Putting on my blazer and tying my red tie around my arm like an armband, I left my room.
It was, of course, prohibited to use a tie as an armband, but no one would dare to call out to me.
Except professor Mona and Katia…
Well, during their class, I just had to remove it.
Closing my room, I wondered about the identities of the people residing in the rooms on my right, left and front.
It was strange that in two weeks I never saw my neighbours.
[<Because you leave your room late and come back late.>]
My schedule was certainly different than most of my classmates, but I couldn't help it.
I need to sleep a lot since I always train until late at night.
Getting out of the dormitory, I headed to the fourth building.
All the first years were asked to gather here in the morning.
This morning we didn't have classes since the clubs officially start from today on. The seniors prepared a presentation to appeal to their juniors in their clubs.
Surprisingly, I wasn't late since I could see some students of my promotion running in a hurry. A few minutes later, I arrived and headed to a spacious sandy field. My promotion was separated into four blocs according to their class.
The four professors of our promotion were there talking to each other.
Professor Mona, the homeroom teacher of the [Basilisk Class].
Professor Erwin, the homeroom teacher of the [Pegasus Class].
Professor Walter, the homeroom teacher of the [Dragon Class].
Professor Katia, the homeroom teacher of the [Phoenix Class].
Professor Katia was speaking to the students about the clubs. I stealthily joined my class so she wouldn't notice me.
Pushing my way through my classmates, I joined Jayden and the other two.
"Where were you?"
Jayden whispered to me.
"Sleeping."
"You are always late, Edward."
Milleia sighed.
"He is diligently working out, that's why."
They all knew that I was training until late at night, so they weren't really surprised. By the way, Jayden, Milleia and Lyra were also training but not in the same place as me and not at the same time. It wasn't like there was only one training gymnasium after all.
Well, the truth was that I was avoiding training with them…
I didn't want to show them Mary's bloodline ability or the Anathemas fire.
Just for that, I chose a room for only one person and monopolized it.
"I really request that you all show respect to your seniors, who worked very hard to prepare a proper presentation for you all. Keep in mind that they have invested their time and resources not only for them, but also for you. The Royal Eden Arena, which is just behind, is now where the clubs are hosted. A whopping 300,000 people might fit within the enormous stadium. Don't get lost; be mindful of that. You may go."
When professor Katia finished her speech, all the students spilt and headed to the gigantic arena. I raised my head and I couldn't even see the top.
Similar to a football stadium, but larger, was the Royal Eden Arena. Tournaments, club competitions, and exams will be held. On the arena's exterior, four large screens were visible. Since it wasn't actually a big event, it wasn't currently showing anything.
"Which club are you going to join, Lyra?"
Milleia asked without hiding her excitement.
"Hmmm. The club with fight and race with our familiar, it looks exciting!"
Like in the game, Lyra chose that club.
"Oh! You have a familiar, Lyra?"
Milleia was surprised, Jayden as well.
"Oh, yeah, I didn't have the occasion to tell you, but yes. I have a familiar."
A familiar was a beast companion.
It was indeed a mana beast, but a natural one.
In most cases, noble families would capture them and attempt to bond their children with the beast. Lyra's case was the same.
"You also have one, right, Milleia? How about joining that club as well?"
Lyra asked.
Milleia had already told us about her having a familiar but there was a hiccup.
"Ah, I'm sorry Lyra, but I still can't control my familiar well…he is not answering all my calls."
Milleia said with slumped shoulders.
You bet he wasn't answering your calls…
It's one of the most powerful mana beasts in the world…
Milleia was still not strong enough to call Ceatha.
Once she has genuine control over her bond with Ceatha and awaken her bloodline, Milleia will become the most complete Heroine of the First Game.
"Ahhh, it's a shame…"
Lyra was a little disappointed.
She really became close to Milleia.
But don't worry Lyra, you will not be alone.
I looked at Jayden who had a conflicted expression.
Jayden also had a familiar but he never told any of us yet because once he will reveal itn 'his' enemies will do everything to get rid of him.
What decision will you make, Jayden?
Will you continue to hide like a coward?
or…
…will you choose to finally make them aware of your presence?
In the game, we had the choice, but I was eager to see what Jayden would do.
In case he refused, I will force him anyway, since he needed to be in that club.
Why?
Because there were four Heroines registered in this club.
Yes.
FOUR.
Including Lyra, of course.
It was the best club to form Jayden's harem and I will join as well, since there will be some events there and I also needed to influence Jayden to seduce all of them.
That wasn't all.
If it happens like in the game, then Jayden will join two other clubs where the remaining Heroines are. It was going to be exhausting but I had to join them as well.
"Let's start with this one!"
Lyra grabbed Milleia's arm and rushed to a specific club stand.
"Let's go Jayden."
I woke up Jayden from his thoughts.
"Oh, yeah."
….
….
We entered the Arena after a few security checks.
""Wooooow.""
Milleia and Jayden were mouth agape as they looked at the Arena's interior. It was giant and spacious. Since dozens and dozens of clubs were doing their presentation , it looked like a bazaar but in a great scale. The ambiance was lively and joyous. People were flying, dancing, fighting, talking.
I felt a little nostalgic seeing that.
With Ephera and my other friends, we also took part in a bazaar though it wasn't that big.
"Come, Milleia!"
Lyra dragged Milleia to sightsee.
Jayden wanted to follow them but I stopped him.
"Edward?"
"We'll join them later. They will probably look around the clubs for girls. Do you want to be there like a creep?"
"Ah, right, my bad."
Jayden scratched his neck.
"I know an interesting club. Follow me."
I said and walked in a specific direction.
My memories were fuzzy but I tried to remember where that club was located.
"Sure! What could it be?"
Jayden asked as he followed me.
"Skyball, do you know?"
I asked.
"Yeah! Of course I know!"
Jayden's eyes lit up at my words.
Skyball was his favorite sport in this world after all and I was pretty sure he was going to join it.
[<I hope it's interesting.>]
'I'm not really going there to enjoy myself, but I know I will enjoy it.'
[<What about m->]
'I don't care whether you like it or not! It's a matter of life or death, useless Goddess!'
[<Don't call me useless! Join at least a club for girls, so I can enjoy it as well. You can do that for me after all the help I gav-">]
'Like hell! My reputation is already rock bottom! I don't need more humiliation!'
In the last weeks, I have felt the gaze on me slightly different than before. I just have to continue like that and it will maybe one day change. Of course, for some people, like Miranda or Aurora, it was an impossible task.
"It's here."
Fortunately, I didn't have to search for long since there was a practice match in the sky to show the interested students what skyball was. I and Jayden looked up and saw some guys of our promotion floating in the sky thanks to a gadget which served as boots they were wearing. They also had something like metallic bracers on both hands.
Two teams of eight were playing to test the club.
A silver ball was flying from hand to hand and a circular goal was floating behind each team.
The students could use mana and there were rules not to use it to injure players. It was like handball on Earth but much more dangerous and…fun.
I mean you were literally playing a sport while floating in the air. I really wanted to try it.
Next to me, Jayden was completely absorbed as he looked at the match.
"Hey guys! Can't believe I found you!"
My smile vanished when I heard that voice.
I forgot that he was also in that club.
Tyler…
For fuck's sake!
It wasn't just him.
Miranda and the last [Main Heroine] of the First Game were also in this club.
It was sure going to be lively…
[<If you getting beaten up by that girl from the Enigma Dungeon is 'lively', then yeah.>]
Shaddap.