush blood across her cheeks as she allowed his hold to linger.
As soon as Lockes grip loosened when they got onto the ship, Daenie hurriedly retracted her hand. She turned around to chat with Angelina as though nothing happened. On the other hand, Angelina hadnt noticed their interaction because she had been too overwheld by the sight of a floating ship. There was no ulterior motive to the gesture, he had rely wished to offer Daenie so ntal support at the sight of her frightened expression.
Parlina, are those your new recruits? an elderly voice rang. There was an elder in a grey cloak standing atop the stairs that led to the upper deck and he was staring right at Angelina and Daenie.
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