The shadowy figure struck swiftly with the dagger, but Fenrir's instincts kicked in, allowing him to narrowly evade the lethal thrust. The masked man in the dark attire spoke with an air of surprise, "You're better than I thought."
Fenrir, unarmed and facing a potentially deadly assailant, focused on escape. He managed to bolt from his bedroom and urgently called for the guards.
However, Fenrir noticed that his pursuer wasn't giving chase. Soon, the guards arrived at Fenrir's location. They searched his room but found it empty, with an open window. Count Landgrave and Dolan joined the scene, listening attentively as Fenrir recounted the harrowing encounter.
The Count was visibly shaken by the incident and promptly ordered an increase in security. Fenrir remained confused, unable to understand why someone would want to take his life Fenrir has lived very normal life until now with no enemies, he can’t think anyone would try to hurt him. In the midst of his confusion, Count Landgrave approached him, asking, "How are you holding up, Fenrir?"
"I'm physically unharmed now, but I'm completely confused as to why someone would try to kill me," Fenrir replied, his thoughts still in confusion.
The Count considered the situation and offered a plausible explanation, "It's possible the intruder had motives unrelated to you—such as robbery—and you merely became an innocent target due to the secrecy of your test results. Only Sir Hanekin, Madam Janet, Dolan, and I were aware of to that information."
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Fenrir, although somewhat comforted by this explanation, remained wary. The assassin's words had suggested a clear intent to kill him, which bothered him at his unease. Count Landgrave, concerned for Fenrir's safety, extended an offer, saying, "Nevertheless, we must exercise caution. You can stay at my residence until you depart for the academy, and your security will be more tight."
"Thank you, my lord," Fenrir expressed his gratitude.
The following day, Dolan completed his assignment, leaving Fenrir under Count Landgrave's protection. Sir Hanekin visited Fenrir to confirm his safety and, after receiving assurance from the Count, took his leave.
The week that followed pass without further incidents. Fenrir arrived at the city hall to meet Sir Hanekin. Inside, he found not only Sir Hanekin but also Madam Janet and another individual—a girl of approximately the same age as Fenrir. She regarded Fenrir with an air of curiosity, silently questioning what a country boy like him was doing there.
"Fenrir, there you are. We've been waiting for you," Hanekin announced.
"Apologies for any delay," Fenrir offered.
"No need for apologies; you're punctual. I'd like you to meet Elina Ricaud, who passed the magic affinity test and will be traveling with us to the capital to enroll in the magic academy," Hanekin introduced.
"And here's Fenrir, who passed the martial intent test, Elina," Madam Janet added.
"Nice to meet you, Miss Elina," Fenrir greeted her, attempting to be polite.
However, Elina shift her eyes completely ignoring Fenrir. It was clear she regarded Fenrir as a commoner. Fenrir chose to overlook her rudeness and focused on Hanekin's instructions.
"Today, we'll be departing for the capital of Grivania. But before we do, there's some important information I need to share with both of you," Hanekin began. "Elina and Fenrir, you two are the only ones who passed both the affinity and intent tests and decided to join the academy. Before we leave, I must educate you about Lumos."