Council of Elements Resolution

Dante, Sara, and Yuno returned home after Sara treated Dante's eye, while Yuno sent a gentle breeze to ease the pain. The night was cold, and the long, dark road only added to the silence between the three of them. None of them were willing to talk about what had happened, but the silence didn't last long.

Yuno With a heavy sigh: Okay... Now? What are you going to do, Dante?

Dante: What do you mean?

Yuno: Don't act like a dumb, you killed someone, Dante... Do you realize what that means?

Sarah: Not anyone, you killed a demon, a noble Ethnicity! You will be punished for this...

Dante: ...

Yuno: It's like you expelled him from your life, as if you didn't like his presence.

Dante looks down, ashamed of himself and feels ashamed for doing such a heinous act at such an innocent age.

Sarah said as worried: Dante, we don't blame you, but we need to understand. How did you do it? You didn't have an element, so how did you force him to shoot himself?

Yuno: Everyone used to call you the master of the opponent element.

Dante stopped in the middle of the road, looking at the ground as if the answer would appear in front of him. He had no explanation, he acted on instinct, but it wasn't just a fluke.

Dante: I don't know... I was angry... I felt something moving inside me, as if I was controlling it without realizing how.

Yuno said as tensely: Could it be that you have an element that hasn't been discovered yet?

Sarah: It's possible... But if you do have an element, why hasn't it appeared since your childhood like everyone else?

Yuno with a sarcastic smile: Maybe because it's the element of drama, it only appears when everything is about to collapse!

Sarah stares at him with a sharp look: Yuno, this is not the time for jokes!

Yuno raises his hands in surrender: Okay, okay! But you can't deny that the timing of his power's manifestation is suspicious.

Dante: Yuno! Sara! I told you, I don't have any element, I just sprinkled dirt on his eyes and sat on his stomach and blood started running down his face, making him unable to see anything at all, and you know me better than anyone, I'm of unknown gender, and you can't tell from my appearance.

Yuno and Sara were finally convinced, they finally arrived at their shared home, an old but warm cabin on the outskirts of town. They entered and closed the door behind them, but the tension didn't leave the room.

Sara said as cautiously: Dante, do you feel something strange inside you now? Any different feeling?

Dante looks at his hand "No... Nothing has changed."

Yuno: You know what, I think we need to focus on something else now. The opening of the Lords and Ladies Academy has been announced, and we'll be part of it in a month.

Dante: … the academy? Yeah, that boy I killed also mentioned something like that, he was like "What are you going to do next month at the academy, are you going to stand there empty-handed and look at us like you're doing now?

Yuno laughs sarcastically: Well, we can't deny that he was a visionary… but he wasn't good at long-term planning. It seems that he won't have to worry about the academy anymore, at least he won't be there to embarrass himself in front of the professors… his face would have melted with embarrassment anyway.

Sara said with angrily voice: Yuno! You're making jokes about a dead boy!

Yuno laughs: Okay, sorry, sorry.

Sara: And by the way, Dante, don't say again 'the boy i killed' It makes me feel like you're used to killing.

Dante: Anyway, let's go to sleep now.

Yuno stretches out yawning: What a cold person you are, Dante… You're going to sleep comfortably, while the poor boy sleeps his eternal sleep.

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On the other side of the world, in a massive palace surrounded by towering pillars of light, the Supreme Elemental Council met to discuss a message they had received from Governor Lewis.

Klaus, Advisor to the Governor: Sir, it's time.

Lewis, Governor of Gort: Tell the Council.

Inside the Great Hall of the Council stood the five Emperors, each representing an element of nature. The message they received was no ordinary message, but rather an announcement of the beginning of a new era.

Wind Emperor – Hasholt: Is he serious about this decision?

Earth Emperor – Zagred: Well… maybe it's time for that.

Lightning Empress – Lizia: Why does Lewis always start with his sudden decisions?

Fire Emperor – Julius: This academy is going to change everything… isn't it, Lucius?

Water Emperor – Lucius: Yes… and that's exactly what we need.

In the shadows, there was another person silently watching this decision… someone who wasn't supposed to be there, but had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

He smiled to himself and said in a low voice, "Finally… the first step begins now."

The next morning, inside the house that held them together, the atmosphere was quiet, except for the sound of bread being cut and spoons hitting plates.

Sarah was sitting at the table holding a cup of warm tea, while Dante was busy cutting the piece of bread in front of him without really caring about the food, his mind was elsewhere. As for Yuno, he was eating greedily as if he hadn't seen food in a week.

Yuno with his mouth full: Dante, I've never seen you eat this slowly before… Is the food not to your taste?

Dante distracted: Huh? No, nothing…

Sarah putting her cup aside: Don't tell me you're still thinking about what happened yesterday?

Dante silent for a moment then smiling sarcastically: Can I just forget about it that easily?

Yuno winking slyly: Well, if you keep thinking about him all the time, you might end up dreaming of the bully dancing for you in your dreams!

Sarah gently slapping Yuno on the head: Don't be silly, Dante already had a bad day, no need to add more.

Dante sighs: It's okay, the truth is I don't regret what happened... but I don't know what will happen next.

Yuno raising his eyebrow slyly: Maybe you'll become wanted? It would be exciting, imagine posters with your picture hanging everywhere saying "Dangerous criminal, huge reward for whoever finds him!

Sarah ignores Yuno and goes back to talking to Dante: Don't think too much, what happened happened, what's important now is to focus on what's coming.

Suddenly, their conversation was interrupted when they heard the nearby city bell ring, followed by someone loudly announcing in the square:

"By order of Governor Louis, the Lords and Ladies Academy is officially set to open one month from today! All thirteen-year-old lords are to come and test their abilities!"

There was silence for a moment, then the three exchanged glances before Yuno was the first to comment, chewing the last bite of his plate.

Yuno smiling: Well, it seems like playtime is over.

Sarah seriously: Dante... That means you have a chance to prove yourself.

Dante looks at his hands for a moment, then clenches his fists: Lords and Ladies Academy, huh? I don't know if I have what it takes, but I won't stand idly by!

Yuno puts his hand on Dante's shoulder with a laugh: That's it! And you, Sara, where are you going?

Sarah: I'll train in the Kingdom of Wetness, there are many specialized healers, maybe I'll learn something new.

Yuno putting his hands behind his head: As for me, of course I'll go to the Kingdom of Waterfalls, where the air is fresh, and the best wind trainers!

Then they both turned to Dante, who felt the weight of their gazes.

Yuno smiling slyly: And you, Mr. "I am without an element", what will you do?

Dante taking a deep breath and smiling confidently: I'll find a way, and I'll be ready when the time comes for the academy, whether I have an element or not.

Sarah smiling: That's the Dante I know.

Yuno raising his thumb: Well then, let's make this month a personal challenge for each of us, and see who will improve the most before the test day arrives!

Dante smiling confidently: I'll be the winner.

Yuno laughing: We'll see about that, "Lord" without an element!

Sarah sighing and shaking her head "You two never change..."

And so, the three began their preparation for a new phase of their lives, without realizing that the main villain was watching their every move, waiting for the right moment to make a move.

Yuno putting the juice cup on the table: So... In just a month, we'll be inside the academy, facing the tests, and possibly competing with hundreds of other people...

Sarah thinking for a moment: I don't think it'll be easy, especially since the academy attracts the strongest lords and ladies from all over the continent.

Dante looking at his plate without touching his food too much...

Yuno patting his shoulder: Dante, I know you're thinking about not having an element, but that doesn't mean you don't have a chance.

Dante looking at him slowly: But how? Everyone relies on their element in fighting and training, while I... nothing.

Sarah with an encouraging smile: Maybe the academy isn't just a place for elements, maybe there are other ways to discover your true strength.

Yuno laughing: Or maybe you discover that you have a strange element that's never been heard of before, and suddenly become a superhuman!

Dante smiling sarcastically: That's if I'm lucky...

Yuno reaches out to grab a piece of bread from Dante's plate, but gets a slap on the hand from Sara "Ouch!

Sara looks at him sharply: Stop stealing other people's food!

Yuno laughs as he rubs his hand: You know Dante barely eats, I was just helping him!

Dante sighs with a slight smile: Don't worry, I haven't completely lost my appetite yet.

Sara tilts her head: So, since we only have one month left, how will we plan to train?

Yuno thinks for a moment: Well, as I said, I'm going to the Waterfall Kingdom to train to control the wind more accurately.

Sara confidently: And I'm going to train in the Wet Kingdom with the Healing Masters, I want to improve my abilities so that I can help others better.

Then they turn their gaze to Dante, who was still thinking.

Dante calmly: I think I'll find a way to train myself... Even if I don't have an item, I'll find a way to become stronger.

Yuno smiles slyly: I just hope you don't end up in another trouble like yesterday.

Sara frowns: Don't joke about it, what happened yesterday wasn't normal...

Dante puts his hand over his newly healed eye, remembering the pain he went through: I know that... That's why I won't allow myself to be weak anymore.

Sara calmly: Just don't let anger get the best of you, Dante...

Yuno trying to lighten the mood: Yes, or else you'll become like one of the villains in the stories, and we heroes will have to stop you!

Sara looks at him in despair: Yuno...

Dante smiles: Don't worry, I won't make you play the hero against me that easily.

Yuno laughs: Good, because I don't want to be the hero in a tragic story!

Sarah looking at them with a gentle smile: So… that means we've decided, each of us will strive to become stronger.

Dante nodding his head in agreement: Yes, it won't be easy, but I won't let myself fall behind you two.

Yuno getting up excitedly: Great! So, from now on, this will be the month of hell!

Sarah putting her hand to her forehead: Please don't call it that…

Dante smiling confidently: Whatever it is, I'll be ready when the time comes for the academy.

And so, their morning breakfast ended with a clear decision—this month will be the most important of their lives so far, and they won't stop until they're stronger and ready for what's to come.

After breakfast, the three of them started getting ready to leave, each going their own way to start their training.

Yuno tying his backpacks to his back: Well, dear friends, it's time for us to become strong and surpass everyone in the academy!

Sara crossing her arms: Or do you mean "It's time for me to become the strongest while you stumble along the way"?

Yuno putting his hand on his chest, pretending to be sad: Ouch, Sara! That's too harsh! Where's the team support?

Dante smiling lightly: Maybe the support doesn't include people who sleep during training.

Yuno laughing: Dante! I didn't expect you to be that harsh either!

Sara with a light laugh: It seems he's starting to learn from you, Yuno.

Yuno holding his arms proudly: Ah, that's right, my influence is strong!

Dante shaking his head with a smile: I just hope I don't regret learning something from you.

Yuno patting Dante's shoulder: Don't worry, when you get stronger, you'll thank me later... maybe.

Sarah looking at them and sighing: Okay, that's enough. It's time to go.

The three of them stood in front of the house, and took a moment to look at each other before they left.

Sarah smiling: Don't get into trouble, okay?

Yuno jokingly: I don't promise anything, but I'll try.

Dante calmly: I'll be fine, and so will you.

They both started to leave in different directions, and waved to each other one last time.

Yuno shouting from afar: Don't forget to miss me, Dante!

Sarah winking at him as she walks away: And don't forget to take care of yourself until we meet again.

Dante stood in front of the door of the house, watching his two friends walk away until they disappeared from sight. Silence fell around him for a moment, then he slowly exhaled, and stared at the sky.

Dante calmly: Well now… what do I do?

And so, Dante began his own journey into the unknown, searching for his true power.

Dante was thinking and started to wonder "If I start practicing my physique and physical strength, will the sword look good on me?"