Before departure
POV Julian Kingscrown
After that afternoon where I saw that beautiful smile of Kathyln, a month has passed unfortunately for me and my attempts to make her show that expression again, nothing has worked I begin to believe that I saw wrong that day
Also after Virion left a week after being with me, I was trying to improve my way of seeing people, I followed the words he had left me, I thought a lot about what I really wanted to do and I made a small turn in my plans, after all I don't want to risk Tessia I would regret too much if because of me she got hurt
"Why do you train so much?", when I was in my thoughts, I heard the emotionless voice of Kathyln
"I guess I don't want to lose anything" I replied
She made a confused face, so I decided to clarify my words a bit "Do you think I could be your friend being a commoner and an orphan? Or if I wasn't a mage who awakened so young could we talk this way?"
After a few seconds where she seemed to debate, her answer replied "I don't know"
"This world is a bit complicated, that's why I need to be strong" I expressed my thoughts to Kathyln
"But aren't you strong enough?" Kathyln asked
"Maybe, but I'm not strong enough yet, proof of that is that Miss Varay could drag me across the floor without too much effort" I replied giving her a mocking gesture
"Don't do that" she said as she turned my head to stop seeing that expression
"Speaking of which, does that mean you don't think I'm good enough if I'm not a mage?"
"You know that's not what I mean" I said as I made a small fire spell in my hands
Kathyln looked at the little cat made of flames and said to me "how did you wake up so fast?"
"I don't know, but I think meditation is the key, do you want to try it?" I asked Kathyln
She nodded so I gave her directions to sit in lotus pose, then using mana vision, I started to make it circulate to form a core
"Do you see the points of light in different colors?", I asked
Kathyln nodded, "start trying to gather those points" she followed my instructions and with my help the process was very efficient
For two months we did the same process, I ended up staying one more month, because I wanted to help Kathyln to awaken in the next few months, I guess it could be considered my own selfishness, but I wanted her to awaken faster
At the end of the two months the director Cynthia gave me an adventurer card that was requested in her name where she gave me her full endorsement, her class was A, even so she insisted that I meet with Kaspian to have an idea of my appearance
After packing my things I went to pick up the things I had asked Vincent before starting this trip
A black coat with silver details, black pants and shoes to move in the clearings, all made of materials derived from the beasts, to that I added a very resistant shirt that I found once while walking through the market and finally I went with Gideon for a mask that only covered around my eyes, but that can change my appearance and make me hard to recognize
Also, we checked before I left the inconsistencies of the Aurora system and how to solve them
I told Gideon to contact me through the guild, but I couldn't come often
I also finally reached the stage of solid yellow after not being able to focus on its cultivation because of the will I managed to break through
I decided to take one last walk around the city, since the students were on vacation and the school was too quiet
As always Silvie was hidden, she didn't want Windsom to see her by chance
The other beasts were also with me, enjoying the air while I bought things that seemed useful at the stalls
When I was looking at some clothes to wear as a civilian, I noticed that someone was watching me, it was Tabitha along with Lilia, they were surprised to see me, since I usually went to the auction house to look only for Vincent
"Julian, it's a happy surprise to see you" Tabitha said as she approached
"She's right, you should come visit us more often" this time I heard Lilia's voice
"Well Arthur, he left two months ago, so I don't feel very good visiting them" I replied
"You know you don't need Arthur to be there to visit us, we would be very happy to have you" she said giving me a smile
"I appreciate it very much, Mrs. Tabitha, I will do my best to go more often" I replied while Lilia made some pouts
"Do you want me to buy something for you Lilia?", I said in a tone full of expectation
"Really?", she seemed genuinely happy
"Of course, I'll give you whatever you want" I said full of pride
Lilia grabbed my arm and dragged me to a store with a pretty nice plush in the shape of what looked like a whale, wait do those creatures even exist in this world?, I finally ended up buying it as a gift, but I couldn't get the doubt of their existence out of my mind, I must investigate the coast of Estitin, I made a mental note while asking Tabitha a question
"Have you heard anything from Arthur?" I asked while watching Lilia spin with the plush in her arms
"Not much, he has barely sent some letters of his stay in the beast clearings" she answered
From this part unfortunately I don't know much if there have been changes, since neither in the novel, in the comic, hell, not even in the fics detailed anything about his trip
I'll have to assume that everything is the same, as soon as I get to the clearings, I'll ask the guys to try to locate him
When night fell I was invited to dinner by them, which I accepted after all I wasn't going to have prolonged contact with many people after I started moving through the clearings
Before I left I stopped to buy a dress for Ellie, it was a cute light blue outfit, I also brought some sweets to share with the Leywin
When I arrived everyone greeted me cheerfully, they asked me where I had been and what I was doing, I answered each of their questions while enjoying chatting with them
It's not a bad feeling to be surrounded by people like them
After that I stayed to sleep at the Helstea mansion and the next morning I left to pick up my things and head to the adventurers guild
When I arrived to pick up the things at the academy I found Kathyln waiting with the director, the princess had a somewhat downcast face, she didn't look like it, but in these three months I have learned to read her expressions
"Hello Kathyln" I spoke to her as I approached
"Hello Julian, the director told me that you are planning to leave today" she replied
"Yes, I plan to pick up my things and go to meet Caspian Bladeheart at the adventurers guild in the Xyrus branch" I said in a soft tone
"I guess I can't change your intentions" she said as her eyes drooped
"Before you leave can you spend some time with me" Kathyln asked somewhat hesitantly
Accepting her proposal we went out for a walk around Xyrus, we enjoyed some desserts and shopped at accessory or souvenir stalls
When it was getting close to noon I spoke "I thought you would try to convince me not to become an adventurer"
"I've been seeing you for three months, I think I can perfectly recognize your temperament and I know that nothing I say will make you change your mind, although you may seem soft, I know better than anyone, how much courage and determination you have" Kathyln replied.
"You're right, it's an idea I can't give up, besides it will only be for a few years, we won't lose contact, it will only decrease the frequency with which we see each other"
"Is that true, you said you would come back to enroll in the academy when you're thirteen, right?" Kathyln asked me
"Yes, that's the plan" I replied as we approached one of the edges of Xyrus
It's a really magnificent view, but if someone fell from here their death would be assured I don't want to imagine what the body would look like
"Stay safe, I won't tell you not to go to dangerous places because I understand that's one of the things adventurers do, but I want you to come back, you're my only friend" she said as she looked ahead
She definitely surpassed her mother in charm, she looks like a beautiful sculpture from this profile
"I'll come back no matter what, not just because you ask me, but because I really want to be with all the people I've met" I said to Kathyln
"That sounds good, I'll send you letters through the guild, let me know when you come back" she replied
"I will, and don't forget to train hard, I estimate that in another six months you'll awaken" I'm currently two months away from my tenth birthday and Kathyln is a year younger than me so she'll awaken around nine and a half
She'll probably be the youngest mage to awaken for humans, after Arthur and me, although Ellie will surpass her in the future
"It seems like you have the word training written on your forehead" she said as she laughed a little something very usual in her
Finally, we returned to the academy and said goodbye, Varay was on one side of the carriage and when he saw me he nodded and then left the carriage right away
After picking up my things and saying goodbye to Cynthia I went straight to the adventurers guild
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POV Kaspian Bladeheart
These last months some very interesting things happened, due to the integration of all races as adventurers by the leaders of Dicathen, I have seen the appearance of people like the adventurer Note, the magic genius Wykes, some mysterious people like Mr. Knight and that's just to mention the most outstanding ones without being specific about the other races that joined
I thought things couldn't get any more special before the year ended, but I received a few weeks ago a request from the director Cynthia Goodsky
She asked me for a guild card for a protege she has, I couldn't refuse her request, but I didn't want to give the card to an unknown person
So I set as a condition that I wanted to see, in person, the boy who would receive the class A card
He was coming to see me today and while I waited I was advancing my work to not waste a second of time
Just in time someone knocked on the door "Come in" I said waiting for someone to enter
"Guild master, the person you were waiting for, is here" my assistant told me
"Let him in" I said in a dry tone while continuing to write on some documents that I had to finish
"Right away" after a few seconds my assistant entered with someone else
"You can leave" I told her as I focused my attention on the person in front of me
White hair, red eyes, a black leather outfit most likely made of some mana beast, height a little above a meter and a half
Athletic physique, his core level is blocked by some kind of artifact and that white mask must have some illusion magic, because I can't distinguish his features clearly
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Fenrir" I greeted him first
"The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Kaspian" he said as he extended his hand to me
His voice was infused with magic, it was a dry and straight voice as if you were talking to an indifferent king, clearly he was a sound deviant.
Interesting people keep appearing in these last months, this continent awaits great changes
"I'm not going to ask for any kind of skill test or anything like that, after all Director Cynthia of the Xyrus academy vouches for your abilities" I said as I evaluated his reactions
"I appreciate that, if there's nothing else pending I'd like to head to the beast clearings as soon as possible" he replied
At that moment I got up to accompany him to the exit, but he made a gesture to stop me
"It's been a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Kaspian, I hope to have a positive relationship with you" he said as he left the room
"I also hope for a positive relationship, Mr. Fenrir" I replied as he left
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POV Julian Kingscrown
Sound and illusion magic is very useful, you can avoid all the annoying looks, while you move without anyone saying anything about your size or appearance, although let's hope it doesn't become a habit
I headed straight to the beast clearings with Silvie inside my jacket excited (Brother we're finally going to hunt) I heard her voice full of anticipation
(Do you understand that you're something like a god?, where's your mother's dignity) I said mockingly
(That's that, this is this, besides I can still grow) she said proudly for her rebellion, it was very cute
(Master what do you want us to do when we're in the clearings) Ingram asked me
(Galia and Rex will be with Silvie getting stronger and hunting, as for you I need you to locate Arthur, to inform me of his situation and Vanangard with Dryas will go with me to clear dungeons with corrupt beasts) I wanted to leave Dryas with Kai, but if I want to reduce the risks of meeting Alacryans she is an exploration card that I must use
That's how I started my three-year journey as an adventurer.