The Nobles

Chapter 38

ADELAIDE went home with Claudius after she read Hera's letter that day.

Days after, Claudius initiate a meeting about the existing cases and about the clues regarding her town, the Victoria, that was named after her surname.

"My lady, Theodred will fill us up about the current officials in the Nobilis," bumaling si Claudius kay Theodred, "Rainier, just include the important Nobles."

Tumayo ito at nagsulat sa white board na galing pa sa laboratory ni Duncan. Nagdikit din ng mga litrato si Theodred, ang iba ay pamilyar at ang iba ay hindi.

Niyakap niyang mabuti si Devian na karga karga niya.

"These are the current Noble Leaders in Nobilis. The tenth in rank is Augustra Igor. Her power is supreme healing, she can heal herself and others. She can heal any wounds, internal or external, visible or not, minor or major. That's why even though she only has defensive power, she became the rank ten. While her weapon is bow and arrow."

Theodred pointed the picture of a beautiful girl who has dark eyes and black shiny straight hair.

"Next is the ninth in the rank, Charles Louis. He is the youngest Noble Leader that have ever live. In the age of 23, he is already a strong leader. His eyes can see all angles in the span of five kilometers, he can also transform into an eagle, and he has wings. His weapon is also bow and arrow."

He pointed the picture next to the previous one. He looks like in the age of human like Devian. Usually, the growth of a Noble starts in fifty, so he's really pretty young. His eyes are orange, and his hair is brownish but some strands are color orange.

Nilingon ni Theodred is Duncan, "He is also very intelligent and he contributed a lot by inventing things."

She saw how her treasured Noble, Duncan look at the boy with curiosity and amusement. He must be amazed that this kid can already do things at that young age.

Sunod na tinuro ni Theodred ang isang babae. She think she saw this one on the party for the King last few days. She is very beautiful, her hair is red and it is long and wavy, her eyes are pinkish, it compliments her hair really well.

"Here is the eighth in the rank of the Noble Leaders, Zara Diana Philip. She uses spatial magic, using this, her spatial magic can eat a person or people in a whole and when her magic vomits them, only bones are left. Her weapon is a whip."

"The seventh in the rank is Rander Jar. He can read minds of those who are weaker than him, then he can call storm to accompany him in a fight. His weapon is either sword of a lighting from his storm, or sword made of water from the rain of his storm, it can be shield made from clouds."

This seventh in the rank is a man with light violet straight hair, and black eyes.

Kumunot ang noo niya sa sumunod na itinuro ni Theodred sa kanila. His features nare very familiar yet she's sure she haven't met him. He has familiar white hair, and yellowish eyes that looks like a cat.

"This is Zvonimir Von, the sixth in the rank. He can heal his minor injuries, but he can't heal others. He can pass through things or person, and he is named as the fastest Noble, this man is also a genius strategist. His weapon is an ax."

"This one is the fifth Noble Leader, Elizabeth Fredrick. She can manipulate the shadows and darkness. Her weapon is needles."

The woman have a short black hair, and she wears a glasses that emphasizes her pretty green eyes.

"This one is Edmund Felipe, the fourth in the rank. He holds the power of water, he can manipulate it however he wants, that also applies to any kind of water like that one in the ocean or lakes, whatever is in his 50 kilometers radius. His weapon are knives."

Itinuro nito ang litrato ng isang lalaking

kulay abo ang buhok. His hair is clean cut, and he have ocean blue eyes.

"Next is, Blanche Amalia, the third in the rank. Her power is quite unique, her presense can poison anyone within 1 kilometer radius, but she can also manipulate her poisons in a particular area only. Once her poison is inflicted, the victim will immediately die, however, she can give the antidote, well, it's in her saliva, weird right? And... her weapon is a poisonous dagger."

The girl that Theodred pointed looks sophisticated and very strong. Her straight hair is black and shiny, the picture says how smooth looking it is. While her eyes are color black.

"I'm sure you already meet this person. Guillaume said to me, he is the second in the rank, Mikhail Nicholas. His power are thunder and lightning, he can produce hundreds or thousands of lightning swords. Weapon is a long sword."

This guy, they already met him before she went away to restore her power. It was in the inn, in the town where Duncan stayed for years. His hair is blonde and it is wavy, and his eyes are brown.

"Last, I knew our Master already met this Noble. He is the first in the rank, Augustus Igor. He holds the power of blue fire and ice. He's also strong as f**k, no kidding. He uses any weapons created by his power."

Oh. This is the guy from the party also. His eyes are dark, and his hair is black, it is also straight and shiny.

Matapos ipakilala ang lahat ng Noble Leaders, tinanggal ni Theodred ang mga litratong nasa white board at ang mga nakasulat doon bago nagsulat at nagdikit muli ng panibago.

This time he wrote on the top: "The Headmaster/mistress Of The Ten Best Performing Academies."

Some of them are familiar, but most seems new.

One of the new faces is the first one that Theodred pointed using his fan.

"This is the Headmaster of the first and best performing academy in the whole country of Nobilis, Lucan Core. He can cause a lot of tragedies, because his power is death by touch. Anyone or anything he touches will face immediate death. The second leading academy headmaster is Ian Silvan, his power is like this, everyone around him will die if he chooses to. He is very dangerous, but luckily, this one is aloof, there's such unspoken rule not to provoke this headmaster. The third academy's headmaster is Quaquin Jones, his power is life by touch, he is pretty kind and warmhearted Noble. Well, of course, everyone of us knows him, he is one of those who choose to stay in Nobilis. His power contradicts the first headmaster's power."

Saglit na tumigil si Theodred sa pagsasalita at ininom ang tubig na inabot sa kaniya ni Egon.

"The fourth academy's Headmistress is Valvia Igor, her power is replication, she can have atleast ten replicas of herself, all are as strong as the original. In addition to that, Headmistress Igor also has more enhance strength and senses. Moving on to the list, here is the Headmaster of the fifth performing academy, Nicholai Mount. His power is Self-melting, he can melt himself and other people as well."

Gumalaw si Devian na yakap yakap niya. Tiningnan niya ang bata na nakalingon sa kaniya.

"Lady 'Aide, they are all so strong."

Tumango tango siya, "They should be, because they are not qualified to be a Headmaster if they aren't."

Tumango tango naman ito sa paliwanag niya.

"Next, the sixth academy's Headmaster, named Patrick Lark, he is an Emotion Manipulator. Damn this old man once manipulate me! Be careful of him when you meet him, but he's harmless, just too playful. The seventh academy's Headmistress however, is Lucy Bien whose power is Density Control. While the next Headmistress is Verly Louis, she has the ability to remove senses, say for example inflicting blindness to a person. This woman is scary. Next Headmistress is Rebecca Philips, yes, she's from the Clan of Philips, relatives of Zara Philips, this old woman can shorten a lifespan of anyone she touches, but she can also choose who to target. Lastly, the Headmaster of the tenth academy is Haime Rivon, we all know this old man. His power is Indestructible Digestion, we are all aware that he can eat powers and energy, what a glutton, right? He's still the same, quite lazy but still honorable."

Matapos ipakilala ang mga Headmaster, nag-unat unat si Theodred sa harap nila.

Binura muli nito ang mga nakasulat sa white board at pinalitan naman ng iba. This time he is going to introduce some Notable Clans of Nobles.

"These are the clans I know. I'm sure there are a lot more but these are the most notable. Some are in Nobilis and some are staying at some human countries in peace. First is the Clan Igor, one of the Clan who grew when Master was sealed. This clan holds few of the most powerful Nobles in this generation, they are quite strong, but too bad, I heard that they are supporter of the new manual. Sucks, right?" sambit nito.

"Clan Philips, just grew at the same time with the Igor's, they are labeled as prideful clan, some says they are quite ruthless. If you meet their heiress, Zara Diana Philips, you'll know what I mean."

She saw how Theodred's eyes mirrored coldness. Looks like he harbor strong feelings for that clan.

"Net, the Clan Fredrick, we know them, they are one of the longest standing Clans. One of the wealthiest also. I also mentioned that one of the Noble Leader belongs to this clan, Elizabeth Fredrick. One of the clans we know is the Clan Rivon, the clan that Haime Rivon belongs to. This clan is the most silent but we know how powerful they are. They are very loyal to the King, and to our Master, they are also some of the few who knows about the Victoria's town."

Nilingon niyang muli si Devian nang gumalaw ito sa binti niya.

"Lady 'Aide, I can't believe there are a lot of personalities on Nobilis, and they all look strong, including the clans."

Her lips slightly went up, "We'll bring you to our country someday, for now let's listen to Theodred's discussion."

Tumango tango naman ang bata bilang pagsang-ayon. Siya naman ay nakinig muli at sinisiguradong nakakabisado sa isip ang mga sinabi nito at lahat ng importanteng impormasyon.

"Clan Amalia, one of the Noble Leader is also from this Clan, Blanche Amalia, if you still remember. This Clan consists of mostly women, but all the women in this clan are very strong, no one dares to provoke them. Their women are all natural born leaders and warriors that's why most are working in the palace for the King."

She would love to meet this clan.

"Last is Clan Louis, this is where Charles Louis came from. Louis Clan is the newest, but also one of the fast growing and strongest. Most of the prodigies are born in this clan, but they are a neutral clan, they are most likely the balance between the others. They don't like meddling with feuds, I can say that they are as silent as the Rivons. I am also eyeing them and I can say that they are really impressive."

Theodred ended his discussion there. Umupo ito sa tabi ni Claudius at pumikit. Sunod namang tumayo si Egon na mukhang may gusto ring sabihin.

"I also wanted to introduce the twelve S Class Half bloods. Well, I don't know much about them but I know their names and I have list of their ranks. The top on the list is the half blood named Ash, then Balthuz, Vladimir, Xenia, Roger, William, Kira, Leon, Maria, Ludwig, Tatiana and lastly, Pretch. I knew their names because I found a list on one of the half bloods I have encountered and fought. I just confirmed it when I interrogated one of the high ranking A Class criminal half blood I fought. Not very useful but we can use this, maybe, someday."

After that, Egon sit back on his chair. Maya maya lamang narinig nila ang daing mula kay Guillaume na nang lingunin niya ay nakasimangot at nakahawak ang dalawang kamay sa ulo.

"f**k! Ang sakit sa ulo! Andami naman niyan! Ilan lang ata natandaan ko, saka paki ko ba sa kanila." reklamo nito kasabay ng lalong paghaba ng nguso.

Nakatanggap ito ng magkakasunod na batok galing kay Egon at Claudius na katabi lamang nito.

"Aray! Tangin—"

"The kid is here!"

Nanlaki ang mata ni Guillaume at napalingon sa bahagi nila. She heard Duncan sigh beside her.

"What an idiot," rinig niya pang bulong niyo.