The Writer of Magic

relief.

”So you
e another bleeding heart. ” A new voice sent a chill down my spine. I turned around and I was face to face with Charles. His blood red eyes were penetrating my own.

”What do you want? ” Toby got in between us, his face was unreal without his usual smile.

”Im talking to the wooden spoon here, King. So beat it. ” Charles said, sizing up our whole group.

”What do you want? ” I asked as I beckoned Toby to back off for a bit. Charles then let out an amused sound.

”You
e not scared? Thats good. Then I request a duel. ” He said and a screen appeared before me:

-Character Quest: Aspersas Challenge-

Clear Condition: Force Charles Aspersa to admit your strength in combat.

Rewards: Academy Reputation +50, EXP, and Invocation: Way of Darkness, and Talent: Spellthief.

Failure: Reputation with Aspersa Clan -50, and Title.

”What? ” I was taken aback, why me? And this quest is pure bull crap. Why would I want to have any ties with the main Villain?!

”Ive yet to fight with a Mage like you. Plus, Tobias and his posse seem to regard you with high expectations. So, fight me. I won take no for an answer. ” He said as he activates Supreme Authority. We have the same level so it won work on me. But Charles is a swordsman, on par with Toby, so if I were to accept his challenge, it would be a like accepting and signing a free death sentence and cremation ceremony.

”Thats completely unfair, Yman is a magic user. Against you, its like letting a child fight a war. ” Leo intervenes but Charles shakes his head.

”Ive already requested the venue. Unless, you want to make an enemy of the entire Aspersa family. Accept the challenge, Caliesto. ” Charles threatened me, but when he said my last name, it had so much venom that even I began to question who Yman Caliesto really is? Yet, I shivered like a rabbit in front of a wolf. No scratch that, a rabbit in between a wolf, a lion, and a tiger. And an Eagle somewhere at the sky, ready to unsheath her talons.

”I accept. ” I said reluctantly, earning the concerned looks of my friends and a smile from Charles, who pats my shoulder.

”Stadium 2, tomorrow noon. Don be late. ” He said, his shadow trailing behind him and seems to be engulfing me.

Once Charles is out of earshot, Leo and Claire pounced at me.

”Are you insane?! ” They both screamed at my ear and I shuddered.

”What else was I suppose to do then? ” I asked. And Toby just reassures me.

”Whats done is done. All you have to do is give it your all, you got this Yman. ” He smiled and I nod. ”Great! Now, lets go back to the dorms and change. Im feeling generous so well grab a bite out to the Shack! ”

Dorms? I cursed… Yman Caliesto is just a minor character, so I have no clue where this guys room was.

”Hey Yman, you coming? ” Toby asked, his eyebrows arching with concern.

”I… uh… forgot where Im staying at. ” I laughed nervously and all of them sighed and grabbed me by the wrist. All four of us were heading for the Boys Dormitory, the big Silver building near the training complex. While the Girls Dorm, was the neighboring Gold Building near the Cafeteria Complex.

We sped through towards the dorms, talk with the landlord, Omar, who was a dwarf with flaiming red hair and beard, and he just looks at the sheet of paper.

”Yman Caliestos room assignment is floor 3, room 8. ” Omar said with a bored expression. ”So Caliesto survives another day huh? Pity, I was about to take you in if youve failed. I am in need of a kid who can man the counter. ”

”Floor 3? Eh, youll be transferred to the 5th floor in no time. Meet us back here Yman. ” Claire winked and heads onward to the Girls dorms.

”Thanks Omar, but Yman is going to be busy from today onwards. Come on dude, its dinner time and I am starving! ” Toby laughed as Omar gave a faint smile on his bushy lips and jokingly told us to get lost.

After minutes in the shower, I changed to a more comfortable set of clothing, I don know what the deal was, but Yman and I have the same taste in clothing. A black dress shirt and white pants, paired with leather boots.

When I got down, Leo was already waiting. And he looked pissed.

”Finally, wheres Toby? ” He asked and I shrugged.

A few minutes later, Toby barrels down from the staircase, his forehead sweaty and his grin was taking up his face.

”We
e getting our weapons next week! ” He exclaimed.

”Wait, what? Really?! ” Leos usual cool demeanor melted instantly.

”And thats good news because? ” I asked and they both nod at each other.

”That means… No more lectures Yman! Well be cadets instead of entrants now! ” Toby said and the doors swung open, and revealed an extremely annoyed Claire.

”I have been waiting for you three idiots… FOR THIRTY MINUTES! ” She screams and we followed her out towards the cafeteria.

And suddenly, my fight with Charles tommorow doesn bother me. Right now, Im enjoying the time with Toby, Leo, and Claire.

But who knew that night will be filled with dread more than the fight with Charles Aspersa tomorrow.