Rise of the Lustful Evil Monarch (Re)

Chapter 605: Red Haired Girl (3)

Third Person’s POV

The peaceful silence near Dominic’s tower disappeared and was replaced by the lively sounds of the academy.

Students wearing various styles of mage robes could be seen everywhere.

Some hurried through the wide stone pathways while carrying thick spell books beneath their arms.

Others walked in groups while discussing magical theories, combat techniques, potion formulas, and upcoming examinations.

Young mages carrying staffs of different shapes and materials moved through the corridors connecting the academy buildings, while a few students could even be seen practicing simple spells in designated training areas.

The entire academy felt alive, but the moment the two of them appeared, many gazes shifted towards them.

More specifically, they shifted towards Arlene.

Even though she belonged to the Elemental Sea Realm batch, evident from the star-shaped blue badge attached to her robes, there wasn’t a single student within the academy who didn’t recognize the Ice Emperor’s daughter.

Her status alone was enough to attract attention wherever she went, yet today, she wasn’t the main reason people stopped and stared.

The true reason behind the countless gazes was the unfamiliar young man walking beside her, as Ethan’s appearance was simply too eye-catching.

His long violet hair alone was enough to draw attention, but when combined with his unusual crimson eyes and tall figure, it became almost impossible not to notice him.

Then there was the badge attached to his chest, the purple crystal badge that was the symbol of the Crystal Formation Batch.

The moment students noticed it, their expressions changed dramatically.

Young Acolyte Mages looked at him with admiration and reverence, for to them, every member of the Crystal Formation Batch was a legendary figure.

Meanwhile, many Elemental Sea Realm students looked at him with envy, especially the boys.

Most of them had spent years dreaming of entering the elite batch one day, yet despite all their efforts, only forty seats existed, and the appearance of an unfamiliar new member immediately became a hot topic.

The girls reacted differently, as many of them openly stole glances at Ethan.

Some whispered among themselves while pretending not to look, while others simply stared.

After all, a handsome and mysterious young man possessing such an unusual appearance was rare enough.

A handsome and mysterious Crystal Formation Mage was even rarer.

Despite all the attention pouring towards him from every direction, Ethan remained completely focused on Arlene’s explanation.

His expression remained calm and indifferent while she continued recounting the events surrounding his discovery.

Eventually, the two of them disappeared deeper into the academy grounds.

However, the discussion surrounding Ethan only intensified after they left.

Rumors began spreading through the academy at an astonishing speed.

As this happened, a beautiful red-haired young woman entered one of the academy’s advanced potion classrooms while carrying a thick leather-bound textbook against her chest.

Unlike the noisy students around her, she appeared completely focused.

A large parchment filled with notes rested in her hand while her attention remained fixed upon a complicated formula detailing the creation of a high-grade speed enhancement potion.

The young woman was so absorbed in her studies that she barely paid attention to her surroundings.

This girl was none other than Aurelia Stormborne, a transfer student who had arrived in the main branch of Ice Emperor City about six years ago.

As one of the most talented students within her year, she was known for her dedication towards potion making and magical studies.

Many students admired her, many were jealous of her, while others feared competing against her.

But everyone knew one thing, and it was that Aurelia rarely concerned herself with gossip.

Unfortunately for her concentration, the two girls seated beside her were doing exactly that.

"My lord!! Who was that handsome young man walking beside Princess Arlene?"

One of them asked excitedly while leaning towards her friend.

The second girl, who seemed far less enthusiastic, rolled her eyes before replying lazily.

"How would I know who he is?"

She shrugged.

"But didn’t you notice the purple badge on his chest?

Since nobody has seen him before, he must be a newly admitted member of the Crystal Formation Batch."

The freckled girl immediately widened her eyes.

"Huh? I didn’t even notice that."

Her friend stared at her in shock,

"You didn’t?"

The freckled girl looked embarrassed as she said,

"No."

Then she lowered her face and said in a low voice,

"My attention was focused on him."

The second girl immediately snorted.

"Of course it was."

The freckled girl ignored her as she said with a dreamy expression,

"Have you ever seen a man with violet hair before?"

She sounded genuinely fascinated.

"I’ve only read about people with hair like that in books."

Aurelia had only been half listening until this point.

However, the mention of violet hair caused her attention to shift slightly, and her eyes lifted from her notes.

Meanwhile, the second girl spoke again.

"Are you forgetting the strangest thing about him?"

The freckled girl blinked.

"What?"

"His eyes."

The second girl’s expression turned thoughtful.

"They were crimson."

She shook her head slowly.

"I have never seen eyes like that before."

The moment those words left her mouth, Aurelia froze, and her fingers tightened around the parchment in her hands.

The classroom noises suddenly seemed distant, and the two girls failed to notice her reaction initially.

Meanwhile, Aurelia’s heart had begun beating faster as two words rang in her mind incessantly.

Violet hair.

Crimson eyes.

The combination struck her like a bolt of lightning.

Slowly, she turned towards the two girls.

The movement was so abrupt that it finally attracted their attention.

The pair immediately looked towards her.

What greeted them was a sight neither had expected.

Aurelia’s normally calm, leaf green eyes had narrowed, and her pupils had contracted into tiny points.

Her expression contained an intensity they had never seen before.

"What did you just say?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and the two girls exchanged confused glances.

They had never seen Aurelia react this way before.

Since they knew how seriously she took her studies, they assumed she must have become interested after hearing about the appearance of a new Crystal Formation Mage.