Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 139: Professor Tharion Velrath

''I certainly did, and why wait? The scars are hot?'' a second voice sounded.

Raegar turned around to see the Harker twins standing there, making Zahara and Dominique narrow their eyes. The punk-looking Sasha gave him a bright smile as her purple eyes glowed.

'Oh shit!' he thought with a gulp. 'They are going to tease me again.'

''I'm glad my baby brother has found a group of friends, thanks to you,'' she said while running a finger down his scar.

A shiver ran down his spine, and the scene caught every student's attention, but that didn't bother the twins as they continued. Mirelle stepped forward, planting a kiss against the main one that made him paranoid.

His eyes widened while thinking. 'I knew it! But I have to admit Mirelle is something else.'

The black-haired girl with glasses seductively whispered. ''You are fucking gorgeous, Blackwood. Stop doubting yourself, or one of these days I'm going to eat you up to prove how handsome you are.''

Raegar's heart raced, causing the older girls to laugh as Sasha added, giggling. ''Come on, sis, let's stop teasing Rae. His little girlfriends are giving us the evils, but seeing him blush excites me to no end.''

Following that, they said hello to everyone as the sisters got back to their duty as third-year students, the other year one boys and girls watched this with wide eyes as if watching an entertaining Korean drama.

Moments later, Raegar sat down while Rune chuckled at the red-faced Caspian before slapping him on the back. ''Looks like you'll have to protect Rae from those two,'' he exclaimed with a knowing expression. ''They looked like they've taken a liking to him.''

'Here he goes,' he mused with an internal chuckle.

Vienna and Luna were amused, but Dominique pulled on his sleeve while asking. ''How can you let that girl kiss you like that?''

Raegar smiled. ''Are you jealous, Domi? You can do it as well?'' he offered.

When the vampire girl heard this, she went red along with Zahara, who knew it wasn't his fault as she knew of the Harker menaces. Drakenwoods' gremlin duo are top students, but also naughty according to the professors.

Just then, chaos erupted as professors rushed into the dining hall, declaring. ''Year one students stay inside! Devils have been spotted between here and Willowbank Village. The Order is dealing with it, but we're waiting here to be safe.''

As his friends heard this, they looked at Raegar, who yawned once again. ''I'm not fighting anymore. I burned through too much Aether on the fiend during P.T and need to recover from it or gather at least.''

The group exchanged nods, though Zahara and Dominique shared a knowing smile, their eyes glinting. The professors and school guards held them for another half hour, the air thick with anticipation.

Finally, the heavy oak doors creaked open, signaling their return to classes. Rune, Vienna, Luna, and Caspian were the first to vanish as they rushed to class, leaving the others behind as the other students poured out of the hall.

''Hey,'' Zahara said abruptly, "I've got to run to Healing Class. Catch you at dinner, Rae.''

''See you then,'' he replied, pulling her into a quick hug.

The blonde, caught off guard, flashed a smile before hurrying off. Dominique, chuckling, called out. ''I'm off to Summoning. See you at dinner!''

Raegar tried to hug the vampire, but she was too quick, her laugh echoing as she vanished, leaving him alone at the entrance of the dining hall. He instantly noticed the other students giving him a wide berth.

'Idiots,' he thought in annoyance. 'Wait until you need my help, won't be avoiding me then.'

Following that, Raegar started making his way to the Combat Magic Fields and wondered who he'd have the lesson with, as the others were in the second S Class Lesson, which was for the less physically active students.

'A shame Zahara and Dominique are more on the support side,' he mused while walking through the corridors.

Ten minutes later, Raegar arrived at the S Classes combat field, where he saw a group of forty boys and girls standing around waiting for the professor. He didn't join any of them and sat off to the side while scanning his surroundings.

After that, a tall, muscular man appeared with dark blue hair and yellow eyes, giving off a Tier Seven aura just like Ranthar. This caused him to think. 'Seems like the school has hired powerful Aether Mages to teach these lessons.'

Just then, the professor stopped in front of the crowd as his voice echoed across the field. ''Afternoon, children. I'm Professor Velrath. I was brought on this year to teach you talented students how to use your magic to fight.''

This caught Raegar's attention as he jumped up and approached the group, only for the others to avoid him. He ignored it as the man continued speaking. ''We will run through the basics with the help of Year Three helpers who are helping out for extra marks on their tests.''

Afterward, three older boys and girls stepped out, catching everyone's attention. This caused the professor to conclude. ''Now pair up with each other and spar lightly, we don't want any injuries or deaths, but the shield around the field should stop this.''

As soon as those words left the man's lips, some of the students turned to him. Raegar sighed before reading his Aether for a battle. Moments later, a big guy who stood taller than Rune appeared.

This surprised him, but he shrugged. ''Fuck it, the bigger they are, the faster they fall,'' he muttered while stretching his arms.

Following that, they faced each other as the rest of the class prepared to fight their own battles. One of the third-year boys appeared and spoke in a no-nonsense tone. ''No kill shots or death blows. Keep it clean and tidy.''

Just then, the battle started as the giant rushed in his direction, who didn't move until the boy sent a Water Bullet flying toward him. He leaned back as the projectile passed by his cheek, as the opponent closed in.

Raegar dodged the wild punches that were aimed at his face while charging up a Stormfire Bullet and slammed it into the boy's chest. A boom erupted, sending the opponent flying across the training field as he smiled. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

''Easier than I expected,'' he muttered just as two more students appeared.

The girl chanted something, and Raegar instantly felt the ground shake, prompting him to use Flash Step just as a stone spike erupted. He used the point to push himself toward the blonde boy as he aimed a kick at the newcomer's head.

A fierce new challenger brandished a gleaming shield, weaving an Enhancement spell that pulsed with radiant energy, deflecting his strike. An Earth Blast erupted from the ground, slamming into Raegar's ribs with bone-crushing force.

He crashed to the earth with a thud, pain searing through his bruised frame. Yet, defiance burned in his red eyes as he unleashed a Lightningfire Blast, a torrent of crackling flames that engulfed the boy, leaving him a charred silhouette.

Enraged, the girl let out a scream, her hands weaving chaotic Earth spells that tore through the battlefield. Jagged stones and molten rock hurtled toward him, who countered with a blazing Flash Step, his form a blur as he evaded the barrage.

A few strikes grazed him, each hit a jolt of agony, but he clenched his jaw and stood tall. With a roar, Raegar unleashed a storm of Stormfire Bullets, blazing projectiles that streaked through the air like comets, overwhelming his foe in a relentless, fiery tempest.

Explosions roared, engulfing the battlefield in a maelstrom of fire and debris, scattering Raegar's foes like leaves in a storm. His blazing eyes locked onto Professor Velrath, whose lips curled into a taunting smile.

With a roar, Raegar summoned his daggers and charged. The air itself seemed to scream as the two titans collided, their clash drawing every eye on the training grounds. He moved like a phantom, his speed leaving behind afterimages that danced across the arena.

Professor Velrath matched him, his form a streak of shadow, his voice booming over the chaos. ''Come, boy! Push beyond your limits!''

No encouragement was needed. Raegar's body surged with power as he cast Enhancement, a radiant aura igniting his frame. Their movements reduced them to twin blurs, white and black lightning tearing through the grounds.

Each clash of their blades created shockwaves that shattered the earth, sending sparks cascading like molten stars. The crowd gasped as he used Fusion Overdrive. His power surged to the mythical Tier Seven, a radiant inferno enveloping him.

The older man's smirk faltered, his eyes narrowing. The training grounds quaked, the heavens themselves trembling before their cataclysmic duel. Raegar was slashing so fast that the professor couldn't keep up, but the fight only continued.

As they went to clash again, the two of them were frozen in ice up to their necks as Headmistress Von Hohenstein appeared with an annoyed expression. ''Professor Velrath, Blackwood. Is there a problem between you two?''