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Chapter 1

My long black hair was whipped by the wind and tangled across my pale neck as I watched the whole paradise in front of me. I was sitting outside the academy together with other students. If I'm not mistaken, fifty students were here.

This is the day where they will accept a new student, to be exact.

We were patiently waiting for the headmistress, the sort of ruler of this school.I looked around the entire academy. This is not bad after all.

The gate was full of crystal while around. It had green vines in it. This may look weird, yet fantastic.

However, I chose to look around. After all, I can't deny that even from here, outside of the academy, the view is very beautiful. It's like a paradise outside. There are many flowers, butterflies, different types of plants and trees that make the place more magical. It will surely soothe your eyes.

Gladly, the gate suddenly opened, welcoming the people behind it.

Oh, the Headmistress is here.

She is beautiful. She has rose-colored hair, fair skin, a nice shape of her lips, a pointed nose, and she does'nt look old. She seems friendly yet intimidating. She gracefully walked towards us.

"Welcome to Tamora Academy. I am Headmistress Selena, a sorcerer." she said, smiling.

A sorcerer is pretty interesting.

"In order to identify your classes and dorms, we prepare an exam," she added.

Because of what she said, everyone's reaction was different. Some are in a dilemma, while others are not. They said they were nervous yet excited. Some said that it seemed happy.

Then, she clapped her hands to get the attention of everyone. All of you must find the eggs that we hid inside the forest. The more eggs you get, the higher your section is. You have ten minutes to do it, and when you hear the sound of the bell, all of you must return here. Understand? "

"Yes, headmistress," we said in unison.

She glanced at each one of us until she looked at me. Her forehead furrowed, but still I smiled at her.

I don't know why, but I feel bad about this. Always follow your instinct.

When the bell rang, everyone ran towards the forest. This forest was pretty huge. You can see the variety of flowers, trees, and animals. It seemed like they were dancing together with the wind. After all, this forest is like a safe haven. You have no fear of feeling it, or even seeing it.

But some say looks can be deceiving.

But I need to excel in this exam. I created a clone of myself. They will do the work and I will do the rest.

Impressive, thought Meliora.

While resting, I suddenly felt chills. Something bad might really happen. I summon all of my clones to be back at me. They gave me the eggs one by one. This egg was far too large.I silently smiled. I put all of my eggs in my bag for them to be safe.

I was about to leave when I heard a student scream.I cursed. I instantly summoned my wings to fly towards her.

As I got closer, I couldn't help but be afraid. I must save this student. What if she has a bad accident?What if---Oh God! How big is this forest?

She kept screaming like she was in pain.

Gladly, I saw her in a box. Wait, a box? It looks like a box filled with green vines. How did a box end up here in this forest?When I came closer, she looked tired and terrified. She was tied!

I put my hands on the edge of the box and use my ice magic. I easily break the box, including the chains that tie her.

I sighed.

I held my hand towards her. She hesitated at first, but gladly accepted it. Tsk!

"What happened? Did you get tied up in a box? Did you not use your power? " I asked.

I don't know how it happened, but I was casually walking here to find an egg when I stepped on something. The box immediately flew towards me. I tried to run but it chained me, and there was another thing that stopped my power that I didn't know about. "It's good that you saw me. Thank you," she sincerely said.

She stepped on something? What is it?

"You said you stepped on something? What is it? Take me to where it is?"

"There by the side of the tree, that's where I went last," she said, pointing to the tree far away.

We slowly walked towards the tree. I knew it! I have had bad feelings about this activity from the start.

She gasped. Of course she is. Who wouldn't be surprised if you stepped on an egg? So, if you step on an egg, you could be locked inside the box, which I prefer to a cage, I hissed.

"What's your name?" I suddenly asked We need to get out of here as soon as possible.

"I am Avalie, an air mage, and you are?" She said while smiling shyly.

"Meliora, ice mage."I smiled while shaking her hands. Well, I do not have any friends here, so I might as well have one. She seems nice.

"Avalie, we need to get out of here because I have a bad feeling something will happen again. How many eggs do you have?" I asked.

But instead, she panicked. "How can we get out of here? We've gone too far.I forgot the ten-minute rule. Meliora, what are we going to do? And oh, I have lots of eggs." She said while pacing back and forth.

I smirked. Maybe she forgets I'm here.

"Come, hold on to me, we'll fly." I said while grinning.

"What? Fly?" she said confused. She instantly placed her hand in my clothes like a baby. I smiled. What a child!

In the blink of an eye, I instantly summon my wings. It is colored white with some gray on it.

She gasped. "You look like an angel falling from the sky!" she said while gaping.

I laughed. "Of course, come on, hold on tight."

"Meliora, how come you can summon your wings already? As much as I know, only the Elites can do that. It requires a lot of power." she asked, still her eyes wide open.

I laughed. "Secret, don't worry, I'll teach you soon, but now we have to get out first."

We flew towards the entrance of the academy. I hear Avalie gasped when we saw no one else but the Headmistress.

We landed safely. When I saw the headmistress, I smiled at her. She appears surprised when she looks at us, particularly at my wings.I laughed silently.

Who doesn't? If a new student can summon wings.

"M-may I have the eggs?" She said she stuttered.

We immediately gave it to her .

I can still feel her gaze on us, especially on me. I didn't bother it yet, but tried to focus on something.

"Both of you did a great job. Congratulations. The two of you are now officially the new members of the higher class." she said while smiling.

Avalie instantly jumps in excitement. She is very happy. She keeps bugging me. She said that she would be placed in the beginner class. I hissed. She has a lot of eggs, so why does she think that way?I just smiled at her. Indeed, being in a higher class seems fun.

The headmistress said, "Before I forget, both of you are dormmates." She gave us the key as well as other necessities.

"Here are the keys to your dorm, the class schedule, and, of course, the uniform." You can go now and again, welcome to Tamora Academy, "she added.

We said thank you and bid our goodbyes.

While walking in, I couldn't help but be amazed. This school looks like a paradise or a castle. Every corner has a flower, every ceiling has a chandelier, even the floor is carpeted. It looks like all of the things scream luxury.

"Let's take our rest. I'm tired!" Avalie suddenly said while pouting.

"Yeah, I am so tired." I simply replied.

I was still scanning the area when I noticed a garden and a smile formed on my lips.Finally, the one I've been looking for.

"Meliora, can I ask you something?" Avalie suddenly asked while intently looking at me.

I glanced at her. She seemed serious. "Yes, what is it?" I said softly while looking at the road.

"What is your secret?" she asked seriously.

I gulped. What is she talking about? I avoided her gaze and said, "What do you mean?" I asked.

"Your skin," she said, and poked my cheeks. I burst out laughing!

Don't laugh at me. "You look beautiful," she said while intently looking at me.

"You have fair skin; your lips and cheeks are naturally red; round black eyes; long black wavy hair; and perfect eyebrows. Wow, I'm really envious." She added while pouting.

"It's nice, but I'll show you later." I chuckled.

"Really?" she asks, excited.

"Yes!" I laughed once again.

We are humans also. We take care of our bodies, especially our skin. Besides, the Sylverian world is the same as the mortal world. In food, necessities, and clothes, of course, we have powers or abilities. However, in general, we are all the same.

We stopped in a hallway. My eyes focused on the building in front of us. I read in the Girls Dormitory. It is white with some pink touches on it. I looked to the right, the boys' dormitory. It is also white, with some blue touches in it. Nice.

Avalie enters first and I follow her. This dorm speaks luxury also. The design, the arrangement, the things, the furniture, and all. It looks like they value the students' leisure time that much.

Room 405, the number engraved on the key.Fortunately, I discovered an elevator, which was far more exhausting than taking the stairs.I was about to suggest it to Avalie when she suddenly pointed it out.

"Let's take the elevator, Meli." Avalie said softly. I just nodded at her.

When we reached the fourth floor, we immediately found our accommodation. Avalie opened the door first, while I followed.

When we entered the dorm, amazement was written on Avalie's face. Who wouldn't? This dorm was too much for two people. It has a kitchen, complete appliances, a sofa on the left side, and a mini side table beside it. It has a small staircase towards the second floor, which contains rooms for two and a comfort room.

I chose the left side of the room while Avalie took the right. I didn't bother to look around the room because of exhaustion.

I smiled. It feels like home.

What should I do next?

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