Child from the Dungeon

Chapter 41: Before the Test

[Prodigy Center Academy's Orientation Hall.]

[ Testing Hall ]

" Mrs. Rita you seemed to be... unsettled? " said the academy's principal Axel to Mrs. Rita as he sees her shaking so frequently.

Hearing the question, Mrs. Rita then tells principal Axel everything is okay and there is nothing for him to worry about.

" It's alright principal, I just... " she says while she gets goosebumps as she somehow senses something among the new entries or students.

"( It seems the prodigal kids are getting more in numbers than before, huh...? )" Rita asks herself for she is only a Tier II Magic User which makes her kinda have that low self-esteem attitude.

"( I hope the kids are good when they were taught...., )"

"( After all, I hope that things won't be chaotic as the previous year's entrance test.)" Mrs. Rita thinks to herself as she remembers the horrors of the previous year's entrance test which is very catastrophic since one entry student's magic went nuts at that time.

"( Don't worry Mrs. Rita, this time the student will be more polite. )" Principal Axel says while using his Mind Magic to listen to Mrs. Rita's thoughts and trying to comfort her since the entrance test will be happening soon.

"( Is the preparation ready, Mrs. Rita? )" Principal Axel asks which Mrs. Rita answers with a nod and informs him the examination teachers and the examination devices had been fully prepared according to the Principal's directions and is already been according to the Entry Exam's Standard Procedures.

While the principal and the teacher are talking, at the same time, both Donovan and Carlos are having their time conversating with one another as they slowly open on what they feel about their both respective royal families.

" Donovan, sorry if I had to ask you this but... "

" Do you feel that the Royal Houses is beginning to treat their kids as weapons? " Carlos suddenly asks which makes Donovan shocked why he thinks so.

After he asks that, Carlos begin to say what he holds in his mind as he discusses his family and begins to try taking power from other Royal families by first enlisting their kids to perform the things they have been destined to.

For example, Carlos explains that he wants to be a Hunter, and by saying that he means he wants to be an independent Hunter who will bring an end to all monsters' attacks, unlike the Knight whose job is only to defend the human world and the Royals only.

But sadly, even though his desire to be a Hunter seems to be righteous and honorable, his father, Arthur Calibur rejects that very desire even right after Carlos says it to him on his birthday wish as he remembers his dad slaps him in front of other people for just saying the word 'Hunter'.

Hearing this, Donovan begins to ask why his father is so hateful to hear that word since Donovan thought that even the Royals had some respect for Hunter who was a commoner as he gives his father, Duncan as a pure example to his statements.

" Yes, Mr. Duncan Grimshaw is surely a good example of a royally respected hunter that could even marry your mother, the daughter of the esteemed Richter family. "

" But Donovan... "

" Even though the Richter Household had fully accepted him, are you sure the other family related to them will also accept your father's presence? " Carlos says as he looked at Donovan with a serious look while slowly telling him something that made Donovan shocked to hear.

" Wait, the reason why are you asking me these questions is that your mother is...? " Donovan asks after just hearing from Carlos that his mother is a Hunter, an S Rank Hunter, and also a commoner which is why he is sometimes belittled by his other siblings from another mother.

" So your mother, the one my grandparents and parents often see in the Royal Houses parties... "

" Is not your real mom? " Donovan asks since he thought that Carlos's mother is Aria Scarlet from the Scarlet House which Carlos denies while answering Donovan's question with a slow voice that his mother is not that red-haired witch that used to be with his father at the parties.

" That woman you often saw back then is not my mother... " Carlos states with a sharp eye.

" She is just a fake wife that my father use to hide the fact that my mother is a commoner hunter from other Royal Houses. "

" To be far worse, my father also accepted all of her other children from her previous husband to become my siblings in order to gain the Scarlet house's political power. "

" After all, the Calibur family is one the most powerful houses since we are the descendant of King Arthur, and of course, we were all expected to be pureblood royals. " Carlos explains his concerns to Donovan as he looks at Donovan and briefly tells him the reason why he called him hours earlier is to approach him since he believes that Donovan might understand his situation.

" The reason I want to approach you is that we're both the same Donovan. "

" Even though we are a member of the respected Royal Families, we are both being labeled as 'illegitimate' because of our origins. " Carlos says to Donovan.

" For my case is because that I am actually a half commoner from an unknown commoner mother, which makes my father had to go all of his way to hide my true identity to 'protect' his pride and you ... " Carlos says while looking at Donovan.

" If I am deemed 'illegitimate' by my other house's members because being a half-blooded then in your case, the royals hated you and discriminated against you for being adopted. " Carlos says for he too knows every other royal often alienated Donovan during the Royal Parties for they had some suspicions around him.

Hearing Carlos's words, Donovan then takes a deep sigh and accepts what Carlos said to him for he is correct about everything he feels after being adopted by the Richter-Grimshaw family.

" You are right Carlos, you are right for giving a statement that you and I are the same. "

" We were both alienated, by the Royals that we should consider as families. "

" The difference is.... "

" I was alienated by the other royals who see me as a monster, a shameful thing to be ever adopted by the Richter family... "

" But in your case, you were alienated by... " Donovan's words were cut short as the bell rang which means the test will start soon.

" Hey, I wasn't finished!!! " Donovan says in his anger which made Carlos laugh as he smiles.

" Don't be angry Donovan, there will be plenty more time for us to speak our minds... "

" After we finished this exam. "

" Now let's go!!! " Carlos says while Donovan follows him from behind.

As the two boys left, behind them, there is a shady person who watches them as the person menacingly stares at them.