🏛️ Strategic Magic Class – Main Academy Hall
Today, all young nobles were gathered for a magic strategy simulation.
Not just dueling—
But tactics, teamwork, and thinking under pressure.
> "You'll be divided into teams of four," explained Professor Allester, head of strategic magic.
"Each team must defend and attack the opposing 'fort'."
Alexa glanced at the board. Her team:
Alexamysa Zevarelis
Thalionric Arelthia
Eiden Vaelthorn
Seraphina Ravelle (?!?)
> "Great," Alexa muttered.
"I'll freeze her if she tries to sabotage."
Eiden smirked.
Thalionric? …Visibly displeased. But said nothing.
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🧊 Simulation Field – Combat Forest (created with illusion magic + real terrain)
They began forming strategies. But Seraphina instantly tried to take control.
> "If Alexa guards the fort, Thalionric and I can focus on attack."
> "Absolutely not," Thalionric cut her off coldly.
"Alexa is our chief strategist."
Alexa turned to him.
> "Me? Not you?"
Thalionric looked at her—his gaze holding too long.
> "I trust your instincts."
Seraphina forced a smile… and kicked a small branch toward Alexa (to make it look "accidental").
Before Alexa could respond, Eiden grabbed her hand, pulling her behind a large boulder.
> "Come here. I know the blind spots in the enemy field."
"You handle the defenses, I'll bring the mist, he attacks front, and the saboteur… gets confused."
Alexa nodded… unaware that, from a distance, Thalionric saw them holding hands.
And his jaw clenched.
> "You know," Thalionric said coolly as he approached,
"Fog magic isn't very useful when the main target is… distracted."
> "What do you mean?" Eiden asked innocently.
> "I mean… some fog hides danger. Others… hide intentions."
Alexa raised a brow.
> "Jealousy doesn't suit you, Your Highness."
> "I'm not jealous," he replied… far too quickly.
> "Of course not," Alexa teased with a sly smile.
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💌 Night – Letter from third brother, Aezran Zevarelis
A black-and-white spirit bird arrived, pecking loudly at her window until she opened it. The message:
> SISSSSS!!!
LISTEN. RIGHT NOW. I HEARD YOU'RE TEAMED UP WITH THE CROWN PRINCE.
IF HE EVEN TOUCHES YOUR HAIR, I'M COMING OVER AND SINGING OUR FAMILY ANTHEM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HALL.
> P.S. You looked SO pretty during the duel. BUT! Don't let him hold your hand too long. THIS IS A WARNING.
Alexa laughed until she coughed.
Liora peeked over and laughed too.
> "That brother of yours… sounds loud."
> "He may be the loudest… but he's also the one most scared of losing me."
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🕯️ Midnight – Suspicious discovery
As Alexa returned to her room, she passed a lower hallway that should've been empty. But she heard whispers of magic being cast.
She crept closer—and saw a student in a black cloak, speaking to a shadow spirit on the wall.
> "The next order comes from the Hall of Echoes… sacrifice one from House Lunaris, make them doubt each other…"
> "And don't let the 'Snow Spirit' know too soon."
Alexa held her breath. Snow Spirit?
That… was her title.
But then—a floorboard creaked.
The figure turned—and only managed to cast one spell before vanishing into dark mist.
Alexa stood still, shaken but composed.
> "If they've started attacking in secret… then I'll start hunting in the open."
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🌙 To Be Continued…