Chapter 15
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"Oh? So there are still people around that don't know of our family hmm? Well, it's our own fault for being so dreadfully private," advised Alana, reaching for the teapot and pouring herself a cup.
"Apparently, but it shall all be sorted out soon. A duel to assert my dominance, I need something to make people piss off during my stay here." Arthur reached for his own teacup. He and his sister were sat in a charming rose garden for the nobles who wanted to escape the riff raff of every day life.
"Heh, Brandon had a similar method, although I cant say anything..." Chuckled Alana, delicately sipping her tea.
"The Emerald Magician incident, hmm?" asked Arthur, raising an eyebrow.
"Haaaah, I'm never going to live that down, am I?" sighed Alana scratching at her head.
"I thought you were wonderful!" Said an airy voice from the tall, white archway entrance.
"Ah, hello Feliks. Oh and Toris too, what a surprise to see you both here!" Alana smiled at them, gesturing for them to take a seat at the large table.
"Oh Toris, I haven't had the pleasure" Arthur smiled formally at the brunette in black Braginski Clan robes.
"A-ah, I've heard a lot about you Sir Arthur. It's nice to finally meet you in person." They shook hands, causing Feliks to giggle.
"Chill out Tor, you're stiff as a board! They're not gonna bite you..."
"I might" smirked Alana.
"Siiiiis!" Arthur whined indignantly.
Toris chuckled and relaxed slightly, taking a seat beside Felix. It really was a pretty garden, roses blooming and pristine white table and chairs. Alana and Arthur really suited their surroundings, Feliks did too- but he always acted like a child. He only ever became serious about things when Arthur was involved.
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Toris had heard a lot about Arthur from Ivan. He was the next head of clan but he always talked about Arthur so fondly even though they weren't supposed to get along. Apparently, when they were younger, Arthur was kind to Ivan and they were close but Ivan's parents didn't approve so he had to sneak out to meet with him.
He also loved the stories the Clan head had told about the Kirkland Clan, especially about the demon twins. From what Feliks had said, Alana was like a cat- cute and cuddly until you piss her off but Brandon was a tiger, always ready to strike.
"So, are you guys gonna tell me what you're really doing here?" asked Felix curiously.
"Well~~~" Alana seemed wary, checking nobody was listening before revealing the truth.
"Arthur's here to train for the competition and I'm investigating the new Viking Clan."
"Ehhh?" Gasped Felix.
"Keep your voice down Felix" hushed Toris.
"Anyway, we received a rumour about a certain magic the Viking clan are using." Explained Arthur, sipping at his tea.
"They wanted Arthur to analyse it and me to discover the original source- that's all I'm going to say, okay?"
"Uwaaa! I'm in the inner circle now!" Squealed Feliks.
"I wouldn't go that far Feliks..."
Too late, he was off in his own little world...
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A boy in purple robes slipped into the classroom and froze when he saw who was inside.
"Hello Ivan, when did you get here?"
"Today... I'm surprised you remember me"
Alana didn't bother to respond, and whistled to herself as she organised the cabinet alphabetically.
"Why do it by hand?"
"I prefer to do it this way. No need to use magic for everything" she chuckled, running her finger along the spines of the books, satisfied everything was in place she turned to face him.
"I remember you telling me and malen 'kiy krolik to not use magic get taught hand to hand combat before magic in your clan, da?" (little rabbit) (yes)His violet eyes watched her, he was curious to know more about the family his rabbit grew up in.
"Mmhmm, we also have to learn the magic opposite to the one we have an affinity with... Since we naturally have great power we have to be able to achieve strength by ourselves. Physical combat and forcing ourselves to endure the pain-"
"Pain?" He asked sharply and she laughed bitterly.
"Of course, I have a natural affinity for water and I had to endure the burns to be able to master fire magic."
"I...See. What about Arthur?"
"Well, it gave him nightmares at first but he's alright now...I think." She said unsurely.
He was already gone.
She shrugged, going back to her books.
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