Chapter 341 - New Black Sashes (1/2)

After the meeting had finished, each person went off to do their respective things. Slyvia went to help organise a party for both Lenny and Bliss. Soon they would be venturing into the Shadow continent to test whether or not they could cleanse the land.

Martha had gone to check up on her green sashes, and Jack had gone to see his old friend Harry. This left only Van and Ray on their own.

”Why don't you come with me,” Ray said. ”Who knows, maybe you can learn a thing or two about using a sword. There might be a time when you won't be able to use your magic.”

Ray started to walk around the academy as currently, he was looking at possible candidates that would be able to go through the beast transformation process. Not only did their body need to be strong, but Ray also wanted to test out their skill.

Ray was his usual self as he walked around the city only this time he had his new sword with its purple feathered hilt by his side. 'Why don't I head to the black sash area first.” Ray said. ”I haven't been there in a while.”

While walking to the black sash mansion that was located a little outside the academy, Ray explained how the recruitment process, as well as the sash system, worked. How there was a test, and depending on your results, each person would be put into a different colour.

When they finally arrived, just outside, Kyle was busy training the black sash knights. There were currently around fifteen of them running around outside each with a red tag sticking out of their back. The design made it look like some type of tail.

It looked like each of the students were trying to take the tag while making sure their own weren't taken. While ding so they would use the complex and stealthy footwork.

Kyle was overseeing each of them. Ever since his new role as Master knight and head of the black sashes, he had taken everything a lot more seriously.

”There are a lot more than when we first joined, huh?” Ray said.

”Yeah, I remember when there was only the four of…” But Kyle had stopped midway through his sentence. As he realised, only three people knew of his past.

”Ray!” He said with his eyes wide open. He then went over and gave Ray a big hug, which from the look on his face, seemed quite uncomfortable for him.

”Oh sorry,” Kyle said. ”I forgot you're not really into things like that. ”It's been so long.”

Just then, the students had stopped playing the game the tag game. as they noticed their teacher was extremely happy about seeing someone, and it was the first time they had seen Kyle act like this.

”Kyle, who's the unlucky Redhead.” A student said.

Kyle immediately turned his head and gave the student a death stare. Avrion tried its best to get rid of the bad connotations associated with the colour red, but it was hard to do. Especially with the first-year students since they had come from different cities and towns.

”I should smack you in the face for what you just said, don't you know who…” As Kyle lifted his hand and the boy flinched, Ray grabbed it just in time.

”Don't worry, he's right, I am quite unlucky,” Ray replied. He then whispered into Kyle's ear. ”Let's try to keep who I am a secret, can you do that?”

Although Kyle never could keep a secret, he knew when one was important enough to keep.

The student pouted and kicked the ground.

”What's the big deal? I was only messing around.”