Welcoming Ceremony (1) Call halls

Welcoming Ceremony (1)

After the introduction, for which I had to say my name and answer any question from my dorm mates, something that's suppose to be funny but I found it irritating for many reasons, I went back to my new room to prepare for the welcoming ceremony. There was an in suit bathroom in the room but I didn't take a bath; I was clean enough. Instead I rifled inside my backpack for a black coat and pants trimmed with golden embroidery. It was some kind of formal wear in V'alkre and just perfect for the occasion.

I looked myself in the mirror. Dark hair in a low pony tail, beautiful face, blue eyes, tall enough for my age, and slender build. What I saw satisfied me. I nodded my head. The sword hung on my waist completed the look perfectly. Now I only had to fetch Celestine and I am set to go. I walked down stair with that in mind but ran into one of the older girls, maybe fourteen, at the stairway. She was a brown haired noble girl in a blue and white ball dress. Her hair was done in an up do, and her face well made up, she also wore glasses. "Hey," she called as I was about to pass.

I stopped walking and turned. "Yes lady?"

"So formal, I like it,"

"Then my thanks. What is it you want? I am in a bit of a hurry here,"

"I saw your score in the entrance exam, good job,"

"Thanks," We stood silent for a moment. When I realized she won't say anymore I bowed like a gentleman and said, "excuse me," then left without another word. The conversation bothered me though. I don't have to be told by anyone to know that I suck at conversations. It was the same in my other life too. Now there are a few people I can talk to fluidly here and then like Celestine, or Sarah and my friends in my other life. But other than that conversation always feels strained. Ah! One more flaw to fix in this life I guess.

The houses or dormitories of the school were towers. I stepped into the courtyard of the Heroes house in awe. Unlike the Doom Hide house's courtyard that was just hard sand ground, the Heroes house's courtyard was cobblestone floored. By the sides crimson flowers line the walkway that led to the front door. The place had an air of flourishing and pride. No wonder Heroes is called the best house in the academy. Still isn't the contrast just too much? Even if not flowers, I would appreciate the cobble floor.

Thinking of that I walked over to the red door and knocked. I only had to wait for a moment for it to open. A tall brown haired guy with an average appearance wearing a brown sleeveless vest looked down at me curiously. Hmm..... This guy is Kobe isn't he? Fits the description. Plus he's in Heroes. I greeted him and asked for Celestine. He gave me a look then grinned in a knowing way and disappeared back into the house. The grin annoyed me but there was nothing I could do about it.

About ten minutes passed before the door opened again but this time it was Celestine. She stepped out of the door and closed it behind her. She was wearing a silver dress and silver ball shoes that matched her hair. The skirt of the dress only reached past her knees but it was full, and the top of the dress was tight against her bosom. She looked at me shyly. Is this the point I'm suppose to tell her she looks good? Not a chance, I did rather stab myself with a fork. Still... Ah! Don't judge me. I am not a pedophile. I am just trying to tell her she looks good, which she does, not that I am attracted to her in that way, get it? Then crystal.

I grabbed Celestine roughly by the arm and pulled her to me. She smelled of roses and her body felt so soft against mine. "You look good," I whispered into her ear.

"Saint...." She whimpered, her body shaking.

I let go of her and stepped back grinning. "Come let's go?"

"Ah?" she said still a little dazed then grinned. "Did you influence me just now?" I glared at her and she giggled.

An idea came to me and I pulled her to me again, she shreiked this time as I hugged her from behind. "I don't need my powers to intoxicate your mind little princess,"

"Evil duke,"

"Hmm... Princess what was that?"

"Evil duke. I have been thinking, I found a pet name for you too,"

A pet name? Wait she thinks I call her little princess.... Oh, it's a pet name isn't it? Ah! I let go of her and sighed. "Come on let's go," I said with shame and guilt darkening my mood. I a seventy year old man___ adding my age in my former life and the one in this one___ is playing around with a little girl of twelve. Fuck...

"Moody as ever," Celestine grumbled but I ignored her.

There's something wrong with me isn't it? This isn't normal right? What's the law regarding these things anyway? You could say I am seventy which would be true, and you could also say I am twelve which is also true. Is it up to me to decide what's right or wrong.... Wait why do I care what's right or wrong. Still they're shameful things right? I mean I am a man of principles. I was brought up to despise rapists, pedophiles, and maybe polygamy... But which man can despise polygamy, I guess I never really sat and thought of it before but I think polygamy is fine as far as all parties involved are okay with it. Well not that that's my problem. This little princess is headache enough to deal with.

With troubling thoughts in my mind me and Celestine headed towards the Call halls together for the welcoming ceremony.

The Call halls was a tall tower used for ceremonies or exams. But that's not its main purpose. While the ball hall for banquets and the like was ground level. The tower held libraries, labs, research departments and more at the upper floors. Atop its roof astrologists held their studies there since it was the tallest structure in Crystalis. It was a place of knowledge, entertainment, and culture. It was a statement of the academy's power that such a structure was even here.

As we reached the place, we could see other children and even adults walking into the tower in droves. Villains, heroes, and cannon fodders are all gathered in one place. Something interesting got to happen right? Though I wonder which one of the three I am. Maybe a hero... Nah.

With my arm linked with Celestine's we entered the hall.

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