That day in the Black Castle, in the second year after the Knight Academy, it was not as quiet as usual.

You were standing quietly somewhere in the arch between the courtyard and the inner corridor of the castle, watching the second-year students. You were new, so you were supposed to be introduced to the lesson. But everything was not as quiet as you would like...

It was Simon Wind, a blond boy who wanted to join the Diamond House and was in your year.

"What are you bothering me for? Have you become immortal?" - the young man asked mockingly and angrily with a grin full of mockery and a predatory look. Usually no one wanted to argue with him, because he was strong enough, and also harsh in his words.

"Well... As always, you can only talk, but you can't really do anything." — Simon added sharply, greatly offending the boy.

It was at this moment that Mr. Oswald, the teacher of weapons and elements, came out into the yard.

"So, I ask you to listen to me now, because I have a couple of news!" - The man said in a stern voice before turning his head to you and nodding weakly. - "You have newcomers. They used to help me with my studies for the older years. Don't underestimate them."

You were already standing nearby. Simon looked at everyone with curiosity and an appraising look.