Chapter 97: First Mission

"What!? You want to take on the Magical Kilin mission?" Wen Wan jumped to her feet, her eyes widening in astonishment as she looked at her disciple in disbelief. 

"Are you out of your mind? The Magical Kilin mission is out of the boundaries of the academy. It is out of the Black Southern Sea region! As a level one Initial Stage, you barely have the ability to fend yourself against level one magical beasts. How can you enter an area infested with beasts of various levels?" 

The more she said, the more anxious Elder Wen became. Her disciple was normally not the reckless type. So what happened today to get her so fixed on endangering herself?

Her eyes swiveled around the small cabin and she suddenly darted to the girl's side.

"Tell me the truth? Did anyone stop by while I was out healing Elder Kula? Did anyone say anything to you?" She firmly gripped her arms and asked her seriously.

It was the only thing she could think of. Her disciple, though cold and distant, had a kind heart that instantly melted on hearing a sincere request. If an elder or close acquaintance of the injured kid stopped by to request her help, she would truly be swayed.

Princess Qamari sensed her Master's worry and knew the latter was overthinking things.

"Master, don't worry. Even if anyone said something, I won't place myself in danger just to help another. My life isn't so cheap." Although she had a kind heart, her kindness only went so far. She wouldn't perform a task that would implicate her because she wasn't the type to blindly help someone while disregarding her own safety. 

"As long as you know. As long as you know..." Wen Wan sighed in relief and slumped on the green conch shell stool, her heart still racing from the sudden fright.

"Master, I want to leave the academy to gain real-life experience. Since the day I entered the Sealand Academy, I haven't left the academy grounds even once. This isn't good for my growth as a magician." Princess Qamari calmly continued, causing the barely relaxed Elder to tense up again.

"I understand your point and agree with it as well. However, you can take any mission within the Black Southern Sea. But I will not approve of anywhere outside. Moreover, this Magical Kilin mission is in the Minions Faction of the Fallen. That place is the most chaotic region in the entire Iris realm."

Wen Wan felt like crying. Why was her obedient disciple bent on taking this wretched mission?

As an old member of the Sealand Academy, Elder Wen had once entered the Minions Faction for emergency aid. What she saw and experienced there during her stay still haunted her to this day.

So, how could she possibly have the heart to send her level one apprentice to such a place?

"I know. That is exactly why I am going. In order to overcome a hurdle, one needs to face it head-on and not run away. I need to go because I need to overcome this hurdle. Only then can I grow stronger."

Princess Qamari's only reason for willingly entering the academy was to learn how to wield her magic. Since that part of her goal had been accomplished, it was now time for her to leave and put what she learned to use.

Gaining abundant knowledge was useless if she couldn't put what she learned into action.

"So, let me go, Master. I know how to take care of myself. Besides, I won't be the only Sealand Academy apprentice taking part. Many others, from inside and outside of the academy will be joining us. I will only be responsible for healing the injured." 

"You! You're really not going to give up? You really plan on leaving the academy, that too, to go on such a dangerous mission?" Elder Wen was flustered and tightly held Princess Qamari's wrists as she imploringly asked.

"Can you not go? That place is truly not safe for you!"

"Master, it is from the danger and obstacles that one grows. I already took on the mission from the Missions Hall. Early tomorrow morning, I will be leaving with the other apprentices."

Her hands dropped to her side and she dazedly stared at Princess Qamari.

The girl had already prepared everything, taking on the mission first and reporting to her later. Now, even if she wanted to stop her, she didn't have the ability to do so.

Once missions were accepted, they needed to either be completed or forfeited with a large sum as compensation.

She could cover the sum, but her disciple wasn't the type to change her mind easily. Whether she liked it or not, If Princess Qamari decided to take the Magical Kilin mission, then one way or another, she would find a way to leave the academy.

"What about the Headmaster, is he aware of this little venture of yours?" She woodenly asked.

"Yes, because I gave him an ultimatum."

Wen Wan's face went pale on hearing her disciple's words.

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"Aarya! Aarya! I brought good news. Princess Qamari is finally leaving the Sealand Academy." In a spacious hall filled with various colorful rocks and weapons, a yellow-robed girl stood anxiously on the side as she rapidly relayed the news to her seated companion.

"She is leaving the academy? Why? Isn't she still a first-level magician like us?"

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The other girl hurriedly raised to her feet, her heart pounding nervously as she anxiously glared at the other.

"Tell me! Isn't she only a first-level Magician like us? So why is she the only one allowed to leave the academy?"

"I heard that she wants to gain real-life experience. The Headmaster and Medical Director tried to dissuade her but failed. As such, she is allowed to leave the academy while still being a level one magician. And because of her, other level one apprentices were given permission to leave the academy to gain experience."

"Marui Osklain, say that again. Other level one apprentices are now allowed to leave the academy? Did I hear that right?" Her fierce eyes and serious expression made the girl feel surprised.

Aarya Quime always emphasized that she should learn how to control her emotions and not act impulsively. However now, the same person that filled her mind with learning to control her feelings, was displaying emotions herself.

'Is there something that I'm missing? Why did Aarya Quime turn so fierce upon hearing my words?'

Even though the two girls worked together, they didn't believe in each other and always had their guard up against the other. While they seemed harmonious on the outside, they were actually separated by a wall on the inside.

And as time passed, it became more and more clear that the two girls didn't possess any healing abilities and were likely not the Marikeen prospectives'. On the other hand, Princess Qamari's radiance and fame spread wide as her healing abilities were slowly revealed. This made the two girls become even more obscure and disdained one another for their uselessness.

The academy elders even gathered together and discussed in length about their status as the Great Magician's students. In the end, it was only when they decided to give the two girls another year, that their hanging hearts settled.

The elders wanted to make sure they didn't make a mistake in recognizing the wrong person, but for them, this was the time limit they had to make the one responsible for their shame, Princess Qamari's life miserable.

"Well!?" 

"Yes, yes! The elders allowed the first-level students to leave for experience training. In fact, they also said that any apprentice that desired to take on the challenge was free to take the Magical Kilin mission as well." Marui Osklain had an envious expression on her face when she recalled the scene.

Senior brothers from the Second and Third Divisions were practically fighting to take on the mission when they heard that Princess Qamari was part of the team. 

Their fervent eyes and unconcealable excitement pierced her heart, making her realize just how far behind the princess they had fallen.

While they strived desperately to not fall behind on their magical lessons with their Master, Princess Qamari easily breezed through them like she was changing clothes.

While they worked hard to suck up to the senior brothers and sisters to make a network of strong connections, the same seniors rushed forward and crowded around the princess like she was a delicate jade.

Unaware of her companion's emotional turmoil, Aarya Quime smiled like a blooming flower and declared.

"This is it! This is the great chance that we have been waiting for. Marui, you will take part in this Mission. Follow Princess Qamari and look for an opportunity. Look for an opportunity to completely finish her off. Once she is out of the picture, our status will change. Because then, we will be the only prospective Marikeen."

"Aarya Quime! Are you telling me to stalk a person to another location and kill them? Are you telling me to become a killer?" The girl was in utter shock as she shrieked in disbelief. 

Never in her life had she ever expected that Aarya Quime would advise her to kill. This was too horrifying. 

"What's wrong with that? Don't you hate Princess Qamari as much as I do? Then isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity for us to get rid of the stone weighing on our hearts? If you kill her outside of the academy, you can easily erase all evidence and make it seem as if a magical beast was behind the accident."

Marui Osklain fell in contemplation as she thought over Aarya Quime's words. She found the plan feasible, liking it even more when she thought about Princess Qamari's cold corpse.

'So what if she is the most talented! Once she is dead, all her glory and fame will be reduced to nothing!'

"That's a good plan, but why aren't you the one taking the mission to kill her?" Even though she liked the image of seeing Princess Qamari's dead body, she couldn't trust Aarya Quime and dubiously looked at her with narrowed eyes.

"Don't I still have to work on our next scheme? I have to find a way to raise our elemental level as soon as possible. Only then can we maintain our status and garner importance in the academy!"

"Really?" 

"Of course! If not, why do you think I buried myself in this room? To play around?" Aarya Quime threw her hands in the air as she practically screamed.

For such a useless person, she found Marui Osklain to be too full of herself. If it wasn't because the fool still had some uses to her, she would've already discarded her!

"So? Are you going to take on the mission or not? If you're not, then don't expect me to share my fruits of labor with you." She nonchalantly declared, causing the other to finally stop hesitating.

"Alright! I will take on the Magical Kilin mission and follow Princess Qamari.. The instant I get the chance, I will end her story!" With vicious eyes, Marui Osklain declared hatefully.

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