Gathering of the Powerhouses
The golden sun barely pierced through the high-vaulted stained-glass windows of the Astra High Council Chamber, where the grand meeting of the Ten Holy Ones and the Ten School Prefects had been summoned. Magic inscriptions flickered across the walls. The air was tense with unspoken power, each breath thick with authority.
The Ten Holy Ones: Ranked
1. Dante Liorion – "The Phoenix Flame" – Fire Manipulation + Resurrection Flame
2. Yuno Sylestra – "Wind of the Ancients" – Celestial Wind + Teleportation
3. Selene Noir – "Lunar Chain" – Gravity + Moonlight Sorcery
4. Axel Renstorm – "Iron Will" – Metal Transmutation + Shield Magic
5. Isadora Vellcroft – "The Mind Reaper" – Psychic Magic + Illusions
6. Riku Solheim – "Thunder's Wrath" – Lightning Channeler
7. Mira Cindel – "Timewalker" – Time Manipulation (minor) + Speed
8. Kain Drogas – "Demon's Pact" – Shadow Magic + Demon Arm
9. Lucia Raventhorn – "Mistborn" – Mist Magic + Tracking
10. Eren Vael – "Blazing Archer" – Spirit Arrows + Vision Beyond Sight
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The Ten School Prefects: Ranked
1. Amaria Thornvale – "Queen Serpent" – Poison Magic + Mind Games (girl with thugs)
2. Leon Varcus – "The Unseen Blade" – Invisibility + Sword Art
3. Rosa Flamehart – "Burning Grace" – Fire Dance + Light Speed
4. Tyr Varnes – "Earthshaker" – Earth Manipulation + Defense
5. Elijah Croft – "Whispers" – Spirit Summoning
6. Sable Monroe – "Web Mistress" – Trap Magic + Strings
7. Galen Morrix – "Vortex" – Air Currents + Tornado Force
8. Kyra Drex – "Sound Breaker" – Sonic Screams
9. Rael Sunfire – "Burnbolt" – Fire + Thunder Fusion
10. Zeek Drolan – "Watcher" – Surveillance + Memory Control (approached Paul)
Zeek sat in the shadows of the chamber, eyes flickering with unease. "Should I tell them the Dark Realm sent a spy? Or keep it hidden? Paul... if you're the spy, I'll end you myself."
Before zeek could finish his thoughts, a sudden flash filled the chamber. The grand doors burst open as Jason, Leader of Magic, and Matthew, The King Wizard, stepped in with calm grace. Every Holy One and Prefect immediately bowed, and even the teachers stood up in honor.
Matthew, with a cocky grin, casually said, "Why so serious?"
Jason shot him a stern glance. Now's not the time.
The room grew still.
The Headmaster stood. "My Highness, what brings you to this sacred gathering?"
Matthew raised a hand. "An emergency."
He cast a swirling rune into the air. A glowing screen appeared.
Footage of a prison — Argus's prison — in ruins. The chains shattered. Guards unconscious. The sky darkened as the aura of Argus's escape echoed in the room.
The atmosphere snapped like a storm.
Axel slammed the table. "HOW COULD THE GUARDS FAIL?! This man is a threat to all kingdoms!"
Jason turned slowly, eyes glowing. "You lack respect."
Axel dropped his gaze, shame creeping in.
Matthew continued. "I've dispatched elite wizards to hunt him. We're tracking him down… but this isn't the only problem."
He cast another spell. The image now showed the Silver Kingdom.
"That's… that's the Silver Kingdom," Selene Noir whispered.
"Yes," Matthew said. "Our scouts intercepted spies—some are assassins, some might even be students. We caught one… but he refuses to speak."
Kain A holy one raised his hand.
Jason nodded.
"Why did Silver cross the borders?"
Matthew's face turned grim. "We don't know. If they don't stop… we may have no choice but to declare war."
The room was silent. Magic flickered in panic.
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Scene shift Class E
Paul walked into the classroom. His eyes scanned the chaos: laughter, chatter, loud greetings. He said nothing, moving to the back. His presence was ghost-like.
He sat quietly. On his left… Prisca. She was already reading, calm and cold.
Paul's thoughts: This is getting interesting.
Felix dropped into the seat on his right, acting like a happy parasite. Paul shot him a cold glare. Felix just smirked.
Paul brought out his notes.
Prisca suddenly asked, "Why were you staring at me earlier?"
Paul looked at her and hesitated. "I saw the pain in your eyes… from being placed in Class E. I felt the same when I saw mine. But the way you reacted… it hurt deeper."
Prisca stared at him, unreadable.
"…My brother," she murmured. Then her eyes changed. "Mind your business. Never look at me like that again… or it might be the end of you."
Paul just blinked. Was that a threat?
A voice rose from the middle of the class.
Naomi: "Since we're in Class E now, let's at least get to know each other!"
Everyone agreed.
Deborah turned back, slapped Felix playfully, and pointed at the muscular boy.
"That's my crush!"
Felix fake cried, "Congrats!" He hugged her.
Paul stared, emotionless. Humans are slaves to feelings… which later kill them.
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Class E Student Introductions (21 students)
1. Naomi – Invisibility
2. Steve – Harden Skin
3. Lucy – Spatial Awareness
4. Deborah – Water Manipulation (copycatting her crush)
5. Peterson – Muscle Strengthening, Magic Combat Mastery
6. Khalid – Mind Maze (Illusion field creator)
7. Isha – Flame Thread (control of magical fire threads)
8. Marcel – Magnetism
9. Zara – Beast Empathy (talks to magical beasts)
10. Rico – Telekinesis
11. Emmy – Plant Growth & Control
12. Jude – Rock Manipulation
13. Fay – Time Delay (can slow time for 3 seconds)
14. Hikaru – Electric Surge
15. Paula – Mirror Duplication
16. Max – Shadow Dash
17. Ray – Mana Scales (absorbs and reflects attacks)
18. Tina – Wind Blade
19. Leo – Sound Manipulation
20. Prisca – Unknown (Deadly Aura)
21. Paul – Bubble Manipulation
When Paul stood up, he said softly, "My name is Paul… from the western kingdom. I use… bubbles."
The class laughed.
Paul sat down, unfazed. I knew they'd laugh.
When it was Prisca's turn, she gave a glare so piercing they skipped her.
Then, a red-haired boy stood, slamming the desk. "Are you people kidding me?! I don't need introductions! Talk again and I'll wreck the whole damn class!"
Everyone froze.
Paul's thoughts: The weak often use loudness to disguise their fear.
Prisca interrupted. "Your power is lame, Paul."
Paul smirked. "It was my father's magic. I cherish it."
Prisca glanced sideways and smiled faintly.
"You'll die with that thought. This place is a game of life and death. Weakness is not tolerated. Especially not in Astra High."
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TO BE CONTINUED…