My Elf System

'Babe?' Mia telepathically called out to Orion.

She was currently resting her head on Orion's shoulder while they listened to Lucille's speech.

'Hm?'

'Why aren't there any undead in the hall?' Mia asked as she scanned through the hall one more time to be certain that there really weren't any undead students.

'That's because the academy is currently focused on registering students in the mortal realm.'

'Only in the mortal realm? I thought the academy was trying to promote peace between all the kingdoms in the world?'

'Yes, but since this is the first time the academy is accepting students, they're trying to maintain the number of students enrolling in the academy.'

'Are they doing this because they don't want to burn out their instructors and professors?"

'Yeah, something like that. They might increase the number of students enrolling next year once the instructors and professors become accustomed to their roles."

'So, does this mean the academy will be enrolling students from the nether realm, next year?'

'I doubt that.'

'What do you mean?'

'Although, to everyone, it seems like the academy is only focused on enrolling students from the mortal realm, there are some within the mortal realm who know the truth behind this decision.'

'And what's that?'

'The Angels do not like the undead, especially the three undead mages.'

'Did something happen between the three mages and the angel race?'

'Yes, but neither of them are willing to openly admit this. They might act friendly and nice towards each other, but deep down, the angels really hate the three undead mages.'

'What happened between the Angels and undead mages?'

'Do you recall how it was widely known that the three undead mages killed the old gods?'

'Yes.'

'That wasn't entirely what happened.'

'It wasn't? Then what happened?'

'Back then, the three undead mages cast a dangerous spell on the angels, hypnotizing them to reveal the old gods' weaknesses before they were forced to kill the old gods with their own hands. Every single angel in the celestial realm became crestfallen after realizing what they had done.

They were angry at the fact that they got tricked by the three undead mages, but most importantly, the angels were disappointed by their weakness and their inability to neutralize the undead mages' dark spell.

In the end, as punishment for ending the lives of the ones who made them, the angels' golden wings turned obsidian black, reflecting the anger and resentment they felt towards the undead race.'

'Do you believe the angels and the undead race will ever become close in the future?'

'To be honest, I can't say, but we'll see how things develop between the two races in the future,' Orion said, then he and Mia directed their attention back to Lucille once again, listening to what she was saying to the students.

"Before everyone leaves the hall, I would like to give this to you all," Lucille clicked her fingers and thousands of identity cards hovered above the students' heads before dropping into their hands.

The students held up their cards and noticed that their names were written on the cards.

Their dormitory names were also written on it and a few other important information.

Lucille also introduced the students to the professors in charge of each dormitory, allowing everyone to know who would be their instructors and professors in charge of each dormitory.

The moment she was done with this, she gave everyone half an hour to say their goodbyes to their friends and family waiting outside the hall.

Once the students said their goodbyes to their friends and family, they were expected to meet their professors and instructors in their dormitories, who would then instruct them and provide further information to the students.

"Alright everyone, that will be all. See you all later," Lucille said, indicating that everyone could stand up from their seats to say their goodbyes to their loved ones and everyone did exactly that.

Orion noticed Evelyn leaving the hall while Elena stayed behind.

Mia went to talk to Elena while Orion followed after his mother, who still hadn't directed her gaze towards him.

Noticing that Orion was walking in her direction, Evelyn's lips widened into a smile and she spread her arms to give him a hug.

Orion was taken aback, seeing the beautiful smile on his mother's face.

He'd thought his mother was mad at him, but seeing her smiling right now made him think otherwise.

Nevertheless, Orion didn't waste a second and he swiftly hugged his mother, allowing Evelyn to smile even more because she was feeling happy and comfortable while hugging Orion.

It had been three months since Evelyn last saw Orion, but it felt like years since she last saw him.

Evelyn had missed him so much and she wouldn't mind remaining the way they were for the next few hours if Orion wouldn't mind hugging her for such a long time.

"I've missed you so much, sweetie."

"I've missed you too, Mom," Orion hugged Evelyn tightly, showing that he had missed Evelyn just as much as she had missed him.

Of course, Evelyn was pleased with this and she giggled to herself. "Today will be the commencement of my baby's new journey in the academy."

"Mom?"

"What is it, dear?"

"You really need to stop calling me a baby. I'm no longer a baby, you know?"

Evelyn giggled and stroked his hair gently before pulling back from the hug to look into her handsome baby's face.

"Mama doesn't care about that."

"You do know that there are other mages and knights around us right now."

"Yes, and who cares about what they think? My baby will always remain precious to me and that will never change. Besides, Mia calls you babe because she likes it, so Mama is going to continue calling you what makes her happy."

Hearing what his mother said, Orion released a sigh as he gave up saying anything else to try to convince Evelyn.

He could see that Evelyn was determined to keep referring to him the way she wanted and she wasn't going to let anyone stop her from calling him whatever she wanted.

Also, since Evelyn was happy, Orion didn't want to say anything that would bring a frown to her face.

He loved seeing his mother smiling and that was what mattered to him the most.

Also, It was a good thing he had cast a sound magic spell which prevented anyone from hearing what they were saying.

Orion noticed Elena and Mia walking towards their direction, so he cancelled out the sound magic spell.

He did this so that he and Evelyn would be able to hear what Elena and Mia were about to say.

"What were you two talking about?" Elena asked with a smile on her face while Mia walked behind her.

Orion turned to Elena and he replied. "We were talking about how beautiful you looked today,"

"Liar,"

Orion smiled and spreads his arms wide, expecting his aunt to come into his embrace but Elena was hesitant to hug him.

"What are you doing? There are so many people around?"

"Since when have the Elfridas ever been concerned about what others think of us?"

"As a Headmistress of the academy, I have to be careful with the way I act in front of the other students,"

"Oh," Orion's lips stretched into a smirk. "So, the great Elena Elfrida cares about her position more than her family,"

"I didn't say ...."

It's fine, Aunt Elena. Since you don't want to hug me, I guess I'll have to hug another beautiful Elfrida in my family," Orion turned to Mia, but Mia was surprised by what he said.

"Hm? Me? But I'm not....." Mia was about to say that she wasn't an Elfrida like Evelyn and Elena but Orion swiftly interrupted her mid-sentence.

"Nonsense Mia, as my future wife, you're definitely an Elfrida," Orion caresses Mia's cheeks before kissing her.

Mia was happy when she heard Orion calling her his future wife and she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him as though they were the only ones in the hall.

Seeing this, Elena couldn't help voicing out her thoughts. "I hope you two haven't forgotten where you are right now?"

Orion and Mia slowly parted their lips and he spoke telepathically to Elena. 'What's wrong Aunt Elena? Since when does the academy disapprove of two lovers kissing each other?'

'The academy doesn't have any rules about that,'

'Then it means we aren't doing anything wrong. Or would you like me to kiss you too,'

'What?' Elena's cheeks reddened and she looked away from him, trying to hide her flushed face. Orion smiled as he noticed his beautiful Aunt.

Of course, Mia and Evelyn noticed the two of them being awfully quiet while looking at each other.

"What are you two talking about?" Mia was the one who asked Orion but Evelyn replied before Orion could say anything.

"It seems baby is flirting with his Aunt even though he has two other beautiful ladies in front of him,"

Orion didn't deny what he was doing and the four of them continued to tease each other while talking.

The four continued to talk and giggle, oblivious to the fact that someone was subtly hiding and glaring at them with rage glinting in his eyes.