Getting off from the train, many other students started to descend as they had arrived at the academy. They walked through where the IDs of the others were shown and checked, and right at the gate of the school itself, Kelly needed to register her visitor.
It was a special day when students could register the visitors on the day itself due to how many people would be arriving. Finally getting through the security gate, the large academy could be seen in sight.
There was a large open area field that led up to the academy itself, around a mile walk. There were paved ways, grass, as well as pockets of flowers and more. There was even a large fountain spurting just in front of the academy itself.
As for the academy building, it was large in size but had an old feeling to it compared to the modern-day skyscrapers and other buildings in Alterian. It seemed to be in the style of a bygone era for the mages, but that was just how mages were.
The fashions seemed to hardly change, with materials and stylings staying the same. Which was why Raze was so surprised by the new snazzy blazer clothing he had, rather than the standard robes others would wear.
When looking around at the other students and the guests they had brought, they were wearing similar clothing, so it didn't seem to be something that was made up by her.
"Alright, we're finally here, we're both in the academy, and you are my older brother, remember that, right?" Kelly said. The question was asked in a way that it felt more like she was trying to reassure herself.
"I won't cause any problems for you," Raze answered. "We will go as planned; I will attend your classes and the afternoon event. If there is an opportunity to break off, I will do so. Or once the event ends, the two of us shall part ways."
Kelly was a little nervous about the second part of the plan. What did the Dark Spirit need from the academy in the first place? She never asked and didn't know. The one thing that the Dark Spirit reassured her about was that once he had obtained what he needed, he could escape out of the academy with no problem. There was no need for her to worry about that.
The two of them walked ahead with Raze somewhat quickening his pace; he was a little ahead of her. She noticed that it seemed more like a shred of excitement while she was feeling a shred of dread.
"Where is your first class for the day?" Raze asked.
"It's in section F, room 7," Kelly answered.
Once entering through the main gates, Raze had taken a right turn and was walking through the hallway and continued on. Kelly was taken aback as she saw this.
'He knows where the room is? I got lost for at least two weeks in this giant place looking for all the rooms. Even if he has visited this place once before, he shouldn't know where specific classrooms are.'
And yet, the Dark Spirit was leading the way, as if he was walking through his own home. More and more, the actions of the Dark Spirit were building up suspicion.
When Raze walked through the halls, he was mostly retracing fond memories, but once in a while, the old torn memories of the past would enter his mind, especially when he walked past the other students.
There was excitement in the air; the students were rowdier than usual as they talked with their parents and siblings who had come to visit them. They were showing off the academy, and equally, the parents were looking around, noticing the changes that had occurred since they were last there.
'The central academy, as usual, attracts some of the most prominent figures in Alterian.'
Raze didn't recognize any of the students, but he recognized some of their parents. Many of them were high officials in the government or wealthy individuals with old and new money.
This academy event had a hidden agenda behind it. It wasn't just for the students to show off their skills and their talent in front of others, but it was also a way for the adults to conduct business with each other.
'There is a lot of pressure on the kids in this event as well. They need to shine to be able to show that the future of these companies and families continues to stay strong. At a glance, some will say that this world is more developed compared to Pagna.'
'But all I see is the same evil spreading across, just hidden behind more layers.'
Eventually, they reached section F. The sign was glowing right above the large archway door and then on each side were the numbered classrooms.
The hallway to the class itself was already filled with children talking to each other and making introductions to other families. There were no displays of magic yet, but just parents trying to one-up another by talking about how well their businesses had been doing as well as their children in the Mage Academy.
Raze was ready to step in, but before he did, Kelly went to grab his shoulder, turning him around. When she did, she felt a strange energy bursting into her slightly. It felt almost the same as when she would hold onto a power stone.
She quickly let go and looked at her hand for a few moments.
"I see that even if you touch me, we can't fool anyone," Raze commented, seeing her reaction.
"I just wanted to say, it will be best if we just stay quiet for this whole thing and not stand out, okay?" Kelly asked, to which Raze nodded.
He had heard those words a few times though, to not stand out. Whenever this phrase was said though, something almost always seemed to happen.
Kelly lingered around in the F section; she was waiting for all of the parents and students to enter as she didn't want to be seen. Then when it quieted down a bit, she finally made her way inside through the doorway, and immediately, a student had spotted her.
"Oh, Kelly, you are here!" Aurora said with a smile. Standing by her side was a tall red-haired man who had the appearance of a prince. He was tall, elegant, and even his eyes were smooth as they gazed on those who entered.
"I see your eyes have caught the attention of my brother Alen. He is my guest for today, and I'm sure you know of him. He is in the Central Military and works under Enaxx. One of the youngest five-star mages in existence and is soon to break through as a six-star."
Kelly did know of him, and so did many others. Because he was working under Enaxx, another Grand Magus, and was presumed to be the next 9-star mage that Alterian had come to discover in a while.
Which was why he was under Enaxx rather than directly part of a country's military force of mages.
"I guess you didn't bring anyone here after all; I mean it's not like you can bring those back from the dead," Aurora smiled, and at that moment, walking right behind her, a white-haired figure had appeared and stayed standing behind Kelly.
"Where do you usually sit, little sister?" Raze commented.
