Chapter 30: Duels

As Kazrach prepared to say goodbye to his wife Amara, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Despite their differences, theirmarriage had been a happy one, and he knew he would miss her dearly while he was away studying at the academy.

"Goodbye, my love," he said, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I will return soon."

Their love for each other was undeniable. Amara, an elf, had been hesitant at first to marry a demon prince, but over time had grown to understand and appreciate his nature.

"Promise me you'll be careful," Amara said, her voice filled with concern as she hugged her husband tightly.

"I always am," Kazrach replied with a small smile, "Besides, I'll be back before you know it."

As he parted from his wife, Kazrach couldn't help but dwell on the reason for his departure. As a demon prince, he had a thirst for knowledge and power that could not be quenched. That was why he had decided to enroll in the academy of magic.

It was a place where anyone with the potential for magic could hone their skills to perfection. And Kazrach, being a demon prince, had a natural aptitude for the dark arts. He would be able to learn spells and incantations that would make him unstoppable and feared throughout the land.

Once he arrived at the academy, Kazrach was greeted with open arms by his human girlfriend, Elena. They had grown close over time, and she had been more than happy to accompany him to the academy.

The monthly duels were a must, and Kazrach was eager to participate. He knew that he had a natural advantage over human and elf students, and he planned to use that to his advantage.

With his dark powers, he decimated every opponent that came his way. The sight of Kazrach's dark magic caused fear and awe in his fellow students. There was nothing that he couldn't do, and nothing that could stand in his way.

As Kazrach returned to his dorm room, he couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration. The academy had exceeded his expectations, and he was more powerful than ever before. But even as he reveled in his newfound strength, he couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness.

Despite the power that he possessed, there was something missing from his life. His time with Elena had been brief, but he found himself missing her more and more with each passing day.

One night, as he was studying for an upcoming exam, Elena appeared in his door frame.

"Kazrach, can we talk?" she asked, her voice soft.

"Of course," he said, sensing the sadness in her voice.

"I know that you're busy with your studies, but I miss you," Elena said, her eyes shining with unshed tears.

Kazrach felt his heart soften, and he reached out to take her hand in his. "I miss you too," he said, "I've been so focused on my studies that I haven't given our relationship the attention it deserves."

Elena smiled at him, and Kazrach felt a sense of relief wash over him. His love for her had always been as important to him as his quest for power, and he was relieved to be able to balance both.

As Kazrach returned to his studies, he found that he was happier than ever before. He had the support of both his wife and his girlfriend, and he was more powerful than he had ever been.