Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 147: The Blood Princess?

Raegar watched as Zahara and Dominique went red-faced faced causing him to laugh as he worked them even harder. Rune was the first to drop, followed by the others, and he stood over the group.

''Good, we shall do this every class until Professor Crowhurst stops us,'' he said.

Moments later, a familiar voice echoed from behind him. ''Looks like you're working them good, Blackwood.''

Raegar turned around only to notice the orange-haired tigress standing there with a big smile as he spoke. ''Hello Elara, I was wondering when I would bump into you again.''

''It's a shame you aren't in A Class for Combat Magic,'' she responded. ''But alas, I saw your score on the crucible, shocked us professors.'' freewebnoveℓ.com

When his friends heard this, Zahara asked in a curious tone. ''What is it?''

''Let me show you,'' Elara answered, taking out the academy pass and muttering something, causing a screen to appear.

[1st - Class S - Raegar Blackwood - 7150 Combat Points]

''If you five can find three more people, you'll be able to compete in the team rounds when the Combat Magic Classes,'' she revealed with an excited smile. ''The headmistress believes the crucible is the perfect course of action for Drakenwood.''

Raegar watched his friends' faces light up as Vienna commented. ''We could bring in Cas and Luna. With those two, it will make seven, we just need one more person.''

When the older woman heard this, her smile grew wide as she revealed. ''If I remember correctly. Rae, you would be the group's main attacker. What are the others' roles?''

He pointed at the giant boy who was recovering his breath. ''Rune is our defender, Vienna is a mage. Zahara is a healer, and Dominique is more of a support role who can also be an attacker like me with her magic.''

''What about the other two?'' she questioned.

This time, it was Zahara who answered. ''Caspian is a tactician while Luna is a mage who can use healing magic.''

Elara nodded. ''So you need another attacker to help little Blackwood here. Perfect, I'll introduce my suggestion on Fire Day,'' she revealed.

Raegar's eyes narrowed. ''What's wrong with this person? You're being dodgy, Lara.''

When the tigress heard his words, her tail straightened in surprise, but a smile appeared on her pretty face as she responded. ''Oh, it's nothing bad, she just doesn't get on with everyone and loves to fight, just like someone I know.''

He chuckled at that but nodded. ''As long as she's strong and can help us in dungeons or gates. If they are anything like that Rank D one, I went inside, we're going to need someone who can handle herself.''

''Don't worry about that, Blackwood,'' Elara reassured. ''I wouldn't just suggest anyone.''

Just then, Zahara stepped forward and questioned with glowing grey eyes. ''Who is she?''

The older woman glanced at the blonde with a friendly smile, replying. ''Selene Bloodrose, I teach her in Combat Magic. She can use two elements, but is extremely skilled with a sword. I reckon she could keep up with you, Rae.''

When Elara said that, he remembered the red-skinned girl who was fighting yesterday. While he thought to himself, Zahara and the others looked shocked as Vienna questioned. ''The Blood Princess? Hasn't she got a group yet? I heard she's popular.''

''She doesn't get on with many people thanks to her being overexcited to fight,'' the tigress answered honestly. ''Selene hasn't been beaten in a fight for years; she has caused chaos in Brightwater City.''

Raegar nodded. ''Okay, bring her to us on Fire Day, I assume that's when all year one classes combine?''

''Yes, it's when the headmistress will reveal everything to the students,'' Elara replied while preparing to leave. ''Anyway, I have to get to my class. Speak to you later, Rae and friends.''

Following that, he watched the older woman leave, prompting Zahara to question. ''It seems like you both know each other outside of school?''

''We do,'' he responded honestly. ''She was in my father's group back in his academy days, just like we are, I guess.''

Afterward, Raegar started training them once again until Ranthar ended the class and moved them along. The Combat Magic Class was much of the same; the students fought each other, with him winning his first three, and after that, no one else would fight him.

Professor Velrath waved the class off for lunch, and Raegar set out for the dining hall, eager to join his friends. As he navigated the bustling corridor, a streak of crimson flashed past him, startlingly swift.

Before he could react, a girl materialized in front of him, her lips curved in a bright, mischievous smile. Her appearance held his gaze: smooth, blood-red skin that seemed to shimmer faintly under the sun, and long, snow-white hair swept into a high ponytail.

But it was the pair of dark, curved horns protruding from her head that truly set her apart. His mind raced, a single thought crystallizing. 'She's strong! There's something chaotic apart her.'

''So you're the Scarred One everyone's afraid of?'' she spoke with a big smile. ''I can see you're a real warrior, unlike the other boys here who like to fake it, I can see that you've been through some shit.''

A black sword appeared in her hand as her smile grew even wider. ''I say we fight to see if you're worth joining, like Professor Crowhurst claims.''

When Raegar heard this his red eyes gleamed with excitement as he nodded. ''I'm up for that, where can we do it?''

''This way,'' she said, walking off.

Ten minutes later, the duo arrived at an arena that was built for students to have mock battles or to settle challenges. Someone must of witnessed their meeting as more boys and girls poured into the seats.

Zahara, Dominique, and the others appeared as Rune roared. ''Come on, Rae! Show her what the strongest student in Drakenwood can do!''

This riled up the crowd, causing even professors to appear to watch the bout between the two to see who was the strongest. He summoned his gear and daggers with a ching, causing the Bloodrose Armor to appear.

When the girl saw this, her yellow eyes widened in shock as she exclaimed. ''It accepted you! How!''

Raegar grinned. ''Because I'm worthy of your mother's work,'' he answered.

''I'm Selene Bloodrose,'' she introduced herself with a bow. ''It's a pleasure to meet you.''

The helmet appeared around his face while replying. ''Raegar Blackwood, let's fight?''

Following that, the Demon girl burst forward and swung her sword, but he deflected the attack. He felt the power as she whispered. ''Enhancement.''

Raegar instantly reacted by jumping back and throwing his daggers at Selene, who was quick to block the knives, but he used Aether to aim them at her legs, causing the demoness to jump over them.

Following that, she cast a Lightning Blast in his direction. This caught him off guard as he summoned his blades to block the attack. He felt a shock wash over his body just when she moved, grinning in excitement.

With a sudden, predatory lunge, the Tiefling girl launched herself at Raegar, her movements a blur of speed and intent. Instinctively, he deflected her initial strike, his training kicking in, but she was relentless.

Her fist connected with his jaw in a brutal, unexpected blow, snapping his head back with a jolt of pain. Gritting his teeth, Raegar Flash Stepped, his body flickering out of reach in an instant, putting distance between them.

His hands crackled with energy as he summoned a Lightningfire Blast, the air sizzling with the spell's raw power. The fiery bolt surged toward the Tiefling, forcing her to dive aside in a frantic scramble, her horns glinting as she narrowly evaded the attack.

Selene's glowing yellow eyes gleamed with a mix of defiance and exhilaration, as if the clash only fueled her fire. ''You're good, Blackwood, but it's not enough to beat me, unfortunately.''

Raegar chuckled at her words, summoning his daggers and vanishing just as he cast Enhancement. Moments later, the two of them started bouncing around the arena while their blades clashed.

In a whirlwind of red and white, Raegar and the Selene collided mid-air, their clash a tempest of raw power and agility. With a powerful kick, he sent the Demoness hurtling downward, her body crashing into the ground with a resounding thud, kicking up dust and debris.

Seizing the moment, he unleashed a barrage of Stormfire Bullets, crackling orbs of electric flame that streaked toward her with lethal precision. The Demoness, undeterred, raised her arms, creating a shimmering purple shield that pulsed with an otherworldly glow.

The bullets slammed into the barrier, each impact sparking violently but failing to penetrate. Raegar's eyes widened at the sight, a flicker of recognition crossing his face. ''Chaos Aether,'' he muttered under his breath.

Just then, she let out a scream as her body was enveloped with more of the magic before she vanished and appeared in front of him. Selene's fist crashed against his chest, which sent him catapulting across the arena.