Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 135: I’m Professor Silvershade

Dominique dropped next, cursing softly. Zahara held on, her dark brown skin flushed, but crumbled just before the end. Rune lasted longest, collapsing at one minute fifty, his breaths harsh.

Raegar rose, barely winded, and grinned. ''Well, that was the Blackwood basics. You pushed hard, proud of you.''

The group lay sprawled or hunched, trading exhausted laughs and complaints. Ranthar clapped from nearby, chuckling. ''Not bad for a first go. Raegar, you're as merciless as Alaric was back in the day, but at least I have someone here to help me.''

Dominique tossed a pebble at him, smirking. ''Next time, warn us.''

Zahara gave a weary nod, her chest rising and falling as she caught her breath. Vienna, sprawled on the ground, mustered a playful scowl and raised a trembling fist in mock defiance.

Rune locked eyes with him, a rare glint of amusement softening his stoic features. From the sidelines, Ranthar let out a low, rumbling chuckle. ''Alright, you lot, take a breather,'' he called. ''I'll wrap up with the rest of the class before the bell. You've earned it.''

''Alright,'' Raegar said, sitting next to Yuzuki.

The fluffy black fox climbed into his lap and balanced against his chest, licking his face, causing him to laugh as he rubbed her ears. While this happened, Dominique and Zahara joined him.

''You like her, don't you?'' the vampire girl asked. ''Most people avoid them; they believe their bad omens.''

Raegar's brow furrowed with skepticism as he gently scratched Yuzuki under her chin, the little black fox squirming with delight, her eyes half-closed in bliss. ''An omen? No way,'' he said firmly. ''Dark Foxes are rare, sure, but they're incredible creatures, solitary by choice, steering clear of cities and crowds. They're lucky in my opinion, King Arthur had one as a companion, she passed away when he did due to heartbreak.''

When the two girls heard this, they looked at the little black fluffball who was licking his cheek as Dominique teased. ''Seems like she loves you, Rae. I've never seen her act like that with anyone else.''

He chuckled as Yuzuki jumped back into a portal with a yip, causing him to reply. ''She could sense my Darkness element, it's probably why she's comfortable with me.''

They nodded in understanding as Zahara glanced at him with a smile and questioned. ''What's your next lesson?''

''Aether Fundamentals, Combat Magic, World History, then I have a Free Class,'' he answered. ''I think I'll go to the library and check it out. I read that it is one of the biggest outside the Imperial Palace.''

Dominique nodded, her green eyes glinting with certainty. ''Exactly,'' she said. ''My father and the Far North Duke rely on Drakenwood's library. The school is obsessed with collecting books. People from across the empire bring rare tomes as gifts, and the staff ensures they're preserved there.''

Following that, Rune and Vienna appeared after catching their breath. The big guy looked at him with a chuckle. ''That was brutal, but I can tell if I continued doing those workouts, my body will get stronger.''

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''That's the point,'' Raegar replied. ''It builds up your strength and stamina if you add jogging to the routine. Thanks to that, I can use Aether better.''

To prove it, he raised his hand and created a flame in his hand before sending wind to it, which turned it blue. When the four saw this, their eyes widened in awe as Vienna commented. ''Is that Fire and Wind Aether?''

Raegar nodded while continuing. ''Yes, and now I'll add Lightning.''

A crackling blue orb, laced with jagged arcs of lightning, materialized just above Raegar's hand, its volatile energy humming with raw power. The glowing bullet spun rapidly, casting faint sparks.

''This is Stormfire Bulle,'' he said, his voice steady with pride. ''A piercing spell I crafted. It's sharp, precise. My Lightningfire Blast hits harder, but this one's for cutting through defenses, it works well against Tier Two monsters as it burrows through their hides.''

When the group heard this, their eyes widened as Dominique questioned. ''Are you combining Aether Rae? I thought that was dangerous.''

''It is,'' a soft voice echoed behind him.

Raegar spun around, his eyes meeting those of an older woman with dark green hair and striking blue eyes. She wore a tailored, suit-like outfit that highlighted her hourglass figure, exuding confidence and poise.

A pair of glasses perched on her nose, lending an air of intelligence to her captivating charm. He was mesmerized, causing Dominique to pinch him as she whispered. ''Stop looking at her like that!''

He let out a chuckle as the green-haired woman pressed on, her blue eyes twinkling behind her glasses. ''It's a pleasure to meet you, Raegar Blackwood. I'm Professor Silvershade, instructor of Aether Fundamentals for Class S.''

She introduced herself with a smile that made him gulp. This annoyed Zahara as the woman continued. ''I must say, I'm surprised you chose Drakenwood. The Dawnfire Headmaster is jealous that we've snagged the first Tetraarch.''

''I know this is a random question, are you Luna's big sister?'' he asked as he put the pieces together.

The older woman giggled, which was music to his ears as she smiled. ''What a charmer you are, but no, I am her mother. Now I have to go prepare for class, I'll see you guys there.''

She said her goodbyes and walked toward the building as he watched her leave. His eyes trailed down her body to reach her round behind, only for his arm to get smacked. ''Stop looking at our friends' Mother like that, Rae,'' Zahara hissed.

Raegar chuckled, shaking his head. ''Sorry, I didn't expect her to be gorgeous,'' he said.

The moment those words slipped out, the group erupted in laughter. Rune, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, leaned in and teased. ''Seems our friend here has a thing for both younger and older women.''

''There's nothing wrong with that,'' he defended himself. ''Once we Aether Mages pass a certain Tier, we stop aging.''

The laughter swelled at that, but Raegar sensed two pairs of eyes lingering on him. He turned to find Zahara grinning. ''Can't blame you,'' she said playfully. ''Professor Silvershade's a stunning woman. Plenty of you boys have a crush on her."

Dominique smirked, her green eyes sharp. ''Hate to ruin the fantasy, but she's not interested in relationships since her divorce from the border Count Northwind,'' she added, her tone knowing.

Raegar looked at the vampire with a questioning glance, asking. ''How do you know that?''

''Cecilia and her ex-husband served with my father's army in the Northern Border Wars,'' she revealed. ''A brutal time, but the whole north is happy it's over.''

''I heard it was horrible,'' he said as the group listened. ''My parents fought from the northwest and battled with the Stormrune Kingdom's barbarian warlords, but what caught my attention was the Forest Giants.''

Dominique went stiff when she heard that name. She suddenly stood up, surprising everyone. ''It was nice talking to you guys, but I'm going to prepare for the next class while we have ten minutes,'' she said.

Raegar watched the vampire girl walk off as he thought. 'She must have a history with the creatures.'

''Let her get some space, you touched upon a sore subject, Rae,'' Vienna said from the side.

The others agreed as Rune commented. ''The D'Ambrose Family has suffered greatly from controlling the border lands. Between the Barbarians and monsters, they never get a break.''