Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Clyde, from the Order of the Illustrious Liquidators, was an enigmatic and revered figure among Mystic Arts Practitioners.

He hadn't died yet and was still actively working for the Order, but his life and achievements were already being studied at the Academy of Mystic Arts.

Clyde was born with an innate connection to the Mystic Force. From a young age, his raw talent and unyielding determination set him apart from his peers. He possessed an uncanny ability to manipulate and bend the formed Mystical Forces, which was considered a top-class Mystic Arts.

Among his most legendary feats was the Battle of the Ebon Citadel. It was during this fateful encounter that Clyde single-handedly thwarted an army of Dark Sorcerers, turning the tide of the war. His mastery of illusions, or what he would like to call Reality Manipulation, left his enemies bewildered and disoriented, rendering them helpless in the face of his onslaught.

What was even more admirable about him was that he wasn't accepting a high position in the government or even in the Order just so he could stay in the field, accomplishing difficult missions that normal Shamans or Mystics couldn't handle.

If you ignore his hobby of wearing a red frock coat and red trousers, Clyde was a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring Mystic Practitioners.

Alex's eyes lit up as he recalled Clyde… Thanks to his father, he had acquainted himself with this legendary figure.

"Does it mean that he already captured Clovis Skye?" Alex muttered in a soft voice.

"Mhm? Did you say something?" Foster asked.

"Ahh… It's nothing. Thank you for your reminder, Foster. I can't disappoint Sir Clyde, so I'll have to work hard." Alex said as he waited for Foster to leave the training ground before triggering the Magic Circle that could summon the armed Golems.

***

At the dockyard of Maynard City…

"We're finally leaving this place…" Clare muttered as she boarded the Airship that they'd waited several hours because of numerous delays. Of course, she was with her partner, who also felt relieved after stepping onto their Airship.

Teresa and Clare, members of the prestigious Order of the Untainted Sentinels, possessed not only remarkable skills but also a captivating beauty that mesmerized those who crossed their path.

Dressed in their signature white trench coats and wielding matching white umbrellas, their appearance exuded an air of elegance and grace.

Several passengers immediately took notice of their presence and made way for them.

"How long before we return to Melthorn City?" Teresa asked.

"It should be six to eight hours, so we have plenty of time to rest..." Clare said as she entered their cabin.

For the past year, they weren't just completing missions assigned to them by the Order of the Untainted Sentinels.

During their free time, they would tirelessly search for clues regarding Clovis Skye, a mysterious young man who seemed to have received teachings from an exiled Bishop of the Church of the Fortune Goddess.

Well, despite their relentless efforts, he remained elusive for a long time, leaving them with a sense of frustration and intrigue.

However, their persistence finally paid off when their commissioned Seer from Maynard City delivered long-awaited news. They were informed that the man they had been seeking would make an appearance at the Roaring Summit within the year. He would appear during a huge event where many people gathered.

This immediately minimized their choices.

The Roaring Summit doesn't have many huge events… After they removed some small events that would take place at the summit, they were left with one event. It was the Twelve Academies Competition, a gathering of the most talented mages from various academies.

"To think that it would be the same venue for the very first Competition…" Claire muttered.

The news from the Seer had truly stirred excitement within Teresa and Clare. It was an opportunity they couldn't afford to miss. Not only would they have a chance to witness the intense Competition, but it also presented a potential breakthrough in their search for Clovis Skye, a young man they couldn't dismiss because of his ability to see through the Divine Sense and even remove it.

Clare couldn't contain her curiosity and questioned Teresa. "Are we really going to attend the Competition? Are we not going to cause some problems with the balance of power there?"

They still had a mission they had to do, but if they went to the Competition, it meant that they had to give them up. It may stain their record, so she wanted to ask Teresa once again.

Furthermore, the presence of two elite Untainted Sentinels might threaten the people from the Dark Arts Academy and Psychic Arts Academy.

Teresa nodded, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Of course. Let's approach the Directors and request an official invitation. Whether we become part of the security detail or even judges, it doesn't matter. Our main goal is to freely roam some areas near the summit and keep our eyes open for any sign of that elusive boy. In any case, we both wanted to see that nostalgic event…"

The two of them had also been part of the Competition when they were in their sixth year to their ninth year in the Academy.

At that time, there were only Ten Academies participating in the event since the Dark Arts Academy and Psychic Arts Academy weren't recognized by the Association of the Harmonious Path yet.

"Do you think that Clovis will be there as a student or just an audience for the competition?" Clare asked out of nowhere.

Teresa paused for a moment as she removed her uniform and hung it on the coat rack.

Feeling more comfortable, she sat on the side of her bed before answering.

"I also thought that he would just be there coincidentally during the Competition. He could be on a mission or even on a vacation. However, it was too good to be true. So I think that he might be there as a participant… After all, the prophecy from the Seer made it seem like he would accomplish something big in that event."

Teresa said as she used her Divine Sense to sense her surroundings.

Her Divine Sense had already gotten a lot stronger, and she was confident that she'd find Clovis the moment he entered her 100-meter Magic Zone.