75 Slap 1 (1/2)
As Dyon and Ri walked along the path through the field, they were the subject of a few glances, but, nothing too substantial happened.
Soon, they reached the opening of the large square structure. There wasn't an actual door, the opening led straight into the largest atrium Dyon had ever seen. On top of this, the entire first floor of the massive square shaped structure was nothing but pillars holding up the above 4 floors. Within the inner space, many oddly shaped stairs connected the ground floor to the above ones.
”Oh, there's one last thing I forgot to tell you. The preferred form of currency at Acacia, and the city in general, are intent fruits, so profound stones won't do you much good. Especially since most students who attend this academy are from very well-off families.”
Dyon nodded. He didn't mind too much since he had left all the profound stones he hadn't used in training with the orphans anyway.
”doesn't matter too much, anyway, how do I regis –”
”RI!”
A shout reverberated through the atrium. The few students who were walking around were shaken out of their thoughts. Before Dyon could even react, a gust of wind had appeared by his side and Ri was no longer on her two feet.
”headmaster?” the students in the surroundings shook their head when the recognized the one who had called out.
Dyon was stunned. He had no idea how to react…
”I've missed you! Where've you been young lady! You shouldn't let your father worry so much!”
Ri was struggling to respond, but she was being hugged too tightly.
A laugh escaped Dyon, ”to witness the fiery Ri as a doted daughter might be the best thing I've ever seen.”
Ri struggled to turn her head just so she could give him a scornful look, but Dyon wasn't paying attention to her anymore. His eyes were trained on the tall and lean man beside him. His hair was a deep and dark blue that rivaled even Ri's in length. He was taller than Dyon by an entire head, and his presence was suffocating despite his now childish appearance. His features were sharp, and his eyes matched his hair, but all that paled in comparison to the bright smile his face had when hugging Ri.
”dad… let go,” Ri finally coughed out.
Ri finally sighed in relief once her father set her down. Having done so, Ri's father finally looked over to Dyon, ”this is?...”
”Ah, yes, I met him while I was with mom. He's hoping to join the academy, I was hoping you'd help him out.”
Dyon didn't let his confusion show on his face. He just assumed that this was a story Ri came up with so that those who were listening in wouldn't inquire as to who he was so much. The details of how they met, especially the high level spatial ring Dyon had, might lead to his danger. It wasn't that Dyon liked playing it lowkey at all, but he decided to just let Ri give whatever explanation she wanted.
Ri's father raised an eyebrow, but nodded, ”as long as he meets the requirements, no one would complain if he has my recommendation,” he aimed a light smile towards Dyon.