Chapter 23: Forest of Serein (1/2)

Wynnstan held a light expression as he held his head high. Sending a glance towards me, he sneered, ”For a Snow, your cultivation is rather low, but no matter. I am willing to allow you to accompany me.”

I was dumbfounded at the words of this fool. It was quite well known in Pendragon that I was the youngest ever to enter Qi Condensation. Was he so foolish as to believe that I kept my cultivation at the first stage of Qi Condensation for no reason? No wonder the Aytone house is no more than a Baron household.

”Wynnstan, you words flatter me, but I shall be joining lady Yura. We have much to discuss amongst each other,” I stated, eying the young woman that held a cold grimace.

Wynnstan clenched his fist type as his hatred fueled his expression, ”YOU? what could a mere talentless bastard from the snow family want with our academy's goddess. A mere first stage qi condensation trash has no right to even be in the same room as us.”

My smile faded as I sent an indifferent glance towards Wynnstan, ”Bastard? Wynnstan, I hope that these words are from you and do not represent your family's stance. While I may yet to possess a title, you have just insulted not just my mother, but my father, a Duke of the Kingdom of Asterion.”

Rising from my chair, my golden eyes locked upon Wynnstan as he grew pale, ”Arsène, he meant no disrespect toward the duke.” Victoria quickly interceded.

Snorting, I glanced at Victoria and back to the pale Wynnstan, ”and would you a soldier of Asterion forgive him if it was your king he insulted.” I stated, watching her grow pale as a sheet.

Stepping towards Wynnstan, a cold and sinister aura enveloped me whole, ”I truly hope you are aware of what you have done, little baron. I will be personally meeting with baron Aytone.”

”you-you-you, are not a noble...”

”I will and shall do as I please because unlike you little baron. I have the full backing of two Dukes behind me.” I coldly declared before walking back to my seat.

This had not been the first time something like this accrued. The title 'Ashen Prince' I carried was already stained with the blood of hundreds of nobles. For one of the lowest members of the nobility to disrespect my father and mother, the only thing awaiting them was death.

A bitter light flashed across Victoria's eyes as she bit her tender lips, ”We will be leaving in two days. Please gather the necessary items you believe will assist.”

The seconds slowly began to pass as the heavy atmosphere of my words never left the classroom, but unlike before when I was a child. We did not have one instructor but rather five, not including Victoria.

Grey had decided to have me learn about Heavenly Formation and Ancient Enchanting during my time here. It was two occupations I had discussed with my parents long ago but delayed due to my low cultivation.

I had always wanted to study such occupations but was far too busy to find the time. Formations was a complicated concept that very few within Asterion could master. In comparison, Ancient Enchanting was a sub-branch of formations that had proved to be just as complicated, if not more.

Smiling bitterly at my new workload, two days began to pass as Victoria led us towards a massive Steel Train that held the Acadamy of War's emblem.

Finding my seat, I closed my eyes, awaiting our arrival only to open my eyes as two Amethyst gems stared questioningly at me.