17 Shocking Everybody (2/2)
”Greyson, correct? We have heard of you from Teacher Harrison. He reported of your high talent. Come sit in the middle of the circle. Begin meditating and the Head Teachers will direct the elements in your direction. We will be able to sense what elements you can absorb and then assign you to a department.” Teacher Elendil's cold voice echoed. Greyson nodded and quickly walked into the middle of the circle. He sat down and breathed slowly trying to calm down. He soon entered a state a meditation trying to feel the elements. The Head Teachers felt he entered meditation and took action. Their mana started flowing towards Greyson as they waited to whose element could be absorbed.
Greyson felt the mana surround him and a warm feeling rushed over him. He smiled comfortably and allowed the elements to come into his body. The Head Teachers began to raise their hand if their element was absorbed by Greyson. It started with Elendil, then the Wind Department Head Teacher, then the Earth Department Head Teacher, all of a sudden, the eyes of the teachers finally changed. The seventh hand of the Lightning Department Head Teacher went up last and the Head Teachers looked around at each other in surprise. Seven! What did this mean? How could it be? Teacher Elendil signaled for them to stop and Greyson felt the inflow of mana stop so he ended his meditation. He opened his eyes and looked towards them in question.
”Were you aware that you could use seven elements?” Teacher Elendil once again spoke up. His icy voice suddenly showing a hint of surprise. Greyson slowly nodded his head.
”Why didn't you indicate to Teacher Harrison earlier?”
”I was worried about what my talents would indicate to others. I am still weak and with no background.” The Head Teachers nodded their heads in understanding. They appreciated that a 5 year old was able to think that far.
”We shall discuss with the Principal what you shall do later. Belonging to seven departments may be too much.” After Teacher Elendil spoke up, he and the other Head Teachers led Greyson over to the flags where the others were waiting. Arwen looked over and smirked at Greyson waiting for him to walk over to whatever flag as he stood out among the others. But his smile faded as Greyson stayed with the Head Teacher.
”What you were so weak you couldn't even absorb the mana of one element?” He suddenly snorted. Greyson rolled his eyes wondering how someone could be so thoughtless. If he couldn't even absorb the mana of an element how would he ever be accepted. Obviously, he was special. He didn't even bother to refute and waited for the Head Teachers to say something.
Teacher Elendil's blue eyes slid over to look at Arwen without any emotion, ”Greyson is a seven element magician, so we cannot determine how his situation will proceed.”
Seven... Everyone suddenly froze in shock. Elendil said the words quite easily without any emotion, but the reaction to those words was completely different. How could he be so nonchalant? All the children who looked down on Greyson suddenly blushed with shame and averted their eyes. While Arwen suddenly looked like he swallowed a fly. How? HOW?! How could the little girl be so talented? He clenched his fists until his nails dug straight into his skin. Greyson suddenly glanced over in his direction and finally met Arwen's eyes for once. He grinned with obvious mocking laughter in his eyes. Arwen put his head down and tried to avoid looking in the direction. He swore to himself that he would avenge this humiliation.
The students were dismissed as teachers of each department separated them by level and stage and brought them to the dormitories. Greyson followed the Head Teachers as they walked further into the school to the Principal's office.