The Game Begins

As I walked down the hallway of the World Academy for magic and mages, I couldn't help but smirk at the looks of awe and admiration I received from my fellow students. They all knew that I was the only commoner to possess all magic elements, and they all wanted to befriend me. But I knew better than to trust anyone.

I made my way to the cafeteria, where I saw two important figures sitting at a table - the Crown Prince, Julian, and his closest advisor, Lady Seraphina. I sauntered over to their table and greeted them with a polite nod.

"Good morning, Your Highness," I said, bowing slightly. "Lady Seraphina."

"Good morning, Eren," Julian replied, a friendly smile on his face. "How are you finding the academy so far?"

"It's certainly been...interesting," I replied, keeping my tone neutral. "I've met a lot of talented students here."

"Yes, the academy is filled with the best and brightest from across the world," Lady Seraphina said, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at me. "And yet, it's rare to find a commoner among them, let alone one with your level of power."

I could sense the suspicion in her tone, but I knew how to play the game. "I suppose I'm just lucky," I said, feigning modesty. "Or perhaps it's a sign that anyone can achieve greatness if they work hard enough."

Lady Seraphina gave me a tight-lipped smile, clearly not convinced. "Indeed," she said. "Well, it was nice seeing you, Eren. We have some matters to attend to now."

As they stood up to leave, I made sure to remember their names - Julian and Seraphina. They would be important figures to watch and control in the coming months.

I finished my breakfast quickly and headed to my first class of the day, a lecture on advanced elemental magic. The class was taught by Professor Magnus, a stern-looking man with a thick beard and piercing blue eyes. I made sure to sit in the front row, eager to impress him with my knowledge and skills.

The class was challenging, but I found myself picking up the material quickly. I was the only student to answer every question correctly, and I could see the other students eyeing me with a mix of envy and admiration.

As the class ended, Professor Magnus approached me. "Impressive work, Eren," he said, his voice low. "You have a natural talent for magic."

"Thank you, Professor," I replied, feeling a sense of satisfaction at his words. "I'm eager to learn more."

"Good," he said, nodding. "Because I have high expectations for my students. I believe that you could become one of the most powerful mages in the academy, if you work hard enough."

"I'll do my best, Professor," I said, flashing him a smile.

As I walked out of the classroom, I couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration. I was on my way to becoming one of the most powerful mages in the academy, and I would do whatever it takes to get there. The game had just begun, and I was ready to play.

As I left the classroom, I noticed a group of students huddled in a corner, whispering among themselves. I could tell that they were discussing me, and I made my way over to them.

"Is there something you want to ask me?" I said, folding my arms across my chest.

One of the students, a blonde-haired girl named Aria, stepped forward. "We were just wondering...how did you become so powerful?"

I smiled inwardly, knowing that this was my chance to manipulate them. "Oh, it's nothing special," I said, shrugging. "I just have a natural talent for magic, and I work hard to hone my skills."

The other students looked at me in admiration, and I could tell that they were impressed. "Do you think you could teach us some of your techniques?" Aria asked, her blue eyes wide with hope.

I paused for a moment, pretending to consider her request. "I suppose I could," I said finally. "But it would have to be in secret. I don't want anyone else to know that I'm teaching you."

The group nodded eagerly, and I could see the hunger for knowledge in their eyes. I made a mental note to keep an eye on them, as they could prove useful in the future.

As I made my way to my next class, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. I was already making a name for myself in the academy, and I had barely been here for a week. But I knew that there were many challenges ahead, and I would need to stay sharp if I wanted to succeed.

My next class was a practical lesson on elemental combat, taught by Professor Alaric. He was a gruff, no-nonsense man who had a reputation for being tough on his students. But I was eager to prove myself, and I threw myself into the lesson with gusto.

We practiced various combat techniques, using our magic to attack and defend. I found that I was a natural at it, able to anticipate my opponent's moves and counter them with ease. By the end of the class, I was covered in sweat and grinning from ear to ear.

As I walked out of the classroom, I heard someone call my name. I turned to see a group of students approaching me, led by a tall, dark-haired boy named Tristan.

"Hey, Eren," he said, his blue eyes sparkling. "We heard that you're the best at elemental combat. Do you want to spar with us?"

I could see the challenge in his eyes, and I knew that this was another opportunity to assert my dominance. "Sure," I said, my voice confident. "But I warn you, I don't hold back."

The group of students formed a circle around us, cheering as we began to battle. Tristan was a formidable opponent, but I quickly gained the upper hand, using my water and air magic to confuse and distract him. In the end, I emerged victorious, and the group of students cheered even louder.

I could feel a sense of power coursing through me, and I knew that I was destined for greatness. The game had only just begun, but I was already winning. And I would do whatever it takes to stay on top.