Eldrea Academia and The One That Stars Chose
Chapter 35: Martial Master Part 1

Rooftop academy really has amazing views. This refreshing breeze really calmed the hearts of those of us who have just experienced so much today. The sky was so bright it seemed to tell us to stop bowing our heads.

Viona and Teacher who were hugging me and Kevin were filled. The smile that Master showed me really relieved me, I must thank Viona for strengthening Master when I was sad.

Viona's small hand unceasingly rubbed against Master's back. Trying to strengthen Master because he has lost his student. Although Kevin and Viona do not know the cause of what Master is sad, but they still show their concern with such sincerity.

“Thank you ..” said Guru.

“Sure, Miss. If you feel sad, we will always be by your side,” replied Viona to strengthen Master.

Master started to let go of Viona's embrace and stared at me and Kevin. “Thank you to both of you too.”

“No need to thank you so, Miss,” Kevin said.

“Well, I just did what a student should do when his teacher was sad”

Master's smile ceaselessly adorned his face, he began to step closer to me and took out the necklace belonging to Trishia the hero. “You should use this from now on,” he said handing the necklace to me.

I just stared at the necklace. Necklace with a rope made of silver and Ruby in the middle with an oval shape. That necklace looks so pretty. Anyone would want that necklace.

“Are you sure about this?” I asked while looking at Master's eyes that looked like they were crying.

The teacher nodded slowly. Seeing the seriousness that made me unable to refuse the gift, I immediately took the necklace that Master thrust and began to wear it. This necklace is really pretty. Even this necklace can also be used by men because of this shape.

For some reason when I wore it, I felt a warm feeling in my body. Even I felt an emotional feeling from this necklace. Looks like Master made this necklace lovingly for Trishia's student.

“Thank you Master, I will keep this necklace well.”

“Surely you have to take care of it, and promise me,” he said stalled, “promise me not to die before me.” Seen seriousness from his eyes when he said that.

“I promise Master.”

“One more thing.” The teacher started to take something out of his magic bag. It looks like a pill. The pill is bright red. “This, drink.” He held the pill out in front of me.

“What is this?”

“This pill is a part of me. My fire flows in there. At least you won't die of poisoning after drinking this,” he said, “now drink.”

“Good Teacher, but why did you give me these two precious things?”

Teacher started rubbing my head with a smile on his face. “Consider this as your birthday gift, sorry I was late in giving this gift to you.”

Hearing all that makes me a little full, I did not expect a gift or anything, but this gift is a sign of his affection for me. It is true that I have not known Master for a long time, but he has treated me like his own family.

Kevin and Viona who heard Master's words started running towards me, they looked surprised at something. Is there something bothering them?

“You just had a birthday?” ask Viona to me.

“Really, but that was last week,” I replied. Apparently that's what made them react that way.

“You should have told us!” viona protests.

Kevin just laughed at Viona's words. “Vio, we just met with Deron for 5 days. There's no way someone would say that he was just on his birthday when he first met.”

Viona's mouth started to form the letter O, she also started scratching her head. “Ah! I think you're right,” said Viona.

We started laughing because of it. Viona's innocent nature yet still cares about her friend is amazing. On the other hand, the calm Kevin also cares a lot for his friend. They're a strange combination, but I think that's why they're special.

“Happy birthday Deron!” they said after they stopped laughing.

Their smiles both look so beautiful. I guess for someone else. Birthdays are something special. I am starting to feel that way too. Not because of his birthday, but because these people were paying their attention to me when I had my birthday. I must repay these kindnesses.

Viona who saw me bowing started slapping my back with all her might.

Plaque!

“Aww!” my moans.

The sound of his slap was really loud. Even I can still feel his hand on my back at this moment. The slap made me stiff for a moment, Viona herself just laughed a little at me in pain.

“Haha, you shouldn't bow like that to your friend. We are friends, after all. It is only natural that we celebrate your birthday,” said Viona.

I can see the three of them looking at me with a smile on their faces. It seems like this is what people often mention about special human relationships. Friendship, sisterhood, family. I can't determine which is true of the three, but whichever is it, I'll take good care of it.

The wind started to blow even louder up here. The smiling teacher suddenly showed a serious face and began to stare at me. I don't know why he's making such an expression.

“Why is there a smell of blood from you?” teacher said with a serious tone.

“Oh about this ...”

I explained what I found in the forest. I also showed what I found to the three of them. Kevin and Viona were completely shocked by what they witnessed, whereas Master only put on a flat face.

“Thank God if you're not attacked by anyone else,” he said, “but you shouldn't be wandering around alone like that when the academy just got attacked!”

“I'm sorry Master.”

“Good if you are aware of your mistake ...” He started to put his hand on his chin. It is a habit when you are thinking about something. “Looks like we don't have to look too far about this group.”

“You mean they are the mysterious group we are looking for?”

The teacher nodded slowly at my question. Kevin and Viona who were paying attention really looked confused. It was natural considering this matter was extremely secretive to others.

“Sorry, but what group do you mean?” ask Kevin and Teacher.

Teacher and I started throwing eyes at each other, we didn't know if we could trust them about something this big or not. The teacher began to sigh deeply because of him.

“Are you ready to risk your lives?” ask Kevin and Viona.

Those who were confused began to look at each other. In fact, they also had time to swallow because of the question that the teacher asked.

“If there is something that can harm us, I think we really need to hear about it,” Kevin said.

Viona nodded loudly in nervousness. “Kevin right, more we know it just in case.”

After getting approval from Kevin and Viona, Master then explained about what the reason we entered the academy was, he also explained why he pretended to be my familiar.

Kevin and Viona could only keep quiet because they were surprised by what they were listening to, I didn't know if it was the right decision to tell them about our problem.

“All right we understand your current situation,” Kevin said.

“I didn't expect you guys to be facing such a complicated situation, we will definitely help you!” added Viona.

Although they said all that, but still a look of doubt on their faces.

“You better find a mentor to teach you martial arts,” said Master, “from now on, you will continue to fight by risking your lives. Never hesitate to kill your opponents, understand!”

“Good!” answer us simultaneously.

This way I finally got a new partner to guard my back when fighting. The advice from Master also has a point, since Kevin and Viona do not have magic abilities, they must find a mentor to train their martial will to become even stronger.

Roughly who can help us practice martial arts in the academy?