Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 132: Professor Silvershade’s daughter

''Intriguing,'' Zahara muttered, shaking her head. ''Where are you from anyway, Luna? We can gossip about boys at breakfast.''

''A city named Mistmoor, it's in the Eastern Lands,'' the green-haired girl answered. ''A quiet part of the empire, the mist surrounding us keeps the monsters and bandits away, so that's one good thing.''

Luna turned to her with a big smile and asked. ''What about you?''

''Duskwater Town on the Shadowfen Peninsula in the far south,'' she revealed.

''Oh, so you're a border citizen?'' her friend responded.

Zahara nodded with a smile. ''Yes, that's what people refer to us as, the empire has a massive castle to the south that guards against pirate raids,'' she replied.

The two girls continued their conversation, strolling through the bustling school corridors until they reached the main hall. A swarm of students hurried in every direction, leaving her wide-eyed.

''So many people,'' she whispered when taking in the scene.

Luna chuckled. ''Yeah, Drakenwood has over a thousand students, and this is just the first year!''

Following that, the duo queued up to get their breakfast before sitting down at an empty table as her new friend commented. ''This smells delicious, looks like the school is using Aether meat and fruit to give us a boost for our first classes.''

''I agree,'' she smiled. ''I've only had it a few times since we don't get much Aether food on the peninsula, as only a few merchants travel there.''

Luna nodded, jumping up. ''I'm going to get some more juice, do you want some Za?''

Zahara looked confused as the girls explained. ''It's my nickname for you. Now, do you want orange or apple?''

''Orange please,'' she answered.

Luna darted off to grab their drinks, leaving her alone at the table. Moments later, someone slid into the seat across from her. She looked up, startled, her breath catching as she recognized the boy, but his face was transformed by scars.

The left side was a jagged, mangled mess, with smaller scars crisscrossing the rest of his once-handsome features. His piercing red eyes, still captivating, sparkled with excitement as they met hers, his white hair catching the light.

''Zahara, it's been ages! Glad you picked Drakenwood,'' he said, his voice smooth and charming, sending her heart racing.

She couldn't help but smile as she greeted him. ''Hello Raegar, I'm happy that you're here. I thought you would have chosen Dawnfire or Starfall with your gift.''

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Raegar watched the beautiful blonde's brown cheeks go darker as he answered. ''I came for the dungeons and gates to be honest. Drakenwood has so many that it will take a while to clear them all.''

''Yes, those interest me as well,'' she revealed. ''I took Dungeoneering class, I can't wait to see what they teach.''

'A battle healer, maybe? Not many people would wander into them,' he internally questioned.

This caused Zahara to answer it. ''I'm becoming a battle healer, I can use my earth and water elements as attack magic while light can heal my teammates while in the dungeons or gates.''

''Fascinating,'' he mumbled just as his friends joined him.

Rune and Caspian plopped down at the table, Rune clutching his chest with a mock-wounded tone. ''Rae, how could you ditch us over there? I thought we were pals!''

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Caspian agreed with a firm nod while giving him a knowing look, causing Zahara to giggle at their dramatic expressions. Raegar sighed, introducing everyone. ''Guys, this is Zahara, we met a year ago at the Aether Test in Dunmara.''

He turned toward the pretty blonde and continued. ''The one with glasses is Caspian Harker, and the other is Rune Windermere. We met recently but somehow became friends.''

Zahara flashed a smile at the group. ''It's great to meet you both.''

Seconds later, the girls looked at him with a different expression that he couldn't work out as she continued. ''I'm glad you're already making friends at the academy!''

Raegar felt his cheeks getting hot, causing his friends to give him knowing looks, just as a green-haired girl appeared beside Zahara. She was looking at each one and grimaced when she saw him.

He looked at the blonde who was still smiling at him and questioned himself. 'She didn't react to my scars at all, but her friend did?'

Just then, Zahara introduced her to the three. ''Boys, this is my friend Luna Silvershade, she's a Triarch like me.''

Rune broke the ice with a friendly grin. ''Hi, Luna! I'm Rune Willowmere, the Defender of Raegar's dungeon-diving crew.''

The green-haired girl gave a quick nod as Caspian spoke up. ''I'm Caspian Harker, the group's mage and tactician, skills my family drilled into me.''

Following that, he was the last to speak, his mouth full of Aether meat, which he devoured with relish. ''Raegar Blackwood,'' he mumbled between bites.

Her face lit up with a warm, welcoming smile as she met the black-haired boy's gaze. ''It's a pleasure to meet all three of you!''

Suddenly, Raegar asked a question that caught the girl. ''You're Professor Silvershade's daughter, aren't you?''

Luna's response slipped out before she could stop herself. ''Yes, that's right, Scarred One.''

A chilling silence gripped the table as Zahara's head whipped toward Luna, her grey eyes blazing with shock. A suffocating, strange aura surged through the hall, pinning everyone in place.

Raegar's gaze darkened, his voice low and dangerous. ''What did you just call me?''

Luna quickly raised her hands. ''I'm sorry, it just slipped out but its what people have been calling you. They won't say it to your face because you scare them,'' she revealed.

He pulled his aura back and calmed down, shaking his head, speaking. ''Don't worry about it, I'm used to it by now.''

''Do you hate me now?'' the green-haired girl asked in a low voice.

Raegar glanced at her while honestly answering. ''You've annoyed me, yes, but I do not hate you. My face is ruined, and I'm lucky to get Scarred One as a name. It could be worse.''

''There's nothing wrong with it!'' Zahara suddenly exclaimed. ''You're a warrior, what else can these people expect?''

This surprised him but he nodded. ''It doesn't matter, once my grandmother wakes up she can heal me and watch when people try talk to me,'' he said with a smile.

Raegar pointed at a passing group of girls who were looking at him like a monster. ''See? I've grown used to it.''

Everyone looked at the students with narrowed eyes, prompting Rune to comment with a growl. ''Those fools don't see the good person under the surface. They'll regret treating you like this, Rae.''

''I agree,'' Zahara added.

Caspian couldn't help but laugh. ''Wait until your face is healed, people are going to want to be your friend,'' he commented.

Moments later, someone else sat down at the table, causing everyone to turn toward the newcomers, only for Rune to smile.