Professor Rhaegan began his teachings the very next day. His first class, coincidentally, was attended by both of the people he suspected.
The classroom was large, with the seats arranged in rising rows. At the front, there was a raised platform for the professor to stand on.
The room was filled with paintings and tapestries depicting various battles fought over the ages, each painting telling a story of past glories.
The number of students was well over fifty, as the Elemental class was one of the most sought-after classes in the entire academy.
"The new professor would be the one to take today's class, Dany. Excited?" asked a pretty-looking girl, her blonde hair tied behind her. Her blue eyes peered through her friend's indifferent face, searching for any change in her expression.
"Is that so? How exciting?" said her friend with no excitement at all.
"I'll let you in on a secret," said the girl, inching closer to her friend. "The new professor is a dark elf from the Summer Kingdom." She whispered.
For the first time after coming to class, the girl took her eyes off her notes. Her purple eyes widened slightly. "Really?"
"Yup, he's quite handsome, actually. He's also young. Everyone here will lose their mind seeing him, I'm sure!" said the girl, plopping her hands on the table and leaning forward. "It's going to be great! Imagine seeing a handsome dark elf for the first time. He must be quite talented, too, if the Judiciary sends him here."
"Uh-huh. Sure thing," replied the other student, rolling her eyes and returning to reading her notes once again.
Seeing this annoyed the girl, "He might be even more handsome than your brother." She said with a sheepish smile. "Who knows? Maybe you'll fall for the professor the moment you bat your eyes on him."
With a snap, the friend, Danielle, closed her book and looked at her annoying friend. "Please. Someone more handsome than my brother? Keep dreaming, Aurelia. Just keep dreaming," she said, looking all annoyed and irritated.
"Yeah right, bro-con!" said the girl. "I'll meet him personally and say if he's even as handsome as my brother, let alone be more handsome than the professor from another Kingdom."
"I'm afraid you'd fall for my brother the moment you bat an eye on him, dear friend," said Danielle, sheepish and all.
"Yeah, right! I've heard about him from my friends. He doesn't even have any talent or power, does he?"
"He's the hero who saved Queen Serielle, even when there was your father's army."
"And she's dead, and we're in the middle of a war because of that."
"He's also a hero of the Autumn Kingdom. He saved the new Duchess," Danielle grumpily said. Her tone was becoming more and more agitated.
"Feels like there's always some problem when he's around," Aurelia absent-mindedly said, not seeing her friend's angry gaze.
As the girls continued to bicker, Professor Rhaegan stepped onto the platform, drawing the attention of the students. He was tall, with jet-black hair that fell in waves around his face. His features were sharp, almost ethereal, and his eyes were a striking shade of emerald green.
He walked confidently to the front of the room and cleared his throat, instantly silencing the students.
Good morning, class," said the professor, his voice commanding the room's attention. "I am Professor Rhaegan, and I will be teaching you about the elements."
Aurelia nudged Danielle with a grin. "I told you he was handsome," she whispered.
Danielle rolled her eyes and focused on the professor's lecture. She couldn't deny that he was talented, and she found herself hanging onto his every word.
As the class progressed, Danielle found herself drawn to Professor Rhaegan's teachings. He had a unique way of explaining even the most complex concepts in a simple and relatable manner. She found herself engrossed in his lectures, forgetting her troubles for a while.
Aurelia, on the other hand, was smitten with the new professor. She hung onto every word he said, admiring his knowledge and charisma. She couldn't wait to get to know him better, and maybe even impress him with her own skills.
As the class ended, Professor Rhaegan dismissed the students, but Danielle lingered behind, gathering her notes. She was surprised when he approached her, a small smile on his lips.
"Miss Danielle, I noticed you were paying close attention in class today. I must say, I am impressed," he said, his voice warm and friendly.
"Thank you, Professor. I find Elemental Magic fascinating," she replied, without any emotions.
He nodded, his emerald eyes twinkling. "It is a fascinating subject indeed. Perhaps we could discuss it further over a cup of tea?"
"Uh...I appreciate your offer, professor," said Danielle, gathering her things. "But I have other classes to attend. Thank you." She said and moved away before he could reply.
She knew how dangerous it was to accept such invitations from strangers. Her brother had warned her about predators like him.
'When is my brother going to invite me for something like this?' She thought, her cheeks getting hotter and hotter as she thought about what had happened at the castle that particular night.
"Oh, oh, oh what is this?" Aurelia suddenly appeared from somewhere and smiled sheepishly. "Your face is all red, Miss Danielle. I told you you'll fall for him, right?" She nudged Danielle with her elbow.
Danielle rolled her eyes, not wanting to encourage her friend's teasing. "I didn't fall for anyone, Aurelia. I just think he's a good professor," she replied, shouldering her bag and walking towards the door.
Aurelia followed close behind, grinning from ear to ear. "Sure, sure. Keep telling yourself that," she said, playfully nudging Danielle's arm.
Professor Rhaegan smiled as he saw the two beauties walking off.
'Ah, I got rejected on my first day. Seems like the magic words don't work on her. I should try the potion next. But not now. All eyes must be on me now. I should wait to taste both of them. After all, they're not going anywhere from here, right?' thought the wizard. 'That means I can do whatever I want.'
In his mind, he already imagined himself seducing the beautiful women. He pictured them naked and writhing under his touch. 'Yes, you'll succumb to me, girls.' He laughed hysterically.