Chapter 58: Grevlin's First Day

The days passed quickly, and it was finally time for Grevlin's first attendance of the Royal Branch Academy. Naturally, the entire family had gotten up early for this occasion as even Little Rose was up about, questioning her brother with curious eyes.

"Big brwother, are you going to school? Don't you want to play with me?"

Grevlin looked at his loving little sister that stared up at him with her big cute eyes as he stooped down and pattered her head while replying.

"Of course I do, after all my little sister is the cutest, don't worry, I'll come back early, for now, you can play with mother."

When Little Rose heard Grevlin's words, her eyes showed a trace of sadness, but as if she wanted to show signs of becoming a big little girl, she clenched her small arms and replied.

"Okay, Rose-Rose will play with mama."

Grevlin eyes beamed as he found that his sister's action just now was too adorable. He poked her on the cheek before he started to tickle her, the small child's giggles sounding through the room until Ria appeared.

"Oh, you too brats, how dare you play without your mother?" Ria said as she looked at them.

Grevlin felt a bit embarrassed, so he held his head down, but Little Rose didn't seem to mind it. She ran to her mother like a chick to a hen and raised her arms as she spoke, "Mama, I want up!"

Ria smiled, seeing her daughter's manner before she leaned down and picked her up; the two started to have a sudden mother and daughter moment as if forgetting about Grevlin.

Grevlin felt nothing at this; he looked around, checking if he forgot anything before taking up a sack with an assortment of recently bought items.

Not long after, Marius's voice sounded from the door as he entered the room, "Grev-Grev, are you ready?"

"I'm ready, father," Grevlin replied.

Marius gave him a good look; seeing the firm look in his eyes, he smiled and replied, "Good, then let's get moving."

"Right," Grevlin answer as he prepared to leave with his father, but right as he took his first step, a low 'yipping' sound was heard, forcing him to halt as he looked down with surprised eyes.

At his feet, there was the small tiger cub, Little Black, rubbing its head on its feet as it stared at him with pitiful eyes.

Grevlin felt a bit torn by this; he knew that the cubs were clingy and didn't want to be apart from either himself or his sister for too long. He thought for a bit before speaking.

"I'm sorry Little Black, but I have to go to the academy. I'll spend time with you later..."

As Grevlin hardened his resolve, he tried to step by it, but the tiger still seemed to be stubborn. It didn't move budge from his foot, holding on dearly with both of its small paws.

Grevlin made a helpless sigh at this; he looked at his father, not knowing what to do. Marius chuckled at this sight before he spoke, "Son, since it wants to go with you, then take it. It's not like you're going to a school on earth. They should have the means to allow for students to take pets. If not, just leave it with that master of yours."

"Oh, I could do that," Grevlin thought as he only just realized his mistake. No longer wasting any more time, he stooped down and spoke to the tiger cub.

"Come, let's go together Little Black," He said as he picked it up and then walked towards his father.

Marius seeing Grevlin ready, then turned his eyes to his wife and father as he spoke, "Ria, I'll be back soon; I'll pay a visit to the Seeker's Faction after taking Grevlin to school."

Ria hearing his words, gave him a look as she replied, "Go now, don't worry about us, we'll be having a mother and daughter day out by ourselves, won't we, Rosey?"

Little Rose was excited at her mother's words; she raised her small fist, pumping it into the air as she replied, "Really? Yay!"

Marius gave Ria a wink before leaving soon after, the door closing as Grevlin left with him as they made their way down its halls and stairs.

Liola caught sight of this as she hurriedly gave a call from the counter, "Sir Edgewick, is he finally off to join the academy?"

Marius looked at her and replied, "Yup. I'm escorting him on his first day."

Liola had beaming eyes as she leaped from behind her counter, landing on the ground before Grevlin as she spoke, "That's awesome! Little guy, consider this a gift from me for your first day."

After saying those words, she handed a small box to Grevlin; it even seemed as if she prepared it for a while based on its decorations.

"Thanks, Miss Liola," Grevlin said with a polite tone.

"Haha, it's nothing kid, go on now and make our little inn proud," Liola said as she waved him off.

Marius and Grevlin gave her a polite gesture before walking out of the inn and vanishing behind the earlier morning's bustling crowd.

While on the streets, a few regulars and inn neighbors who know the family couldn't help but offer cheers and congrats to Grevlin. Marius greeted them with a kind manner before continuing onwards with his son.

Eventually, they arrived at the Hope District, seeing many new students similar to being led to the academy by their family members.

There were carriages of different styles and natures, even strong men and women riding beasts of different kinds, or those who choose to escort their children on foot like Marius and Grevlin.

"It's even grander than I thought, heh, son, looks like you'll have quite a bundle of competitions, are you nervous?" Marius asked with a teasing grin on his face.

Grevlin hesitated a bit before he gripped his fist and replied, "I won't lose to them, father."

Marius's eyes showed pride as he rubbed Grevlin's head and spoke, "That's my son."

Immediately after those words, the father and son faded further into the distance, as the first day of Grevlin's academy life had officially begun.