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Inside the Helstea Manor where people gathered. Oliver was the centre of the attention that gazed upon him.

"So, can I try my special food Mother?" Oliver said as he scratched his head that pissed Arthur off.

Alice hugged him as she said "We didn't want to think something.. as I don't want to believe it either. Your brother told us your situation and we become more worried."

"Don't worry about it now Mother, I'm here alive and well." Oliver said as he hugged his mother back.

"You got to explain Oli, why didn't you write letters?" Reynolds who was worried sighed as his expression lighten and walked behind Alice.

"Well, I..." Oliver slightly talks but Arthur cut him off.

"Forgot. Right, Brother? You made us worried." Arthur said as he slaps Oliver's back lightly that made Oliver smiled as his brother was still the same as he remembered.

Eleanor who was hiding behind Arthur spoke in a shy voice.

"Welcome home brother."

"Thanks, Elle-chan." Oliver said as he pats Eleanor that have a reddened face.

They began to move into the dining table as Alice cooking food with the help of Tabitha who introduces herself after their reunion.

"So Oliver, since your home. What will you do from now on?" Reynolds said as the others heard it that made them think where both of them awakened in early ages.

Arthur was the first one to spoke "What about coming to Xyrus Academy Brother? I'll enrol you if you want to."

"Yeah, Arthur can convince the Principal if you want to since he was considered a genius." Vincent said as Oliver thought for a moment till he decided to go since he'll be bored.

This decision gives Alice and Reynold a shock since this was fast though and not even a day passed. But what Oliver said next also made them smile.

"Well if you can do that Brother, then can you add a condition where I won't be staying in a dorm since I miss my family."

"I will do that then. By the way, your Mana Core was at the Red Light Stage. Are you feeling a breakthrough?" Arthur said as he noticed Oliver didn't answer.

This silence confused them as Oliver said,

"I'll be frank. I should have reach higher stages but because of my sight, I halted it and developed this skill. After that, I can't advance no matter how I tried, which was okay since I gain this skill".

"So that's the reason." Reynolds said as Arthur looked a little sad.

"Don't worry about it since I get to learn something when school begin." Oliver said as Sylvie who was at Arthur's head and goes to his lap.

Elijah who was silent all the time spoken "Glad to meet you, Oliver, as Arthur told me about you."

"Well I'm glad Art have a friend, I'm worried that he'll be a loner when he grows up." Oliver said as he smirked and glanced at his approaching Mother who was bringing food.

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After they eat, Arthur didn't bother Oliver as he said that he was tired and needs to sleep. But not after he said that there will be an upcoming announcement along with Eleanor's Birthday and after these events will be the opening ceremony of the Academy.

To Oliver who prioritizes something and is lazy, it was bound to happen that Oliver ignored what Arthur said as he goes to his room and fell asleep.

The event of the announcement comes with some little trouble's as Arthur with Vincent and Elijah met some shameless bullies even when the son and daughter of the King and Queen of Humans warned them. But Arthur didn't bother as he expels these bullies by calling the Principal of the Xyrus Academy.

Moments later they arrived at the plaza as Oliver was there looking tired behind Reynolds. The announcement started as tons of people bowed to the transparent screen. The announcement of Expedition and Lances didn't concern Oliver as he lightly sleeps without being noticed.

The announcement ended and days later in the evening, Eleanor's Birthday started as some people arrived at the Manor. Arthur's presence was catchy as young girls blushed when they looked at him.

Oliver who was wearing a formal suit was eating at the empty table as he was being ignored, when Alice noticed this she accompanied him.

Oliver's presence was caught when Eleanor asked for a dance after Arthur. Oliver didn't do anything but practise and train. Oliver thought about it for a second though he rejected it as he tells her that he didn't know how to dance. Eleanor got a little sad but didn't insist since his Brother said so.

Throughout the entire evening as the party nearly end's, Reynolds who got drunk looked at Oliver as he introduced him to the people who are in here. Some families with daughters looked at him but because of Oliver's situation, they only give Reynolds a face and introduced themselves to Oliver.

The party ended as people's bid farewell. Eleanor was presented by every family member but Oliver's present was different as he only gives a white gem. He explains what it is and is told that if crushed and thought who the target was then he'll be blinded.

This present was surprising as Eleanor asked if it is real. Oliver answered that it is and why does he need to lie. Oliver didn't continue to boast as he was hugged and told that this was the first gift he got from him. After that, the night ended as the upcoming day will be the Entrance Ceremony.