He straightened up, looked around, saw nothing, got up, listened to the birds singing as he opened the window, and set off to train in magic. At least, he hoped so.
As soon as he opened the door to his room, he found himself face to face with his two allies, their gazes steady, and the old woman began.— Good morning, you've regained your strength, it seems.— Yes, the concerned one simply replied.— Good. There is something we want to talk to you about. The academy. You are still of age to attend, and it will bring you multiple benefits in this world. I assume you already know that. So, we are offering you the chance to present yourself as a young prodigy at the best academy in the kingdom.— But I think I've already had enough of school in my world, said Aaron, squinting as if trying to decipher a suicide request.— From what you've experienced, I can definitely see why you feel that way. But here, it will be more fun than a burden because you have nothing to learn. You'll be able to make plenty of friends—well, allies, rather—get closer to the royalty, and possibly build a better foundation to avoid making enemies. And you will be able to serve the empire, protect the people.— I see the idea. It seems feasible, and fun could be part of it, but if the battles happen as I saw them in that "dream," I might end up being useless…— A dream? asked the old mage.— Well, recently, when I sleep, my vision is transported to places that are almost always different, and I see things without knowing exactly what they are. And this time, I saw a battle that even my eyes couldn't follow.— That is interesting. Perhaps God is preparing your future battles, your future battlefields, continued the retired hero.— Well, since that's the case, I accept, Aaron concluded. It might even help me find a way back home.— Good mindset! I will go ahead and recommend you to the academy.
That final sentence was followed by the mage's complete disappearance, as Endras' molecules separated and moved toward the kingdom, passing through the window, which astonished the boy.
*
In front of the academy, Endras' cloud reassembled and reformed the old man's body. It took five minutes to arrive.He left after introducing himself to the guards at the entrance of this unique place. It looked like the University of Vienna, except that it was not surrounded by modernized buildings but stood in the middle of Ursay. A fence surrounded the complex, forming a perfect square around the academy, with about fifty meters of space between it and the walls. The newcomer entered.
He arrived at the director's office, which, aside from the colors and books, resembled Napoleon Bonaparte's office. The discussion began, he was recommended, and he was immediately accepted. He was to start on Monday, in three days.
*
Returning from his usual series of battles, he had come back. Welcomed by the one who had recommended him, all the necessary arrangements were explained to him. He was to receive his uniform at the inn. On the day of his arrival, he would have to go to the dormitories, collect his keys, and then he could attend class, which would be assigned upon his arrival.
It all seemed complex, but it was clear.
*
For now, he had to sleep and prepare to go.