《Ascended Dark Sovereign》Chapter 5: Group of Geniuses
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"Sure why not I am intrigued to find out who these other A graders are." Malice replied calmly. "Well then shall we go. I'm pretty sure one of them hangs around the spell pavilion, even though we can't obtain any spells we are permitted to stay within and read historical records and books based on Magus'." Bella said peacefully. The group then made their way to the spell pavilion whilst talking, Nova decided to introduce himself to Malice "Hello as you already know my name is Nova, well you don't seem very... wait have you managed to move your magical essence?" Nova sounded quite domineering and disdainful when he began to speak, however he showed an expression of surprise as he asked that question.
"Well when I was told about the mediation I tried to turn my essence to a more solid form but it only moved slightly." Malice said, his tone showing confusion to the question. "Hahaha you have managed to already move your essence no wonder you are an A grade worthy of Miss Isabella." In response Nova seemed to become more friendly however he still wanted to show that he is just as competent following up "While you and Miss Isabella were talking I managed to move it then, Hahaha no wonder after all we are all A graders. "
After Nova finished speaking Malice finally understood something, he realised that the instructor did mention that it was difficult to even complete the first step of moving your essence. 'So this is the difference in talent, the A graders managed to move their essence whereas none else could. '
"So Malice you have already achieved the first step of foundation spell creation, well done. If I wasn't a member of a strong clan I may not be able to have done it so soon. Also Well done Nova this will make the Starfyre family very happy." Bella aimed a pleasant smile at Malice and Nova showing that she was genuinely happy.
Malice smiled back humbly saying "Bella I don't believe your talent is in anyway worse than mine, please don't belittle yourself like that." Bella shrugged her shoulders as it would be impossible to know. 'There is nothing wrong with being slightly humble it allows me to gage her personality with no risk and high reward.' Malice thought.
Nova on the other hand had an expression of reverence as if he was praised by a goddess. "How could I possibly compare to young miss who has already started to make her essence more corporeal?" Nova said loyally as if the progress he made couldn't be compared to her.
"You have already started to control your essence to make it more solid?" Malice asked although it wouldn't be surprising given her talent, background and aura he felt earlier. Bella only gave a slight nod showing that it wasn't that big of a deal.
They walked forward at a steady pace arriving at a large building. When malice looked up he saw what seemed to be an old library which actually caused a bit of disappointment, since he was told about this spell pavillion he was imaging something much.. Grander looking.
"I will go in and talk to him, his name is Zak Kilburn and from my information should be the lowest talent A grade , Nova please stay behind I know how you think when facing someone weaker than you, it may make them feel unwelcome." Bella said cautioning Nova not to display his domineering aura. "Would you like to meet him Malice?" Bella asked sweetly almost urging Malice to say yes.
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'Hm so Nova was showing a small amount of disdain earlier, he clearly only looks up to people stronger than him and down on those weaker, honestly this is the most common mind-set among humans so I can't fault him for it. But Bella clearly understands how he thinks, so the only reason he approached me with her was because he was in a form of mediation.'
"I think it would be best if you went alone, coming at a person secluding himself in a library as a group would probably disturb them. " Malice said this but he only felt that if this person said no to joining this group they would butt heads in the future so it would be best to avoid contact till that point.
"You do make a good point, well if that's the case then you and Nova can go find the last A grader. Her name is Violet Venomwind and she will probably be at the dining hall, she has purple hair so she should be pretty easy to find, when I was leaving the classroom earlier I could tell she was about to complete the first step of foundation spell creation." Bella gave a slow wave before turning around and entering the spell pagoda.
"Well looks like it's just me and you Nova, We are going to meet this girl Violet, have any interest towards girls?" Malice decided to make conversation after all if he joined this group he should at least try and be friendly.
"Even though you look cold and detached at least your mind has matured." Nova slightly laughed he held an expression of winning as though he had already conquered many girls before.
'My mind has matured much more than you know and even though we are young it seems Nova also holds increased intelligence, sigh I didn't expect this response well looks like we will talk about his experiences while we walk to the dining hall.' Malice smiled mischievously and started to hear Nova's stories of female domination. He continued until they had reached the dining hall, Nova seemed more friendly now finding a common interest between him and Malice. 'So Nova is the typical shameless young master preying on women who fear his family and believes himself to be a descendant of god. He is essentially Bella's loyal dog so ill just ignore this personality trait of his, although it will definitely trouble him in the future.' Malice realised this but didn't really care as long as he wasn't the one troubled.
Walking into the dining hall a cacophony of noise drifted into the pair's ears, from a glance one would see hundreds of long tables and tens of smaller tables allowing 10 people and 5 people to sit at them respectively. "Look over there Malice! That must be the Violet girl that the Young Miss was talking about" Nova pointed out a girl with purple hair sat at a table in the dining hall, the strange thing was that the table could fit as least 8 people if it was crammed yet she sat on her own, after inspection this seemed weird because the dining hall was full today with 15 people barely managing to sit on a single long table with each long table having a similar situation.
'She either inspires fear or reverence for all these people to ignore that entire table, either way I'm not confident in getting her to join this little group Bella started.' Malice had his doubts considering peoples behaviour around the girl. On the other hand whilst Malice was contemplating the situation, Nova showed a rather lascivious expression as though he would devour this little girl, however that expression soon vanished as he feared what Bella would do to him if he showed this side of him. After all most men had the desire of pleasure yet Nova being only 12 and displaying that form of expression showed his uncontrollable nature.
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Malice saw Nova hide the expression and could only sigh at how Nova's acts will give himself endless difficulties.
"So Nova do you want to talk to her or should I?" Malice asked Nova this question not out of the kindness of his heart but to make sure he wasn't blamed just in case Bella gets upset that they failed.
Nova looked at her then at Malice in contemplation before finally turning to leave saying with his back turned "I'm going to check on the young miss I'll let you try persuade her." In response Malice gave a knowing smile before approaching the girl called Violet. 'Nova would obviously use his shameless techniques if he was alone with her he wouldn't be able to help himself so he had conceded so as to not anger Bella, because he has a personality like that it would be hard to look at everything from an objective point of view.'
Malice was a few steps away from her so he could finally get a good look at her, from her looks you could tell she was twelve but she also had a unquestionable beauty hidden underneath her fringe that acted as a cover for her face, which was only natural considering magical essence made people look more attractive given its mystical properties. She wore a rather simplistic dress that looked like lavender and violets were interwoven to create it, which was topped off with a emerald Scorpion inside an Amethyst Violet flower, probably her family's symbol. What Malice saw deep down was someone lonely and cut off from the world, alone and forgotten as though in this space she was not living just existing.
'She is alone not out of choice but because others don't want to be around her. Hmm this is quite interesting, I wonder why she has accepted this fate.' Malice wore a thoughtful smile feeling like this situation was quite like his, showing an expression of sympathy for the first time in awhile.
"Good morning, are you Violet Venomwind?" Malice spoke up as he sat down at the lonely table. When She looked up Malice felt a numbing feeling through his body, he seemed to feel paralysed and unable to move.
"It is a good morning indeed wait what do you want?" The purple haired girl seemed relaxed at the start but then started to sound rather annoyed as though speaking took too much effort.
"I don't mean to trouble you in any way, I came here with the intention of becoming friends, the thing is I to am an A grader and with this status others don't really think of you as equal only someone to look up to or fear. Me and two other A graders are already in this little group of ours, a group of geniuses in a way and I hope you would like to become friends with us." Malice spoke slowly and calmly to soothe her tension.
When Malice was speaking he saw through the cracks in her fringe a hint of anticipation mixed with an expression of reluctance which caused him to show her a warm smile. "You... you just want to be friends?" She was completely baffled by Malice's speech, to her that was the last thing she expected to hear.
"Ha-ha I used to be like you secluded and not paying attention to others but when Bella, the person who thought of this idea, approached me I decided that in the future it is best to have people you can rely on and spend time with." Malice lied through his teeth as he uttered these words in an attempt to befriend this girl, obviously he only cared for the support part of the relationship however he wasn't completely closed minded and thought if he made a friend it would just be a bonus.
"I um... I would... I Would very much like to be your friend!" The purple haired girl seemed invigorated by Malice's speech, turning from shy to outgoing in an instant.
"Really that is great, so what should I call you? And would you like to meet the others?" Malice was quite content knowing she had agreed, feeling the pressure he felt earlier almost disappear. 'That must be her unique aura that is displayed after touching and moving her essence being that of some kind of poison, wait if that's the case shouldn't I have an aura as well?' Malice came to a realisation whilst thinking about the auras he had felt so far. Bella had an odd flaming aura, Violet had a venomous one and although Nova only seemed to naturally feel dominating maybe that was actually his magical aura. 'Nova’s aura must have just started to form when we first met. But ever since talking with them it's like I have gotten used to it.'
"As you already know my name is Violet so you may just call me that and I wouldn't be against meeting the others." Whilst Malice was in deep thought he was suddenly awoken by Violets shy but cute voice. However Malice was still pondering on the matter of his aura so he asked "Violet may I ask you if you felt an energy from me like an aura of sorts?" Violet seemed baffled by this question yet she did seem to recall something "Ah yes I did when I was sat down meditating, I remember you came over and said that it was a good morning, at first I thought someone was being kind so I replied yet mid-sentence I felt like I had many blades focused on me so I thought you had bad intentions, in fact it disappeared as soon as you spoke again so I ignored it. Do you think that the blades were your magical aura?"
"Yeah I think so, thank you for telling me it is very helpful." Malice spoke matter of factly, finally realising that the sharp bladed sensation he felt when mediating must have been his own aura.
"Anyway enough about me, should we go meet Bella and Nova and perhaps this Zak person?" Malice asked again although already knowing the answer, he was in a calm and peaceful state of mind so he had no need to be forceful.
Violet gave a simple nod and the two walked back to the Spell Pavilion. Whilst walking Malice talked more with Violet, instead of the joy of bedding girls, this time Malice found out why she was alone all the time. From what she said it had something to do with her father being very protective making sure no-one would be brave enough to approach her, this seemed cruel for a young girl however apparently her mother was killed and her father had become very protective of his daughter. Violets father was the Head of the Venomwind family and had a powerful reputation making even those older students reluctant to approach Violet, after all he was an expert in the Royal Realm which was considered the base requirement to be a powerful expert. It was a few year's ago that he declared his daughter of limits so her father didn't have that attitude any more but the other children still held fear and doubt leaving Violet to be forgotten and alone.
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