12 Chapter 12 (2/2)

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”Father, when will I be going to the Academy?” Asked Alexis while Aurelius was signing some papers...

”Hmm... today?” He told him as Alexis had the urge to punch him in the face.

”I see, then I shall prepare myself” he said and left the room while the guards bowed at him respectfully and closed the doors...

It was good that Philip always woke him up at dawn, it was now engraved into his sleep cycle. Alexis then ordered the carriage to return back to the palace so that he could change his clothes and go to the Academy.

Once he arrived, he quickly took a wash which became a mess...

The maid who accompanied him to the bath, Florestine, made a scene after finding out about his scars which became a big mess once Annalise heard about it!

He was now dressed in some noble clothing, it was literally a suit, a tailor had made it and it had become a huge hit among the members of the upper echelons who then bought the designs from him and made more extravagant versions...

The clothes fit Alexis perfectly, this was because Philip had already informed the maids to prepare bigger clothes for him beforehand.

Some were too small while others were too big, but many fitted him perfectly so there was no need to buy clothes anymore... although he would have a new set of clothes everyday in his wardrobe...

Alexis looked at the mirror and sighed again.

'I'm so busy...' he told himself and turned to Florestine who looked at him worriedly.

”Is there any matter, your highness?” She asked him.

”I was just thinking about it, I return home after six years in hell and now I have to go to the Academy for four years and another one for another four years...” he mumbled.

”Are you stressed out your highness?!” She asked him and blushed.

”What the hell are you thinking about?” Alexis asked her.

”N-Nothing!” She immediately shook her head.

”I'm still a pre pubescent boy... I can't believe you...” he sighed and looked at her.

”I... I... it's not like that!!' She shouted with teary eyes and saw Alexis who had a smirk on his face.

”Heh” he snorted in amusement and left the room while she followed from behind begrudgingly...

Alexis then entered the carriage with Florestine and was about to head to the Lunarian Noble Magic Academy when he heard his mother shout.

”Alexis!” She shouted and Alexis groaned while Florestine giggled at his misfortune, he then came out of the carriage...

”What is it mother?” He asked her politely as Annalise hugged him gently.

”Be careful out there and visit me every week!” She said enthusiastically as Alexis smiled at her.

”You know I can't do that...” he told her.

”Every month then!” She retorted.

”Once every five months, take it or leave it!” He offered his deal as she sighed...

”...fine, have fun Alexis, mother loves you a lot!” She said as Alexis tried to leave, Annalise quickly held him by the wrist.

”What did I tell you to say?” She asked him expectantly.

”...ugh, bye, l-l-love you too, let me go now!!” He quickly ran inside.

”Did he just...” Annalise mumbled and laughed, she knew his son meant it and she was very happy...

Florestine giggled seeing Alexis who had an embarrassed face.

”Florestine, I'm stressed out...” he told her as she immediately quietened down.

”That's what I thought, never speak of this again...” he said while looking at her seriously.

She nodded meekly and looked away, her face as red as a tomato...

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The carriage stopped at the Northern gates, sometimes called the Entrance gate and was quickly guarded by four soldiers who rode on the same Tier 5 beast, the golden striped horse, that was used to carry his mother's carriage...

Since Alexis was turning ten, he requested for his own carriage.

This carriage was painted in maroon and looked very luxurious because it was decorated with a lot of gold...

He wanted it to be something low key and to blend in with the others but it seems like the carpenters don't think that way...

'Eventhough I specifically told them NOT to add too many decorations...' Alexis sighed loudly and stared at the common people who were staring at the carriage in awe.

”This is ridiculous, I'm getting way too much attention...” he mumbled as Florestine was making sure her clothes were worn perfectly...

”There's nothing wrong with your dress...” Alexis said glancing at her outfit.

It was a french maid outfit, the same one with black and white and had frills on it.

'I guess it suits her...' he thought and closed his eyes...

”Are you speaking the truth your highness?” She asked him with a happy smile, Alexis opened one eye.

”Except for your weird interests in kids...” He told her, it was akin to shoving a bucket of cold water on her...

Soon afterwards, the carriage arrived infront of the Academy.

It was a very beautiful place, the buildings seemed very gothic and grand, he could now understand why it was called the ”Noble Academy”...

Alexis already got a lot of attention just from the carriage itself, but adding to the fact that there were four imperial guardsmen who had stern expressions, it was bound to blow up...

Alexis who saw a big gathering groaned but decided to come out of the carriage, Florestine followed him silently while the one of the guards quietly opened the door... the other three took the luggage.

Once Alexis came out, everyone was in awe, most of the male population was looking at Florestine with hearts in their eyes while the female population looked at Alexis weirdly.

They found him cute and very handsome but he was still a child, they felt complicated...

But there were some odd balls that did look at him with predatory gazes.

The Imperial guard who opened the door was shocked at how disrespectful they were towards his Crown Prince and decided to announce the world of his highness's grace...

Alexis who saw him prepare to shout quickly elbowed him.

”Keep quiet, I don't want anymore attention!” He whispered to him as the Guard looked at him respectfully and nodded...

The group then walked into the premises of the Academy while a crowd slowly followed them from behind.

They entered the reception hall and requested to see the Principal...

”Please inform the Principal that CP has arrived!” Florestine said in an extremely rare tone of authority, the receptionist could only nod dumbly and send a telepathic message to him.

Efreel who was thinking of different ways to beat Trebourn was informed of the Prince's presence from the code given and immediately left the room and kneeled infront him.

”S-Sir Efreel!” The receptionist who saw this scene was shocked.

'Who are these people?!' She screamed inwardly and stayed quietly...

”Efreel, let's go somewhere private” Alexis spoke as the group was brought to his office and was quickly seated down...

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”Your highness, what a surprise!” Efreel said with a smile while Alexis nodded.

”Indeed however, enough with pleasantries, I plan on studying here for four years and need a room...” Alexis said.

”Ofcourse, I have prepared everything your highness, including the room which I'm sure you will be pleased with it!” Efreel said and explained the education system in the Academy...

”Your highness, there are 14 levels in the Academy, level 1 is for four year olds and is usually just teaching them ethics and morals, this is in another building... since your highness is now ten years old, you will be attending classes of Level 6, this class teaches magic, mana theory and non mage subjects.” He said.

”What are these ”non mage” subjects, Efreel?” Asked Alexis.

”Science, Economics and all that” he said while Alexis nodded his head.

He prepared to leave when he turned to Efreel.

”I hope there is no discrimination on Non Mage students from the Mage students or you and I are going to have some problems!” Alexis warned him and released his bloodlust and Saint Knight level mana on Efreel who sweated profusely...