Chapter 5: The Power Unveiled
The Royal Magic Academy buzzed with excitement on the first day of classes. Students from various ranks and backgrounds gathered in the grand assembly hall, their eyes filled with anticipation. The headmaster, a wise and elderly mage named Alaric, stepped onto the stage, his robes trailing behind him.
"Welcome, students," he began with a warm smile. "Today marks the beginning of your journey at the Royal Magic Academy. Here, you will learn to harness your magical abilities, unlock your potential, and shape the future of our realm."
He paused, allowing his words to sink in. The students listened intently, eager to embark on this new chapter of their lives.
Headmaster Alaric continued, "Before we proceed, allow me to introduce your respective class assignments."
With a flourish of his hand, a magical scroll unfurled before him. It displayed a list of names and classes, with each student's ranking. The highest class, A, was reserved for the most gifted, while the lowest, F, accommodated those who needed more time to develop their skills.
Valeria, with her impressive entrance exam score, was placed in Class A. Her face beamed with pride as she took her seat among her high-achieving peers.
But the real surprise came when Alexander's name was announced. Headmaster Alaric cleared his throat and said, "Alexander, please come forward."
As Alexander stood before the headmaster, the entire assembly held its collective breath. The headmaster then revealed a crystal orb, ornately decorated and imbued with ancient magic. This enchanted orb could measure the power level of a mage by simply placing their hands upon it.
Valeria watched with keen interest as Alexander extended his hands toward the orb. It began to glow, its light intensifying with each passing second. The numbers on the orb's surface climbed higher and higher, until they reached a staggering 999999999+.
A hushed gasp swept through the assembly as everyone stared in disbelief. The sheer magnitude of Alexander's power level left them awestruck. To put it into perspective, even Valeria's impressive power level of over 20,000 paled in comparison.
Headmaster Alaric spoke, his voice tinged with amazement. "Alexander, it seems that you possess a power level beyond measure. You are a true prodigy."
The assembly erupted into a chorus of whispers and murmurs. It was unprecedented for a scholarship student to possess such incredible magical potential. Alexander's calm and unassuming demeanor had masked his true capabilities.
With the power level revelation concluded, it was time for the students to head to the practice range, where they would test the strength of their abilities. Valeria, still reeling from the revelation about Alexander's power, was determined to make her mark.
As they arrived at the practice range, the students were filled with excitement. Valeria summoned her flames, creating intricate patterns of fire that danced in the air. Her control and precision were remarkable, earning her applause and admiration from her peers.
But then it was Alexander's turn. He raised his hand, and a small fireball formed, glowing brightly in his palm. The students watched with anticipation, expecting another display of his skill. However, when Alexander released the fireball, it soared through the air with incredible force and precision, obliterating half of the street in a fiery explosion.
Gasps and screams filled the practice range as students scattered to safety. The once jubilant atmosphere had turned to shock and chaos.
Professor Isolde, Alexander's mentor, stepped forward, her robes flowing gracefully. With a wave of her hand, she channeled her creation magic, and the destroyed street began to mend itself, piece by piece.
Once the dust had settled, the practice range was restored to its former state, and the students stared at the professor in awe.
Alexander stood, his red hair flickering with residual flames, his expression unchanged. He had demonstrated a level of power that was unmatched, leaving his fellow students in no doubt about his abilities.
As the day came to a close, Alexander's reputation as a true prodigy and Valeria's impressive prowess with fire magic were etched into the annals of the Royal Magic Academy. Their journey was far from over, and the challenges they would face were just beginning, but the power they possessed promised to shape the destiny of their world in ways they could not yet imagine.