Chapter 7 : welcome to nortale

We entered the academy." Welcome to the nortale academy of magic and wizardry! "

This place place look so epic . I'm amazed Sobi asked " excuse me, can we look around here? "

He replied" impressive, isn't , we are proud of the history of our academy. Many great wizards are depicted on murals and gobelins throughout the institution . But it would be better, if you don't get distracted by this majesty . Better focus on your exams . 

You'll have plenty of time to gaze all these over later. .." 

While he was explaining. Wait, who is that gorgeous lady coming behind him 

He looked behind " Oh miss lapis! Good morning Victoria. The applicants have arrived " 

" I know Jacob " 

Then he asked her " but what are you doing here? "

She repiled "it's up to the examiner to meet the applicants, I am the examiner , so this is my task . Care to explain yourself ? " " 

He responded with a suspicious smile on his face." oh right....so the deal is headmaster had a hard time reaching you... and he asked me to meet the students. Just in case you won't be able to make it . Don't overthink it " 

Then miss Victoria said " how strange . I didn't receive any messages from him . But that's ok . Thank you Jacob . From this point I'll take the lead "

He began to leave " sure . I will inform the headmaster that you have shown up . Good luck at the exam . Vicky "

She turned to us " applicants ! Please , gather around me . My name is Victoria lapis . I am a teacher of battle magic and your examiner ."

She walked near the stairs and raise " Surely you noticed the mural behind me ! It depicts the legendary Melissa owlsight . The first image to ever set her foot on the lands of north America . And the teacher of four founders of nortale academy. "

It's a great image to be fair . And the detail are great .

The teacher kept explaining" when Melissa was on her deathbed . She united four of her students to continue her path . And with her dying breath...she conjured the first stone for this building . 

Only the most deligent student will ever reach her greatness . Every mage who used to study in nortale academy...dreams of finding the way to obtain her hidden knowledge , who knows, maybe one of you can do it? 

But first you'll have to prove yourself Worthy by passing my exam . Good luck with that " 

We start rolling our eyes amazed by the view inside . 

After a moment she start speaking" knowing Jacob , I'll assume that he came up with an excuse not to answer your questions . So I'll have to , ask your questions " 

A girl raised her hands " you said you teach ' battle Magic ' .. what is that ? "

" That's right " 

Oh shit! Is this real ? Out of nowhere a freaking fireball appeared in her hand 

" Take a good look applicants , this what my lesson are about ! I will teach you attacking and defending spells . So that you can stand up for yourself .

The world of magic is far from harmless. Any other questions " 

I raised my hand and asked " tell us about nortale academy " 

She answered" Nortale is the oldest and most prestigious academy for magic and wizardry in new world . Throughout 3 courses you will learn the basics of all school of magic allowed in America. 

You will discover your specialization . If of course , you pass My exam and stay here . Anything else ? "

" How is it that everyone knows that nortale is a prestigious educational institution ...yet most of the people think that magic is not real .

I thought things like that fireball of yours would get viral or something.."

She replied " magic! Well more precisely. The painstaking of the PR department . And a little bit of magic. all your friends and family know that you are going to the nortale. An elite ivy league level educational institution . All the rest is done for us in their imagination."

Hmmmm... it's strange . I am 99% sure done and Olivia know what's going on . Either youe PR department is under_preforming . Or Sam told them ....next time i meet Samantha we should discuss this . 

" right now , they are certain that you are getting some respected profession , any other questions "

I asked again" what wil be in the exam ? "

She replied " you all might have noticed something unusual after your trip on the train . Right now you are all overwhelmed with magical power .

All that's left is for you to show me how you use it, during the examination. "

" Excuse me , but how can I show something that is never done before ? "

" Trust me , if you have the potential , it will happen . More questions? " 

This time I tried to mess a little with her" I have the most important question. What spell have you used to seduce me ? It's working. I feel it " 

She looked annoyed by my comment" really ? What's your name? "

" James . James pogger " 

" That sounds familiar. Do you have any family members who studied here . In nortale? "

I replied" I don't know , I'm orphan . But my friend and flatmate Samantha rose studies here " 

" Is that so , well in that case .. It would be a pity if the friend of my most talented student loan was kicked out of the academy..just because he decided to make fun of the examiner before the exam . What do you think? " 

I replied " but then you will lose the chance to teach your new most talented student "

She smiled" Mr. Pogger, you have a sharp tongue . Let's hope this is not your only talent if you want to pass my exam . Do you still have any questions? " 

" No more questions, I'm ready ! "

" I'm afraid we can't make people wait much longer . I hope I managed to answer your questions ."

She start up on stairs" applicants, please follow me ! "