CHAPTER 15

  Narrator: First day at the academy for Gabriel, Martina, and Marco.

  The classrooms were so large that they could hold up to 1,000 students.

  Dozens of hundreds of teachers in many subjects with many classrooms.

  The students had schedules to follow. However, they were required to attend at least 7 elective courses in different subjects and get positive grades in the first semester in order to take the first exams at the end of it.

  Professor Rugerus Andreas: Currently, Professor Kael Solis, your instructor in Mana Comprehension, and Master Eldrin Voss, your instructor in Training and Aura, will be active next week with a new professor who will also be their colleague during class hours.

  Until then, there will be no lessons in these subjects, so you will need to be patient.

  ~ A few days earlier ~

  Vittorio De Santis: What favor?

  Dav: I know you are the Director here, and our Professor Rugerus Andreas is the vice-director.

  I’ve been pushing this idea forward to see how it would go, but I suppose you’ve been enjoying it too.

  Vittorio De Santis: I told you that he would figure us out, professor.

  Professor Rugerus Andreas: How did he figure it out, if I may ask?

  Dav: A well-done man, experienced and with unimaginable knowledge, on the same stage as the hero.

  At first, I thought he might be a general ensuring the hero didn’t have problems or something like that.

  But after speaking with the director for many hours, commenting and talking about the academy, he knew too much.

  Then, a stylish professor, very formal, always near him, entering our discussions without worrying about being in front of the hero as a vice-director.

  Then, the director’s phrase, "I wonder what talents will show up this year, I hope for high ranks."

  Anyone could have said that during the openings, but he already knew, and the students knew him.

  That’s when I overheard them whispering, saying things like, "The hero and our director get along very well and have even been seen drinking together."

  Well, what else could I add?

  Vittorio De Santis: HAHAAHAH! I knew you were clever, but like this! Dav, are you sure you’ve never been in the police or special forces? AHAHA!

  I guess I’ll have to reintroduce myself then.

  My name is Vittorio De Santis, 65 years old, director of this great academy.

  Professor Rugerus Andreas: My name is Rugerus Andreas, 34 years old, single, and I am currently the vice-director of this academy and the director when Mr. Vittorio is very busy or away on business.

  Director: Back to what we were saying, what favor were you talking about?

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  Dav: I want to become a professor at this academy.

  Director / Vice-director: [Surprised]

  Director: What subjects would you like to teach? I wouldn’t mind having the hero as a professor for our students.

  Our academy would have an extra layer of protection with your mere presence.

  Vice-director Rugerus Andreas: It wouldn’t be a bad idea, and it could make our lazy students much stronger.

  You told us about the potential calamity, right? I think it would be perfect to train them and prepare them for that day.

  Director: I agree!

  Dav: My subjects will be Mana Comprehension, Aura, and training the students.

  Mana Comprehension, Aura 3 times a week, 1 hour per day.

  Training 3 times a week, 2 hours per day. 6/7 days on the schedule.

  This way, I’ll be able to prepare them.

  Vice-director Rugerus: We already have professors for these subjects, hmm… What should we do?

  Director: Should we move them?

  Dav: I wouldn’t mind working with them during the same hours. I could even learn something from them as well.

  Director: Nice to hear, and very respectful towards them. Okay, it's settled.

  Biography:

  Name: Professor Kael Solis

  Professor Kael Solis is a young and talented teacher of magic, freshly graduated from the Advanced Magic School in Milan at the age of 27.

  Despite his young age, he has already gained a great reputation for his extraordinary abilities in controlling natural elements, particularly fire and wind. Kael was chosen as a teacher due to his brilliant academic career and his ability to easily connect with students.

  With a calm and friendly character, he is highly appreciated by his pupils, but behind his kindness, there is a sharp mind and a fierce determination to protect his students from the dangers of dark magic.

  He teaches magical theory and advanced practice, seeking to impart to his students the importance of discipline and respect for the natural forces.

  Name: Master Eldrin Voss

  Biography:

  Master Eldrin Voss is a teacher of great experience, known for his deep knowledge and mastery in the use of the aura, a form of spiritual energy that manifests through the inner strength of each individual.

  Unlike other instructors, Eldrin focuses primarily on physical and mental training, so that his students can develop and refine their aura to reach extraordinary levels. Hailing from an ancient warrior family, he spent his youth fighting in battles, honing not only his physical abilities but also his control over his inner energies.

  Though he appears severe and imposing, with a muscular physique and a long gray beard, Master Voss is deeply devoted to the well-being of his students, teaching them that true power comes from inner discipline and constant growth.

  He is respected by all, and his classroom is known for the atmosphere of determination and hard work that reigns there.

  Name: Vice-Director Rugerus Andreas

  Biography:

  Rugerus Andreas is a 34-year-old man with a sharp intelligence and cunning that make him one of the most respected and feared vice-directors in the entire academy.

  Born into a family of academics and diplomats, he learned the importance of politics and strategy from a young age, honing his skills in analysis and negotiation.

  With a past in special forces, Rugerus has a sharp mind and a trained physique, but it is his ability to manipulate situations and people that makes him a true master of power.

  His role as vice-director has made him an authority figure among both the teaching staff and older students, as he is known for solving problems calmly but never losing control of the situation. Although he seems like a balanced and composed man, behind his courteous demeanor lies a master at weaving schemes and making strategic alliances, often getting involved in political maneuvers both inside and outside the academy.

  His approach to leadership is pragmatic: he prefers to operate in the shadows, never exposing himself too much, but making sure every move is part of a well-thought-out plan.

  Rugerus is feared by those who try to challenge him but respected by those who recognize his intelligence and value.

  Despite his appearance as a cold and calculating man, those who know him well understand that his primary goal is to maintain the order and stability of the institution, while also protecting the secrets and interests he guards.

  Name: Director Vittorio De Santis

  Biography:

  Vittorio De Santis is a 65-year-old man, an imposing and mysterious figure who embodies the experience and wisdom accumulated over decades of career.

  Known as an expert in many fields, from management to the occult, his knowledge extends well beyond the walls of the academy.

  Despite his aristocratic appearance and elegant posture, De Santis is a man who never fully reveals himself.

  His long career has led him to become an authority figure, yet at the same time, an unsolved enigma for anyone who seeks to uncover his secrets.

  Born into a family of tradition, he had access to education and knowledge that allowed him to rise quickly in the academic world.

  However, it is precisely his detached nature and tendency to reveal nothing personal that have made him a man difficult to understand, even for those who work with him every day.

  Unlike his predecessors, who sought consensus and visibility, De Santis prefers to operate in the shadows, influencing decisions through subtle maneuvers and informal advice.

  His career is marked by astute political choices and alliances that often seem unexpected, but which always prove to be effective in the long run.

  His decisions are deliberate, but almost always decidedly inscrutable to those around him. Although he does not enjoy direct confrontation, when he decides to intervene, he does so with a force that leaves a mark.

  Despite his austere appearance and silent presence, Director De Santis is a cornerstone of the institution, a man who has seen and experienced enough to know that true strength lies in knowing how to remain hidden and adapt to circumstances without ever losing control.

  END OF CHAPTER 15