First Day at the Academy

The next morning, Marcus rose early, eager for his first day at the academy. He packed his belongings and prepared for academy life. Today, he would be moving into the academy dormitory.

The dormitory system was organized by performance. Students who scored average would share rooms with four others in the common dormitory. Those with above average and better scores would stay in the luxury dormitory, sharing rooms with just one other student. The top ten scorers, including Marcus, would be housed in a luxury villa, complete with a kitchen and library, providing ample space and comfort.

Marcus didn't dwell on the details. He boarded a carriage and headed to the academy. As he looked out the window, he marveled at the beauty of the world. The journey seemed to pass quickly, and soon he arrived at the academy.

At the notice board, Marcus saw the results of the entrance exam. He was pleased to see he was the top scorer with 286 marks. However, he quickly became anxious when he saw the second top scorer—Leo—with 285 marks. The third was Serina with 280 marks, and the fourth was Charlotte with 270 marks.There is also prince & princess of other nation.

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Test Result

1. Marcus Ravenscroft - 286

2.leo- 285

3.serina alvora - 280

4.charlotte Whitewood-270

5.isabella Aurora-269

6.lucius Tristan-268

7. Gideon Hawkwood- 265

8.Liliana Nightshade-263

9.Aldric stoneheart- 260

10.Roland Blackthorn-259

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Marcus felt a chill. If he hadn't scored that extra mark, he wouldn't have been among the top ten and would have missed out on the rewards. He had never believed in failure penalties before, but seeing the close scores made him realize just how important it was to be strong. Leo's performance confirmed that he was a formidable rival, and Marcus knew he had to become stronger to change his fate.

The top 50 scorers, including Marcus, were assigned to Class A. As he walked to his classroom, he took in the academy's impressive surroundings. Once he reached his classroom, he noticed a sudden hush fall over the students. Marcus chose a seat at the back, by the window.

The professor entered the room, and Marcus recognized her as Erza Flamesworth, one of his favorite characters from the novel. Erza was from a baron family and was known for her affection for children. In the novel, she was part of the protagonist's harem, but Marcus hoped to keep her out of Leo's circle of friends, as he was interested in her.

Erza addressed the class with a warm smile.

"Hi everyone, let's start by introducing ourselves. We will be together in this class for the next three years. My name is Erza Flamesworth, and I am a three-star mage with mastery in fire and earth elements."

The students buzzed with excitement. Reaching the three-star rank was a significant achievement on this continent, where many people struggled to advance past the one-star level. Erza's presence was a testament to her skill and talent.

Erza cheerfully continued, "Everyone, please introduce yourselves."

The students began to introduce themselves. When it was Leo's turn, there was a palpable curiosity in the room. Everyone knew he was adopted by the principal and was very talented. Leo stood up and said.

"Hello everyone, my name is Leo. I use the light , Fire , water & wind element."

A wave of shock swept through the class. The light element was considered divine and extremely rare. To have someone with this element in their class was extraordinary and that was not the only thing he also use 3 other elements which was a shock in itself.

Next, it was Marcus's turn. He introduced himself, trying to make a good impression.

"Hello everyone, my name is Marcus Ravenscroft. I look forward to becoming friends with you all."

His attempt to seem friendly didn't quite work. The students were aware of his usual arrogance, and his change in demeanor seemed odd to them. After the introductions, Erza explained the basic facilities, the training ground, and the subjects they would be studying.

Once the class ended, Marcus headed to the villa assigned to the top ten scorers. With his luggage in tow, he found his room, which was as luxurious as a seven-star hotel. It was well-equipped with everything he could need. He settled into the room and decided to check his rewards from the system.

A screen appeared, displaying the following:

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Task Completed: Top Score on the Entrance Exam

Rewards: Dark Element Mastery, Aura Awakening

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Status Window

Name: Marcus Ravenscroft

Job: Young Master of Ravenscroft House

Strength: 24 → 45

Endurance: 28 → 43

Agility: 23 → 46

Intelligence: 36 → 60

Mana: 360 (1-Star Mage) → 600 (1-Star Mage)

Magic Mastery:

•Fire: Intermediate

•Wind: Intermediate

•Dark: Mastery (New!)

•Water: Unawakened

•Earth: Unawakened

•Light: Can't be Awakened

Awakened Skills:

Swordsmanship, Ignite, Fireball, Whirlwind, Air Impact, Fire Wall, Swift Strike, Fire Fist, Fire Strike, Wind Slash, Sword Aura (New!)

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Marcus felt a rush of dark energy as the rewards took effect. The powerful new energy surged through his body. He stood up, feeling the change, and decided to head to the training ground.

When he arrived at the training ground, he saw Charlotte practicing water magic. She was effortlessly controlling powerful waves of water, a testament to her skill. Marcus approached her and greeted her with a friendly, "How are you?"

Charlotte responded coldly, "I'm fine, Young Master Marcus."

Marcus was caught off guard. He had hoped to have a casual conversation, but her response made him realize he had not yet shed his previous image. Knowing it wasn't the right time to discuss anything further, he walked past her, drew his sword, and began practicing.

Charlotte watched Marcus with curiosity. She wondered why he was acting differently and if it was a new tactic. As she observed him, she saw a white energy emanating from his sword. Shocked, she realized Marcus was using sword aura, something she hadn't expected.

Marcus continued to practice, focusing on mastering the aura. He began to get a feel for it and, with a burst of concentration, coated his sword with aura. When he swung at a training dummy, a loud crack echoed through the training ground. The dummy shattered into pieces, and the aura from the strike left a deep slash mark on the wall. The students practicing nearby turned in horror, staring at the destruction.

The commotion drew the attention of professors and guards, who were equally stunned by the display. They couldn't believe that an 18-year-old student could master both sword aura and magic. It was a feat that many never achieved in their lifetime.

Marcus, noticing the shocked expressions, apologized, "I'm sorry, everyone. This is my first time using aura. I didn't expect it to be so powerful. I'll control my strength better next time."

The professors and students were astonished. They couldn't believe this was Marcus's first time using sword aura. After the initial shock, the professors calmed the students, and they returned to their dormitories.