Chapter 181 (2/2)

To his surprise, hehands and strolling towards Bryant's Inspiration Courtyard, looking as if they were taking a casual stroll after the

Rylai called out to Link immediately as she noticed hih Link's worries and anxiety after taking a glance at him

”You've been so busy lately,” said Herrera, ”why don't we take a walk together to the square considering how beautiful the weather is today?”

Herrera thought it would be such a sha had bloomed so beautifully after a season of harsh winter

After a reed to accompany the tomen for a walk to Bryant's Inspiration Courtyard He needed some time to relax and clear his mind after all, so a short ouldn't hurt

Once they reached the outskirts of the courtyard, bunches of bright yellow catkins rushed up into view and the fresh fragrance of the newly grown grass and leaves filled the air Rylai fluttered about the courtyard like a butterfly while Link and Herrera walked slowly behind her, chatting freely

”The dean told me that you've mastered a Level-6 spell,” said Herrera suddenly ”Is it true?”

”Yes, it's the Fist of Firo it froed to modify its spell structure as well”

Herrera sighed after hearing Link's reply

”I have nothing more to teach you, then,” she said ”I don't think it would do you any e Tower either Have you any plans for the future?”

The question had been on Link's mind a lot lately As his level continued to increase, his repertoire of spells becaic Acadeht have a wealth of rare and valuable textbooks, but Link feared they were still insufficient in quenching his thirst for e He found that he couldn't find any books that would answer his questions as easily as he did before More andand experiic theories and spells

Could it be tiic academy?

”My estate was aled of robbers and bandits now,” said Link after a moment of silence ”I think it's ti my estate after April 15th”

Another plan on his o south after the affairs of his estate had been straightened out He must find Celine somehow

”Not a bad idea,” said Herrera, half expecting Link's answer ”The Ferde Wilderness isn't so far away from here If there's any problem at all just send a letter and I will do my best to help you”

”Thank you, tutor,” replied Link sincerely Herrera had been a great help to hiic He didn't think it would be possible to advance to Level-6 so quickly had it not been for Herrera's selfless and patient guidance

”Don't entle smile ”I only did what I should as a tutor”

Just then, the sound of Rylai's sparkling laughter reached their ears When they turned to her direction, they discovered that she was happily playing with a iven her

As they looked further, they sa there weretheical toys as well So with, while others brought their own htly older either took a walk around the square or stood there watching the younger ones play with relaxed and happy faces Everyone seeiving the atmosphere an overall pleasant and cordial air

Link drank up the jolly sight in front of hi anxiety that bubbled underneath began to rise up to the surface, and the sight before him ceased to be pleasant anymore

In the game in his previous life, Bryant's Inspiration Courtyard at thishole in its e Towers around it that once stood tall and proud had been reduced to ashes and rubbles All the trees within the area of the acade floithered and traround of the acadereenish-black aura

Corpses of dead Magicians were strewn all across the entire area,them was the corpse of Anthony the academy's dean, whose body was riddled with holes because he had burnt his own soul as the last resort to fight against the deh, his body still stood there stiffly, his eyes were now hollow and blackened by the fire that burned his soul, yet they were frozen there, looking over at the scene of the academy's total destruction before him

It was a scene full of sorrow and despair

The East Cove Magic Acadedodoicians ould've been a crucial strength in the war and the kingdom was so weakened that it collapsed under the Dark Elves' attacks, never to rise up again

Will the saain this time? Link couldn't help but worry

Link had no answer to this question Thethe Black Moon Conspiracy still re that the ene the plot forward in ways that Link hadn't yet discovered

If the deainst hi to do is to lure it out of the academy and kill hiive it everything I've got and fight to the death…

”Link… Link!” said Herrera just as Link was deep in thoughts ”What's wrong?”

”Huh?” Link was suddenly jolted back to reality Herrera's flawless face was illuht in front of his eyes, yet Link could detect a tinge of worry in her expressions

”It's nothing,” said Link shaking his head ”I was just thinking about the demon Tarviss What if…”

”There are no more what ifs about that!” Herrera interrupted, her eyebrows furrowed but she shook her head assuringly ”The academy has undertaken the best security measures Even if Tarviss was released, we are noell-equipped and ready to face him!”

Link nodded He was slightly pacified by Herrera's assurances He'd changedin this world Besides, he wasn't fighting alone, there were ainst the forces of darkness just like him Furthermore, he now had the help of the Prophetic Stone, so there really was no need to worry himself sick

”Tutor! Aunt Herrera!” cried Rylai as she ran towards both of them with a face that shone with happiness ”Come, follow me! There are Golden Orchids in full bloos!”

A Golden Orchid was a rare plant species that was renowned in Firunified flowers It was also the national flower of the Norton Kingdom

Rylai's joy and innocence were so infectious that Link and Herrera were soon in a looirl with smiles on their faces

When the future generations looked back at the history of the East Cove Magic Acadeh the archives, they would relimmer of peace and harmony before the dark days that were to come

The 18th of March, the 1057th year of the Holy Calendar, marked the first day of the war between the Dark Arhout history as the Spring Night Battle The day was filled with joy and harmony, but no one knew that it had been the last moments of calm before the h-level members in the acade darkness that was about to engulf the acadeht

On this fateful night, a diabolical storicians died in their sleep, oblivious to the end of what had snatched their young lives so quickly in the silence of the night Several Mage Towers that once stood so round

This was also the day the Magician Link Morani unleashed his unrivaled power for the first tie of warfare between the good forces of light and the evil forces of darkness,the day when the first lines of his own epic poeician of the East Cove Higher Magic Academy