Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 148: Flipped A Switch In Me

Raegar crashed into a nearby wall, causing him to drop to the ground with a thud just as the atmosphere descended on the arena. He glanced up to see Selene's blade inches from his throat.

Without thinking, he summoned his blade to stop the attack, which it did, but at the cost of his left arm. The Demoness sliced through his muscle, and he quickly cast Lightningfire Blast into her body and sent her flying.

Just then, Professor Crowhurst and Morris appeared inside the arena to stop the fight as the blonde woman parried Selene's wild slash and slapped the girl who came out of her rage, only to look apologetic.

The students around them were going crazy and cheering for the Blood Princess as Raegar stood up, shaking his head as Elara appeared smiling. ''You managed to activate her Demon Rage, not many can do that, Blackwood.''

He chuckled before replying. ''I have to go see Nurse Kitsunia to repair my arm, but let me check on Selene.''

Following that, Raegar approached the nervous girl and offered a hand. ''That was a good fight. Next time I'll beat you, even in that rage of yours.''

Selene's yellow eyes widened in surprise as she pointed at her neck. ''You won Blackwood, it's what kicked off my Demon Rage, my mother has been helping me get it under control, but it comes out when I feel threatened.''

''My bad,'' he quickly replied, chuckling. ''Want to come to the nurse's office? My arm is useless like this, and I have Dungeoneering after lunch.''

The Demoness looked baffled but nodded. ''Yes, I'll come, do you want me to get us some lunch? I'm sure the dining hall has some food left?''

''Yes, please,'' he answered as the two left the arena under the eyes of everyone who was cheering.

Just then, Zahara and Dominique, along with the others, appeared. Raegar noticed Yuzuki growling at Selene, making him laugh. He stepped forward and grabbed the little fox, pampering her.

''No need to growl, girl,'' Raegar said, chuckling. ''She's my friend, and that's how Tieflings like to start their friendship.''

When the red-skinned Demoness heard this, her eyes widened. ''How do you know that?''

Raegar glanced at Selene and revealed. ''I read the Diary of Tarok Bloodfang, the famous Tiefling Bandit King in the Forbidden Wastes.''

After the tension of their clash settled, he gestured toward the Tiefling, addressing the group gathered outside the arena. ''Everyone, meet Selene Bloodrose, our newest member and second Attacker alongside me.''

He noticed the two girls exchanged a glance, they nodded in unison. Zahara stepped forward, smiling warmly, and extended her hand. ''Zahara Ashbourne,'' she said. ''I'm Rae's Healer, and his closest friend.''

Selene took it while not noticing the subtle looks and spoke. ''What's up, Zahara? I've seen you around the Eastern Tower. You're the girl who can use three elements and is called the next Witch of the West?''

Raegar smiled as Zahara replied with a shocked expression. ''Don't call me that! I'm nothing like Elysia,'' she said.

''I haven't seen you heal anyone, but if that's what people are saying, then who am I to judge?'' he reassured the blonde. ''And I'm sure you'll be just like my grandmother one day.''

Zahara couldn't help but smile as the others agreed, and Raegar moved on to the others as he motioned toward the pretty Vampire girl. ''This is Dominique D'Ambrose, our support mage and summoner.''

''Did you have to injure his arm like that?'' she pointed at his arm.

Selene let out a light, infectious giggle, her crimson cheeks flushing slightly as she waved a hand dismissively. ''I'm sorry about earlier,'' she said, her voice carrying a playful edge. "It wasn't on purpose, I swear. Something about this idiot.''

She shot him a teasing glance. ''Flipped a switch in me, and I just had to fight him. The urge to test his power was too strong!''

Raegar chuckled, shaking his head, then turned to the group to continue the introductions. One by one, he presented the rest of the team: Rune, Caspian, Vienna, and Luna, who greeted the Demoness.

Their expressions radiated curiosity and camaraderie, eager to embrace Selene as the newest addition to their group. The air buzzed with a sense of budding friendship, the earlier clash already fading into a story they'd laugh about later.

Following that, Raegar spoke to the group. ''I'm going to head to the nurse's office, do you guys want to grab me some lunch, please? I missed it due to the fight.''

''Sorry,'' Selene said, giggling.

The group strolled toward the dining hall, but Raegar's steps slowed as his eyes caught a familiar sign pointing toward the nurse's office. He paused, turning to his friends with a faint smile.

''I've got to make a quick stop,'' he said, bidding them goodbye.

Selene grinned and called out. ''I'll bring you some food, Rae, don't worry!"

Raegar waved in acknowledgment, his expression softening as he watched the group continue without him. He walked alone, he dismissed his armor with a thought, collapsing into a sleek ring on his finger.

In the same motion, he summoned his blades, their edges catching the light, and stored them in his storage ring. The surrounding students cast wary glances, their whispers tinged with concern at the display, but he paid them no mind.

He approached the nurse's office, hallway lanterns casting long, flickering shadows. As he drew closer, Miss Kitsunia, the older fox woman, emerged, her blonde tail swaying softly. Her sharp amber eyes lifted, and a warm smile spread across her face.

''Well, look at you, showing up on your second day already!'' she said, her voice filled with fondness.

Raegar let out a low chuckle, glancing down at his arm, where the sleeve of his tunic hid the injury. "Took a bad hit," he admitted, gesturing toward it. "The muscles are severed. Could you heal me, please, Miss Kitsunia?"

At his words, a mischievous grin curled her lips, her fox ears twitching as she leaned closer, her tone teasing. ''Only if you drop the Miss and call me Aiko, handsome,'' she quipped, her eyes glinting.

''Alright, Aiko,'' he replied with a smirk.

This caught the older woman off guard as she approached him and stopped right in front of him. His eyes shot toward her fluffy ears, causing her to smile even more while sniffing him. ''I see you are a fan of Demi Humans, tell me, who is she?''

He nervously chuckled. ''That would be Yuki, she's a Cat Demi-human back home.''

''Interesting,'' Aiko purred as she ran a finger down his scar. ''Maybe I should mark you as well? Seems like she cares for you very much.''

He shivered when he heard her seductive tone, but the older woman's smile grew wide. ''There it is, I love it when you're flustered.''

Moments later, Aiko led him into the nurse's room and pointed at a nearby chair. ''Take a seat and I'll fix ya right up, handsome.''

Raegar did as she said and slumped down as she turned on the light before approaching him. She mumbled something, causing her hands to glow as they hovered above his arm and started healing it by slowly going down.

As he cautiously opened and closed his hand, he felt a tingling warmth spread through his arm, the once-numb limb gradually regaining its strength. The muscles flexed and expanded with each movement, responding as if waking from a deep slumber.

Within minutes, the sensation of normalcy returned, his arm fully restored and moving fluidly once more. Aiko, the young nurse's aide, watched his progress with keen eyes, her face lighting up with a gentle, satisfied smile.

''All done,'' she said, her voice soft. ''Whoever you fought knew exactly what they were doing.''

Miss Kitsunia rose from her chair, her blonde tail flicking lightly as she adjusted her posture. Her sharp, knowing gaze lingered on him as she continued, her tone carrying a mix of admiration and caution. ''They targeted every nerve to disable your arm completely. It was no amateur's work, each blow was calculated to incapacitate without causing permanent harm.''

Raegar chuckled but stood up and stretched his arms. ''Yes, Selene is a skilled warrior. Anyway, I have to go to Dungeoneering.'' fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

''Have fun, darling,'' she said with a smile.

Following that, he left for the Dungeoneering Class only to run into Selene, who was waiting for him. The Demoness beamed when seeing him. ''Hello, Rae, sorry but they didn't have anything left to eat.''

Raegar smiled and waved her away before pulling out some campfire bread and cracking it in half. He offered some to Selene, who happily accepted. ''Thanks!''

The two of them ate while walking through the school and made their way up the massive staircase where Dominique, Zahara, and Vienna were waiting. When they spotted the two of them, the trio smiled.

''I see Nurse Kitsunia healed you back to normal,'' the blonde commented.

''Yes, she's a skilled healer,'' he replied with a charming smirk. ''Aiko said Selene knew what she was doing as the strikes were too precise.