The fifth day of the ninth week of the Summer Month is also the last day of the week. Many people will put down their work on this day and do something they like, or simply spend the day doing nothing. But for Eagle College
For students, this is a somewhat special day.
The students stood neatly in the square, opposite the mentors who had been with them for five years. They put on the wizard robes used for rituals, some were traditional black or brown, and some chose white, red or
Orange yellow, etc. The soft velvet robe is embedded with silver thin threads, shining in the sun.
"Now, let's start the last lesson." Dean Eagle, who was dressed in white robes, raised his hand and asked everyone to quiet down. "Everything you have learned, understood, and gained in the five years since you entered school will be used
Show it in the form you think is most appropriate. You will take different paths, but magic will always connect you - and us." He paused, "Kyle Stan Adams, please come forward."
A young Kamal man with short blond hair and a few freckles on his face walked out of the queue. He bowed lightly to his instructor and other students, and then stretched out his hands to both sides. Flames gathered in his palms, changing with his thoughts.
He raised his hands to the sky, and the flames turned into the shape of a phoenix, hovering in the air with a crisp cry.
"Flame is the source of everything." Kyle said loudly, "It is ever-changing and extremely charming." He clasped his hands together, and the phoenix turned blue, flying around everyone, shedding green light.
.The refreshing coolness came, dispelling the summer heat. Finally, it disappeared in the light of the fire.
Everyone applauded together.
The class continued. The students discussed every magic technique they saw in a low voice, and the instructor gave each student praise and some suggestions. Yuffie mentally rehearsed everything she had prepared. As a leader in magic control,
She has the confidence to show results that will wow everyone.
The noise coming from the street interrupted her train of thought. The students on the field stopped, and the demon she summoned turned into dirt again. No one blamed her, everyone raised their heads as if in understanding, and looked at the still clear sky.
Some creature flew over the city. It was dozens of meters long, and its whole body was covered with golden scales. It was brighter than gold and as dazzling as the sun. Every time its strong wings flapped, it curled up and flew towards it.
The storm below. His pupils were like molten gold, breathtakingly beautiful, and his soft metal-like tail swayed rhythmically.
He lowered his head and let out a low groan that resounded throughout the sky. The power seemed to turn into reality, crushing everything that dared to face it. Birds and beasts fled in panic, and the streets were filled with the screams of pedestrians and the cries of children.
That's a dragon.
Lin's trembling voice came from beside them. Apart from fear, there was also a little excitement in that voice. Legend has it that a legendary creature existed in the last era, and it appeared in front of them alive. Yuffie recognized that dragon, mother
He told her his story, and she also saw his appearance in the vision of the academy tower. "Eternal Dawn" Araksha, the leader of the golden dragons, is one of the oldest dragons in the world today.
The giant dragon crashed down on the side of the college square. He slowly put away his power, raised his neck gracefully, and looked down at the square from a height of twenty meters. His presence was so huge that people almost ignored the people walking behind him.
A figure in black robe slowly rose into the sky.
Some people turned to look in the direction of the college principal and saw that the old wizard in white robes was slowly disappearing. It was just an illusion, and now, the person who cast the spell had dispelled it. The two instructors subconsciously rushed into the college head.
Tower, wanting to confirm the situation of the college principal, or seek his help. At the same time, the voice of the man in black robe, amplified by magic, sounded throughout the college square.
"I'm sorry to disturb your gathering." There was no apology in his tone, "Kulun Dar, come in the name of a devout follower of Edda, the Lord of Heaven."
There was a commotion in the square. Hundreds of years ago, Ada stopped responding to the prayers of believers. Divine magic related to the "Lord of Heaven", whether it is healing wounds and diseases, creating life and resurrecting the dead, or even the creation of undead creatures,
It has no longer been in effect since then. To this day, using the name Ada Disciples like this sounds more like a joke.
"Austin... you are the apostate from Green Lake City who killed Archbishop Martin!" The speaker was Mentor Leonard, a follower of Leonos. He pointed at the man in black robe angrily, "You
This villain!"
"Yes, I turned my back on the path of Protodis just to fall into the arms of Ada." The man in black robe responded calmly, "I am Cullen Dar. Austin no longer exists."
He no longer paid attention to Leonard's scolding and turned his attention to the restless students. "The 'Lord of Heaven' has designated Euphie Steinmetz as its disciple." His voice allowed no room for refutation, "I will take her there.
Meet my God."
This sentence was like a spell that froze the air. Many people looked at her, but no one spoke. Yuffie tried hard to think about it. She was not a follower of Ada, and she had no reason to believe in a god at will. Don't say Ig.
Dean Er, her power is inferior to that of her mentors. The purpose of naming her may have something to do with her mysterious mother, but she can't think of the specific reason.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, and she felt a familiar touch on her hand. Lin held Yuffie's hand tightly, her palms soaked with sweat.
Araksha said nothing. Just its existence gave everyone unimaginable pressure. Dragons are proud creatures. Golden dragons are usually upright and kind, but no one dares to say that if they annoy each other, he will not attack directly.
come over.
"I don't agree." A gray middle-aged woman broke the silence. She looked at the man in black, her deep voice filled with undisguised anger. "No one can take away my students without permission." She repeated.
He said, "No one."
It turned out to be her. Instructor Caitlin Gray taught the "Magic Protection and Decryption" course, that serious and careful person. Yuffie remembered the many times she gave her guidance. The requirements were a bit strict, but most of them were effective.
And practical.
"Really?" Cullen said calmly, "Then let me convince you."
The man in black robe raised his hand and snapped his fingers. Several burning lines of fire rushed towards Caitlin from the air, piercing her phantom and leaving a half-meter deep pit under her feet. At the same time, a line of fire shot out from the air.
The blue light hit Cullen's chest directly from there.
The light touched his robe and then disappeared, nothing happened.
Cullen looked below and couldn't find any trace of the woman. He pointed to the sky and whispered something in his mouth. The sun above his head became more dazzling, as if it would set over everyone's heads in the next moment. Suddenly he felt a flicker on his fingertips.
Damn, the spell that was about to be formed completely dissipated.
The man in black robe turned his head, looked at the deserted corner, and suddenly raised his hand and pointed there - "I found you."
He responded with a low cry. Caitlin's figure appeared from the air, her whole body covered with blood, as if blood was gushing out from every part of her body. She struggled to take a few steps and fell to the ground.
Curled up and stopped breathing.
"Now, you agree." The man in black robe said.
The students backed away in horror, and the instructors looked at each other. Some turned around and ran away, while some looked nervously at the sky. The man in black robe ignored them.
That does not include Yuffie and Lin.
Yuffie was shaking slightly, and she felt from her clasped hands that the same was true for her friends. This was an enemy they could not fight against. It was too powerful, and nothing she had learned could help her. Without any external force, especially
Fei thought.
She whispered the dragon's name, believing that the other party could hear it. The dragon turned his head and glanced at her, then turned back. Yuffie's heart sank. What was happening now might not be what he wanted to see, but he chose
Observed.
A friend's whisper came from the side. "Run, Yuffie, let's go find the dean. Didn't you say that he should be able to..."
"No...he can't." Yuffie held Lin's hand and found that she could still think calmly in this situation. "He didn't show up at this time, which means he was trapped by something. It might be very difficult to find him."
Danger." She relaxed her hand, "Don't worry about me, they won't hurt me, they just want to take me away..."
Her response was a tightly clenched hand. As expected, such words had little credibility. Yuffie bit her lower lip hard and made up her mind.
She shook off Lin's hand and looked up at Cullen. "Don't waste any more spells. Come here and I will go with you."
The man in black robe nodded and slowly landed on the ground. Yuffie walked towards him and held out a hand to him.
But she wasn't the only one who was determined.
Light shone behind her, and a white horse-shaped creature with two wings on its back appeared from the magic circle. The roar of a beast came from the distance. Yuffie was familiar with this voice. It was the gryphon beast that Lin raised.
Strong and docile, they once rode it together and looked at the panoramic view of the city from above.
"Don't follow him, get out of here, quickly!" Her friend's voice sounded a bit sharp, and the gryphon roared past her, "Grace! Bite him!"
The man in black robe said a word. Yuffie could not understand its meaning, but she could feel its power. The invisible force froze her limbs. She saw Lin frozen in place, and the gryphon Grace fell heavily from the air.
to the ground.
"It's courageous." Cullen raised his hand and pointed at Lin, "It's a pity that it's not wise."
Yuffie felt that her body could move. She lowered her head and saw the amulet hanging on her chest glowing blue. It was a birthday gift from her mother.
She ran towards Lin, who was not far away, and heard a scream from her friend. The more powerful magical spell erased the effect of the shock spell, and blood seeped out from every part of Lin's body. Yuffie broke the chain of the amulet with force, and
As quickly as possible in my life, I placed the amulet on my friend's chest, and then gently laid her flat on the ground.
The bright red blood covered Yuffie's palm, hurting her heart. She had suffered many injuries in the past few years, but this was the first time she saw so much blood. Lin lay there quietly, she couldn't tell the difference between
Compared to Tutor Caitlin, does Lin have less blood... Past scenes flashed before her eyes, and she shook her head vigorously to shake them off, forcing herself to calm down.
Araksha closed her eyes.
"Now, there is no one to hinder us." Cullen's voice sounded, and Yuffie felt that the voice seemed to come from a very far away place, vaguely.
She slowly stood up straight and looked directly into Cullen's eyes. "Sorry, I just changed my mind."
"For the sake of ridiculous friendship." Cullen walked towards her and grabbed her arm, "Okay, be obedient and I can resurrect her."
The silver-white runes flicked away from his hand and burned his fingers. Cullen snorted, looking a little annoyed.
"I don't believe you." Yuffie said softly, trying to keep her voice steady, "No matter what you want to do with me, I will refuse."
The runes lit up around her one by one, each one representing a spell. "For myself, for the dignity of the wizard." She whispered, "for the agreement."
A solid stone wall rose from the ground, trapping the man in black robes. Then there was a barrier constructed by an invisible force field, which was a spell that revealed her abilities. Blood dripped from her nose, ears and eyes, and she
Oblivious to this.
Several classmates who were close to Lin or Yuffie approached. Yuffie tried hard to maintain the spell and shouted in as cold a tone as possible.
"Go away! I don't need your help! I will kill him myself -" She felt some more liquid in her mouth and spat on the ground, leaving a scattered red spot, "Go back to your room quickly
Go, immediately, understand!"
Probably confirming her will, the students and instructors looked at her deeply, turned and left. Only she and her enemies were left in the square.
I still have some energy left, I can hold on for a while, Yuffie told herself. Expecting someone to come to help is indeed too much of an illusion. If my mother saw me like this, would she praise me or blame me...
She wanted the stone wall to grow spurs, but a green thin line penetrated the rock wall, shattered the force field, and passed through her shoulder, leaving a burning hole. Her legs could no longer support her body.
, her vision became blurred, Yuffie knelt on the ground and tried to draw runes with her own blood. It was a spell used to protect important documents, and it was enough to blow her to pieces.
It is also a wonderful fate to die together here. Yuffie is a little funny. At this time, she is still thinking about these things.
Someone's voice came from above.
"...This is for you."
The cold feeling quickly spread from her chest to her whole body, taking away her consciousness along with it.
The last rune is not finished, so it doesn't matter anymore.