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The Headmaster Saluted back and sat, gesturing for her to take a seat as well, she was explaining her lack of uniform as she sat however prompting a response, “I trust not, you’ve been very busy. Most Cadets are astounding young people at this academy, but you are exceptional Ms. Bertrand.”

In an instant however she was all business and the Headmaster sat forward and bolt straight, his serious face on like he had done at the speech, like a stone monument. She mentioned Negotiations with a hint of propriety and his brow raised, “Nothing the war courts will hear of, I’m sure.” He commented and continued listening to her report on her mission. Ash she finished he cleared his throat, “Well, very well done, as expected Cadet, and you’re right, mission accomplished Bertrand, well done.” He stood and straightened his uniform a bit before looking out the window; a squad of cadets marching past below, “Your arrival on campus couldn’t be at a more opportune moment for such an upstanding student… I assume you’ve heard the rumors but I’ll put them to rest now. They are true, the Council has elected to enact the Rite of Succession… and Archon Academy is the primary battlefield.”

Turning to his desk he reached into one of the draws and looked up at her, “I apologize if you feel worn down after your previous mission, because I doubt a Class A Student in the First Year group is going to find much rest because of these events, but I have no doubt you’ll rise to the challenge, “he placed a PDA in front of her and a folded set of papers, “To aid in the Rite all students are being provided with a special App on their PDAs that tracks their standing and challenges, I’d suggest you familiarize yourself with it… and there’s been a change to your posting as well. With the Charlie Company Commander being a member of your house and your position in your house being what it is, Ms. Bertrand, the board of directors for the school have seen fit to remove you from his command to avoid any conflicts of interest.” He looked at her apologetically, “Just a precaution, as I’m sure you’re aware, however the fact remains. These orders transfer you officially to Alpha Company, Third Platoon, Fourth Squad. You’ll find your room assignment has changed as well.” He saluted her, forcing her to stand and return the salute, “You’re Dismissed, Cadet Bertrand.”

“Your new unit should be at training fields two and three today, the PDA has a map function so it shouldn’t be hard to find.” As she went to leave he stepped out from behind his desk and reached into his jacket, “Oh and one more thing,” he took out a red beret and cord and held them out to her, “Consider this recognition of a job well done…”

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Daniel cleared his throat as he looked to the Guardians before him, the Magus at a field on the other side of a large concrete wall, “Alright, listen up! I know most of you have already taken advanced basic magics in school, even if you are guardians, because otherwise you wouldn’t be here at Archon… but, for the sake of safety and ensuring everyone is on the same level, we’re going to start things out slowly for those how didn’t have the chance to train with more advanced stuff as guardians.” He turned ot the line of target dummies and held out his hand, “Now remember, Archon is built in the path of a powerful Mana Flood, so your magic is going to be amplified here ,keep that in mind…. The spell we’ll start with is a simple Shot Cannon. Just extend you hand, “he’d already done so, “Channel your aura to you palm with a negative charge, “his palm began to glow a shimmering green, “This will attract positive mana form the air, “like a torrent particles of light began to appear, charged mana, and swirled ot his hand, forming a ball, “Let it build… then make a basic Barrel of your uncharged Aura… and Release!” he pulsed his hand and like a bullet leaving a gun, though much slower, the energy shot off, a green orb that hit the target. A blue seal appeared before impact and the orb exploded, sparing the actual dummy but still showing a hit.

“Simple, and easy, even a regular Guardian should be able to do that, so, step on up. I need some volunteers here people! Come on.”