Tale of a Hedonistic wizard

Days passed, and the atmosphere at the academy remained tense. The news about the disrupted trials, the damaged maze, and Jaegar's unexpected reappearance continued to stir conversations among students and faculty. The academy heads were grappling with the fallout, and Ashfield was trying to manage the situation as best as he could.

Jaegar, though determined to focus on his studies and graduate, couldn't escape the lingering questions about Bande de Serpente. He found solace in his friendship with Pierre and a few others who supported him, but the whispers and glances from fellow students made it clear that his reputation had taken a hit.

Angelina, immersed in her duties at the Witch Spire, was investigating the mysterious group. She sent her most trusted witches to gather information, combing through ancient texts and consulting magical sources to unveil the secrets of Bande de Serpente. However, the group's elusive nature made it challenging to find concrete information.

One evening, as Jaegar wandered through the academy gardens, deep in thought, he noticed two unfamiliar faces observing him from a distance.

The strangers, clad in dark attire, seemed out of place among the students. Jaegar decided to ask them about who they were, as they were always on his trial.

Approaching the strangers, Jaegar asked, "Can I help you with something?"

The taller of the two men, with a hood concealing most of his face, spoke in a low, gravelly voice. "We're here to ensure your safety."

Jaegar raised an eyebrow, sceptical. "Safety? From whom?"

The other man, shorter and more wiry, responded, "Let's just say there are forces interested in you, and not for friendly reasons. Lady Angelina thought it wise to provide additional protection."

Jaegar's eyes narrowed. "Angelina sent you?"

The tall man nodded. "Correct. We're here to keep you out of harm's way. Stick close to us, and you might make it through whatever storm is brewing."

Despite his reservations, Jaegar couldn't ignore Angelina and her worries. The recent events had made him more cautious, and if Angelina had deemed this necessary, he reluctantly agreed to their presence. Although he felt he didn't need them, to make her worry less, he just chose to ignore them.

As the days unfolded, Jaegar attended classes while the strangers discreetly followed him, ensuring his safety without drawing undue attention.

The school library, a sanctuary of knowledge nestled within the hallowed halls of the academy, became Jaegar's haven. With each passing day, he delved into the world of books and ancient tomes, immersing himself in the boundless sea of magical wisdom that lay within the library's vast collection.

It was one of his ways of distracting himself from all the ongoing troubles.

The shelves, towering like ancient sentinels, held tomes that whispered the secrets of spells long forgotten, arcane rituals, and the esoteric history of magical civilizations. Jaegar, with a thirst for understanding that seemed insatiable, explored the labyrinthine corridors of the library, each step accompanied by the faint rustle of pages and the scent of ancient parchment.

His fingers traced the spines of weathered volumes, their leather bindings bearing the weight of centuries. Each book seemed to beckon him, promising untold revelations and arcane insights. The air itself hummed with the residual magic that clung to the pages, creating an atmosphere pregnant with the possibilities of discovery.

Jaegar, a solitary figure amidst the towering shelves, found solace in the profound silence that enveloped the library. The soft glow of enchanted lanterns cast a warm light on the dusty tomes, creating an ambiance that transported him to a realm where the boundaries between reality and magic blurred.

As he sat at a weathered oak table, surrounded by ancient manuscripts and quill-scribed grimoires, Jaegar immersed himself in the written word. The language of magic unfolded before him, a tapestry of symbols, runes, and incantations that danced across the pages like ephemeral echoes of a bygone era.

He devoured treatises on elemental magic, lost civilizations steeped in mysticism, and the forbidden arts that whispered of powers beyond mortal comprehension. The knowledge he sought went beyond the curriculum of the academy; it was a quest for the arcane, a journey into the very essence of magic itself.

It was like an adrenaline rush for him, learning things, which made him more eager to read and explore.

The librarians, venerable custodians of the accumulated wisdom, observed Jaegar with a mixture of admiration and curiosity. His dedication to the pursuit of knowledge set him apart, and the library became an extension of his being, a realm where the boundaries of time and space seemed to dissolve.

In the quietude of the library, Jaegar's mind became a cauldron of thoughts and ideas, bubbling with the alchemical blend of newfound insights and age-old wisdom. He transcribed spells into his own grimoire, annotated passages with his interpretations, and experimented with magical theories that went beyond the scope of the academy's teachings.

He also wrote a theory of magical summaries of his chaos arts. To help him understand the better ways to improve his control over the chaos arts. He thought that he had reached the full potential of the chaos arts, but he felt like there was still more to it.

The library, with its towering shelves and mystical ambiance, became a testament to Jaegar's relentless pursuit of mastery over the arcane. The dusty tomes, their pages fragile with age, whispered tales of forgotten magics and untold wonders, and Jaegar eagerly absorbed every word.

In the labyrinth of knowledge, Jaegar found a kindred spirit in the written word. The books became his mentors, and the library was his sanctum of enlightenment. As he navigated the literary landscape, he uncovered ancient incantations that resonated with the chaos arts within him, a connection between the written lore and the chaotic energies that coursed through his veins.

*

Ewen, a student with a penchant for sowing discord, had always regarded Jaegar with a mixture of jealousy and disdain. Despite the camaraderie that permeated the academy, Ewen harbored a sinister desire to undermine Jaegar's standing among his peers.

After the maze incident, his resentment only doubled.

One ominous afternoon, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting elongated shadows across the academy courtyard, Ewen seized the opportunity to taunt Jaegar.

The day's classes had concluded, and students milled about, engaged in animated conversations, or headed towards their respective dormitories.

Jaegar, carrying a tome named Aracane whispers, walked with purpose towards the library. Unbeknownst to him, Ewen and his group of sycophantic accomplices lurked in the shadows, their eyes gleaming with malice.

"Look who we have here," Ewen sneered, stepping forward to intercept Jaegar's path. His cronies closed in, forming an ominous semi-circle around their unsuspecting target.

Jaegar, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, looked up from his book with a quizzical expression. He watched them with a nonchalant expression.

Ewen smirking arrogantly closed in on him and said, "What? Are you dumb now?"

"What do you want, Ewen?" Jaegar asked him with an annoyed tone.

"Oh, nothing much," Ewen replied with a sinister grin. "Just wanted to have a little chat with the academy's so-called prodigy. No, wait, now he is a criminal."

All the lackeys laughed mockingly, their laughter echoing in the tense air. Jaegar remained unfazed; his eyes narrowed.

The malicious intent hung in the air like an intangible miasma, and Jaegar, ever perceptive, waited to hear what they were up to.

Ewen circled Jaegar like a predator closing in on its prey. His cronies, a motley crew of miscreants, chuckled darkly, revelling in the anticipated spectacle.

Ewen's eyes bore into Jaegar, fueled by a toxic cocktail of envy and resentment.

"You know, Jaegar," Ewen began, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "I've always wondered how someone like you managed to garner so much attention. What is it? A charm spell, perhaps?"

Jaegar, unfazed, locked eyes with Ewen. "If you're looking for a charm, Ewen, perhaps you should check your mirror. I hear they work wonders."

Ewen's cronies laughed, their mirth an unsettling chorus that echoed through the courtyard. Yet, the malicious game had just begun.

Ewen continued, each word a venomous dart aimed at Jaegar's composure. "The prodigy who emerged from the shadows, isn't that right? But tell me, what shadows are you hiding in, Jaegar? What darkness lurks beneath that facade of yours?"

Jaegar's gaze remained steady, his silence a shield against Ewen's verbal onslaught. The courtyard, once filled with the bustling energy of students, now became an arena for a clandestine battle of words.

Ewen, sensing that his provocations hadn't pierced Jaegar's resolve, shifted tactics. "Rumour has it you've been meddling in forbidden arts, Jaegar. Dark magics that even the instructors shy away from. Care to enlighten us?"

"It was also the reason behind the maze collapse, wasn't it?" He added, trying to provoke him further.

A ripple of whispers spread among the onlookers as Ewen wove a tapestry of insidious insinuations. Jaegar, however, maintained his calm demeanour, his stoicism a bastion against the rising tide of accusations.