Free The Dragon Knight Order by Gabriel Vicioso Page A

would be my victory,” said Max sounding entirely sure he was calculating everything correctly. He always had a habit of thinking he could do things, even when they were quite far from his reach.
     
    “If only it was as easy as you say,” replied Rod.
     
    A voice we all recognized called from the table across the dining hall. “If any of you think you’re going to win, you are all sadly mistaken. In the last twenty five years, a first year commoner like you has never beaten a first year Noble like us in the tournament,” said the ever hateful Eric.
     
    “He's right and rumor has it that one of the transfer students is going to be a Noble and Dragon Knight. That means Alex won't be the strongest student within the first years, a title that should rightfully belong to a Noble. You’re going to lose at the examination next week Alex. That’s what you get for hanging out with commoners like them,” said Lester in a matter of fact tone that irritated me to no end.
     
    I felt my anger boiling inside again. Unlike last time, I was in more control over my abilities and with Brunas, I was sure to win if I had to fight them again.  But before I could even start to gather my magic, Adria squeezed my knee and looked me in the eye warning me not to start. I let out a heavy sigh.
     
    “We’ll see if you are right or wrong,” I calmly responded.
     
    “What will we see?” asked Axcel standing behind Eric and Lester smiling.
     
    “Nothing,” said Eric looking down.
     
    “This has nothing to do with you Axcel,” said Lester standing up and leaving.
     
    “Sigh… Those two never learn do they? Then again most Nobles never seem too,” responded Axcel.
     
    “Thanks for making them leave Axcel,” I said, and then a thought came into my mind. “How come they are always so scared and respectful of you, Axcel?”
     
    “Well, aside from me being a third year, the Noble families work in the same way the dragon race does. The weaker you are, the less power you hold over the rest. Elemental dragons being the weakest, followed by attribute dragons and legendry dragons being at the top. The fact I belong to the House of Dextra puts me well beyond either of their spheres of influence,” he said as he walked away.
     
    For a Noble, Axcel had turned out to be a very cool guy. He was well mannered, always joking around and more importantly, always kept Eric and Lester in check.
     
    The rest of the morning went by uneventfully. We didn't have any classes that day. So after breakfast I headed back up to the Sky Dome with Adria.
     
    “Good morning Master,” we both said in unison to the giant obsidian dragon that lay lazily at the entrance of the Sky Dome.
     
    “Good morning,” replied Master raising his giant head lazily. He had been sleeping. “You need to get ready Alex, the new students will be arriving shortly. “
     
    “I am already ready, Master.”
     
    “I believe you have not been to your room. You will find something new has been added and you should change into it as I find it to be more befitting of your power,” said Master smiling, if dragons could smile that is.
     
    I ran off before he could say anything else. When I walk into my room, hanging there in my closet was the Dragon Knight black uniform. I closed the door behind me and change into it. I looked at myself in the mirror. I was so excited I could barely contain my emotions. For the first time since coming to academy, I was overflowing with happiness.
     
    I headed back to where Master and Adria were standing. I couldn't help but smile to myself like an idiot. A small victory and a major achievement; I was now a fully fledged Dragon Knight.
     
    “From that foolish expression, I take it you like it. I am glad Alex! You deserve it. Usually there is a ceremony to accompany your official entry into the Dragon Knights, but given the circumstances of your graduating from Dragon Dealer and the fact you're the only current Dragon Knight ascending