Chapter 118- Elsie wants in

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The sun's rays cast upon a Large infrastructure comprising intricate buildings equipped with state-of-the art learning facilities and a comfortable environment conducive to education. The Infrastructure was nestled in the center of a flying island, with an invisible dome that encased its grandeur existence. The Island itself was twice the size of the Academy, with a nearby town, situated at the edge. The Homeric Academy was an esteemed educational institution where magic, swordsmanship, political, social etiquette, and connection–building were taught and learnt amongst the students. It had every necessary facility that could be required for functional learning, and studying, as well as the means of constructing facilities that the Academy students, precisely the Student Body Council, find necessary and valuable for their growth. Freshers, or newcomers, were usually granted a one week orientation to learn about the facilities, and constructs, as well as the rules, pass recommendations, study tips for mages, practice tips for Swordsmen, special lectures for rarity professions for system users...and the likes. They were also encouraged to learn about their seniors, as well as the Major Prefects and members of the Student Body Council. In general, Homeric Academy for the Gifted Children had typical school rules, but it was in fact meant for the gifted and promising students. After all, 99% of students that graduated usually make it above average in life, that is if they weren't capable of aiming higher. Today was the first day of lecture, when Raph and his two....friends? No, Acquaintances, decided to walk together, well, one-sidedly. But, at the moment, Raph had begun to realize that he was not going to have a normal school life, at least in this life. "Umm.....Miss Elsie, was it?" Raph asked, his tone laced with fatigue, while Darell and Jane walked besides him, maintaing a puzzled expression on their faces. "Elsie! Call me Elsie, husband". She hummed melodiously, bobbing on his back, her tail wagging behind her. She clung onto his body tightly, causing a pleasant discomfort to swell in Ralph's mind. 'Wha–What are you thinking?!' He screamed at himself, sighing at his lack of control. "Um, yes. Then call me Raph". He said, attempting to glance at the girl, when he noticed the surrounding stares. With a sigh, he turned around and continued walking. It wasn't exactly his fault he was in such a predicament, what could he do about all the hate glares from the boys? 'Freshmen, Sophomores and Upperclassmen alike, these guys are crazy'. He thought, annoyed by their gazes. 'Why would a guy want to be in my position? This is too much of a predicament! She's a Chieftain's daughter damn it! And her father doesn't even know she's here!'. His mind tried to make sense of their involuntary responses to him. They now walked down the general pavement, a well kept cemented road, adorned with magic stones at equal intervals. They served purposes during times of crisis, such as a fire, or enemy breaches. The boys from his class, and upperclassmen cast disapproving glances at him, some snickering behind his back. It was an amusing sight to see a fresher couple at the beginning of the semester. The girls, especially the freshers, seemed more apprehensive. At least, some of them that had been with Elsie while she had been waiting at the Hostel Entrance. 'Who could have thought'. It seems he has altered another aspect of the future. 'That's one thing to note about'. He thought, putting his thoughts in order. "Tsk. Lucky bastard". He clicked his tongue, unconsciously saying the next line without realizing it. It was only after he noticed their gazes that he realized he had said it outloud. His eyes flickered in embarrassment, as he turned away. "....don't worry. Ciara will see you through". Raph said, breaking the silence. He turned away, barely missing the annoyed expression on Jane's gorgeous face. A soft chuckle escaping his lips at the same time. The large building, with numerous windows, and arched roofing reminiscent of an opera house, came into view as they approached it in droves. Raph's gaze began to scan through the crowd of students, trying to spot any more of his potential group members. Jane, noticing his gaze, sighed, as he asked. "Who else do you want to string into your ploy?" Raph flinched, turning towards him. "What ploy?" He asked with a raised brow. Jane shrugged in response. "Will you at least tell us who you want to be in your club?" Raph's gaze lingered before he turned away after a moment. "We need to gather at least seven students, who are willing to form a club, then submit a form with the group of us together at the Student's Council Office". Darell's ear perked up, a puzzled expression on his face, as he pointed at himself. "We?" "Huuuh? Would I do it on my own?" Raph asked, raising his voice as he glared at the Elf, who flinched and looked away. "We have four now, including me, so we need three more, and I'll handle the rest". Jane stared blankly into the air, contemplating. There were only a limited number of people willing to abandon the popular clubs for their own, formed by Freshers. "So, who else do you have in mind?" He asked...again. "Mariam Aquarius, and Louis La Teur, and I think I have a way of convincing them". "What about the seventh person?" "Still contemplating. I already have a few System users in mind who would be useful to our club". "Oh? You've been snooping around, haven't you?" Jane asked, his brow raised in an arch. "Snooping or not, I got the information I wanted" Raph ignored his statement, when Elsie pulled his hair. "Ow, Elsie?" He muttered, looking up at the girl's pouting face. "Wh– What is it?" "I want in too! Why don't you invite me to your club?!" Raph raised a brow at her response. "Oh?".

Chapter 118- Elsie wants in

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