Chapter 7

Faedus asked "Recommendation? for what?". Ollie replied, "as you can see, I'm a Master Magic swordsman but I still lack two other qualifications to enter as a teacher in an academy at the city of Graena".

"one is that I"m not 30 yet, the second thing is I lack experience and the last thing is that I don't hold any graduation from any academy. So, if I apply there, I would be rejected instantly".

Draysa spoke "at Graena? you mean our heavenly academy?". Faedus replied, "no, one must be at least an advanced level Master grade to teach new batches". then, he looked at Ollie "forget about me, even my father's recommendation won't work if you want to be a teacher at the heavenly academy. after all even royal family don't dare to cause trouble there".

Ollie shook his head "I don't expect to be a teacher at the number one academy. there are lots of good academies in the city of Graena and for most of them, I still need your recommendation".

faedus thought for a while and nodded "fine, your recommendation letter will officially arrive here two days later. is there anything else you want? you see in the Graena city, my recommendation would still won't guarantee your position. you would still need to attend their tests. if I use force, I can but considering you are already a master at 25, I don't think I should do that. so I feel like the reward you pick isn't much".

Ollie then asked "then, how about a permit to set up my workshop. you can do that right. with your position, it'll become easier for me to set up one and I can still work there in my meantime".

the branch leader then interrupted "why? our guild can provide it for you though?". Ollie snorted "no thanks. you just give me only 10% for my work every time saying the place, the materials, as well as the clients all, belong to the guild".

"that's why once I set up my workshop and work together with the guild, I can earn more profits".

Faedus smiled and replied "forget about the permit. I will just buy one and gift a workshop for you".

Ollie was surprised "you can do that?". Faedus laughed "don't forget that even though the laws are very strict in Graena city, I'm still the head of ravendew family".

Ollie bowed a little and smiled "Thank you very much". Faedus waved his hand "no, I can do this much to the saviour of my daughter".

Draysa bowed a little and thanked him while they were going "see you again at Graena". Ollie smiled a little "No, I should be thankful to you Miss Ravendew".

Faedus sat alone in the car while going. The driver is an old man who was with them from the beginning and yet for some reason, no one noticed him. "So, Uncle how is he?". the old man answered "an absolute genius. I saw the ether particles around him going crazy as if they wanted to be absorbed. no wonder he's only a Master level at that age without any guidance. if there would be a good master to guide him from an early age, he would have already reach grandmaster".

"Grandmaster? are you sure you are not kidding? I trust your capabilities uncle but a 25 old reaching a grandmaster, you didn't even saw his techniques".

the old man laughed "do you know what decides one's potential?". "Yeah, I know the rate of ether absorption". "Faedus, with that boy's talent, if he learns Archery, he can also become a Master Archer within few years. although his learning age is already passed, I'm just saying that don't let him get away and don't let that Crestflayer take him away. I'm saying again if you support him, he can become a grandmaster before 30. with one more grandmaster on our side, we can solidify your position as the next guild leader".

Faedus rubbed his forehead "I don't know. I just can't seem to accept your high evaluation. you never got it wrong regarding a person's potential. I will trust your ability once more uncle".

Three weeks later, at Heavenly Academy,

The first day of the new academic year,

New students who just got accepted into the academy gathered around the notice board to check their respective classmates.

Heavenly academy which only accepts geniuses who have an affinity with ether. Unlike other academies, Here concept of classes is a bit different.

Here, one can only move above class when their grade improves. for example, if a person is at a beginner level when they start their academy, they can only move into 2nd year when they become intermediate, same as that, when one reaches the advanced level, they can move into 3rd year and when they reach peak level, they can move into final year. Although they have the choice to move whenever they want if their grade is sufficient and to graduate from the academy, one must become a master level in their respective departments.

so, why do the academy doesn't accept genius students less than 18 years old? it's because the average time one takes to graduate is around 10 years and it's very rare to see a Master level below 30 years.

Most of them stuck at the peak level in the final years for many years. because it takes too much time to become a Master if a genius child becomes a peak level before 18 and stayed at final year for many years, then it would regress his talent.

but still, it doesn't stop many to not attend the academy as the graduation from the academy itself is a recognition all over the empire. they were always given more preferential treatment than noble children especially in the top four guilds and the military and of course in the imperial army.

that's why many genius children of nobles don't attend this academy and train by their family instead. so, if a person doesn't become a Master, doesn't he have no hope at all?.

No, there's one more type of graduation to those peak level who want to be graduated from the academy. all they have to kill a peak level grade 4 beast by their own or you can hunt a Grade 5 intermediate level beast with not more than five helpers provided that none of them is a master.

while the first-year students both new as well as old murmuring about their new classmates, some of the second-year students are discussing near the gate "did you know Miss Ravendew is going to join us?".

"Wow, didn't she only joined the academy half a year ago, she already reached intermediate level?". a jealous girl in the group snorted "hmpf, is it that great?. she is from a prestigious family. her grandfather is the leader of Archer Guild. It's no surprise at all".

"you are just jealous of her background and talent. she's just 19 years you know. there's a rumour that she can attain Master level before 25 you know". "hmpf, how's that possible?. even if it is, is it that great? our academy doesn't lack geniuses you know. did you forget Ms Riversun is only 22 and she's going to move to final year?".

"Hmm, now that you mention it, if you say her name, somehow Ms Ravendew isn't much. after all, Ms Riversun is engaged to the crown prince. whether it's talent, looks or status she doesn't match at all".

"by the way, I heard that Mr Soidon resigned from the position because of family issues?". "yeah, I guess we would get a young teacher this time. all those middle-aged and old teachers nag too much".

then, from behind them, a guy asked: "Excuse me?". two girls who turned back got stunned. the rest also turned back and got taken back by his appearance. one of them spoke "yes?". "can you tell me where's the Principal's office?. I'm new here".

the two girls instantly moved in front of him and said: "We can show you there personally?". he smiled "oh really? thanks" just then, a person who seems to be the leader of the group pulled them back "leave that poor guy alone".

"I'll show you the way. come with me". then, they both went away while leaving behind two heartbroken girls. "hah, that bas***d". "is he a new student?" "new student at that age? Nah!".

"with his age, I guess he's a transfer student?". "let's go. it's time".

after a while, the leader came back to the class and grouped with them. "so, you find out who he is?". he replied "He said he used to be at Espua academy". "dont know where it is". "never heard of it".

"he was assigned to our class. so, I guess he's a transfer student". "I thought he got transferred to the third year with his age and appearance". "it is not a novel that all guys who are too handsome belong to the genius category. The girl clasped her hands "doesn't matter. looks are enough to become my boyfriend. the other girl laughed "pfft, with your looks, you even want him as your boyfriend?. forget it. this sister is already decided that he will be mine".

the guy sweatdropped seeing these unreasonable girls quarrelling over everything. after two classes, students got called to the training ground on the first day. The assistant teacher who everyone was familiar with gathered them in one place.

just then, the handsome guy who came late with his looks instantly got attracted everyone's attention. "oh, he's here". then, Draysa who was silent till now from the start of the class spoke loudly in surprise "Olirevus?".

everyone got surprised, Ollie smiled at her slightly "It's been a while Ms Ravendew". students murmur "oh, it seems that new guy is an acquaintance of Ms Ravendew". The assistant teacher who saw him naturally think of him as a new student "Oh, a transfer student? since you are acquainted with Ms Ravendew, hurry up and stand beside her".

"The new Master is probably on his way". Ollie didn't move a bit but stared at him for a while "what are you looking at? go and stand with your classmates".

Ollie came forward and stood beside him and looked at everyone "Hello everyone, My name is Olirevus Skyrun, I'm the new Teacher assigned to your class. pleased to meet you". he lightly bowed and smiled slightly at everyone's reactions.

"Eh!! you are our new teacher?"