Book 1: Intermission 7

Book 1: Intermission 7

Outside of the Arena within the Training Hall

When Michael first thought to ask the new girl to join his team, he was mostly doing it because she was a blood magic user, and because of what he had seen her doing on a couple of videos posted online. And blood magic users often become some of the strongest Guardians just from the pure versatility their skills give them, whether its through close combat, ranged combat, support, healing, pretty much anything.

He knew that she would be instantly surrounded by people asking her to join their team the moment she arrived at Lions Heart, regardless of her status as an orphan. Which they likely wouldnt know about anyways, because the school would likely try to suppress that knowledge as best they can.

So he decided to move first, even if Emily wasnt all that happy about it.

But after meeting her in person and getting to know her a little? After seeing more videos of her, including the one of her fighting a demon wraith while still at the lower half of Class I? He became determined.

But now he cant help but have the passing thought that maybe his team might not even be good enough for her as he watches her fight against his tutor, red steam floating off of her skin in waves as she swipes her clawed hand yes, claws, not blood claws, since her hand had transformed into that of what looks like a werewolf as soon as she entered the arena at the man. And the man is actually pushed back just a couple inches from the hit!

Holy shit and shes only been a Guardian for a week at most? If thats the case, then what have I been doing all this time?Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

Michaels confidence slowly begins to drop as he watches the wolf eared girl fight his tutor much better than any of his team could ever manage. Even if she still only manages to leave a single scratch at most with her shifted hand, which doesnt amount to much.

You probably shouldnt compare yourself to her, Collin says, bringing Michaels attention to the man known by many as Sylver. Shes a little bit of a battle junkie if what Ive seen so far is to be believed. And she has absolutely no concern for her own safety.

Michael blinks in surprise when he notices a very, very faint look of concern cross the mans eyes.

Sylver can care about other people? Thats new.

Silence falls the group for a few seconds before everyone turns to look at Emily, Scarlet having already gotten over her initial shock by now. And it takes Emily a second to begin speaking even after that.

Im Emily Winters. Mother is Astra, and Im eighteen years old, Emily begins her introduction in a stunted manner. Contracted at the same time as my brother. She bows her head slightly towards Scarlet and adds, Hope to be friends.

Michael frowns before sighing.

Well, its progress. And its good that she has interest in becoming friends with her.

He turns to look at Scarlet again to find her taking a moment to absorb the new information before she eventually nods her head back and answers the three, I hope we can be friends as well.

Michael smiles at that.

And we almost have a full team now! Although

He glances around at the three girls.

Why am I the only guy?

A few seconds pass as he looks between them.

When we find a fifth, I really hope they're a guy.