The day arrives and I gather some last minute things. Picking up Leonus, my lion toy and hiding him in my luggage. I pin a lion broach my grandfather got me and look in the mirror. I really do have my father's face and hair with my mother's eyes. A rugged nose with defined cheekbones. My eyes are that piercing green like my mothers. I comb back my hair and shift looking at my appearance.
Andras-Kerrim-Lorenz [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/738588599448240224/1058414313259417680/Untitled230_20221229100652.png]
Yep. Villain. I just have the air of someone evil. Oh well my title must affect that somewhat I suppose.
I wave goodbye to my parents and hug them before stepping into my carriage. The carriage rolls off and towards the noble school. I wonder what I will learn there? I know it’s where I pick a class then learn it’s skills. My tutor taught me the basics of the world. Everyone has a destined class they were born to be. The school has a way to show those who attend their class. I assume it's through some form of magic? I guess I'll learn that too.
Arriving at the school I follow everyone to orientation. I sit down and look to the front as the principal steps forward “Welcome all nobles! This is the highest academy in Astria. You will learn what your class is and how to get your skills. Only the best of the best will get through this school. You must practice how to serve your kingdom for the best of its people. Head to the class assignment room.” and a light flash over to the door “Once assigned a class you will be given your schedules. Everyone is dismissed!” and everyone begins to head over.
Standing in line I wait a few minutes before I step into the room. Once inside I see a large crystal ball and a man stood next to it. He motions to the crystal ball “Touch this and it will reveal your class.” I nod and tap the crystal ball. I watch classes zoom past the crystal ball before one settles and glows brightly. Summoner. Huh… Okay. That actually makes a lot of sense [Class Updated: Dark Summoner] Hold on dark summoner? But the crystal said it was just summoner. Maybe that’s my element? Fitting for a villain to have dark magic. Plus, I have a dark elemental contract. I followed the other summoner to our classroom.
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I sit next to some random people as everyone gets settled in. A boy to my right and a girl to my left.
Jerald-Hawthorn [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/738588599448240224/1058414315172020385/Untitled230_20221229104217.png]Erica-Ambers [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/738588599448240224/1058414314786148413/Untitled230_20221229110158.png]
The young man turns to me and holds out a hand "Jerald Hawthorn." I take his hand and smile "Andras Kerrim Lorenz." His eyes widened at my name. "The prince… Ah Pardon my boldness in introduction." I chuckle shaking my head "It's quite fine sir Hawthorne. At this school we are all equals." He blinks then smiles nodding "Well said." I glance at the girl staring at me and she looks away quickly. Oh shit. She either is scared of me or has a crush on me. That or she was staring and was almost caught.
I eye Jerald who raises a brow "Hm?" I decide to give the girl mercy and shrug "Nothing. I just felt someone looking at us." Jerald sighs but shrugs "I suppose that makes sense. I am a marquis son, and you are the prince. We make quite the sight." Oh interesting. He's quite high on the social ladder. I nod "Indeed." Before I can ask any more questions our teacher steps forward and claps to gather everyone's attention "Class! All eyes on me! Welcome everyone to summoning class. Here you will learn what that means and how to summon it. Your summon is your weapon so don't be afraid to command it to fight." Everyone murmurs around the class.
Ah well knowing my luck I'll summon a shadow lion. Jerald leans to me whispering "What do you think you will summon?" I shift then lean back and whispers "Perhaps a lion. It is my favorite animal." Jerald softly chuckles. The teacher claps a few more times "Settle down everyone! First lesson today is what summoning is and how to tap into your mana." I perk up and bring out my notebook. This will be interesting.
The next two weeks and I have a stack of notes. Summoning is such a cool magic class! So how it works is that one has to make a contract with another being. Most creatures are elementals or fey. Once the pact is made you can give your summon mana to make them stronger. Honestly, I can't wait to actually cast the spell. I mean I have three contracts already, so I am ahead of the game. Besides summoning class, I have been taking potion making and enchanting courses. One because I figured I need skill diversity and two, Jerald took them as well.