CHAPTER 12

Nio’s story

His stay at the academy was not without problems. Unfortunately for him, his cousin Teria’n attended the same academy. And Teria’n used every opportunity to insult and abuse the boy. With no father and grandfather in sight, Teria'n could do whatever he wanted. Whether it was a brutal comment or a kick in the ass, Teria’n and his sly group of wealthy thugs made Nio’s life difficult. But Nio couldn't fight back. Lower staff were not allowed to talk or communicate with students in any way. That would mean immediate dismissal. Nio used the only possible solution available to him. He avoided them as best he could.

However, his cousin's bullying also had a positive side. While all the other boys and girls in the academy laughed and even cheered as Teria’n tortured him, one girl did not. Her name was Thea and to Nio she was the most beautiful creature in all of Raal. She was the same age as him, se