Chapter 256: Kings Order

The next day, Layla went to the Wizard Academy and checked on the reception about the new class the Arcadian King had told her before. She was excited as well as nervous because of the things she was about to learn in the so-called advanced class.

With her 88 spirit force, Layla was considered to be within the middle of rank 3 magicians. She needed to reach 150 spirit forces to be eligible as a rank 4 magician and had the ability to cast rank 4 magic. 

That was exactly the next milestone Layla had set herself on; to break through rank 3 and reach rank 4 as fast as she could.

If she managed to do this, she would then enter the ranks of rank 4 magicians and stand among the top magicians of Arcadian. It also didn't close the possibility that she would become the youngest and fastest to do so in the history of Arcadia. If she could reach that point then she wouldn't need to worry about being in such a strange world anymore and maybe even be able to help her brother for a change.

This morning, Layla wondered if what King Callan mean about new class was to directly shoved her into the rank 4 class earlier. But when she came to the Academy reception, it seemed none of the people at the wizard academy knew about such a matter. But they did have receive words taht she just needed to wait for someone.

She waited for almost an hour and nearly wanted to go to her usual class when someone approached her. It was a woman who appeared to be in her fifties wearing a white uniform that was recognizable to her. 

The uniform was something a Kingsblade member wore, but this particular woman wasn't just any Kingsblade. She was the vice commander of the Kingblade itself.

Commander Cecilia, a figure known as the Arcadia Starlight. She's a rank 5 magician which had received her grey wizard title. 

Layla knew her somewhat well as the latter occasionally came and gave lectures in the light element class. After all, the woman was considered to be the best light element magician in the kingdom.

The woman looked at Layla with her usual warm and friendly gaze. "You are Layla?" 

"Yes.. Yes I am," replied Laylaa little nervous than usual.

After all the people who studied at Wizard Academy would definitely know this woman, as the latter was simply too famous. Beyond her smile, Cecilia naturally gave off a powerful aura that could be felt as she was one of the top Arcadian wizards. A level that less than a dozen reached throughout the realm.

"Alright. Come with me, Layla."

Hearing the other party's words, Layla swiftly followed her and she once again felt strange as to why the top figure of the kingdom would personally come for her. After all, she hadn't done anything remarkable that was worthy of the attention of these people.

To her surprise, Cecilia took her out of the academy and led her to one of the places she never expected to visit. The Kingsblade headquarters.

Entering the illustrious headquarters, Cecilia brought Layla to their proud facility, the training ground. This place was only reserved for the Arcadian elites, but Layla was told those few people gathered were the ones yet to be members of Kingsblade.

"Layla, I'm happy to tell you that you are now part of the Kingsblade cadet. Here, you will receive and enjoy the best training and resources Arcadia has to offer. Most of the cadets here are rank 4 elites, so I hope you can keep up with them. After all, if you are deemed as good enough, you can be included in one of the active Kingsblade forces."

Layla nodded and said, "I understand."

Everything that just happened was quite overwhelming for Layla, and it took her a moment to finish ingesting them. As if that wasn't enough, the renowned Cecilia of the Starlight told her that from now on she would become her mentor and would see her an hour every day. This was definitely a privilege that no other cadet could get.

"I really hope you're not going to disappoint me, Layla."

"I will certainly do my best, Master Cecilia! It's my honor to be under your tutelage."

Cecilia gave Layla a smile before leaving her with the other cadets.

Looking at the back of her new master, Layla quickly joined the group of cadets that gathered on the training ground. There were around 50 of them and she could tell how strong they were from a glance. There were even elves seen among them, numbered about a dozen.

Not just that, Layla could also recognize a few of them from the Vanyar Kingdom, as they returned together from Vanyar with the Arcadian King.

It seemed some of them also recognized her as Layla could see three elves coming toward her. The one at the front was the female elf she had seen, Alanis. She introduced the two who came with her. The tall, muscular elf was called Elyon, while the other male was Sindur strangely staring at her with a mixed expression.

Alanis said, "I have seen you before. You are related to that blood elf, aren't you?"

Layla instantly knew these three people must have had some issue with her brother before. Therefore, she said, "Yes, I am. So don't mess with me, and instead let's be friends."

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At the same time, on the throne room of Arcadia.

King Callan was brought upon the latest news while Tobias the Wizard stood next to him.

It was a letter that gave the renowned king a sudden headache.

"What is it, My King?" asked the wizard.

"That Tristan, the said blood elf; he just took over Forlorn."

The unexpected news immediately made the wizard turn pale. "Wait, My King. I don't understand.. Took over?"

King Callan didn't say anything and just handed the letter over to Tobias while rubbing his head.

"He killed Prince Janus of the Forlorn, and 700 other elves with it. He also caused the death of Agorn, the emissary we sent" Muttered Tobias as he read through the letter, disbelief exponentially grew with each word he read.

The old wizard was stunned, wondering if this was good news or bad news because he remembered that Janus after all had been giving the kingdom of Arcadia hard time for the last dozen years.

Folding the letter again, Tobias turned to the Arcadian King and respectfully asked, "So, what do you plan to do about this, My King?"

"Honestly, Tobias. I don't really know. It's been a while since I became unsure like this."

The old man wizard Tobias gave his opinion like he usually did.

"You shouldn't be too hard on yourself my king. If he can defeat Janus, you probably should send our best team of wizards or me. I should be able to restrain him."

King Callan shook his head at his advisor's words.

"You should read again on what the blood elf could do, and how easily he defeated Janus."

Tobias nodded his head as he understood what the Arcadian King meant. "I know, My King. It surely won't be easy to subdue him, but what I have shown in this letter tells me exactly how to deal with him."

King Callan glanced at the old wizard and said, "I don't doubt you nor your capability, Tobias. But I need you here to hold the capital as I have a bad feeling that things could go bad any second with our situation in the north and with the Asgardians."

Understanding that what the Arcadian King said was true, the old wizard gave another piece of advice. 

"The blood elf, he really advances too fast, My King. If you want to deal with him, you should certainly do it early before he can grow even stronger, it will be much harder later"

Hearing Tobias' words, King Callan took a deep breath and exhaled a long sigh. "I'm still not sure if that's the best solution, Tobias."

"If so, My King, I suggest you quickly make peace and resolve your grudges with the elf. Why don't you send his sister back? That would definitely go a long way and land you on his good book, I believe. You never planned to threaten him with her, after all."

The Arcadian King firmly rejected his suggestion. "No, Tobias. That won't do. I can't do that after I knew the Aesir put a lot of interest in her. In fact, I have some belief that she would have some important role in Arcadia furutr. So, no. We will keep her here, safe from outside dangers."

The old Wizard can only nod it appear the king have thought this trough

"I see. That's why you put her in the Kingsblade headquarters. That's indeed wise, My King. With this, she'll be kept safe and would always be under supervision all the time"