Enlightened Scholar: Second Chance

Chapter 2: Its Basic Chemsitry

Vera smiled warmly, her green hair falling in gentle waves around her face. "No need to apologize, Alfie. I heard about your accident. I'm here to offer my assistance and support. My father, the High Chief, sent me to ensure you have everything you need during this challenging time."

"I'm also here to accompany Gideon through the goblin hordes safely" Alfred felt a surge of gratitude for Vera's kindness. "Thank you, Vera. Your presence is greatly appreciated. Mr. Thornfield, Vera, and I will work together to make sure I'm prepared for the upcoming challenges, including the Mana ceremony."

Mr. Thornfield nodded in agreement, acknowledging Vera with a respectful bow.

"You have fun my lord, an my lady" Mr Thrinfield said excusing himself from there presence as he packed the bags into a carriage outside. Vera lead him to Gideon.

"We're ready to go,"

"Morning, Al"

"Morning Gideon"

"Stop with all the formalities you've never called me Gideon it's Gio," Gideon said pulling him into a semi head lock. "Gideon careful with his magesty!"

Alfred laughed, feeling a sense of camaraderie with Gideon. "Gio it is then. Let's face these goblin hordes together."

"Definitely, meet the others Camron, Garish and Nera"With a newfound determination and his loyal companions by his side, Alfred, now affectionately called Alfie by his friends, embarked on his journey. As the carriage rolled away from the palace, he glanced back at the grandeur of his home, a mixture of pride and concern filling his heart. The kingdom he was meant to rule was in need of his guidance, and he was determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

The journey was long and filled with both excitement and trepidation. As they traveled through the lush countryside and ancient forests, Alfred found himself marveling at the beauty of the kingdom he would one day inherit. Yet, the images of the rundown downtown area and the struggles of his citizens lingered in his mind, serving as a constant reminder of his responsibilities.

During the journey, Vera and Gideon shared tales of their past adventures and magical encounters, helping Alfred familiarize himself with the world of magic and its wonders. He listened intently, absorbing their knowledge and experiences, eager to learn and grow stronger.

As they traveled, Alfred found himself inspired by the stories of bravery and magic. Camron, a skilled archer with a sharp wit, shared his expertise in combat techniques, teaching Alfred the importance of precision and strategy. Garish, a knowledgeable scholar, delved into the history and lore of magical artifacts, expanding Alfred's understanding of the mystical world around them. Nera, a nimble and resourceful rogue, demonstrated her agility and stealth, providing valuable insights into navigating tricky situations.

Throughout their journey, Alfred began reading his book ashen Gideon peeks over his shoulder. "Why are you studying fire magic?"

"Why not?" Alfred asked with a shrug. " isn't your family like divanators, you know psychics or telekinesis wielders?"

"I don't know I can't remember.." he said sheepishly covering his face with the book. "Damm can you imagine how unstoppable we  would be if you had fire magic as well!" Alfred frowned. "What if I could do fire magic for real?"

"Yeah the chance of that are slim to non, you'll find out in a week at the ceremony it's a big deal" Alfred held his breath. "Gid- I mean Gio what if I could do fire magic"

"I'm not saying you couldn't cast the spell I'm saying it would wipe you out, when people do magic outside there affinity it can kill you, now armor up we're here,"