Dragonheart Academy’s Opening Day

With the exception of a small number of commoner students admitted through special recruitment for their exceptional talents, the vast majority gathered here were the children of nobles from all over the empire.

At this moment, the academy entrance was like a high-society gathering.

All sorts of luxurious carriages emblazoned with family crests were lined up, and many rare spirit beasts serving as mounts neighed and whinnied.

Viscounts and earls, who were usually held in high esteem in their respective regions, were a dime a dozen here.

They and their children were dressed in increasingly gorgeous and exquisite attire, exchanging pleasantries with the unique superiority of established noble families.

However, it wasn’t solely due to their family background that these young nobles could step through the gates of Dragonheart Academy.

On the contrary, the innate talents of these young noble men and women were quite outstanding.

Coupled with the full support and resources of their families, almost every one of them could be considered the cream of the crop.

As for the commoner students who managed to squeeze in through special recruitment, their talents were the best of the best.

Otherwise, they would never have been able to stand out in the fierce competition.

The strict standards for Dragonheart Academy’s special recruitment were renowned throughout the continent.

As a second-year student, Brenna was quite familiar with the enrollment process.

Under her guidance, Black and his group smoothly passed through the grand gates where identity verification was required.

Stepping through the gates, Aunt Denise’s vanity was immensely satisfied.

Having both her children studying at the empire’s highest institution of learning was undoubtedly her most valuable asset on the social circuit.

She deliberately raised her voice, speaking loud enough for those around her to hear.

“Ah, our children are just so promising, unlike that Jiani from next door. After spending so many resources, she couldn’t even get her foot in the door. Really…”

Her smug tone drew the attention of many people nearby.

Black, Victor, Leán, and Brenna tacitly averted their gazes, their faces tinged with an awkwardness they couldn’t hide.

Only the innocent little cousin, Shirley, tugged at her mother’s skirt, looked up with her small face, and asked naively.

“Mommy, is there anything yummy here? I’m hungry.”

Black glanced around at the situation and noticed that the academy had done a commendable job in terms of humanistic care.

Not only had they set up a dedicated channel for new students, but there were also many senior students in uniform along the way to give directions.

Each new student was assigned a volunteer to guide and introduce them to the campus.

Soon, Black spotted a familiar face in the crowd: Kristine.

Today, she wore a pristine white uniform, the elegant color accentuating her refined and otherworldly temperament and her slender figure.

Her long, slender legs seemed to glow in the sunlight.

As the president of the Volunteer Corps, she was directing the order of the scene.

Through amplification magic, Kristine’s voice spread clearly across the entrance plaza.

“Students of the Arcane College, please gather under the blue flag on the left! Students of the Spirit College, please gather under the white flag on the right! Everyone, please follow the instructions and line up in an orderly fashion!”

Her clear, pleasant voice and stunning beauty attracted the gazes of many new students.

The eyes of many young men lit up as they whispered to each other.

“Wow! Who is that senior? She’s so beautiful!”

“She must be the campus belle, right? Her aura is incredible.”

“I wonder if there’s a chance to get to know her…”

Looks of admiration appeared on many faces.

Leán, in particular, was staring so intently that he couldn’t even move his feet.

He tugged on his sister Brenna’s sleeve and asked excitedly in a low voice.

“Sis! Sis! Who is that senior? Is… is she single?”

His infatuated look made Black sigh inwardly.

‘As expected of Kristine, her charm is truly irresistible.’

Brenna glanced at her brother, feeling a mix of frustration and disappointment.

“What? You want to pursue her?”

Leán nodded shyly, his eyes full of longing.

But Brenna mercilessly shattered her brother’s fantasy.

“That’s your senior, from the third-year S-Class. She’s also the current Saintess of the Church of Creation, Lady Kristine.”

“The… the Saintess?!”

Leán’s face turned pale. The passion that had just ignited was instantly extinguished. He shrank back, no longer daring to harbor any foolish fantasies.

The other young men nearby who had been similarly eager also deflated upon learning Kristine’s identity.

The status and identity of the Saintess were simply too far beyond their reach.

However, there were always those who were bold and didn’t believe in such things.

A count’s son with a frivolous demeanor seemed extremely confident in his own charm.

He flicked his hair, straightened his collar, and, holding a bouquet of vibrant roses, walked straight up to Kristine.

He bowed in a gentlemanly manner and said.

“This beautiful senior, might I have the honor of getting to know you?”

“Please don’t misunderstand, this isn’t a presumptuous confession. I’ve simply heard that you are highly skilled in magic and hope to have the opportunity to discuss magical knowledge with you in depth in the future.”

He thought this speech both complimented her and made him seem sophisticated.

Kristine was already used to this. In the past two years on opening day, she had experienced far too many similar attempts to hit on her.

She maintained a polite but distant smile on her face.

“You wish to discuss magic? Alright, then I’ll perform a small spell for you to appraise, junior.”

As soon as she finished speaking, without any visible incantation or movement, her fingertip moved almost imperceptibly.

The next moment, a soft light enveloped the playboy.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the expensive and luxurious formal wear on the young master instantly transformed into countless vibrant rose petals.

They fluttered down around him.

He was suddenly left standing in nothing but his underwear, dumbstruck amidst a pile of petals, creating an utterly comical scene.

“Pfft-hahahahaha!”

After a brief silence, the scene erupted in deafening laughter.

The young master’s face turned beet red with anger. He wished he could find a hole to crawl into. Forgetting his image, he covered his privates with both hands and fled the scene in disgrace under the cover of his attendants.

After that little episode, no one else dared to go up and ask for trouble.

Kristine, as if nothing had happened, calmly continued to direct the crowd.

Brenna looked at Kristine with eyes full of admiration and whispered.

“Senior Kristine is as amazing as ever. So beautiful and powerful.”

“Unfortunately, an ordinary student like me doesn’t even have a chance to get to know her.”

Hearing this, Black grew thoughtful. He patted Brenna’s shoulder and said.

“If you want to get to know her, I can introduce you.”

As soon as he said this, Brenna and the others were stunned, not quite believing him.

Denise, in particular, couldn’t hold back and spoke in her characteristic tone.

“Oh, Black, it’s not that Auntie is criticizing you. It’s good for a young man to be ambitious, but you should at least think before you boast, shouldn’t you?”

“The Saintess is such a noble person. How could you possibly know her?”

However, as soon as her words fell, it was as if an invisible hand had clamped around her neck, and her voice came to an abrupt halt.