The first lesson began with the magic teacher Gu Hao. The topic of the day was channeling energy throughout the body and using the heart as the core reservoir so that energy wouldn't scatter like a leaking bucket.
Gu Hao: "Alright, listen carefully. Focus your mind, calm your body, and channel your energy into your heart. Imagine a raging river flowing through your muscles. The heart is a large pond from which energy will flow into every blood vessel. Whoever can control the flow of energy will receive an A."
Gu Hao looked around the classroom and pointed to a student.
Gu Hao: "Please, Zeiron, step forward."
Tuo Yi (whispering): "Who is he? Why is a normal student like him in Class 1-A?"
Yan Feng: "Quiet, just watch first."
Zeiron stepped forward calmly. Gu Hao demonstrated, and Zeiron followed. He focused, and his body slowly floated; emerald-colored energy swirled around him, merging with his body to form an aura of hot air. The whole class was silent.
Men'Li: "That... isn't normal, right?!"
Dun'g Bao: "Emerald? I've never heard of energy like that."
Yu Ning'er: "He's a monster!"
Gu Hao exhaled, his eyes serious.
Gu Hao: "Incredible. This energy not only obeys your will, but you can also control it."
Zeiron bowed respectfully.
Zeiron: "I'm just following your instructions, Teacher."
Gu Hao (thinking): "He really is a mysterious genius..."
Gu Hao: "Zeiron, perfect A! Everyone understand?!"
Whole class: "Yes, Teacher!"
It was the turn of other students. Yan Feng channeled black-and-white yin-yang energy, and murmurs spread among the students.
Ning Lie: "No wonder, he's from the royal healer family."
Mang'Fa: "So it makes sense his energy is different."
Tuo Yi's energy glowed red, radiating an emperor's aura; Xie We Shu, the principal's daughter, channeled celestial energy; Elvaria emitted light blue ice energy.
Gu Hao: "Alright, Elvaria A+, the rest continue."
The first lesson ended. Elvaria grabbed Zeiron's arm.
Elvaria: "Zeiron, let's eat together in the cafeteria."
Ning Lie mocked: "Look at that, why is a kid like him worthy to sit with a princess?"
Kay Xie: "Hahaha, embarrassing."
Elvaria heard their whispers, glared at them, and said:
"Be quiet, or I'll tell my older brother to exterminate you!"
Zeiron just remained silent, smiling faintly. They ate soy sauce chicken and tofu soup together. Afterwards, Elvaria held Zeiron's hand.
Zeiron (surprised): "E-Elva—why are you holding my hand?"
Elvaria (smiling): "Let's go to the garden, enjoy the view."
Elvaria sat under a tree, Zeiron quietly picked a flower and approached her, tucking it behind her ear. Elvaria's cheeks flushed.
Elvaria: "Zeiron... y-you..."
Zeiron (smiling): "You're beautiful," with a faint smile.
The second lesson began. Formation teacher Tian Yu entered.
Tian Yu: "Today you'll learn to create magical formations. Remember the basics: imagination, focus, concentration, and intent."
Tian Yu explained at length and led the students to the academy training area.
Tian Yu: "This area is protected, you may unleash your magic with full power."
One by one, the students stepped forward.
Xie We Shu summoned a fire phoenix, Yan Feng released a yin-yang dragon, Tuo Yi displayed a black sky circle.
It was Zeiron's turn. An ancient formation appeared, forming a three-dimensional cube spinning in all directions. When released, the sky trembled as if hit by a nuclear explosion.
Tian Yu formed a dragon protection formation to shield the students from the blast.
Ning Lie (terrified): "That... is insane! Is he even human?!"
Van Fashu: "Impossible, he's still so young but has such power..."
Elvaria (whispering): "Zeiron, why is he so strong?"
Elvaria summoned her ice spear; other students displayed their abilities, including the quiet girl Fa Shie with nature-based magic.
After class, Elvaria and Zeiron went home together.
Zeiron: "I'm home, Mother!"
Fan'Qiu: "You look tired, sit down. I'll make lunch."
After eating, Zeiron said goodbye.
Fan'Qiu: "Where are you going now?"
Zeiron: "To the guild, Mother. I want to register as an adventurer."
Fan'Qiu (shocked): "Adventurer?! Zeiron, you're still—" (Zeiron reassures his mother that he'll be safe) "Alright, but be careful."
At the guild, the atmosphere was chaotic and full of ridicule.
Wizard: "Huh?! A kid wants to be an adventurer?!"
Knight: "He'll be eaten by monsters, hahaha!"
However, receptionist Yao Li smiled kindly.
Yao Li: "Registration is two copper coins."
Zeiron handed over his money.
When choosing a mission, he took the Forest Dragon mission atop the mountain.
Healer: "He's crazy?! That's a suicide mission!"
Monster collector: "That kid's insane, he'll come back as nothing more than a name."
Zeiron didn't care and went alone. Along the way, he found a legendary lotus, defeated a wild boar, and finally reached the dragon's lair.
The battle broke out; the dragon's scales were too hard, but Zeiron gathered and shaped a spear of energy from all his power, unleashing it with a tremendous explosion that echoed to the capital.
At the mountain peak, Zeiron defeated the dragon, but the dragon's shadow entered his right eye. He endured excruciating pain, and his pupil changed into a white Star of David, enveloped in dazzling light blue.
Soon after, Lao Ni Feng and Tuo Fan Yi arrived with troops.
Tuo Fan Yi: "Kid, don't tell me you caused that explosion?"
Zeiron: "Yes, I took the mission to kill the forest dragon."
Lao Ni Feng (angry): "Crazy! You could attract the attention of the king and demons if you keep this up!"
Zeiron: "I'm just completing a guild mission..." (thoughtful)
Lao Ni Feng: "Haaish, we've been fooled by you twice already, return to the capital immediately."
At the guild, Zeiron displayed the dragon's core, and the entire guild was stunned.
Arena fighter: "Insane... he actually did it?!"
Monster hunter: "This isn't a dream, right?!"
Guild leader Gi Bao arrived and handed Zeiron two bags of gold coins.
Zeiron (shocked): "This much... will make Mother happy."
Zeiron went home and gave the money to his mother.
Fan'Qiu (surprised): "Where did you get all this money?"
Zeiron: "I registered as an adventurer and completed the Forest Dragon mission."
Fan'Qiu (serious): "Zeiron... you... oh, never mind. The important thing is you're not hurt."
That night they ate together. Afterwards, Zeiron went to his room, lay on his bed, and slowly fell asleep.