Yris walked through the secret path leading from the Bardecks’ home to the Margin Academy’s garden where he always hangs out to calm both his spirit and mind when he felt stressed or felt negative emotions. The flowers and other plants make him feel calm and the silent environment makes his heart be at peace. The fragrant scent of flowers and the grassy scent of the leaves and grasses also make his mind clearer.There can’t be any more relaxing place in the Margin Academy other than the garden.Suddenly, a set of footsteps can be heard followed by someone’s voice calling. “Yris?” a voice familiar to Yris called from behind him.Yris turned and saw who it was. “Arlen.” He muttered. Then, a smile subconsciously appeared on his lips as he looked at this handsome young man with jet-black hair and purple eyes always shining like a gem.This young man’s name is Arlen Wyston, a first-year high school student in the Margin Academy and is also in the same class as Yris. Arlen is also the presi
“He returned?” Arlen muttered. “Then, aren’t you happy that he did?” he asked as he looked at Yris. Why does Yris look sad that his friend returned, then? He thought, feeling puzzled.“I am. I am very happy.” Yris answered.Arlen looked at him and fell silent. But that does not what your expression says… he thought and shook his head. “Then, what is the problem?” he asked.“Well… because Raine is the one not happy to return.” Yris answered as he looked up at the clear and blue sky.“Huh? He is not happy?” Arle
“Was that Vermeil with Arlen and Yris?” someone muttered in surprise as they looked at the trio of Yris, Arlen, and Vermeil walking towards the school’s cafeteria.If it was just Arlen and Yris, then it is normal since the two are classmates and friends. But, there is Vermeil… even if Vermeil is classmates with Arlen and Yris, everyone knows that Vermeil is a loner. He rarely participated in their school activities and only would if it was compulsory. He also always sleeps in class. Well, he could answer the teachers’ questions, though, when he was woken up and asked.So, with Vermeil’s antisocial personality, they feel surprised to see that he is actually with someone. And not just one, but two!Zedrick, who is pressing on his athlete uniform, turned when he heard his younger brother’s name was mentioned. Then, he really saw Vermeil in the distance. “Yes.” He answered. No one could mistake that red hair looking like a burning fire which makes one feel hot when they look at it.Zedric
Inside the Bardecks’ mansion.“So, brother…” Raine called as they started eating their lunch. “You mentioned earlier that the Gate – that is, the gate between the two worlds… someone is guarding it.” He said. “That is, the guardian of the world, Vira – the alchemist and witch.” He looked at Raeyan.Raeyan nodded in affirmation. “That’s right. But, we still don’t know who could be the reincarnation of the guardian of the world in our world.” He said and sighed.“So, right now… how many guardians have you already identified?” Raine asked.There are eight guardians in total, and Raine has a feeling that all of the guardians must be gathered. This is what always is in the movies or novels. The big group must be complete in order for the plot to start, or for another plot to happen next.“Aside from you, the guardian of ice…” Raeyan muttered. “Among your eight guardians, we have identified only two for now.” He answered. His expression is serious.Raine’s brow twitched as he stared at Raey
“I… am going to the Margin Academy?” Raine exclaimed in surprise when he heard what Raeyan said after they ate their lunch.“Yes.” Raeyan nodded in affirmation. “You don’t think that you are coming back to Riverside High School… Do you?” he asked, feeling uncertain.“What do you think?” Raine asked back and looked at Raeyan who froze while wearing his suit jacket. Naturally I haven’t thought of this, since I know that I would not be going with either the Bardecks or the Leisters! He thought.In fact, he never had thought that he would be leaving the Riverside District. All this time that he thought that it was just him and his mother, he decided to never leave the Riverside District, as it is equivalent to never leaving his mother’s side. For him, his mother was his entire world. So, why would he leave his world?Even if he would go to college or go to work in the future, he would go to Riverside College and work anywhere in the Riverside District. He has already planned the path that
“You mean, Raine will be attending Margin Academy?” Arlen spoke as he looked at Yris who was eating his lunch, which were all leaves or other kinds of vegetables.Meanwhile, Vermeil is on the side and is silently eating his lunch, too, which is all meat. He also has a taste for spicy foods, which makes one feels hotter looking at him and his flaming red hair.“Yes.” Yris nodded in affirmation as he licked the sauce on his lips which is from the mushroom soup.“Well… he is the principal’s younger brother after all…” Arlen muttered and nodded in understanding.Since Raine is the second young master of the Bardecks, then it is expected of him to attend the Margin Academy which is owned by their family. In fact, Raine w
“Raine?” Raeyan called when he returned home and saw Raine was watching a movie in the living room. He has already changed into comfortable clothes while hugging his legs. “I heard from Yris that you went to the school earlier.” He said as he sat beside Raine on the couch.Raine nodded in affirmation. “Yeah. I did.” He answered. Since that will be where he is going to attend next week, then he needed to check it out. Not to mention that it is just a few steps away from the Bardecks’ home, so all the more that he needed to go and see what the Margin Academy looks like.“That’s good.” Raeyan smiled in relief. He is worried that his younger brother would be bored here and decided to return to the Riverside District, which is not good.Though, he also knows of
“Right… What did my friends and my teachers say when you gave them my letters?” Raine asked Raeyan when he recalled the letters that he asked Raeyan to have written.Earlier, before he went to the Margin Academy to check it out, he asked the family servants to send the letters to Raeyan for Raeyan to give to Lovis and the others in Riverside High.“Yes… they asked me who I am and what my relationship is to you…” Raeyan answered. “Then, they asked me how you are, and whether you will really leave Riverside High or not.” He said and looked at Raine. Then, he bit his lip and lowered his head, feeling guilty.Before, he never thought of the people in the Riverside High School, how will they react or what will they say with him taking Raine away. But, when he went there earlier and saw their eyes that turned red due to tears… and some even cried on the spot when they told them the news, Raeyan felt extremely guilty towards them, and he realized how much of a scumbag he is for not thinking