The morning breeze slowly blew through the garden. The sunshine was soft and the grass waved peacefully along with the breeze. In the atmosphere, you can still feel the chill, but the air was refreshing and everything seems to be okay. It was perfectly normal like any other days. But perhaps, it would be normal if wasn't for so many changes in such a short period of time. But it can't be helped, nothing could ever stopped the cold, monotonous timeline. Everything just happens in the way they suppose to be, like what fate and destiny have already designed them to do.
Like usual, a man with black hair wearing a black robe was caught sitting peacefully on the top of the rock in the middle of the garden. His eyes was closed and he was only concentrated in meditating, as if he doesn't care about anything about this world anymore - he was drifting alone in his own thoughts as if he was atoning for his life with no one there to disturb him. A part of him secretly wished that he won't have to face any more troubles, but he knows this is the path that he has chosen, and he would have to follow it until the end of his life. And that is the once legendary "The Tempest of Desolation", now is the Mage Teacher of the Survival Kit Academy, Midora Kurayami.
As Midora was still deep in his own thoughts, he began to recollect on how all of this has happened again. Yesterday, he was sitting on the highest of position, and now, he has gone back to be a Teacher. It's not that he mind though. He has never considered himself to have what it takes to be the leader, someone who would sit around and bossing people. But whatever happens, Midora still considering this just another beginning, with new challenges. Although, it's completely different from how he thought that it would be. Never since he worked at this Academy that he'd seen a Demon Headmaster. Especially when Midora was asked to keep an eye on this person by one of the most respected person in his life. It all came back to yesterday afternoon again...
- Flashback -
Midora were standing in his Office. Well, used-to-be Office, to be exact. After a long while of thinking carefully, he has decided to send his resignation to the Upper Apartment with the reason that he is not very capable of doing this job well and that they should send someone else to look after the Academy in his place with the promise that he would continued his job as a Mage Teacher. Luckily for him that they've accepted and informed him that a newly appointed Headmaster will be sent to them soon.
In the meanwhile, Midora were collecting his belongings and put them into a box. Now that he isn't a Headmaster anymore, he needs to gather his stuffs and bring them back to the Teachers' Office. It puts his heart at a great ease when he found out that the new Headmaster was someone that he knows very well. Midora trust in this elderly Mage's experiences and strength. With the guiding of his, the Academy will definitely be okay. Or at least, it's what he had hoped...
After he has finished gathering most of his stuffs, his phone rang. He sighed and took it out from his robe. Maybe the Department has some new orders for them or it is just Mikari bothering him. But as he looked at the number, he saw a strange number appeared on the screen. Weird, who could it be? He thought as he answered the call.
"Hello? This is Midora Kurayami."
"Midora-kun? It has been so long! How is it going over there?" An elderly voice spoke up from the other side of the call. Midora quickly realized that it was one of his Sensei back when he was young - the person who was going to be the new Headmaster. Or more correctly, supposed to...
"Hirukawa-sensei? Yes, it has been a long time. I'm still doing fine though." Midora answered respectfully. This person is someone who he has always respected when he's still studying at his Academy in the past. It was quite surprised for him to receive a sudden call like this.
"I'm sorry to hear that you resigned from the Headmaster position. No matter what they said, you're truly a good Teacher, you know?" Hirukawa said with a caring voice like a father, "So, how is Mikari-kun? Is he doing fine too?"
"I've thought about it for quite sometime and decided that it would be the best. I hope that you will understand. Mii is also fine. He was as energetic as ever." Midora answered before continued, "Well, I'm looking forward to working with you soon, Sensei. With the strength of a powerful Celestial Mage such as yours, I'm sure you're capable of doing the job more than anyone."
"Oh, the Department hasn't told you yet? I've turned down their offer to become the Headmaster at your Academy." Hirukawa replied.
Midora were, like completely surprised when he heard that from his Sensei. He couldn't believe what he said at first so Midora asked again with a surprised tone, "W-What do you mean that you won't become our Headmaster anymore? They didn't inform me about this yet."
The elderly Mage sighed, "I guess that I'm too old to running around and teaching now. I'm not going to hang around as much as you anytime soon, you know? But rest assures, I've asked them to send someone who I trusted to do this job, and they've also agreed."
Midora replied, "So who is this person? Is he a Mage from the Department?"
"No, he was a Demon that I have been taken care of for a very long time. I've taught him everything I know and I've tamed him well so I believe that he is capable of doing this job."
And then again, Midora were even more shocked. They are going to have a Demon Headmaster? He replied, "Wait, he was a Demon? We have never had a Demon Headmaster before and I thought that they wouldn't have allowed this."
"It took a while to convince them, but they've all agreed anyway. He will arrive there soon, I hope and I think everything is going to be okay." Hirukawa said, persuaded Midora. The Dark Mage couldn't help but let out a sigh, the Department has already going through with this, so he and the other Teachers can only wait and see how things would turn out for now. "And actually, I have a request for you about him - his name is Memphis, by the way."
"Yes, I'm listening?"
"Well, Memphis isn't a Demon that was born in this world. A long time ago, I accidentally summoned him because somehow he was drifting in the Celestial Nexus beyond the Rift. Because of that, it might not be a good idea to let him doing everything as he please. I didn't fully understand what he was capable of. Like you, it could be dangerous if he lost his control over his emotions. So I hope that you would keep an eye on him. Other than that, I'm pretty sure he can take care of himself well."
Midora kept silent for a bit before spoke up, "I understand."
"You have always been the student that makes me proud the most, Midora-kun. I'm sure that if Nagisa-sensei is still alive, he'd be proud of you too. After all, you're someone who was so meaningful with him."
Midora widen his eyes a bit when he heard the name, but then just replied Hirukawa formally, "Thank you for telling me this, Sensei."
"Be well, Midora-kun. I will contact you again soon. Send Mikari-kun my regards." Hirukawa said with a caring tone before turned off. After that, Midora just stared blankly at his phone before giving a heavier sigh. He has never lost his composure before, but this is just a bit too much to take in at once.
- End Flashback -
Midora looked on the blue sky and watched the clouds slowly drifted by. At least, everything is still peaceful... He thought as he felt the soft wind against his skin. He has tell himself that nothing will go wrong for so many times now, but hopefully that it will. As he was about to stood up, he heard a voice from the school's intercom. "Attention students this is your new acting Headmaster. I realize this morning has been a bit chaotic but for now if you would, make your way to your designated classroom â that is an order. Mr. Kurayami, Mr. Akigawa and Miss Rayne, you are also wanted at class."
Midora just quietly shook his head. Well, I guess it's time to work. With that thought, he walked away from the garden and headed for the classroom. Mii should have awaken by now.
Mikari stretched his arms as he sat on his bed. Today's the day we have a new boss. Can wait to see how badass he is. He sheepishly thought than giggled to himself as he went into the bathroom and got change, prepare to go for class. After he had done, he walked out of his room and locked the door before headed to the cafeteria. He has to eat breakfast before he was going to do anything. His stomach is not going to be happy if he just skipped it.
When he is full, he wandered around the halls a bit and checked in the dorm to see if the students have all woke up or not. Then, he heard the voice from the intercom. Mikari shrugged and turned his back, making his way to the classroom.
When Mikari got there, he saw that his best friend was already waiting for him in front of the door. "Where have you been earlier?" Midora asked.
"Well, I simply went and find something to fill my stomach, that's all. Don't be all so grumpy when it's still early like that." Mikari grinned as he pinched Midora's cheek. Midora just sighed as he brush Mikari's hand off.
"Whatever, ready to see our Sensei's kid?" Midora said as both of them faced the door.
"You betcha." Mikari gave a light-hearted smile as they entered the room. When they got inside, they saw that there were only students and the newly Headmaster sitting proudly at the Teacher's desk. As they approached him, Midora spoke up, "Greetings. I'm Midora Kurayami and this is Mikari Akigawa. I guess that you've already known that we're the Mage Teachers of this Academy. So, hoping that we'll work well together."
With that said, the two of them bowed respectfully. Then they took some chairs nearby and sat down next to the desk, watching the class in silent. They can see that most of the students that had arrived are just the same like the previous days, but there was one newcomer. When Mikari sat down, he turned his face at Ruzik and gave the Incubus a playfully wink with a grin.
But meanwhile, Midora crossed his legs and his arms then fixed his gaze onto the white-haired boy. That boy somehow has caught his attention. The emission of Dark element came from him was stronger than any of those students, even Memphis, but not as strong as the two Dark Mages. He was almost convinced that the boy was the same kin as them, but when he concentrated, he could also felt Light that is as strong as Dark mixed together. Because the atmosphere is not very tense, the elements were not chaotic, but since they're opposing elements with each other, he can't say that they were completely stable either. For now, Midora could only came into the conclusion that the boy was a hybrid of a White Mage and a Dark Mage, making him shared both of his parents' elements. Interesting. Maybe I should pay attention to this kid more from now on.