Semua Bab Lumina Academy: Light and Shadow: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Light and Shadow 21: First Dinner at the Academy“And spoiled brats, too,” dagdag pa niya. “Hindi lang ako ang binu-bully nila. Since those two are members of Betas, the second rank in the academy’s hierarchy, it gives them the nerve to act like that. Their elemental powers and guardians are both high-level, which is certainly considered a strong attribute. It also makes them think very highly of themselves, especially since it’s difficult to achieve their rank.” She said, her voice dripping with distaste.“Honestly, they don’t deserve that rank. Tormenting the students simply because they consider them beneath them is pathetic,” inis kong wika. “If they’re acting like this inside the academy, what more outside. And how come the academy lets those bullies get away with it? Especially with you,” I said, my annoyance growing even more. “You told me you’re the daughter of an Archduke, yet you haven’t even considered telling your parents about this? Sigurado naman akong kapag sinabi mo sa

Light and Shadow 23: The Academy’s Pride“Uhm, Ingrid, what exactly do you mean by the Alphas having already achieved so much even though they’re still students like us?” I couldn’t help but ask, my curiosity piqued as we continued eating.Tumigil naman siya saglit sa pagkain at umakto pang nag-iisip. “Hmmm… that’s because their group is already considered the Luminous Realm’s heroes! The academy’s pride! They fought even the strongest Shadowfells and purified some of the lands they corrupted before! As in sila lang ang kayang makipag-one on one sa mga kalaban!” she answered, a hint of admiration in her voice. “Well, that was before the Shadowfells became even stronger,” she added, her tone dropping so low I almost didn’t catch it.“Gano’n sila kalakas?” Mahina ko ring tanong na ikinatango naman niya.“You see, our elements have different power levels depending on the amount of mana you possess, and the Alphas have exceptionally higher mana levels, therefore, their elements are on a h

Light and Shadow 25: Ingrid’s BurdenHabang naglalakad kami ay feeling ko napakahaba ng greenhouse dahil sa mga tinginan ng mga judgerist na mga estudyante na ‘to. Napakaganda ng academy sa totoo lang, pero hindi ko nagugustuhan ang ugali ng mga estudyante na ‘to!“Hey. Don’t mind them na lang,” narinig ko namang mahinahong bulong ni Ingrid na napansin yata ang hindi maipintang mukha ko ngayon.I took a deep breath, realizing how much Ingrid had been tolerating and what she’d been through inside the academy. I couldn’t stand these freaking entitled students anymore; to think I hadn’t been here long, yet they were already getting on my nerves!Ganiyan ba dapat ang pag-uugali, ‘maem’?Ingrid wasn’t the type of person to tolerate things kapag alam niyang mali. She was blunt. If she wanted to tell you something, good or bad, she’d tell it straight to your face, but still with respect. Ang kilalang ko ring Ingrid ay palaban, pero not to the point na nagiging-warfreak siya.Palaban with ele

Light and Shadow 27: Diving Deeper into LoreMedyo meanie rin pala ang ancient flame ng sacred three-headed dragon na ‘yon. O baka naman kasi gano’n din ang ugali ng dragon na ‘yon—suplado at matigas ang ulo. After that, the hologram displayed images of the three-headed dragon, the Emberheart Crucible, and the color of its flame, which was blue.These appeared to be very old paintings, enhanced by the realm’s growing magical technology.“According to ancient records, because it was the flame of the ancient sacred beast of the Flareon Kingdom, it was also a very destructive flame. It was different from any ordinary flame—no ordinary flame could match it. That’s why the Valencourt Royal Family’s bloodline is also very careful with it—only asking it to help them create formidable weapons, shields, armor, and tanks. This is because they are afraid of angering the ancient flame, a kind of flame that could easily turn anything or anyone into ashes. It is also the only kind of flame that cou

Light and Shadow 29: A Show of PowerAfter my Dark Arts class ended, it’s now my one-hour break time. I’ll meet Nana again later for my Laboratory class, which is Herbology and Potion-Making. However, Nana said that this next session would be more discussion-based.While our following meeting would be the actual laboratory session—meaning I’ll be making potions then. Pagkalabas ko pa lamang ng classroom ay bumungad kaagad sa akin si Ingrid at dali-dali akong hinila sa kung saan.Dahil break ng isang oras ay maraming estudyante ang na sa labas na ngayon. Some might be planning to go to the cafeteria to eat, or whatever else they have in mind. Who knows. Right now, though, Ingrid and I are headed somewhere I’m unfamiliar with.“Saan tayo pupunta?” Tanong ko sa kaniya habang nakakunot ang nuo.“Sa open field natin! Dali!” Excited niyang wika at mas binilisan pa niya ang lakad habang tangay-tangay ako.Nagtaka ako kung anong meron sa open field na sinasabi niya, at nang tumingin ako sa pa