We missed our first class... will Dad be mad at me?

H-Hey will it affect my report later?

"H-Hey... Nico! Calm down..." Euclio said...

Now it's 9 am... and the class started at 8 am... and ended at 9..

"W-We shouldn't have ate our breakfast!" I said..

"C-Calm down... we just missed briefing class.. I believe it is not something important..." Euclio said... he is now sleeping on my bed again...

T-This boy...

I checked the next class...

"The next class is Element Magic class... and it will begin at 4 pm..." I said...

"Ah.. then you could just skip the class..." Euclio said...

"And why is that?" I asked...

"Because you have tested your own magic element... and you could use 5 elements..." Euclio said...

"T-That's true... but will it be only trying magic for the whole class?" I asked...

Then he looked trouble...

"Hey... your Dad is a smart person, what's wrong with you? You see, on the first meeting and on the first year, what else could be teach in Element Magic Class if it is not testing your capability..." he told me..

"Fine... Fine, then I would like to see every student's magic..." I said...

"Hmm okay... then I will be sleeping till 4 pm... wake me up okay?" he said and sleep on my bed...

T-That's my bed...

"Fine..." I said..

I plan to walk around the school

I locked my room and start my trip...

People keep staring at me...

T-This is annoying...

"Demon..."

"It's the red eye..."

"Pure evil..."

I heard those words... but I just ignore them, since I'm used to it...

And when I just about to leave them... someone block me...

I looked at her...

Who is she?

She has a long black hair... and she dressed like a paladin... with her fancy plate armor... and she have a big shield on her back also with her sword...

"Hey... you have a beautiful eyes..." she said...

"Ahh.. well, you see... I guess everyone says that this is a demon eye... or such thing..." I said

Did she say it sarcastically?

"No.. I mean it... I like your eyes..." she said...

She then looked at my eyes even closer...

T-That's too close!

"Hey! Whats your name?" she asked me...

"Me? I'm Nicolas Maxwell... and you?" I introduce myself...

"W-What? So you are the boy everyone else talk about?" she said...

"Ah... am I?" I said while avoiding her...

"Ah I forgot to tell my name" she said...

She then put her fist on her chest...

"My name is Precilla, I'm on my second year... and I'm studying in a special class" she introduced herself...

"Oh, and I am Nicolas Maxwell, a first-year student, and also I'm in the special class" I said while bowing a bit, like usually how royalty introduce themselves...

Everyone is still watching both of us...

"Okay, nice to meet you Nicolas... and what are you going to do today?" she asked me...

"Ah, you see, I will have a class on 4 pm, so I have a l-"

"Do you want me guide you around?" she asked me

"I guess if you don't mind, then it won't be a problem..." I said...

"Okay... follow me..." she said

Then she grabbed my hand and start touring the school...

"So... is it true that you defeated both Lex and Gina?" she asked me...

Lex and Gina? Are they Lion and Elephant?

"You mean Lion and Elephant?" I asked...

And she suddenly stopped...

"Yes... and you should stop calling them like that...No wonder both of them challenged you to a duel..." Precilla said...

"Ah, my bad.., actually I was planning to apologized to them... do you have any idea where they are?" I asked her...

"Hmm, as I remember, Gina supposed to be in Barrier Magic Class..." she explained...

"Barrier Magic Class? Where is it?" I asked her

"It is on the second floor of building E" she said...

"Come... let me show you!" she said while still holding my hand...

After several minutes, we arrived in front of Building E...

I have to take a minute of rest so that I can control my breath....

S-She walked really fast! And also, since she hold my hand... everyone is watching both of us...

Who is she by the way? I mean it's only noble and the talented one that could join the special class...

Then, she is supposed to be the talented one... because royalty introduce themselves by using its family name as well... while she doesn't introduced her family name...

"Here we are..." she said...

After moving to the second floor of building E, I saw both of them studying...

Hey, it looks like Elephant is a hardworker... while Lion... is sleeping...

The suddenly Lion's eyes are open and he looked at my direction...

Somehow it gives me a chill...

"I guess I'll be coming back after they finished their class.." I said to Prescilla...

After saying such word the bell rang...

And I hear a rushing footsteps from the class beside me...

The door opened and I see Lion ana Elephant rushing toward me...

T-This is going to be a big trouble...

But then they stopped in front of me...

"What are you doing here Rat!" Lion said to me...

"Don't make yourself high after just a match?" Elephant said...

Both of them looks angry at me... I thought usually duel shouldn't be taken as personal problem right?

"Umm.. you see, I come here to apologize... for calling you Elephant and Lion...." I said...

Then both of them looked speechless...

And I feel their rage are cooling down...

Precilla stood in front of me...

"He just not use to see beastman race... I thought both of you don't mind a rat? But it seems you guys do mind him so much..." Precilla defended me...

Um.. is that the right word?

Gina looked at Precilla... then she looked back at me...

"If Precilla said so, I guess we have to forgive you!" Gina said...

Gina is the Elephant...

"I let you go this time rat!" Lex said...

Lex is the Lion...

They return to the class and left us alone...

I guess one of my problem has been solved...

"Thanks Precilla-san... couldn't do this without you.." I said my gratitude...

"Don't mind me... and you can call me Precilla..." she said..

"Then, call me Nico..." I said and both of us shook our hand again...

"Let me treat you lunch..." I said...

"A-Are you sure about this?" she asked me...

"Of course! I'm in debt to you! You saved my day... so just let me treat you okay?" I pushed her to agree...

"Hmm, I guess that's okay if you don't mind..." she said

Both of us moving downward...

Should I call Euclio? He owe me lunch... But he is sleeping...

Just how long it takes from Qiteron Kingdom to reach this place...

"You have something on your mind?" she asked me...

"Ah no... it's just my friend, I think I should buy him a lunch and let him eat it later..." I said

"Oh.. So he is not joining?" She asked again

We are now walking toward the mess hall...

"No... he came from a far kingdom... so I think we should let him take a rest..." I said...

"Hmm okay, then I will accompany you later..." she said while smiling...

D-Doesn't she has things to do?!

Both of us arrived in the mess hall... and I can see a lot of people has gathered...

"Wow... this is a lot crowder than breakfast..." I said

"Y-You eat breakfast?" She asked me...

"Y-Yeah... Is it a problem?" I asked her back

She looked quite shocked...

"Ah, I forgot that you are a royalty... you see, normally people don't eat breakfast to save their money..." she explained...

"R-Really? I just knew that..." I said

And she nodded...

I see... that's why she doubt me when I wanted to treat her...

But.. Euclio.... he is going to treat me lunch...

Nevermind, he is a prince, I forget about it...

You see... my Dad give me 50 Perius Gold Coin... and I never actually bought anything by myself in this world until this morning... and I just give them a gold coin and they returned it with like tens of silver...

The cost of breakfast food be like 5 silver coins... and lunch...

"Hmmm it's 10 silver coins..." I said... after reading the price displayed on the menu...

"How much is the cost for normal dinner?" I asked Precilla...

"The cheapest one would be 1 silver, and the expensive one is about 10 silver..." she explained...

5 silvers for breakfast + 10 silvers for lunch + 10 silvers for dinner... it would be 25 silvers a day...

25 silvers a day multiplied by 30 is 750 silvers... which means 7 golds and 50 silvers...

D-Dad you gave me too much money...

And I remember what Dad said about money last time...

"If you got a good score... I will double your money okay!" he said to encourage me...

"T-That is too much!" I said out of a sudden...

"H-Heh? What?! Um... I mean if you can't afford it, it's okay for me..." Precilla said in worried tone...

D-Did I just speak what inside my mind?!

"N-No! Don't worry, I mean... you see... My dad gave me too much money..." I said a bit whispering...

I afraid I put out too much attention...

"A-Ahh I see... then you can treat me!" She said happily...

T-This girl change so much after we just even met...

After we bought the food, we find a place to sit and eat...

The two of us seat like in the middle of the crowd, where there is a bit free space... and only fit for 2 people...

"Hoah... this place is so crowded... I almost can't breathe..." I said to her...

"Of course! This is not some royal palace! Oh thanks for the food!" she said...

"No problem!" I said to her

"Let's eat!" both of us in unison....

We taste the food... and I feel like it is a normal food...

But Precilla has different opinion...

"T-This is the most delicious food I ever tasted here!" she said...

"I-Is that so?" I asked her

She ate without facing away from her plate... like he won't let anyone still her food...

Also... everyone looked at us while we are eating... I can't eat that while being watched... so I ended up not finishing the food...

"Heee! Why don't you eat your food?" she asked me...

"I feel like I am full enough..." I said... while smiling...

And after finished the food, she still looks like want to eat the table...

S-She ate much doesn't she?!

"Y-You can eat mine, if you are still hungry..."

Then she pinched my cheek

"A-Awww..." I said in pain...

Then she said

"You should respect other! There are other people that couldn't eat because they have no money!" She said like an old wise woman saying...

"F-Fine!" I said... and I continue eating till it done...

After we finished our lunch, I bought also lunch for Euclio...

"I guess, I will be returning to my room..." I said...

"Hey Precilla!" someone behind me calling her...

I looked back... and... I have no idea who he is...

But after looking me, he looked a bit surprised...

"Red eye! So now both of you are friend!" the boy said...

"Ummm yes? And?" Precilla asked him back...

And he looked pissed off...

"You better avoided her...." He said to me...

I don't even know his name? And he asked me to avoid her? Just what's wrong with him...

"Who are you?" I asked...

"Ah... Glad you asked!" he said and looked happy...

"My name is Karl Klorze... a second year special class student..." he explained...

Klorze... So, he is the son of Mikhael Klorze... a Grand Duke of Perius Kingdom... still thou, lower in rank compared to Dad...

"Klorze... you mean your Tousan is Mikhael Klorze?" I asked him

"W-Wow... you are surprisingly smart!" He said proudly...

"And my name is Nicolas Maxwell... a first year special class student..." I said

Then I raise my hand to shake... but he just watched my hand...

"You see, I don't want to deal neither with a demon or a peasant..." He said...

Ah... a trouble child.... is the first thing come out of my mind...

"Ah okay..." I said...

"Let's go!" I pull Precilla's hand and move away from him....

And he looked really pissed off!

"H-Hey! I haven't finish talking! Or else! I will tell my To-" before he finished his word...

"My Tousan is the Archduke" I said

And he stayed quite... and his face looked a bit pale...

"F-Fine! I'm going!" he said...

And he turned away and slowly leaving us...

"Fiuh... That's troublesome..." I said...

"Just don't mind him... he just hated losing..." Precilla said...

We talked while walking to my room...

"You see, he is actually a strongest swordsman around..." Precilla explained...

Strongest Swordsman? Wow... his words doesn't really reflect his skill...

"But when I enter this school... and I defeated him in a duel... so he is a bit pissed off..." Precilla explained....

S-She defeated the Strongest Swordsman in school?! Does is mean that now she is the strongest?!

"Wow... I guessed not a bit... you totally made him into a mad man..." I said

Then she laughed...

"Hah... if he braves enough to challenge me back, I will accept it..." she said confidently

Without realizing both of us has arrived in front of my room...

I-Is it okay for girl to come and visit boy's dorm?!

We passed a lot of people, but I also spotted some girl around here... I guess it is okay as long she didn't stay like Euclio did....

I unlocked my door and opened it...

"I'm home..." I said...

But no answer....

I look at the clock... it's 2 am already....

I invited her to come inside...

And when she entered the room....

"I thought your room supposed to be different than mine..." Precilla said...

"Hmmm? I guess everyone on the Special Class receive the same treatment..." I said

And she nodded...

"Euclio..." I called his name...

And I looked at my bed...

He is sleeping peacefully...

T-This boy truly exhausted... I thought he is one of the trouble child in school... but seeing how he slept... I changed my mind...

I don't even dare to wake him up... but it's for his own good...

I shake his body...

"Hey Euclio..." I called his name...

"So... He is Euclio Qiteron?" she asked me...

"Y-Yes..." I said...

"And you both have known each other for a long time?" she asked me...

"You could say that, actually, both of our Dad is quite close..." I said...

"Oooo I see... and..." she suddenly looked bashful...

"And?" I asked...

"You both sleep together?" she asked and her face turned into a tomato....

"Y-Yeah! But you know! It's because we are too tired yesterday... I guess he passed out as well, so we ended up sleeping together..." I explained...

E-Euclio! You owed me one!!

Then Euclio talked in his dream...

"Uuhh... Nico, I want more..." he said...

W-What?! What more?!

And I looked at Precilla...

Her face turned to red...

She then went away leaving us both....

"T-This is a misunderstanding!!" I shouted when she leaved...

After she left...

"I want more food..." Euclio said in his dream

E-Euclio!!

Now, I have no pity on him

I kicked him...

"W-What happened?! Hey! Why you kicked me...."

"Dunno... I just want to..." I said...

And he is still in his confusion...

"W-What day is it?" He asked...

"It's still our first day... and here... your lunch..." I said while giving the food for him...

"H-Hey... thanks! I guess I owe you twice..." he said while laughing...

I then showed '3' sign by my hand...

"T-Three?! Just sinc-"

"Just treat me!" I said in loud voice...

"F-Fine!" he said in scared voice...

I guess he give up easily....

Then he moved to the kitchen in my room...

My room is actually pretty big... it has a kitchen that also included the dining room... also a bathroom, like the japanese public bath... also a king size bed... that's why Euclio is able to stay with me last night...

After he ate his lunch... both of us walk toward the classroom... it was 3.40 pm... and we hope we won't have any problem anymore...

It's on the Field... not on the building...

We found someone familiar...

"Hey..." I waved my hand...

It's Precilla...

And she stood up from the bench...

"W-Who is she?" Euclio whipered me...

"Let me introduce you to her..." I said...

We both come closer toward her...

"Uh... sorry for leaving both of you earlier... ah.. You see..."

Before she finished her word... I cut in...

"He said that we want more food just now..." I said... and then she looked relieved...

"H-Huh? What happened?" Euclio asked...

He looked pretty dumbed now...

"Ah, I haven't introduced both of you properly.... Euclio... this is Precillia, Precillia, this is Euclio Qiteron..." I said introducing both of them

After shaking their hands... Precillia talked first...

"I heard you are a unique weapon wielder..."

And Euclio looked at me... I just nodded...

"Y-Yeah... I am..." Euclio said...

"Then, let's someday, we face each other... I am truly curious about fighting a unique weapon wielder" she said

Then Euclio looked at me...

"Sure! He accepted!" I said...

And he just looked clueless...

"You both sure are close..." Precilla said...

Then she laughed...

I guess I just want revenge! To Euclio...

"Ah... are you an adventurer?" Euclio asked her...

"Nope, not anymore at least... I have been here for a year... at least I need 3 more years so that I can free from this place...." she said...

"3? I thought it is a 6 years school..." I asked her...

"Ah of course... but the rest 2 years, you will become an adventurer..." Precillia said

A-Adventurer?! You mean fighting monsters?! I-Isn't it great?!

"That's great!" I said in unison with Euclio...

Guess both of us didn't know anything about that...

After our small chat... the teacher come and gather us...

I also see Gina and Lex... also...

Who is she? I guess I know her...

I see a pretty familiar girl

"Okay everyone... today, we got a new student from the first year... so we will have them to try magic first... and I would like to introduce you to our special student.... Nicolas Maxwell.. Can you step ahead..."

Special Student?! Wait... I thought all of us are special?!

I move forward... and I spotted Karl... but I focus on the girl next to him... but then she ignored me...

"So... as the news had spread... also from the battle yesterday... we know that Nicolas-san could control Earth and Holy elements... but based on the rumor, he could control Fire, Water and Wind as well... can you demonstrate it to us?" The teacher asked me...

"S-Sure..." I said...

I take my time and....

'Create... Fire'

'Create... Water'

'Create... Wind'

'Create... Earth'

'Create... Light'

And all of the 5 spherical color... red, blue, green, brown and white appeared above my head...

Everybody showed a 'Woah' reaction

And everyone gave me an applause...

"So.. As you can see here... we will do this test for every each of you... Including the second year and the third year.... Thank you Nicolas-san... you can deactivate your magic..." the teacher said... so I deactivate my magic...

I return to my initial position... between Euclio and Precilla...

"That was beautiful..." Precilla said to me...

"T-Thanks..." I said...

"You should have see his duel yesterday! It was much cooler!" Euclio said...

"Huh... Sadly I wasn't around..." Precilla said in sad tone...

"Ah, by the way... is the class always combined with other different years student?" I asked to change the topic...

"Hmm only some subject... like Elemental Magic... Elemental Fighter Magic... Politic... and Swordsmanship..." she explained...

"That's a lot..." Euclio said....

All of us try one by one... including the second year student...

And there is one thing I realize...

Everyone was using their wand... or staff...

I don't use anything... and I do it without incantation... like others...

Precilla couldn't use any element...

Euclio could only use water element

Only both of them I care... but I still interested in looking the other trying it...

Lex couldn't do it...

Gina could only use wind element...

And she able to manipulate it...

Karl could use Fire element...

He is pretty good himself... but he couldn't manipulate it...

And now, it is this girl...

She looks really familiar...

"Hey... Euclio..." I called him...

"Hmm?"

"Don't you think she looked familiar?" I asked him...

"You don't remember? She is Marie Gavenhallen..." Euclio said...

"O-Ohh!!" I said it loud and everyone direct their eyes on me...

"S-Sorry..." I said

And they return to their own bussiness... also, Marie looked at me with cold gaze...

W-What's wrong with her? She looks like a different person since we met 2 years ago...

"Don't you think that she is a bit cold?" Euclio asked me...

"Y-Yeah, I just thought about that..." I said...

"You guys knows her?" Precilla asked...

"Yeah, we met him during a feast" Euclio explained...

"Ah... I see..." Precilla said...

But unfortunately... she can't do it...

And the next face looks familiar as well...

"D-Don't you think you know him too?" I asked Euclio too...

"Uhhh he looks familiar... but I don't know his name..." Euclio looked confused as well...

He has a blue hair... like Euclio... means he is an Ocean Race...

And apparently, he couldn't use any magic as well...

The rate of person using magic is so little... even among Noble... it doesn't change...

But there is this one guy caught my attention...

He could control 3 elements... Fire, Wind, and Earth... Then he show his bloodlust toward me...

S-Scary... he also able to manipulate it... I guess he is the champion before I joined the school...

"W-Who is he?" I asked Precilla...

"Ah, he is Noc Avom... a third-year student..." Precilla explained...

"W-Wow... this is the first time I knew a third-year student..." I said

"Watch out with your word..." A voice behind me...

I feel the chill

And the three of us looked back...

I see a tall white-haired boy with green eyes which is carrying a spear... and a shield... also he has pointy ears...

"Ah sorry... did I surprised the three of you?" he asked while smiling...

"My name is Navael... I'm a third year student..." he continued...

"M-My name is Nicolas Maxw-"

"Ah stop right there... we all know about you... you can just skip the introduction..." He said

"And what do you want?" Precilla asked suspiciously...

"N-No... I just wanted to know the son of the person I admired the most!" He said happily...

H-Huh?! He admired Tousan?!

"W-Why do you admired him? He is just an annoying old man..." I said...

"W-What?! No... He is a remarkable person! You should see it from different point of view..." He defended my Dad...

"And also, you have to see it from my point of view..." I insisted...

And both Euclio and Precilla could only watched us...

"Calm down Navael..." Another elf calmed him down...

Now the three of us looked at them...

"L-Let's go..." I said to both Euclio and Precilla... since the class is almost over too...

"Wait..." Navael called me...

I looked back and asked... "What?"

"I challenge you to a Duel..." he said...

A-Another Duel? Nope... I'm out

"What? I can't hear you?" I said while walking away...

I think I pissed him off...

"Nico, you sure know how to pissed people off..." Euclio said while laughing...

"Huh... they think everything can be solved by fighting... stupid..." I said...

"Hey, we have time after dinner... do both of you want to practice?" Precilla invited both of us...

I looked at Euclio...

I never sees him fighting before... maybe I could learn something from him as well...

Euclio then looked at me as well... and give a sigh...

"Fine... at which field?" Euclio asked...

"The field is in front of Building E, it's for swordsmanship practicing...." Precilla said..

"Okay then, let's do it after dinner..." I said

After we skip the Element Class, we decided to have our dinner...

We moved to the mess hall... and as usual, we see the crowd... and Euclio looks confused...

He then said... "I think during breakfast, it is not as busy as this..."

Precilla then looked at me while smiling...

The same question I have asked...

"Apparently, only the noble eat breakfast... while other tried to save money so they can eat lunch and dinner..." I said

Euclio then gives an O mouth...

"A-Ah... since both of you have bought me lunch, let me treat you this time..." Euclio said to both of us...

Then, Precilla's face looked troubled...

"You see, it was using Nicolas's money, not mine..." Precilla said...

"No problem... he wanted to say sorry for what he said in my room..." I said to Precilla

And Euclio trying to remember what he said...

"You see... I believe I didn't say anything..." he said

And both of us laughed...

After eating our dinner, we do our practice... using our real weapon...

"Hey, do you know a thing about barrier magic?" Precilla asked me...

I honestly never read those book, since I read only the Elemental Magic part

So, I shook my head...

"Then let me tell you, you won't be able to win against me, if you only use your Elemental Magic..." Precilla said...

"And why is that?" I asked since I am pissed off a bit...

"Wanna try?" She asked, and I nodded...

Euclio become the judge... while Precilla and I set a distance...

After we are ready, Euclio said...

"This is just a training... be sure not to hurt each other..." Euclio said

And both of us nodded...

"Okay, then begin..." he said

I prepare my magic...

'Create.... Fire'

I create a fire and

'Manipulate... Fire...'

Now, I can control my fire freely...

But I see she don't move an inch...

"Are you okay?" I asked her...

"Just shoot your fire here... I will be okay..." She said...

Just how can she be relaxed...

"You sure?" I asked

And she nodded...

"Okay, here I come!" I shouted...

And I throw her my fire ball... and...

"BARRIER MAGIC!" she draw a line in front of her horizontally and....

A blue barrier popped out...

Then my fireball hit the blue barrier but nothing happened...

I didn't give her a single scratch... and also, the barrier still stood...

"W-Wow..." I said with surprised...

"I never seen something like that..." I continue...

"Don't worry, you will learn it soon..." She said

"But I learn it before I enter here..." She continue...

"Are you related to Mera Sect?" Euclio asked...

Mera Sect? Isn't it the religion that believe me as descendant of demon?

"W-Wow, you sure are sharp... I was the temple's guardian..." she said...

And I am now on guard...

Even Euclio hide me behind his back...

"And... shouldn't you hate Nico?" Euclio asked

Yes, even their Sect keeps sending assassins to me...

"Hate you? For what? Having a red eyes?" she asked

And both of us nodded...

She then let a sigh...

"You see, we can't judge people without knowing him first... and so I left the church and join this school..." Precilla explained...

"To what? Assassinate Nico?" Euclio asked in quite loud voice...

"N-No of course! I could do it earlier if I want to... and if I am an assassin, I think I won't show you anything about Barrier Magic..." Precilla continues her explanation...

After saying such things we let our guard down...

I guess she is not an enemy...

"That's true... and you see, I guess he has no relation with demon... I've been with him for some time and he still looks innocent..." Euclio said...

"That's what I have been thinking about... why the church dare to kill a boy... isn't that weird? Because of him having a red eyes doesn't mean he is evil..." Precilla said...

Then she looked at me and touch my shoulder...

"Don't worry, I won't harm you...Even, I will protect you if the church come to get you... trust me..." She said...

And I just nodded...

I looked at Euclio...

"What's the relation between Barrier Magic and the Church?" I asked him....

"You see, the church keeps all of the Barrier Magic Book, so no one could learn it... except them..." Euclio said...

"S-So, we won't be able to learn it?" I asked him

And he shook his head...

"Hey, I told you right" Precilla cut our conversation...

Both of us looked at her

"You will learn it soon..." She continues...

"From..."

"You?" I cut Euclio's word...

And she nodded...

"Yes, that is as my apologize and my sect to think you as a bad guy...." She continued...

"S-So you mean, they won't come and kill me?" I asked her with hope...

"N-No... it's actually only me, hehe.." she said...

T-That's not solving the problem...

"Okay... at least you got a friend from the church..." Euclio said while holding my shoulder...

"Yeah..." I said while calming down myself...

But, Precilla looked troubled...

"What's wrong?" Euclio asked her

"You see... I told you right, I left the church..." she said...

"T-That's true..." I said...

I guess that doesn't solve any problem...

"But don't worry, come here after dinner, and I will teach you Barrier Magic..." she said...

"Okay!" Both Euclio and I in unison...

And from that day... we learn Barrier Magic, with our new teacher... Precilla...