User blog:Caromir/Destruction of the Grand Academy - Part one.

Destruction of the Grand Academy

Over an age has passed, and the tyranny of the monarchs ending,finally restoring peace and security over the realm. Trade has started to prosper throughout the empire, and confidence and trust was build up among the people. Common peasants had rice to eat, money to spare. But, the disparity between the rich and the poor still was wide, and it have not stopped growing. The poorer nobles and officials still have spare money to purchase mansions after mansions!Giving out tips extravagantly for entertainment, to the extent that even human chastity was perceived as something so easily obtainable at anytime to them! A dying question to the commoners how these officials ever get richer and richer with their extravagance. The answer was alike: they would never know.

Such opulence eventually gave way to decadence, and the corruption of these morals was never a good thing. Alike what many had predicted, many officials were getting more and more idle with most abandoning their jobs and collude with the others from the Caesar's administration. It not only channels from the basic organizations of the governmental service, but to the executives such as the Caesars aides. The problem never gets better, instead it gets worse by the day. To the point...

"What do you have to report today?" Questioned lazily.

"Yo..ur majesty... Greatest Caesar... Umm..."

"What? Answer or be beheaded!"

"I have delivered news from General of the north... It says... They have lost control of Islydore to the Curians..."

"What? The northern capital and the grand fortress is lost? Guards! Behead him and send an order for suicide to that idiotic General!"

Immediately, the general assembly of the court was confused. The last invasion was from the Darians five ages ago, and none of the generals present have encountered a conflict of such extent. However, behind the pretentious worried facial expression of the ministers and generals, there was a hidden sparkle in everybody's eyes. The hint and scent of ambitions was all around the majestic columns of the palace, yet the emperor was unable to detect, not to mention prevent it.

Among them was Etahn, the son of Brill, the once duke of Celdian, viceroy of Celdian. Brill was the most prominent minster in the previous administration, and the late Caesar valued him much. However, his influence and strength in the empire led him to greed, and the thought of overthrowing the empire became real. With the other co-founders of the empire around the new Caesar though, he failed and was banished. Etahn had never forgot the treatment from Caesar Tyrone I, and had came back ever stronger. He easily earned the trust of Tyrone II like how his father did, and wanted to find the perfect opportunity, and this easily qualified for that, maybe more than he expected.

"Sir! I apologize for my arrogance, but can I lead the northern expedition?" Etahn fearfully asked. His heart pounding as the astounded ministers and veteran generals turned around and looked at him.

"Dearest Caesar, Etahn is not a bad choice." The prime minister added. With the most influential man of the assembly speaking, the others followed suit.

"Dearest Caesar! Etahn is the best choice!" The sheer voices echoed around the great assembly, and the sound echoed a few times.

Without much consideration, the emperor replied "Very well Etahn, you shall be the vanguard of the Northern Expedition!"

"Thank you! My imperial majesty."

Etahn smirked.

A decade passed, and Kuzume shrugged with discomfort. The early morning coolness allowed the abundance of water vapour in the forest to condense into dew, and the misty haze made the surroundings look ever more beautiful and elegant. For some, it may be one of their worst day. It was time where parents have to part with their children, perhaps their first time away from their parent, and attend the grand academy for six years. only the best of the best, the cream of the crop are able to get into the grand academy, which meant that they are the most talented individuals of the empire.

"Mom, please take care of yourself while I'm away..."

"Yes... Most definitely... You have to take care of yourself too..." Kuzume's mother cried out loud, alike the many other parents.

"Remember, stay safe."

The horn hailed and it was time for the parting, the representatives from the school waved the flags proudly, signifying the start of the school term. The bunch of students left the forest, and headed straight towards the academy. From the schedule, kuzume steadily walked towards the assembly hall along with the others.

"Woah..." Exclaimed all the students.

The sheer size of the academy made the students in awe. All the students were able to see the smoothly carved pillars lining the entrance, and the greeting of the Roman-styled statues of the previous Caesars made them feel on par with the Caesar himself. When they finally entered the great gates of the academy, a colossal size statue of Caesar Manuel the great shocked many of the students. The mascot of the academy's geological department was greater than they expected.

As if that wasn't enough, the Great Assembly was the true eye opener. In its pure white structure, it resembled the ancient structure of the mythical Colosseum, with the exception of the immense amount of magic that their predecessors have left behind to hold the structure together, otherwise, it would have fallen apart. While still amazed by the amazing architecture of the academy, a student councillor popped out from nowhere.

"Hey! Are you group 25?" He asked cheerfully.

"Err... Ahh..." The group stuttered, the school was known to cultivate cold blooded students, yet how ironic.

Suddenly, a girl stepped foward, and Kuzume suddenly noticed her among his group, her slender body and blond hair made her not only attractive, but cute as well. Her face is of heavenly texture, which mixed perfectly with the long hair; the dream girl he had always wanted. Last among all, her figure...

"Hey there~ we are group 25, my name Solori, can I help you?"

For a moment, the councillor looked perplexed and wondered who was the true host. Quickly, he regained his composure and replied "My name is Kiri, or Riz. Nice to meet you! May I invite you all to the assembly?"

"Sure right guys~?"

By time the went-gaga-Kuzume answered yes softly, which became ridiculously obvious with the group shouting yes with burning enthusiasm.

"Pant... Pant... Finally we are at the top" Kuzume groaned. Everybody is apparently bedazzled too much by the gracefulness of the assembly, nobody took attention of the never-ending flight of stairs.

"Oh my gods... Why isn't there a teleporter?" Solori asked.

"School... Hah... Policies... Hah... Physical tra...nings ya know?" Riz replied exhaustingly. "I'll guess the view is rewarding enough...".

"Wow... The rising morning sun... It's beautiful."

The bright yellow sun was radiating brilliant aura upon the the assembly hall, and the sun rays directly hitting the external rings of the arena. Another show of architectural genius of the founding members of the now inexistant geology club.

As students of a greater rank started to assemble at the lower floor, four individuals that are heavily cloaked stepped into the middle of the grounds, and sat on the four majestic thrones that felt out of place. Their presence was exceedingly powerful,so pressuring that even newcomers such as kuzume could identify their powers even from a distance.

"Hey, who are these four figures?" He asked the girl beside him.

"Ignorant fool, they are the four principals of the academy. The man that is walking to the centre is the chancellor of the academy" the girl sighed, staring at oblivious the Kuzume.

Taken aback by the girls attitude, Kuzume decided to try and make peace with his classmate before quarrels and arguments take place. He didn't want to be the introvert again like he did in his previous school.

"What's your name?"

"Lily."

Suddenly, the announcer spoke "Ladies and gentlemen, as you know. Today is the very day where the newcomers join the academy. As always, we welcome Principal Ruby to give us a speech."

"Very good morning to all of you. I'm Ruby, and I'll give you a small introduction to specialist magics for the freshmen. Firstly, magic is divided into elemental, technical and others. Elemental magic is specialized in combat. Fire, water, earth and ice. Harness any one of them and be the strongest in all combat. Next is technical, smithing,crafting, alchemy!! All these that supports the very essence of the elemental spells. Lastly are the mythical spells, they are extinct and are rumored to exist ever since the founding of magic. These are: transformation, soul and psychic. You may know that the academy is the safest place in the empire, this is because both sides of the conflict needing the cultivation of......" Kuzume then began to feel bored, and consciousness started to drift away into his dreams. Lily on the other hand sighed, and continued to listen to the principal's words of wisdom.

"Kuzume... Kuzume..."

"Mmm... So comfy."

"Kuzume... Kuzume!"

"Woah!!! Where am I? And who are you?"

"I'm your soul, I'm your friend. I'm your guardian angel, I'm your bane. I can tell you, the world will once again fall into chaos, and the world will envelop upon its might, if it was not for you."

"Huh? Who ARE you? What are you talking about?"

"Listen. I have foresaw one thing that will happen. The academy... It is going to fall..."

"Wait what???"

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"Hey!! Wake up!!" Lily shrieked! "Get off me you pervert!"

Kuzume woke up, dazed, still trying to grasp hold of the situation. He could clearly see the massive hall and the people sitting all around it. Suddenly, a slap landed on his face. On that note, Kuzume finally realized he slept on Lily's shoulder the whole time and apologized to lily, who was horribly disgusted. Kuzume then took attention to the hall, where, he noticed, one of the principal was staring at him, seemingly knowing what was going on through Kuzume's mind...

Thanks for reading~

DISCLAIMER: after my friend looked it through, he said it felt the plot of this chapter is completely Harry potter. Call me noob or what, I have never watched or read Harry potter before (maybe random scraps of the movie, but not in a whole).