Chapter 2 - Would You Like To Train Under Our Wing?

As the young girl made her way towards the towering figures, some kid decided to hurl a ball of Poison at her. Worrying about the earlier scene, the young girl did not have her guard up. This had clouded her thoughts, she then failed to detect the oncoming attack.

"Demonic Wings," called out the gentle wife by Gillian's side.

Her appearance had drastically changed; from an expression as a mother to the aspect of a vicious demon. If the devil had nightmares, she would be an excellent mascot for that. Another terrifying thing was what had sprouted from her back, a pair of demon wings.

The moment the poison ball touched, her wing had devoured it, growing slightly bigger. She subsequently issued a daunting glare at the person who launched the attack as she kept her wings.

"You! No attacking of other Mages!" yelled the host.

"One more word of insult and I won't hesitate to invert your ribcage, do you understand?" bellowed Gillian.

His voice was enough to strike fear in the most experienced of men-at-arms. Defying his orders was not an option if you planned to keep living. They weren't messing about when the books had mentioned those who hailed from the planet Akhaten are intense.

Akhaten was a radically exotic planet compared to others. Its skies were suffused with lush greenery while the land was brimming with shades of blue. The clouds were on the ground, as opposed to Earth. Bodies of water danced throughout the skies, making sunset and sunrise a major sight to behold.

The beings of Akhaten, called Akis, believed that the whole Universe was created and controlled by a Book. This book wrote and writes events throughout Time and Space. Each death, each birth, each memory, each place. They were all written in that particular book.

Akis used the Element of Code, relying on words to convey and demonstrate their spells. The ability to translate and perceive any form of speech or writing. The Element predominantly affects the target's mind.

Because of this overpowered Element, they are gifted enough to perform high-ranking spells without possessing the particular Element first. If the Mage receives the incantation, he or she can directly implement the given spell.

The young girl was unfazed by the powers of the couple before her. On the contrary, she maintained a sense of belonging with the couple. It moderately prompted her of how parents should be, defensive of their kids when faced with danger.

After a few fires and floods, it was time for Gillian and his wife to individually survey the young girl. As everyone tried to get out of the packed hall, most averted the weary gaze of the young girl. She merely stood in the corner, her hood back up. It looked liked she disliked being noticed.

Gillian then approached her, after all the people had been cleared out. His wife, Ysabeau, bestowed a tender smile towards the young girl. The Valkyrie shyly placed her hood down.

"Show me the most powerful spell you've got in your arsenal," commanded Gillian, looking straight into the trembling girl's eyes.

Ysabeau next provided a divine thwack on her husband's head.

"Be nice! You'll end up scaring her!"

"I can't make her scared if she's already frightened," mumbled Gillian, rubbing the sore spot on the top of his head.

Another smack made the young girl wince in place of Gillian.

"And whose fault was that?!"

"You were the one who unleashed the Demonic Wings."

By the third whack, the young girl was trying to hold back her laughter. Despite how they were being portrayed, they were nothing but newlyweds at heart. As the couple finally focused once more, the young girl was able to unleash the most powerful spell within her arsenal.

One that was strong enough to strain her Elemental Endurance but not enough to completely drain the hapless girl's Elemental Energy. With a deep breath, the young girl gathered up her strength and unleashed a taste of the power she had within her being.

"Coeli Rotam; Die Iudicii. (Heaven's Wheel; On the day of judgment)," she chanted, glowing bright with golden light.

Two immense circles appeared; above and underneath the whole hall. The circles started spinning rapidly, absorbing streams of Light Elemental Energy within the area. With arrows coming from both circles, an enormous pillar of light and flash left Gillian and Ysabeau impressed.

Gillian gave a contented smile as he clapped. The young girl's eyes lit up in happiness.

"I had a hunch, but I couldn't know for sure. It has been a long time since I've encountered one of your kind. Years, perhaps. Tell me, young one, what is your name?" asked Gillian.

The young girl smiled and went towards the couple.

"My name's Mavislin Roydon," introduced the cheerful young girl.

Ysabeau next crouched to the young girl's level.

"Would you like to train under our wing?"

Mavislin was taken aback, was she hearing things? Two great Mages were proposing her to be their disciple? It wasn't even an order; it was an invitation. The girl showed trepidation as she tried gathering her muddled thoughts.

"Are there other students under your expertise?" asked Mavislin, seemingly unsure of her own words.

The two shook their heads, further increasing Mavislin's nervousness. With a deep breath, she narrowed her eyes and allowed her mouth to execute the agreement.

"Great! I'll be by your side when in training to make sure this demon doesn't steer you to an early grave," said Ysabeau, giving a slap on the back of the unfortunate husband.

"Why are you so violent, woman?!"

"Why are you so terrifying, man?!"

Mavislin found it difficult to stifle her laugh as the two continued to bicker. A shadow captivated the attention of the young girl, but she decided not to pay any heed to it.