Chapter Sixteen

Xavier

The Court was filled with students as far as my eyes could see. I stood in front of them all, with my hands behind my back in a stance.

I watched them spar, as they used their hands to make swords and spears, all of them casting one spell or the other, and filling the air with groans.

I was slightly impressed but still skeptical. They were talented, but it seemed that was all they were. They lacked control.

The character.

Strength of will.

The duel was oncoming and not that long away. And I needed to make sure the students were ready. I needed to refine their edges and smoothen their reckless nature. They were all over the place and that wasn't a good thing. I needed them balanced…

“Halt!” I suddenly yelled.

All the students halted whatever they were initially doing. All the spells they had conjured suddenly dissipated into thin air.

At least, they had discipline. Good. They weren't totally stupid.

“You all have wild spirits,” I boomed. “Spirits that need to be t