(Not Continued Again)
11. Senior

Today's lesson is how to contract with a familiar. For students and students who have not found a familiar, it is required to find it. As for students and students who have established contracts, they are required to find a senior to serve as their guide. One group consisted of three people, one senior who had proven his magical skills, and two younger siblings who had just started his class.

As a contractual person, now Elthia and Evander are looking for someone who can be made chairman of their group. Since the two of them entered the academy a little late from the time it should have been, they had a little trouble in looking for it. The lack of the scope of association makes them have to go around the academy whose size even exceeds the palace. It had been two hours they searched, but no one was suitable to be made the leader of their group.

Professor Alva Berwyn Reynand, who teaches their class, says that the magic they possess will find a suitable person to guide them. Because magic is like a bond, its compatibility with others cannot be forced. Magic will lead the owner towards someone who has similar magic towards the owner. Not too much different as a familiar contract, the process of finding a senior who has a similar wave of power also requires similarities between the two parties. In the event of a mismatch, opposing forces will prey on each other. And that, it could cause fatal injuries to witches whose strength was much weaker.

As someone new to the status of a witch. Elthia and Evander have a lot of power. And this is where all the difficulties they encounter. Unlike a small-strength mage who could easily match himself with a mid-level mage. As powerful magicians, Elthia and Evander could not carelessly choose someone to be their supervisor and guide. The number of high-level magicians who were getting fewer and fewer years, made their rarity even higher.

In fact, there was one teacher of high rank magician status in this academy. However, because now his position has changed, the teacher can not show his form carelessly again in public. A figure who is none other than the king of this land of Jodea, it is very unlikely to be chosen as their guide. So, as Elthia and Evander realize that this is impossible for them to do, they both try harder to find a figure that can balance their strength.

Surrounding the academy for two more hours is certainly very tiring. Their legs, which can still be said to be tiny, cannot go much wider than most other students. As a nine year old child. Elthia and Evander were a little regretful of their steps. Even though their house was also large, but the size of this academy tripled was much larger. So, the energy they had to drain was also tripled more.

"Can't we just go look for him tomorrow?" Elthia who was feeling tired, chose to rest. His feet were sore in his foot slowly. "My legs aren't strong anymore."

Elthia noticed her red legs. Elthia was grateful here that there was no one but them. So, Elthia did not need to maintain the image as usual. In this quiet place, Elthia could open her shoes freely, without worrying about the whispers around.

"There are only two places left that we haven't been to." On Elthia's side, Evander stood up. His glaring look was still excited. Although his leg also hurt, Evander did not make it as one of the reasons to stop his goal. "So, can you hold on any minute?"

Evander's enthusiasm far exceeded the fatigue he had. As if he still had power and backup power, Evander's spirit was not extinguished in the least. Unlike Elthia who is now even stinged, a drop of sweat is not even visible on Evander's face.

"Let me rest for a while."

Elthia laid her body on a park bench. The vast blue sky that stretched right above him, became the center of Elthia's attention.

"I'm grateful this place is far from the study room."

Evander, who had previously been standing, also sat on the same park bench as Elthia. "You can rest freely here."

Evander also looked up at the sky. A sigh gushed out from his mouth as soon as a shadow of a person flashed through his mind.

"Are the people you met in town here, too?"

The question that Evander asked suddenly, jolted Elthia. His eyes were almost asleep, wide open again.

"Does that big brother mean Rio?"

Evander nodded. "Yes, that weird guy."

The title that Evander gave to Rio, made Elthia grimace. Elthia thought her sister would forget her. No. Elthia thought Evander still remembered him.

Well. It was my fault.

There are people who believe in someone who knows each other through dreams. Even if it did happen, the first meeting would be awkward. Unlike Elthia who directly mentioned Rio's name with her cross when it was, the reason that Elthia gave was clearly less than satisfactory.

"I don't know that either."

During their meeting at that time. Rio never once told about his personal life. At that time, they only had time to talk about this shocking 'state', nothing more. Thus, Elthia was unable to ascertain whether Rio was also in this academy or not.

"Oh, yeah." Evander sighed. The two beautiful netra, focused on looking at the sky.

"Then, does he have a familiar by his side?

"He has it."

With Alta by his side. It proved that Rio was among the magicians who possessed great power. Because, not all familiar can be in his human form. Without a powerful wizard, the familiar cannot use his maximum form.

Because the power needed when in the form of humans is quite large. Familiar who have a small power master can not use human form as they please.

"The gray-haired man who was by his side at that time was a familiar." Elthia stopped her lying position. Elthia put her shoes back on, and tidied up her slightly messy hair after lying down earlier.

"His name is Altair Panavela."

"Whether it's a coincidence or not." Evander who had noticed Elthia's behavior, sighed. "The familiar name he gave also had the same meaning."

"Star. Just like Astra and Astrella, huh?"

"People are more likely to use names that mean the moon or the sun, rather than the stars."

Evander looked straight ahead. His eyes also look bright. "Besides being synonymous with wasted land. The meaning of stars is often associated with something that is destructive."

"The star is beautiful. I like it." Elthia clucking. He looked at Evander seriously. "Those people are the only ones who can't see well the light they have." The reply, a little tart.

Long ago, Elthia was already a fan of the night sky. Naturally, a priceless masterpiece like a star was a complement to the night's darkness that was extremely mesmerizing to him. Honestly, Elthia did not agree with people's view of the beautiful sheen that can only be seen at night.

"I've felt this from the beginning." Evander who did not want to worsen Elthia's mood, switched the conversation. His eyebrows were bent when a thought came back to his mind.

"I think we have a magic wave that matches it."

"I guess I'm the only one who feels it."

Actually, Elthia felt it too. Merely, Elthia thought it was an attraction because Rio was the guide. So, Elthia did not take the compatibility of their power waves too seriously.

"So, I just ignored it."

"He's a freak."

Elthia shook her head slowly. Not expecting that Evander will defend the title he gave to Rio.

"Sister doesn't like it?"

"Do I have to, I like it?"

The spontaneous answer Evander gave, Elthia response in the form of a small laugh. Stand up from his sitting position. Elthia extended her hand to Evander.

"Son doesn't have to like it."

A faint smile was painted on Elthia's lips. Evander's confusion is adorable to look at. Honestly, Elthia really liked every expression put on by her brother. Like reflecting. Their faces that were identical to each other, would have been another valuable thing that Elthia had.

"But, as you know."

Elthia gave a gesture through her gaze. The existence of someone in front of them is quite relieving the fatigue that is on him.

"Because we'll meet him more often. At the very least, big brother should show a little respect." Elthia showed a faint smile. The gazes of the two red netra figures who were walking towards them, he replied with a defiant look.

"Good day, senior." Elthia gave a greeting as soon as Rio was already standing right before them. Elthia raised a little the tip of the skirt of the academy uniform she was wearing.

"Is there...things we can help you with?"

Without concealing a hint of the ruse-filled grin that was strewn on her lips, Elthia was boldly staring directly at the two burning-looking red Rio netra. Under the dark red glow, both the blue and green of Elthia were glistening in the sunlight.

"I didn't think we'd see each other again like this."

Rio's voice sounded colder than before. Even so, neither Elthia nor Evander who had faced the nobles who were far more sinister than Rio, did not feel the slightest trepidation. Even if their peers did not exist, but as a child born into a famous family, the gaze that Rio displayed was nothing much. There were still far more sinister gazes, which they had encountered before.

"Really, it's a coincidence."

Is correct. What a coincidence. Elthia herself did not expect that they would be reunited like this.

"I think it could be because we're connected to each other." The veiled threat, Elthia said casually. No matter what irritated expression Rio tried to endure behind his thin smile, Elthia incised a satisfied smile.

"It's nice, if we can all get together like this."

Rio was watching Elthia with a cursory look. "I guess you'll get calmer as time passes."

"Thank you for the compliment."

More thought, and thought. It seemed like Rio who was in front of him was now getting more and more drastically changed from the figure of Rio whom Elthia met when she was in the library for the first time. This figure in front of him seemed to have transformed into someone else. Ah... Or maybe, the first impression Elthia saw at that time was just imaging? Whatever it is, Elthia doesn't care.

Because the two of them were now already bound indirectly like this. It seemed, inevitably Elthia had to make good use of the existing conditions. Because, blaming the fate that has been scratched, will not change the situation. So, rather than letting Rio stay idle longer as a guide, wouldn't it be better for Elthia to all make him her guide?

"If senior pleases, can senior grant my request?"

Being treated politely at the second meeting, it cannot take away the bad impression at the first meeting for granted. Rio who was very sensitive about Elthia's veiled intentions, looked suspiciously at the girl. The thin smile that was painted on Elthia's lips, never once contained good intentions for Rio.

"What if I refuse?"

"Well...Well, then, will not seniors actually get in trouble?"

Again, a threat for the umpteenth time. The courage that Elthia displayed right now, actually managed to amaze Rio. When others avoided her, the girl tried to strangle her. What an incredible determination. Is karma coming to him? Rio kira, there is no one who has sneaky thoughts beyond her. But, who would have thought now Rio was actually involved with something because of someone's cunning.

"I'm just a guide, not a guide, Rea." Rio whispered in Elthia's ear. The tone he used, was no less threatening. "Even if our wave of power has a match. Are you sure you can compensate me?"

Both of Rio's red netra were staring intently at Elthia. The demeaning highlight implied from these two blue and green netra of the girl in front of him, made a line of thin grin appear on his lips. It seemed, the intent that Rio was skipping was well conveyed. Honestly speaking, Rio liked this fellow who had high sensitivity like Elthia.

"Senior doubt, it's not necessary."

"Excessive belief can sometimes bring disaster, miss."

Elthia further widened her smile. The infuriating friendly attitude that Rio displayed right now, would not tear down his persistence. Instead of feeling depressed, Elthia was even more eager to provide further distraction.

"I just need to prove, if I can follow every lesson well, right?"

Elthia glanced at Evander who was not too far behind her. The suggestion that Evander gave was a sign of his approval at Elthia's request. Without Rio, they would not be able to become great magicians. Even though Evander disliked Rio, his older brother was clearly more concerned with the development of their abilities. As her twin sister, Elthia wanted the same thing. At any rate, Elthia persuaded Rio as much as possible to become their guide in dealing magic.

"Had the senior added some requirements though, we wouldn't mind. As long as we can fulfill it, we'll comply with any requirement."

Rio was paying close attention to the seriousness that Elthia had. Elthia's spiritless sparkle was not the least bit shaken. "Don't stop halfway."

Having a strong-willed student is a good thing. However, Rio did not want the word to stop if they had already started. Determination can fade as time passes. So, as an act of anticipation, Rio who did not want his hard work to break up halfway put forward that one condition.

"If you can't hold on well and choose to stop before you're done. You better back off from now on."

"Instead, if we can finish it well. Senior will be happy to teach us, will you?"

The answer Elthia gave was very satisfying. Working together with a partner who has a fast response like the two brothers in front of him is another reason for the action that Rio is taking now. If only these two twins were to be chatty, surely Rio would not consider teaching them both.

"As usual, you can understand it well." Rio grinning. The attitude of cooperation that exists in Elthia and Evander is very liked by him. "I hope you can keep your nature on this one."

"Of course, senior." Elthia lifted a bit the end of her skirt. They both showed good manners.

"Thank you so much for your work."

"It's nice to work with you guys."

The two different colors were staring at each other. The smiles they threw at each other clearly had a hidden intent.