It was already 7 AM in the morning, and the students were already arriving from their dormitories through the teleportation given to them in the Erafel Device on their wrists, and it was quite useful.
Though they can't teleport themselves outside the school, they can teleport anywhere in the Academy!
Both Ma Feng and Xi Jing appeared before the magnificent Academy building. Students were already entering the buildings to attend whatever was necessary for them this early morning, and Ma Feng yawned.
"Awwwwww... I never believed this school starts early, Xi Jing... It's quite frustrating, don't you think?" Ma Feng asked while yawning slightly. He kept his hand in his pocket when he looked up.
He could see the Fourth Year student of the Assassin Department, Raisen Bourne, who he met yesterday night. Though he revealed his name, his face wasn't really shown because of the darkness in the night.
"Xi Jing, let me ask a question... Are all the seniors, the Fourth Year students, stronger and powerful? Who controls this Academy from the darkness?" Ma Feng asked when they entered the first building.
"Like I told you before, the Seven Goddesses are one of the dark groups controlling this Academy, but they aren't dark anymore since their identities are directly known. But there is one controlled by the darkness."
"They are called the Luminous Society... bands of corrupted students who somehow awakened a dark type of power. The school authority hasn't figured them out yet, and that's why they are dangerous," Xi Jing said.
"What are the school authority going to do if they are fished out?" Ma Feng asked.
"The Luminous Society may claim that they don't fear anyone in this world, but they actually fear a group located in the Authority— the group of high-ranked warriors in the Sterling Federation."
"The Five Fingers and your Proctor... Miss Sarah once led the Five Fingers before she retired from the title and gave it out. The Five Fingers were once glorified soldiers who fought wars against evil."
"They were directly asked to return to the Scarlet Academy by the High Lords," Prince Xi Jing said as he sighed. They climbed the stairs before them while still advancing towards their department classes.
"The Luminous Society, the Five Fingers, and the Seven Goddesses... I guess those are the well-known societies for now in this Academy. Well, what do you say about us creating our own society?" Ma Feng asked.
"Our own society? What do you mean by that?" Xi Jing asked.
He halted when he turned to stare at Ma Feng. Ma Feng seemed to be relaxed with a neutral smile written on his face. Prince Xi Jing was holding his textbook and notebook as he continuously stared at Ma Feng.
"It's not a corrupt organization or whatever, but an organization that will reveal our true purpose to the world. But well, that's just an idea. I don't have anything in mind to carry such out since I'm a newbie."
"But if an organization is created like the Luminous Society and the Seven Goddesses, we can climb to the top and become the main organization to ever exist. That would be amazing, right? You will get famous again," Ma Feng said.
"Hmph... That's an enticing idea, I can say, but I haven't thought of that yet," Prince Xi Jing said.
"What you just said is an amazing idea, but there are many groups in the Academy. I can't possibly create one that will be well known through the Scarlet Academy and feared. We are only two," Prince Xi Jing said.
"Little Sister Rose already created a name for herself, so she will make it more fun. But that's all I have to say, bro. I will be taking my leave now," Ma Feng said as he began to walk away, but Prince Xi Jing held him back.
"You should be careful to avoid eyes being set on you. Father has prepared a nice artifact for you, Ma Feng... As a royal prince of the Marcel Kingdom, you will also be receiving a befitting royal artifact," Prince Xi Jing said.
"An artifact? For me? That's awesome," Ma Feng said with smiles on his face.
"I can't reveal my artifact unless there is a battle involved, but it's quite deadly. My artifact was directly created to surpass Rose as her elder brother, but I don't draw my artifact too often. People believe hers is superior," Xi Jing said.
"Well, that's not sad since you have a direct reason why you didn't draw your artifact too often. I guess my Proctor will be receiving my artifact by the King once it's delivered," Ma Feng said, and he patted Xi Jing on his shoulder.
"It's going to be fun... I am heading for my department already," Ma Feng said, and the brothers got separated since Xi Jing's department is on the upper floor of the Academy's First Building. A rune symbol appeared on the ground.
"What's this? Is this a trap?" Ma Feng asked.
The symbol began to glow brightly as Ma Feng looked down with his hands tugged into his pockets. He sighed deeply while he remained standing still, still wondering what the hell was going on.
"Flower Magic: Red Roseirei Blossom!!" a voice chanted from behind as red rose flowers sprang out of the magical symbol, covering Ma Feng while he stood. Ma Feng tilted his gaze in confusion.
"Hallooooo!" a calm voice happily called out from behind. Ma Feng turned to see a young boy of his age walking towards him with smiles on his face. The same aura coming from the boy was that of the flowers.
"What's this? Are you responsible for this?" Ma Feng asked.
"Oh yes, sorry for my manners... I was only trying to demonstrate my magic to the new student. The name is Romeo, and I'm a Flower Magic user," the boy named Romeo said while approaching Ma Feng.
"Your name is Romeo, but you don't look like Romeo in the movies. I guess you are Romeo without Juliet," Ma Feng said as Romeo threw a ring in his direction, and he caught the ring afterward.
"Sorry for the nuisance, but I was only flaunting my Flower Magic to your face. Isn't it beautiful?" Romeo asked with smiles on his face as he stood before Ma Feng, and Ma Feng sighed.
"Before answering that question, can't you release your Flower Magic? I am getting tired of waiting already," Ma Feng said.
Romeo giggled, then weaved a hand sign, and the Flower Magic and the symbol disappeared.
"Sorry about that, bro... Your name is Ma Feng, right?" Romeo asked.
"Yes, it is. And let me guess, you're in the same class as me, right?" Ma Feng asked as they shook hands. He didn't sense any hostility from Romeo, and that was what made him calm after all.
"Yes, I am. But a Romeo without Juliet? Is that a kind of chieftaincy title?" Romeo asked while thinking, and Ma Feng began to laugh softly. They were already approaching the Sorcery Department.
"Yes, it is... A great title to be respected," Ma Feng answered while laughing inwardly.
"Is that so? Then I shall be called Romeo without Juliet from now on. And besides, you haven't answered my question. Do you like my Flower Magic?" Romeo asked while they continued walking.
"Your Flower Magic, huh? I would have said such magic is meant for child's play, but it's quite deadly. It's called Flower Magic and doesn't give a specific type of flower that you can control, which means there are tons of deadly flowers, right?"
"You can also be called the Poisonous Kid, if I may say. Your abilities are somewhat deadly," Ma Feng said with his hands kept in his pocket. Romeo laughed out loud as they came to a halt.
"I am quite amazed, given the fact that you are the only one in this Academy who understands the true nature of my Flower Magic. My father understands how deadly my magics are, but I ain't deadly," Romeo said while smiling.
"Violet... What's his power level?" Ma Feng asked.
VIOLET:
NAME: ROMEO RAMPOSA, SON OF A MYSTERIOUS KING
MAGIC ABILITY: FLOWER MAGICS
MAGICAL LEVEL: 20
NOTE: HE HAS IN POSSESSION THE TOP TEN MOST DEADLY MAGICAL FLOWER POISONS IN THE WORLD!
"Magical Level of twenty? He is quite strong, I guess... My former self without the gift of the Dragon God Ozel would be his match, but I am only superior to him with just ten magical levels," Ma Feng said.
"Well, Ma Feng... We're almost close to our department. What do you think we'll be having today?" Romeo asked. He was holding his books for the class they were having today, still smiling.
"I guess he is quite entertaining. He might be useful to me after all," Ma Feng said when they arrived at the Sorcery Department. Romeo opened the door, and they both entered the classroom to see all the students doing their things.
"Hello, guys... Look who's alive today!" Romeo spoke out.
"It's your boy Romeo without Juliet! And beside me is the one and only new student—Ma Feng, Prince of the Kingdom of Marcel. Ma Feng, these are my boys," Romeo said with smiles on his face, while Ma Feng forced a smile.
He continued smiling as he turned to see Crystal seated at her desk while facing the window. Crystal Rendevor had that emotionless expression written on her face while her legs were crossed.
"Crystal... I still wonder who you are," Ma Feng said.
With his hands in his pocket, Ma Feng walked up to his seat and sat down. Romeo was seen communicating with the rest of the class when Ma Feng closed his eyes and gasped slightly.
"Where am I?"
The voice of Ma Feng echoed when he appeared in a mysterious realm, staring at the black clouds that enveloped the sky. The fierce wind blew heavily when Ma Feng suddenly turned, and reality changed immediately.
He opened his eyes to see himself standing in a dark dungeon with a huge metal cage present. Ma Feng walked up to the cage to see a black dragon whose neck was chained to the wall.
"Is that a dragon in chains?" Ma Feng asked himself as the black dragon slowly opened its red eyes and raised its head. Ma Feng started hearing voices calling him from all directions, and he gasped.
He opened his eyes to see all the students in the classroom staring at him in a weird way, and Ma Feng looked up to see that a teacher was already in the classroom. He then began to wonder what was going on.
"Where in the hell is that mysterious dragon in chains?"