Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 40 Rivers, Nightshade And Morningstar

40  Rivers, Nightshade And Morningstar

What a nice day we have. First I choose which crew I'll join.

Second I ran into Lyra, and of course, with her came Evelyn.

She is Free in packages, like buy 1 get one 1 hour free.

Of course, I would never tell her in front of her

I don't want to die.

Third and lastly I got to see the 'first arc' unfolding in front of my eyes.

But for some unknown reasons, I had to take part in it.

Which you already know.

"LUCKAS"

I snapped out of my thoughts at the shout of Miss Lillian.

"Yes mam" I replied to her.

Currently, I'm in Miss Lillian's office, again.

She sent me the gaze that could burn anything on her path. If she only has power in her eyes but she doesn't have it.

She turned her gaze to my comrade in arms.

Adrian, Emma, Lyra and Evelyn. I'm not alone here, they decided to accompany me in this hell.

What a nice bunch of idiots.

The reason I'm here is their fault after all.

If only I had just shut myself in my room and never come out today nothing like this happened to me

Anyway, after the hero destroyed left we silently left to meet Lillian.

***

3rd POV

Miss Lilian's office had become a place of unexpected turmoil. After the series of events involving Lucas, Adrian, and now Tony's confrontation with the first-year students, Miss Lilian was both surprised and agitated.

She sat at her desk, her stern expression reflecting her discontent with the situation.

First, her gaze landed on Lucas, who had been involved in the previous day's incident. "Lucas, again? I thought I made it clear that behaviour won't be tolerated."

Lucas lowered his head, aware of his transgressions and the consequences they had caused.

Next, her attention shifted to Adrian, who had been part of today's altercation.

Her tone was stern as she addressed him. "Adrian, this is not how we handle conflicts here at the academy. You should know better."

Adrian nodded, acknowledging his lapse in judgment.

Moving on, Miss Lilian turned her scrutiny toward Emma, Lyra, and Evelyn, who had also been swept into this mess.

Her voice remained firm as she questioned them, "And what about the three of you? You were part of this as well?"

Emma, ever assertive, took the lead in explaining. "Miss Lilian, we didn't start this. Tony and his group challenged us. We were just defending ourselves."

Listening to Emma's explanation, Miss Lilian's expression softened slightly, though her displeasure was still evident.

Once Emma had finished explaining, Miss Lilian turned her gaze to Adrian. "Adrian, do you have anything to add to this?"

Adrian nodded, providing his perspective on the events. He highlighted their intention to defend themselves and emphasized their actioself-defence-elf-defence against Tony and his group.

She considered the situation carefully.

She recognized that tensions among students could arise, especially between different years, but the involvement of second-year students in a conflict with first-years was a matter of concern.

After a moment of contemplation, Miss Lilian addressed the group. "It's clear that this situation needs to be addressed properly. I'll speak to Instructor John about his actions as well. For now, I want all of you to remain calm and avoid any further confrontations."

She turned to Lucas and Adrian. "Both of you will have consequences for your actions, but we'll discuss those separately. As for the rest of you, try to stay out of trouble."

After a brief pause, she continues. Miss Lilian addressed them with a sense of authority. "If you encounter any issues, come to me or another instructor immediately. We'll deal with it through the proper channels."

Her words carried a sense of finality, making it clear that she expected compliance from her students. "I'll also look into the situation with Tony and those second-year students."

Miss Lilian couldn't help but feel frustrated at the recurring disruptions caused by her students.

She knew that conflicts were part of growing up, but she also understood the importance of maintaining discipline within the academy.

As the students left her office, she hoped that this would be the end of such incidents and that they would learn from their mistakes.

However, in the back of her mind, she couldn't shake the feeling that more challenges lay ahead for these young cadets, and she needed to prepare them for what might come next.

***

In a secluded area of the academy, Tony was released by John, who had been holding onto him tightly. Gasping for breath, Tony's anger flared, and he shouted defiantly, "Release me at once!"

John, who had a worn-out look on his face, finally let go of Tony's collar, and he stumbled backwards, still fuming. "Kuuhh... How dare you do this to me! How dare you lay your filthy hands on me! Wait till I tell—"

"YOUNG MASTER!" John's voice cut through Tony's tirade, and the veins on his forehead bulged in anger.

Tony stopped abruptly, his eyes wide with surprise. He had never seen John lose his cool like this before.

Realizing his mistake, John apologized, "Sigh... sorry."

Covering his face with his hand, John retrieved his phone from his pocket and dialled a number with a sigh of resignation.

"Young Master, you have seriously screwed up this time," John muttered under his breath.

"What?" Tony's voice held a note of anxiety as he watched John closely.

After a few seconds, a cold, authoritative voice sounded from the other end of the phone call, "—

Hello."

John responded urgently, "Master, there's been an emergency!"

—...What happened?

"Sigh... It's regarding the young master," John replied hesitantly.

—What did he do?

Tony listened intently to John's conversation with their unseen Master.

"A conflict between him and the Rivers, Nightshade Heiress, and Morningstar, the high-ranking Nobel child occurred during the elective fair… and judging from how they operate, things might become difficult very soon," John explained with a heavy tone.

—OK, I understand. I'll handle the rest.

There was a slight pause on the other end of the line before the voice continued, colder this time. After giving one last command, the call ended abruptly with a click.

Tony stared at John, who seemed to have aged a decade in just a few moments. He was speechless.

"R-R-Rivers, Nightshade, and Morningstar!" Tony stuttered, disbelief written all over his face.

Fabian, still in a state of shock, slumped powerlessly onto the ground. He gazed at the sky with a dazed expression, realizing the magnitude of his mistake.

"I messed up big time," Fabian muttered to himself, his voice filled with regret. "But it can change. I'll have my revenge against all of them."

As Fabian contemplated his actions, John, with a heavy sigh, decided to enlighten Tony about the strength and standing of the Rivers, Nightshade, and Morningstar Clans in Etheria. He knew that Tony needed to understand the gravity of his actions.

"Master, you need to comprehend the strength of the Rivers, Nightshade, and Morningstar Clans," John began, his voice carrying a tone of gravitas.

"These are not just ordinary noble families. They are among the most influential and powerful clans in all of Etheria."

He continued to explain, "The Rivers Clan is renowned for its mastery of water magic. They control vast territories and are respected for their diplomatic prowess. Their power is not to be underestimated."

"Nightshade is known for its shadow magic and stealth abilities. They excel in covert operations and espionage. They are the eyes and ears of Etheria, always watching and gathering information."

John's gaze turned serious as he spoke of the Morningstar Clan. "And then there's Morningstar. They are experts in Natur magic and have the largest army among the noble Elves clans. They are formidable both in magical and martial strength. Morningstar is not a clan you want to cross lightly."

He concluded, "These clans hold significant influence in the politics, economy, and military of Etheria. Their alliances and rivalries shape the fate of nations. The conflict you've stirred with them, young master, could have dire consequences."

Tony listened intently, his earlier bravado replaced by a sense of trepidation. He finally understood the gravity of the situation he had unwittingly created.