Sévir Is A Pariah!

Stepan Capital Academy

How did my failure lead to this..?, is what Sévir was thinking as he, Sanguinex and Zephyr stood in front of Stepan Capital Academy's Director.

Well, how did this happen? We have to go back to 2 days ago.

...

Sévir has the bow held at full draw, aimed exactly at the neck of his target, he only has one shot, as he was only provided one arrow.

A sound is heard behind the bush which is in front of the target, the target stops walking, the target draws their dagger and gets in their fighting stance, supposedly expecting a hostile behind the bush.

Sévir exhales until he has empty lungs. "Now." he whispers under his breath, he releases the string, the arrow is flying towards the neck of the target, but just as the arrow is about to reach the target, the target swiftly dodges it by walking back.

Sévir clicks his tongue, dropping his bow as he tries to find a new hidden position to use his magic.

She actually dodged it. Well, she is S-Difficulty after all., is what Sévir thought as he realized how she just dodged the arrow.

As the target looks back to spot Sévir, her feet are suddenly covered in earth. Sanguinex dashes out of her hiding spot, a dagger on her right hand.

As soon as the target noticed, she drops her dagger, extending both her arms and opening both her hands, the outline of her hands start glowing purple, and as soon as it does, Sanguinex drops to the ground, helplessly pinned.

Sanguinex groans as she drops to the ground. "C.. Crap! Masterrrr!! Where are you!?" Sanguinex shouts for Sévir as loud as she can.

"It's pointless trying to call out to your master, I have your master pinned too." the target stares at Sanguinex's eyes, her eyes that desperately scream "Let me go!!". "Honestly, you guys could've killed me if I didn't have precognition. Nice try though."

The target walks behind Sanguinex, weakening the strength of the gravity around her, she grabs her handcuffs and handcuffs Sanguinex's hands. "Next, your master."

Sanguinex clicks her tongue as she watches the target go to where Sévir is pinned. "Hey! Don't you dare lay a finger on him!!" Sanguinex shouted as she slowly stood up.

"Don't even try." the target strengthens the gravity around Sanguinex, causing her to drop the ground again enough for her tire herself trying to stand again. The target approaches Sévir as she weakens the strong gravity around him. She handcuffs his hands and tying his feet with a rope.

"Now, let's see this face of yours." She pulls his hood down.

"Uh.. Wait..." said the target as she takes a close look at Sévir's face.

"Uh, Long time no see... A.. Auntie." Sévir gulps.

...

"Starting today, you three are officially students of Stepan Capital Academy. Welcome," said the director in an enthusiastic tone, "you will officially join classes tomorrow. Ms. Ardell here will be your class advisor." he points at Ms. Ardell, which was the target from 2 days ago.

"Now, you four are dismissed."

"Very well then. Kids, let's go." Ms. Ardell leaves the room, followed by the other three.

"Hey kids, we haven't seen each other in 7 years. How are you?" Ms. Ardell asks the three of them. Yes, including Sanguinex.

"We've lived together by ourselves for 7 years. Me and Sanguine have been doing jobs for the.." Sévir suddenly hesitates to say anything any further.

"The..?" Ms. Ardell closes her distance between Sévir until she's close to his face.

"Your face reeks of old womanhood, please don't get too close to me." said Sévir as he tries getting further from Ms. Ardell.

"Ouch! I'm hurt!"

"Brother has been saving up for my enrollment fee for 2 years straight, I wouldn't have expected him and Nex to join me!" said Zephyr with a big smile.

"You really love your sister, huh?" Ms. Ardell wraps her left arm around Sévir's shoulder.

"..Anyway, I want a detailed list of Zephyr's classmates, where they live, what they do, et cetera." Sévir digs his hands down his pocket.

"Let me guess, because if they dare lay a finger on your precious little sister, you'll give them a punishment worse than death?" said Ms. Ardell.

"You know me so well." said Sévir with a smirk on his face.

"Brother, you don't have to do that. I'm pretty sure I can defend myself against them!" Zephyr replied.

"I'll see if that's true, Zephyr. Anyway, dorm rooms?"

"There's one room left, it has two beds-"

"Dibs on sleeping beside Sévir!!" Sanguinex interrupts Ms. Ardell with a dibs.

"Unfair. Can't we just sleep on the same bed like how we do in the inn?"

"...Sévir.." Ms. Ardell calls out his name with a disappointing tone and a long face.

"What? Sharing a bed is economically efficient and benefits all parties with comfort." Sévir waves it off.

"Anyway, I'll send the schedule to your room tonight. See you later." Ms. Ardell walks away.

They finally arrive and settle in the room after a while of walking.

"Zeph, help me push these two beds together."

"On it!" Zephyr and Sanguinex push the two beds together, making it one.

Sévir facepalms after looking at the bed. "Guys, there will be a huge misunderstanding if others saw this."

"Yeah yeah, you're quite the lady killer so a misunderstanding would be better to keep them from marking you." said Sanguinex.

"So it will be your and Zeph's first time going to this type of class." Sévir asked.

"Yeah, we're quite excited." Sanguinex replied.

"I'll wake both of you up tomorrow, we should sleep now." Sévir drops to bed.

"I'm quite exhausted so sleeping is a good idea. I'll sleep between you and Nex." Zephyr drops to bed.

"Okay, goodnight." Sanguinex drops to bed.

The next day, Sévir, Zephyr, Sanguinex and Ms. Ardell head to Zephyr's classroom. Sévir and Sanguinex stay outside and just take a slight peek.

Zephyr enters the classroom, she looks at Sévir who winks and gives a thumbs up with a proud smile.

Zephyr looks back at the class and smiles. "Good morning, I am Zephyr. I look forward to being with all of you."

Sévir grabs his handkerchief, he sobs as he wipes his tears from his cheeks.

"H- Hey! Why are you crying!?" Sanguinex asks with a worried tone on her voice.

"Nothing.. I'm just happy for my little sister, you know." Sévir replies.

"Alright, Zephyr is fine for now since she didn't say she's a Doren. It's your and Nex's turn. Follow me." Ms. Ardelle walks towards Sévir and Sanguinex's classroom, they follow suit.

They enter the classroom, their classmates stare at them with curiosity.

"Alright kids, welcome your two new classmates. Please introduce yourselves." Ms. Ardelle gives them the go signal.

"Good morning.. I'm Sanguinex."

The boys in the class start whispering to each other, one of the boys stand up. "YEEEEEEEEEEES!! THEY ADDED ANOTHER CUTIE IN OUR CLASSSSSS!!!!!!!!" the other boys follow suit with their cries of victory, Ms. Ardelle facepalms.

"You said I'll be looking quite the pretty girl when I get older, not cute. What happened there?" Sanguinex nudges Sévir and whispers to him.

"Rest easy Sanguine, you're both pretty and cute." Sévir winks at her, Sanguinex looks away and covers her face which is turning red.

"Next."

"Good morning, I am Sévir." Sévir bows in what would be considered a "noble way" in the Stepan Empire.

The girls start whispering to each other, whispering how attractive Sévir seems to look.

"Sévir van Doren."

The whole class suddenly turns silent the moment they hear "Doren", as if the surname is a cursed word that shan't be spoken of. Everyone starts whispering things about Sévir this time.

"Alright, go to the seats in the back." Ms. Ardelle orders them to go to said seats, they nod and sit down there.

A girl beside Sévir stares and observes him intently for a brief moment before looking away.

"We'll be starting class now."

By the time lunch time starts, the news about Sévir van Doren joining the academy has spread throughout the entire academy.

I wonder if Noelle Trysta, Meredith Galena and Damon Galena are here too. Surely they are., is what Sévir was thinking as he found a seat in the canteen and ate.

A girl sits beside him, all eyes are on them, wondering why she would sit beside him. The girl is from earlier who was observing him. He looked at her and observed her intently.

"Staring at women is bad manners in this country, you know~" she smiles.

"You're a Grosvenor. What's your name?" Sévir asks.

"Minerva. Minerva Grosvenor." Minerva replies.

"I've heard of you. You look even more fantastic than I thought."

"I dislike flattery, but I'll let yours off the hook, Sévir." she leans closer to his ear. "Where's Zephyr? Is she in this academy?" she whispered.

"She is. Please treat her accordingly." Sévir chews on his food straight after.

"Don't worry, I don't bite. For now, why don't we chat? Let's get to know each other." Minerva leans back.

"Is Noelle Trysta and Meredith Galena here?" Sévir asks.

"Aw, don't you think it's rude to ask for other girls in front of a girl? I'm sad." Minerva frowns.

"Please answer my question." Sévir sips his tea.

"Indeed, they're here. Isn't Meredith Galena your fiancée?"

Sévir stays silent for a moment before finally answering. "She is. We haven't seen each other in 7 years, had everything been done correctly, we would've been married this year.."

"Are you sad about it?"

"Not in the slightest. I have a sister to take care of, I can take care of engagement and romance later." Sévir finishes his cup of tea.

"Oh, I know. Why don't you make me your fiancée too?"

Sévir lightly chuckles. "I wouldn't have expected that. Good one Ms. Minerva."

Minerva pouts. "Please, drop the 'Ms.', I don't like it."

"If you say so, then I shall." Sévir stands up with his food tray on his hands. "I suppose that will be it for now. See you in our next classes, Minerva." Sévir walks away.

"He's an interesting one." Minerva mumbles under her breath.