Chapter 91 - 91 - Pride

"So, what do you think about it, Lucien? Are you worried? Or perhaps excited?" Sera asked once their convoy have left the school premises. With the matter of registration and official papers settled already by her people, there wasn't too much to discuss with the plump, chubby short principal.

Both of them noticed his squirming, nervous, borderline frightening strange behavior, but neither of them was bothered enough to ask about it. For Lucien, he didn't care at all, whilst Sera was already aware of the matter. Though the school seemed quite worn down, the truth was that it was still quite prestigious, carrying its own weight admirably despite its lack of proper founding.

Many brilliant minds have emerged from within its walls over the decades, elevating not just the city's standing but the entire nation's over the years. That was not something that could be easily torn down. That prestige could withstand even the destructive notion of the time, at least for a while.

The school held many promising minds in its berks even today. Some were talented by their own stand, while others were supported by their families. 

From the latter, there were some illustrious, bigger, influential families present in the school, yet there was one name that stood atop this imaginary pyramid.

Luke Pregan, the youngest of the incredibly powerful and influential giant, the Pregan family, one of the top 5 powers present not just in this metropolis, but the entire state. In fact, the Pregans weren't too far behind in terms of the strength of Sera and her De'Angelis clan both in terms of the front and behind the scenes.

On the surface, the Pregans were a powerful family, mostly prominent in the financial, bank sector, whilst behind the curtains, they were a well-known dynasty of Dark Sorcerers, Warlocks. Being one of the most powerful dark magicians of the recent centuries, both in the new world and in the old continent, they were influential even before the historical migrations. 

They were one of the forces that first made their base way back when the first settlers came to the then primitive, native-dominated lands. Though as usual, there were some rumors about how they dwelled in unholy and even demonic rituals, it was never confirmed.

Still, one thing was certain: They were powerful, and the youngest son of the current Master, Lord Alexander Pregan, his son Luke were confirmed to be studying in this very same high school. In fact, he had the nickname of the 'Young Prince', and with his illustrious record of being the top both in studies, in sports. He also often played the top, main roles in the school play while also being the genius and unbeaten captain of the school's Karate Club.

With such a colorful resume, his titles weren't that much of an exaggeration truth be told. With platinum blond, straight slicked-back hair, light blue eyes, and a tall, toned, leaned build, he truly was the prince of dreams for many of the young maidens.

Sera was aware of what the poor principal was worried about. A man like Luke was a true tiger, a real 'alpha', the king of this castle that was this High School. The sudden emergence of yet another alpha barging in would undoubtedly cause some friction between the two.

Still, Sera wasn't too worried about it. Lucien wasn't like how he was before. He was no longer weak, he wasn't timid. The curse, the old master's power have already influenced him. He shed his weak, feeble self, and while he wouldn't seek trouble on his own, he wouldn't back down from a challenge either.

"Hmm… I guess it would be interesting." Lucien replied with his usual aloof, nonchalant outlook. 

He didn't look bothered or worried at all, despite the fact that he was living as an experimental subject for the last five years, separated from the world. His return to the community in two days could sound like a terrifying aspect for many that would be in his shoes, yet his heart was calm, his mind didn't see the dark shadows of despair or worry.

Unlike before, he wasn't alone anymore. If nothing else, he had Pravitas, his other, stronger self if stuff came to the worst. Also, Sera, his guardian would always be close by.

He looked at the dark screen of the new smartphone that he just received, before his gaze slowly drifted to his side, meeting up with the smiling, loving look of Sera.

"You like it? I wanted to gift you a specially crafted one, though unfortunately, that is still not ready. Still, I didn't want to leave you without a way to contact me. Besides, a teenager without a phone nowadays would look like some sort of weirdo." She chuckled at her own remark.

Lucien looked at the phone once again, not sure of what he should say or how he should react. In truth, he was a bit embarrassed as he had no idea how this strange device he had never seen, work. It vaguely resembled the tabloid screen Dr. Frida worked with back in the lab, but this one was much smaller.

Also, there were no buttons on it at all. The front was a large screen, without anything to press or work with. How was he supposed to work with this futuristic device? How should he use it to contact Sera when he needed to?

Yet, he wasn't sure how he should ask these questions. He felt it was shameful to reveal such a weakness. He felt like those illiterate barbaric tribes from the books he read way back in the orphanage library.

He remembered the scenes where those primitive natives were ridiculed and laughed, before ultimately killed or even worse, driven to slavery by the technologically more advanced invaders.

Although he knew that was only fantasy while this was reality, he was still hesitant to reveal such an embarrassing fact about himself, even if it was to her Sera.

Sera was, obviously, aware of what the boy was lamenting about. She was aware but was also aware of the stubborn sense of pride his Old Master had, and as such, didn't want to intrude upon him. She already made a mistake earlier with her playful teasing going overboard.

As such, she simply smiled and acted as if she didn't know what the issue was, but instead turned her attention to the front.

"Change course, we will go back home. The company can wait, we have more important business first."  She gave the order. She wanted to spend her weekend with the Young Master instead of being forced to pointless meetings yet again.

Matters of the company and the sect can wait, the Young Master's matters were of the utmost importance.

"So…" Returning her attention, Sera looked at the boy sitting at her left once again. Before she could continue though, Lucien seemingly made up his mind and looked up from the dark screen of his new phone.

"When we get back… Could you teach me?"

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