As time passed by people started to move on with their lives. The Incident that happened that day turned into Tales and stories that spread far and wide

As the Empire slowly recovered from the disastrous event a phrase was growing in popularity among those who survived the chaos

“Learn from the past, and prepare for the future”

A museum funded by the Heroes was built to immortalize the Incident which grew in popularity throughout the continent

Thousands of people came from far and wide to visit the museum, some people came because of the tales and stories, and some came because of curiosity

Curiosity of the giant monster they’ve heard so much about from the stories, The giant monster skeleton was placed at the museum's center.

Well, some of it at least…

There were many other monster’s skeletons that this continent had never seen either placed in glass box container

The Avalom Empire has now become one of the most popular places for tourists to visit

Davis's family saw a huge influx of new customers from around the continent, so they decided to transition their bakery business into a restaurant.

Slowly Davis’s family business started hiring workers and chiefs from all around, after many experimentations with different styles of foods their family restaurant started to take off.

Davis joined the Empire Magic Academy at the time of his family business transition.

Seeing a chance to help, Arthur the Sword King used this chance to help promote their restaurant name.

Davis’s family business skyrocketed and became one of the top restaurants in the entire Empire.

Davis's studies in the field of magic were going smoothly but because of his family's sudden success, many students of the academy look at him with a hint of jealousy and envy.

Besides an average score in every subject, Davis doesn’t stand out from the others that much in terms of his magical skill.

Over time, other students saw Davis as just another rich brat.

“Davis, Davis… DAVIS!”

Davis awoke with a startled expression, he turned to the person who woke him up

“What? What is it?” Davis asked in a lazy tone as he was still hazy from his sleep

Estella replied with an agitated look, “Glad to see that you’re still with us, class is already over Mr. Sleepy Head”

Davis looks around the emptied classroom, “Sorry Spicy, I’m really tired today”

Stella's face was filled with anger, “Damn it Davis, I told you not to use that stupid nickname” Davis smile at her angry expression, “I’m joking relax”

Estella smiled at Davis's sleepy face warmly, “Wanna walk back together today?”

Davis thought for a bit before he smiled at her, “Well why not, my schedule is free today”

The two walk out of the classroom while chatting with one another, They walk around the city square seeing many new things

“Davis, have you been to the museum yet?” Estella asked with puppy eye

Davis awkwardly scratches his head, “N-Not yet”

Estella's eyes lid up with excitement, “Why don’t we go there together?”

Davis wants to reject her but after seeing her enthusiasm he forcibly accepts and goes along with her.

They arrived at the entrance of the museum and started walking around.

Davis found himself staring at one of the creature's skeletons, Estella saw Davis's intense stare and walked to him, “It’s a walking fish? Is there something interesting about this creature?”

A hint of anger showed in Davis’s eye, “Nothing, it's just unpleasant to look at”

After walking around the museum for a while, they stopped in front of the giant monster’s corpse. As Davis stared in Awe at the enormous monster’s bone, Stella turns her attention to him, “Davis, have you ever thought about the future?”

Davis lost in thought replied half-heartedly, “Yeh, and that is to look after a certain red hair person”

He turns to her with a warm stare and a gentle smile causing Stella’s face to blush as red as a ripe tomato

“I’m joking” Davis exclaims while he laughs

Stella repeatedly shouted at him as they both left the museum, “Stupid Dummy”

The two separated at a water fountain in the center of the plaza and went their separate way.

sometimes later…

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“Welcome back young master” The family servant bows respectfully at Davis as he walks inside the house.

At the family dining table, Davis’s mother and sister waited eagerly for his return.

The door opened and Davis’s younger sister rushed toward him with a bearhug, “Brother you’re back”

Davis laughs, “Yes, Larra I’m back so please get off from me for a second, brother can’t breathe since you’re hugging me so tightly” His mother watches on while laughs at them.

Larra let go of her brother, “My sister is getting stronger by the day” Davis laughs awkwardly.

Hearing this Larra's eyes lit up as she puffs out her chest in confidence, “Huff, that's right you’re looking at the Empire future knight captain”

Davis looks at her with a teasing expression, “OH I’ve never seen a knight captain this short before, if you don’t eat well, you’re only going to be the captain of the horse stable” Their mother let out a small chuckle from the side watching her daughter and son

Larra ran back to her mom, “Mom did you hear that? Brother is bullying me” Her mom smiles at them and asks for the butler to bring in the foods

The house butler bows and leaves the room along with the servant and after a while, they return to the room with trays of food only to hear the siblings still playfully arguing at one another. They prepared their meal before leaving the room

Davis’s mother smiles and asks them to eat their dinner, they sit down and enjoy their meal together. “Davis? How is school?” Davis’s mother asks

Davis let out a deep breath, “Nothing much really happened it’s still the same as always” he replied with sorrowful eyes

His mother quickly picked up on his change of mood, “forgive me if I make you unhappy Dear” Davis’s mother said with a worried look on her face, Davis noticed her expression and quickly replied, “Mother no I’m not sad about your comments, I’m just… I’ve been studying magic for a long time now and the more I try the more I feel like I’m not cut out for this”

Davis’s mother saw his pain and asked Larra to go to her room first since she already finished her meal, Larra complied and left the room followed by the butler waiting outside

Davis’s mother gave Davis a suggestion, “If you are unsure of the path you took you can always help me with our family business. After all, our family's success was all thanks to your suggestion to transition our bakery into a restaurant” Larra listened on and nodded along with her mother's idea

Davis paused for a bit and replied with a firm answer, “I’m sorry Mom, but this is something I must succeed. Before, father passing I made a promise to him that I’d become a renowned magician one day” Davis’s mother let out a small sigh, “If that’s your wish then I have some news I would like to tell you regarding the Celestial Academy” Davis look at her with curious eyes

She continues, “The Sword King came earlier today” Davis stood up in shock, “WHAT? The Sword King is here? When? Why? H-HOW?”

Davis’s mother smiles at his shocked expression, “I’ve never told you this but The Sword King is an old acquaintance of our family back then when your father and I just got married and opened up our bakery in the countryside our family bakery was well-liked by the local but nothing special”

She took a sip of her water, “It was rainy that day your father opened up the store and found a young boy sleeping in front of the shop, he had a disheveled appearance we took pity on the young boy and brought him in, Over the next 2 month we provided him with foods, clothing, and shelter. Then one day he returned to say goodbye after his unexpected encounter with the previous Sword King who saw the boy's potential”

She continued while taking something out of her pocket and placing it on the table, “That boy said that he’ll remember our kindness forever and he’ll one day repay us one day, and today he came and gave me this letter of recommendation to the Academy of Magic in Celestia. Davis, I ask you again my dear will you pursue the path of magic?”

Davis looks at the letter on the table and with a firm look on his face reaches out to grab the letter. Davis’s mother smiles and gets up from her chair, “I will support your dream no matter what lies in store” as she hugs Davis from behind warmly

Davis's eyes started to become blurry with tears and he returned he hugged her back, “Thank you, Mother, Thank you so much for your support”

After that night Davis devoted himself to magic research every day. Time passed by quickly and in the blink of an eye graduation day arrived.

After the event, Davis walks around with a smile on his face as he thinks about his future decision. “Davis!” someone rushes him from behind with a friendly hug young blonde man around his age who had also graduated, ‘Davis my friend how are you feeling after graduating?” The blonde young man asks

Davis looks back with a friendly but awkward smile, “Before I answer can you let go of me first” Davis laughs at him. “Jeez, so Carter found you first!” Stella walks up to them with a somewhat disappointing look

“Oh look Miss Hot-head is here” Carter spoke while avoiding eye contact with Stella. Hearing this Stella busts out with anger, “This asshole is still as annoying as always, get off Davis first or I’ll show you what a hot-head can do!” hearing this Carter mockingly replied, “You’re as violence as always, if you keep it up then you’d never going find a partner never in this life”

These 2 people have known Davis ever since they were young, Carter and Stella had always argued like this so it was nothing new to Davis who was covering his face out of embarrassment since their argument had attracted many passersby's attention.

Davis then dragged the 2 arguing people by their arms and moved to another location, after a while the 2 stopped their argument and looked at Davis. Stella asks him, “Have you thought about which school you’re going to get into?” Carter continues after Stella’s question, “You’re going to join the Magic Tower, right?”

Davis shook his head and looked at them, “No, I’ll be heading to Celestia in a week from now”. Hearing this the 2 were shocked and shouted out in unison, “CELESTIA?”. Davis laughs at their reaction before continuing, “Yep, I’ve already gotten a recommendation letter from the Sword King to join the Celestial Academy 2 months from now” The two listen with their mouth wide open.

Stella spoke in a sad tone, “Then you and I wouldn’t be able to meet” and Carter chimed in, “Yeah, that’s probably for the best, you’ll lose a decade of your life if you keep meeting this hot-headed tiger”. Stella clutches her fist with a twitchy eye, “Shut the hell up jackass, speaking with you’d probably cut half of Davis's life”

The quiet moment soon passed by and the two started arguing once more, seeing this one thought came to Davis’s mind, “God damn it”

Later that day, Davis returned home with multiple gifts in hand for His mother and sister. He arrived and saw the house butler waiting for him at the front door, “Welcome back young master Davis, please follow me madam is waiting for you in the dining room” Davis followed the butler before he stopped at the door and politely gestured Davis to enter.

Davis's mother sat there with a smile, “Have you eaten yet dear?” Davis smiled at her, “I already had dinner with my friend before I returned Mom” Davis’s mother didn’t say anything and brought him a small box, “This is my gift to you Davis, I’ve ordered it to be made specially for you” and she handed him the box

Davis opened the box his mother gave to him and was shocked about the contents inside. It was a ring imbued with a level 5 protective barrier magic, any equipment that was imbued with level 5 and above was highly expensive and sought out by other magicians.

Davis’s mother extended her arm onto his, “I can only help you this much my dear, and I hope this gift will keep you safe no matter where you are” Davis was overwhelmed with emotion as he hugged his mother tightly, “Thank you for always being there for me Mom” His mother returned his hug with teary eyes and shaky body, “No dear, thank you for being my son”

For the next 1 week, Davis spent as much time as he could helping his family, once again their family felt like old-time. But soon the day came for Davis to depart.

As Davis finished loading all of his luggage onto the carriage awaiting him at the front gate, he got on the carriage and he was off on his way. “Goodbye darling, I wish you the best of luck” A shout was heard from behind

Davis turned back to see his mother and sister standing in front of the front gate waving at him along with the house butler and the servants. Davis smiles and waves at them back from the side window of the carriage

And so His journey to become a renowned Mage begins…