8 Chapter 7

Mages, has different power class with six levels each. Lesser class which is the starting point and also the limit for a vast majority of humans that can become mages. Intermediate class which is considered as the elites of mage society. And Upper class that leads large groups and organization of mages in the world. Above these three ranks are the Master and Grand Class that were only achieved by few people in the course of history.

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Frankel

Blood. Red and thick.

"W-what?"Elisia stuttered at the sight before her.

Flake suddenly spurted blood. And I know why. The moment I used distortion to him and it spread to his body. Something around the inside of his neck shattered to pieces.

'I wasn't informed of any prosthetics.'

Even if there are, it would usually be enforced to be usable by a mage and not break easily during battle. Also what kind of prosthetic is attached inside a neck?

I hurriedly touched his chest again in order to fix him up.

'Hm? Even the sensation of his chest feels like a girl... Why isn't he a girl instead?'

"What have you done!?"Hugh screamed crazily at Frankel, his veins bulged and stared at him with hatred instead of fear. Killing is one of the things he detested the most even if he is merciless against spiteful people.

"Ah..."While Elisia and Sasha is just speechless. They have only seen blood from a projection, and usually its from the news or when there is a magic competition. They didn't know what to make out of this scene. The fact that a person, their supposedly classmate at that died in front of them shook their minds.

'Reversal.'

'Luckily I reacted quickly. I could still reverse it if its only for a moment.'

Flakes wound started fixing themselves like a miraculous regeneration. The bits of flesh and blood started gathering together and returning to how it used to be. Healing using magic powered by mana is used by all medic mages to treat physical wounds since the discovery of mana. Prolonged healing especially works on severed limbs or missing organs and flesh. However it takes a long time to generate it.

But today Frankel did just that. A blasted throat just got healed in a few seconds. They started thinking whether medical magic is his specialty.

Seeing this Hugh forcefully tried to calm himself.

"Sensei... Back then, what just happened?"Hugh was finally able to calm down. Even if its Flake he wouldn't want to see his classmate die just like that. Someone can always change for the better as long as they live after all. That is his belief.

"Unexpectedly there was something stuck in his throat that are weak against my attack. It shattered from the shockwave and burst inside his throat. Luckily his back isn't affected."He calmly explained the situation and assured Flakes safety to calm the students. If they panicked and things got out of hand who knows what would happen if this got to Sarah

'However he might be traumatized due to shock... Shit and I've just decided to finally live my life.'

'Is it all going to be ruined by this? Duke Carmlann might dig me up first before I do.'

He is agitated inside but tried not to show it. Hugh proved to be a little crafty than he looks and might notice his feelings that can be used to threaten him.

"Anyway he'll be fine like nothing happened. I'll take him to the infirmary so you guys wait here."He carried Flake but the students looked at him with weird gazes. It was a princess carry style.

'What? Why are they looking at me like that?'

Frankel thought that his students are weird but the same goes for them too.

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Elisia

'If... If I didn't insist on this test this wouldn't have happened right?'

That feeling again. The feeling of self blame and helplessness swelled up inside me. I was so insistent on accepting him when I remembered how he... How he looked that day... someone who didn't care of their self or others. Just wasting life by being a wreck the whole time. I know it all too well.

Someone like that... What can he do!?

But he proved otherwise that he could do something indeed.

Im... disappointed at my own pettiness. I treated him like trash before but now he's going to teach me. Its natural but... hateful. I shouldn't have been like that...

But back then he just resembled someone I hated the most...

"Are you alright?"It was Sasha. She looked mature for her age as she stared at me with concern.

"... Yes... Its just that I felt Im responsible for what happened..."

"Don't be. We cant predict everything in this world and it isn't intentional. Besides he's fine already."Hugh approached us while rubbing his reddened wrists.

He might say that but... The trauma and pain of having your neck bursting like that...

"Besides its sensei's fault. Although its also unintended."

... He's a very nice guy. W-well true its also sensei's fault. Its both our fault so I guess Im not the only one... who's wrong... sigh, it doesn't make me feel any better.

"I know this will be hard but... Can we talk about sensei and how he's going to be our teacher now?"

"Ah.."I just remembered. We are assigned to him by the head herself. She even assured sensei's reliability.

"Oh? What do you guys want to talk about? Let us join in!"

...

Milord approached the three people with Aria and Nyan joyfully like nothing happened. Hugh inwardly felt that he is insensitive and a little cold hearted, but he understood. They don't have any relation to Flake besides being classmates or knowing their faces and names.

"I want to discuss with them whether we should accept sensei's tutelage."Hugh is already planning to agree but want to confirm if the other two does too.

"Well, the three of us will accept him. You guys should probably just agree too. The magic he used earlier was so wide and effective at disabling but looked so held back. It looks like a very lethal magic." While they were fighting, Milord looked at the progress of their battle and analyzed their abilities. This is the norm whenever mages fight and reveal the magic they developed.

What he thinks is that Fran is a thunder mage because of the blue faint lines he's leaving in his tracks. But usually it should've been explosive and more larger rather than faint but disruptive so he concluded that their sensei held back severely.

'Aunt Sarah must be telling the truth...'

As a mage grows stronger, their power becomes harder to control but Frankel showed full mastery of that. A intermediate mage can teach but not control their power like high mages does.

'Him being a rank 3 is a lie... His rank must have been outdated.'

Like Flake said earlier its known among the higher nobles that this academy requires a rank 6 intermediate class mage at the very least.

"I understand. I plan to accept him as my teacher. Still... I want to finish what I started. Its fine even if I just go alone. After all I started it..."As Milord was mulling Elisia made her decision. Although she was indignant, as a goddess like person she shouldn't act immaturely and observe first before officially making a move.

'I wont give up! I want to be with Melaine!'

Is what she thought inwardly.

"Me too. Im not really combat based but I guess it wont hurt to see what sensei can teach us."Sasha said what was bothering everyone else.

First they might have different specialization they are pursuing or are suited for. Second they all have different elemental affinity. Usually students go to a similarly aligned instructor. Third they didn't know who he was and whether he can teach them all at different fields.

"Right, so its settled. Lets wait for him now."Hugh sat down and contemplated their battle earlier.

He remembered how Frankel looked. He was bored and impatient like he wants it to be done but is holding back the urge. He also didn't even seem tired even with the successive use of magic and movement as if he had endless mana.

'How strong is he at full power I wonder...'

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At the infirmary.

Frankel laid the unconscious Flake in the bed, he stared at his clothes slightly messed up and pretty face. He also looked at the seemingly feminine curves on his waists and recalled the sensation as he touched his body.

'Damn... Am I so thirsty that I would even take a pretty boy?'

Honestly it was a problem he didn't have before. Up until yesterday he didn't care about women even if they are beautiful but ever since Sarah pushed her down and he felt a hot and pressing sensation down there... His body seemed to be wanting to feel it again.

'Jeez... Its all because of her. I might have wet dreams at this age...'

"So... what happened to this child?"A mature black haired lady spoke and approached me. She is a typical and average looking woman wearing a healer uniform.

"Ah I was in the middle of testing my students ability but had an accident. He fainted but he should be fine after a moment of rest. Can I borrow one of the beds for a while?"Frankel has always been seen by the instructors in the academy. But him wearing a uniform is just a cover up and excuse for hiding. They never saw him teaching anyone or having students. Liqi who had her eyes like its closed this whole time found this interesting.

"So you have students now? Im glad to have such a young man as a fellow worker. A handsome one at that hehe. Let me see your student."

Healer uniform... Usually appears as white and tight sexy around the leg part. Although Liqi is at the mid thirties her body that accentuates a perfect figure is very hot.

Her compliment made Frankel feel happy and glad about his decision to be a instructor.

Liqi is curious about Frankel who seemed to always linger around Sarah and talk about private things. Sometimes he even helps out in the academy, especially at arrays and runes. He also seldom talked or smiled and always looked gloomy, making him a appear as mysterious man. With his gloomy and silent attitude she found him very charismatic and the same goes for the other ladies too. As for the males they just thought he was spineless and timid so they never bothered about him. Frankel is known as a rune and array mage.

"Say... Do you know my name?"Liqi asks Frankel as she checked Flake for any injuries.

"?.. You are miss Liqi right? Was I wrong?"

"My, Im flattered you know. But we never talked right? You never did with the others too?"Liqi suddenly frowned and Frankel thought she was onto something and is suspicious.

"Ah that... I was in a disorderly state the whole time. I couldn't bring myself to be cheerful or interactive back then due to certain reasons. But at least Im not the same anymore right now."

"Hmm, Im glad then. In any case this child sure is strange. Her body feels unnaturally proportioned. There is no problem but I don't think shes supposed to look like this."Liqi lost interest at Frankel and sincerely started observing Flake.

"Actually... That student is not a 'she' but 'he' instead."He awkwardly said explained. He understood her assumption since even he was fooled.

"Really? I see then."Liqi nodded in understanding. She knows whats going on now.

There was silence for a few moments. Liqi stopped inspecting Flakes body. She raised her hand slowly...

"Hup!"And touched Flakes sensitive area at lightning speed. It was fast and a little strong that his body shook a little.

"???"

'Why!?'

Frankel was puzzled why she would touch someone else's manhood. He knows that Liqi is single but she isn't a pervert.

"M-miss Liqi! He is duke Carmlanns son! Why would you do that?"He cried out in panic. What if Flake wakes up and tells the duke about this matter? The academy would be implicated because of this absurd deed.

'Did she want it that much!? Then touch me instead of this innocent student!'

"Hmm."Liqi rubbed and felt it some more.

"Hng!?"Flake suddenly flinched and seemed to be waking up.

Frankel is thinking whether he should smash this crazy woman already.

"Hey! Dammit listen to me!"

"I cant feel it."Liqi shook her head in disagreement.

Now she is insulting him? Frankel never knew Liqi could be so cruel.

"Its not here no matter how I feel it sir Fran."Liqi tilts her head with a troubled expression at Frankel. Fran is how he is known and only Sarah knows her real name.

'Is she trying to say she thinks he's too small and wants to feel mine instead?'

Just as Frankel was gulping and hesitating Liqi said something that shocked him.

"Shes a girl. Im sure of it. And her physique alteration must be because of that lump that's supposed to be his adams apple. It must be a mid class morph pill."

"Eh?"

He felt shocked but not shocked at the same time. Rather it was not shocking if Flake was a girl but its actually shocking that she is.

'Does that mean... I have five beauties to teach?'

- End