Yris looked at Zedrick in surprise. “Vermeil did?!” he exclaimed. He can’t be blamed for feeling surprised. After all, it is known to everyone that Vermeil is an aloof person. Even if it is not taken badly by the students, it also isn’t that good since it makes Vermeil distance himself from the others.But, Yris is a fairy, and so he can see through the nature of everything, especially that of the humans. So, Yris knows that Vermeil is a good person. Even if he seemed aloof and indifferent and also cold, he has a kind heart. Even if no one has seen it yet, Yris knows this fact as a fairy.Thinking this, Yris sighed in relief. Vermeil had already heard of Raine from him last Friday when they had lunch with Arlen accompanying them. Vermeil, together with Arlen, also has seen Raine that time before they left the cafeteria. Thus, Vermeil had recognized Raine earlier when the two met. And knowing that Raine is Yris’s friend, Vermeil took care of Raine.“Raine… who is he?” Zedrick asked cur
“Why… Why is he here?” someone suddenly asked as they all looked at Raine with both a wary and complicated gaze, which is also mixed with awe.It was as if everyone had woken up from their daze. “That’s right… Why is he here?!” they asked as they looked at each other. Their faces are filled with puzzlement. “Wasn’t he ruling the Riverside High School? So, why is he suddenly here?” they wondered.It is really puzzling why such a ‘legendary figure’ would come to the Margin Academy. Being a tyrant king is the same as having that territory. So, why leave your territory for another place? They thought as they stared at Raine.Suddenly, someone spoke when they recalled something. “Hey… didn’t he say just now, that he will be – “ someone muttered as he looked at Raine, then at Vermeil who was the one who brought Raine here. “He will be studying here… and so would be in – “ Then, he turned and looked at the class 1-A with his eyes wide in shock. “He will really be attending our school?!” he e
Arlen nodded at Yris as he handed Yris his share of drink before he turned to look at Raine and handed the other another drink. “Why ask for Vermeil’s favorite dish?” he asked Raine, then turned to Vermeil to give the other the last drink.“For compensation for helping me earlier.” Raine honestly answered as he muttered ‘thanks’ to Arlen, then gulped down his drink. He felt thirsty after he saw the drink.“I see.” Arlen nodded in understanding. Then, he glanced at Vermeil who was still silent. “Vermeil?” he called.Vermeil looked at the drink in his hand before he took a sip of it. “Braised pork ribs.” He finally answered.“Woah! It sounds tasty!” Yris said as his eyes sparkled. He
In a residential area of Riverside District.“Where could Lovis have gone to?” a Disciplinary Committee member asked under his breath after they passed by Lovis’s house to look for him. Because – “It has been the fourth day!” he said and sighed.The fourth day of Lovis’s disappearance is about to pass by, and they don’t have even a clue as to where Lovis could have gone. These past three days, they thought that Lovis had only gone somewhere together with his elder sister, whom they also hadn't seen in their home. Maybe the siblings have returned to their hometown, they thought. After all, Lovis and his elder sister are not locals here. And this is one of the reasons why Lovis was bullied before when he went to the Riverside High School to study.But, when they asked their teacher were Lovis’s hometown is, the teacher also doesn’t know, which surprised them. However, their teacher said that when Lovis enrolled in Riverside High School that time, everything was still a mess, and the sit
Back in the Riverside High School, Raine ignored the glances that his classmates threw at him as he had lunch with Yris, Arlen, and Vermeil who joined them. Raine can’t blame them, though, since the four of them are really a weird combination.Being classmates since middle high school, the sight of the pair Arlen and Yris is already common to the Margin Academy. Starting from when they first became friends to which the latter (Yris) was being bullied secretly, up to them becoming members of the student council, to which is an honored position in the school – well, for some who are serious and have a sense of responsibility because for other students, they only see the position of a student council member as a prestige. Fortunately, the student council adviser can’t be bribed by these arrogant students. So, the student council members are all responsible students.Anyway, the pair became a trio only last Friday when they saw Arlen and Yris invite Vermeil, who was sleeping up the tree t
“For this drink, the third dish.” Yris heard Raine tell Vermeil. Raine’s voice pulled Yris from his thoughts.Yris turned and looked at the two, only to see them whispering to each other.“No.” Vermeil answered and shook his head as he pushed the drink towards Raine.“Then, I won’t drink this.” Raine said as he pushed back the drink to Vermeil’s side.Vermeil’s brows are knitted. “Don’t play around.” He said and pushed back the drink to Raine’s side.“I am not playing around…” Raine said and pushed back the drink again to Vermeil.Yris, and also Arlen who has been watching the two since earlier, feeling speechless seeing the childishness of the two. Yris didn’t expect to see Raine act childish since Raine looked like he had matured so early when he met him again in the Riverside District. After all, with what Raine has gone through all these years, it would be surprising if Raine’s mind wouldn’t mature. That is why Yris and Raeyan feel their heart ache for Raine.Meanwhile, Arlen didn
Days passed by and Raine immediately adjusted to this new pace of his school life. As for the school, the Margin Academy is bigger than he thought. Even if he has wandered around it beforehand (before he enrolled), it is impossible for him to see its entirety before. But after attending the Margin Academy for more than a week, he finally could see its entirety.Why is it bigger than he thought… Well, for one, the school gymnasium is three to four times bigger than the Riverside High School’s gymnasium. The track and field could accommodate a commercial plane. The swimming pool is also comparable to that of the Olympics’ swimming pool. There is actually a golf course here, just beside a very beautiful lake with a forest. One could see that the Margin Academy is very high-class.Meanwhile, its quality of education is very good. Aside from the teachers’ high qualifications, they are also very attentive and considerate to the students unlike some teachers in the Riverside High School who
Afternoon, after class.Raien watched the students running while holding their umbrellas high as the heavy rain poured down from the sky that suddenly turned cloudy and gray. The wind is so cold and feels damp which gives people an uncomfortable feeling. Raine stood there at the entrance of the building as the students who didn't have umbrellas ran past him.“Hurry! Hurry!” Raine heard them yell at each other as they ran together with their jackets above their heads. Either their family drivers are late, or they just think that running under the rain looks fun.Such worry-free lads and lasses… so good to be young. Raine thought, as if he himself is not young. But, with what he has experienced, it is no surprise for him to act like an adult, as his mind has already matured when he was still in the Riverside District. Not to mention that he was forced to mature after he lost his mother… he also bore the responsibility in the Riverside High School, his former high school, to reform it so
“I see! Then, we don’t have to fight anymore!” Raima said, beaming happily.“The guardians could also help Raine fight against Nicht, right?” Arlen said.But, Raeyan is silent.“What’s wrong?” Zedrick asked.“Ah! It couldn’t be – “ Luoie muttered when he realized something.“What is it?” they asked him.“Since Raine now has become the guardian of ice, then – “ Luoie looked at them. “ – the responsibility to thaw the Elhasa Kingdom should fall on Raine’s shoulders… right?” he said.“Ah.” They muttered and froze when they now understood.“This… how will Raine do it?!” Arlen asked, feeling anxious.“He doesn’t have the guardian of the Gate by his side right now to guide him.” Seph said and looked at Vira.Lovis started. “I will wake her up!” he said and ran towards Vira.“But even if your sister wakes up, there is still Nicht who wanted to kill her.” Luoie told Lovis.“The other guardians could protect the guardian of the Gate, right?” Raima asked. “Not only because she is their friend,
“Will you really let me off even if I have Elhasan blood?” Raeyan asked back.“Yes.” Nicht nodded. “I can even let him off.” He said and looked at Yris, who was stunned.Raeyan glanced at Yris. “Not possible.” He answered.Nicht’s face instantly darkened. “Child, don’t ask for more – “ he said.But Raeyan cut him off. “What I mean is, I also have a brother.” He spoke.Nicht looked at him. “Who? I can let him off, too, who also has Elhasan blood – “ he said.Raeyan cut him off again. “Are you sure? Will you not regret your decision?” he looked at him.Nicht paused and then fell silent. “Child, so your brother is the princess’s counterpart?” he asked as he smiled darkly.“Yes.” Raeyan nodded honestly.“Raeyan!” Yris cried, telling him not to spill any more information about Raine.But Raeyan ignored him.Nicht took a deep breath as he weighed his decisions. “I can let him off.” He finally spoke. “But, that is if he loses the power of the princess as the princess’ counterpart.” He told R
“I have always been suspicious as to why Alf would go on a journey to strengthen herself.” Vira spoke as she looked at Nicht. “It was because you had someone tell her that to make her send herself into danger.” She said.The others looked at Nicht in shock at his sinister plan! Nicht planned so meticulously!“But, he didn’t succeed…” Luoie muttered.Nicht just smiled. “At least I did (succeed) that time.” He said. He is referring to ambushing the king on the eve of Alf’s birthday and making Alf freeze the entire Elhasa Kingdom.Their expressions turned complicated. They don’t know how to feel about this.“What crime did the king commit against you?” Zedrick asked.Nicht looked at him. “Not only me… but our entire clan!” he said.They were taken aback. ‘the entire clan’? they thought as their hearts skipped a beat. It couldn’t be that it was Nicht and his kin?! They thought and looked at Nicht in shock. Then, what Lovis (or Vira) said before about Nicht not knowing that he actually has
Inside the portal, or the Elhasan called the ‘Gate’, is the extremely white Elhasa Kingdom buried in the wide blanket of snow.“Tell me! What reason do you have to kill the king and bury the entire kingdom under snow?!” Lovis asked. “Which may last forever?!” he can’t hide his anger anymore.Meanwhile, Vira used her power to transfer the power of the second space ability user to Seph, who has fallen unconscious and is still unresponsive until now. Yris is using his powers to wake Seph up while Raima is crying as he knelt beside Seph. Zedrick, Arlen, and Luoie are protecting Vira and Yris, who are doing their best to make Seph responsive, as well as Raima and Seph.“Lovis! Don’t waste your breath and kill him now!” Vermeil told Lovis and was about to finish off the first space ability user, but the first space ability user spoke.“No need to kill me! I will do it myself!” the first space ability user said and closed his eyes.Lovis and Vermeil’s eyes widened in shock as they watched th
Raeyan, Yris, Vermeil, Zedrick, Arlen, Raima, Seph, and Luoie refrain themselves from showing any reactions while Lovis and Vira indifferently scoff after hearing what Nicht said.“Oh.” Nicht muttered when he understood something. “You hid her… or was it him?” he asked and glanced at Yris who is now the guardian of nature and wind like Griezel. “Where is Alf’s counterpart?” he asked as he looked at each of them.‘counterpart’… this is the right term for Raine, Raeyan, Yris, Vermeil, Arlen, Zedrick, Luoie, Raima, and Seph. They are not the reincarnations or incarnations of the guardians, since their souls are their own while the souls of the guardians are still in Elhasa Kingdom. The powers of the guardians were also ‘borrowed’ by them.“You hid him?” Nicht asked and smiled, though he is obviously angry since they could feel his oppressive pressure which is harder to bear than earlier.Raeyan and the others held on. Raeyan has already trained them for this, including Raima.“Oho?” Nich
“They’re here.” Raeyan spoke as they looked at the glowing portal that was becoming brighter than before.“The barrier… it is totally broken.” Yris spoke as he took a deep breath.“Things will be fine… right?” Raima nervously asked as he looked at them. “After all, there are just four of them… right?” he said as they looked at the four people that came out of the portal.Yes… There are only four people right now that came out of the portal. But, they feel very tense since they could feel the oppressive power coming from them. These four people are their enemies – the real enemies, the ones who conspired against Alf, her father the king, and her friends who are her guardians. These four people took Alf and her loved ones by surprise that now, the entire Elhasa Kingdom was frozen.If Raine and his friends won’t win, then not only the Elhasa Kingdom would be frozen forever… their world, too, would be frozen like the Elhasa Kingdom since the ice-cold temperature from the portal has now st
“Oh my god… I think I won’t be able to stand anymore!” Raima exclaimed as Arlen and Seph helped him walk with each of his arms on their shoulders.Zedrick is carrying Luoie on his back, while Raine and Vermeil are arguing since Vermeil wanted to also carry Raine, but Raine wouldn’t agree.“I wish they would have the same energy as always.” Yris muttered and sighed as he watched Raine and Vermeil still argue.“You are right. They would need this level of energy for the upcoming battles.” Raeyan spoke.The battle against the enemies definitely won’t stop until either their group would be killed by them, or they will kill them. This is just a matter of who kills who first. And it has to be them who kills the other, and not them being killed.“What should we do now?” Yris asked Raeyan as they looked at Raine. “In just an hour, it will be his birthday.” He said. His expression is heavy.Even if Raine would awaken and it would be to their advantage since Raine will finally be ‘inheriting’ A
The two people are not stupid and they know who is telling the truth and who is not. Compared to the guardian of the Gate’s brother, he is more trustworthy than those space ability users who always hide in the dark and have suspicious objectives.The guardian of the Gate betraying her friend, the princess, and the kingdom? And then attacking them? Then why was no one able to defeat her, who is on her lonesome, while they have many people on their side? And Rayven, the most loyal knight, to usurp the throne for his lover? Rayven is not stupid since not only it would be unfavorable for him and Vira to fight the guardians who even have two gods – Tet and Phyros, and three immortals – Theos, Hores, and Neid, Rayven would have a tainted reputation if he would ever usurp the throne and become the king. Thus, the people would lose their trust in him, and they would also rebel.Of course, Rayven is the most loyal person to the Elhasa Kingdom, and so is Vira. Thus, it is impossible for them to
Margin Academy, a few days later.“Damn it! They are now really here!” Arlen cursed as they looked at the portal in the lake forest that was glowing brightly.The portal’s light enveloped the entire Margin Academy.“Vira and Lovis weren’t found by the enemies that they are staying here because of Yris’s barrier surrounding the entire Margin Academy and the Bardeck residence.” Zedrick spoke. “But, that doesn’t mean that they weren’t suspicious of this place, and don’t have the means to go here and check it out.” He said and frowned.The others nodded in agreement as they tensely looked at the lake forest while the enemies slowly came out one by one.“It was really a large army!” Raima exclaimed.“And there are really other beings included in their army.” Seph said.“Fortunately, there are no classes today.” Luoie sighed in relief.Their expressions turned complicated when they heard what Luoie said. Not only because Luoie cared for their classes at this time, making them feel not know