"Why is this conversation shifting from treasure hunting to my arousal triggers?" asked Xavier.
"Many men feel ashamed at a young age and suppress their desires, unable to find a partner later. I want you to help me find the treasures in return for helping you out with your arousal triggers," said Elena.
"And how are you going to help me?" asked Xavier.
"Leave that to me. First, tell me: are you in or not?" asked Elena.
’If she is going to help me with arousal, does that mean I can do it with her as well?’ thought Xavier.
"Okay, I’m in. So how are we going to do it?" asked Xavier, closing what little distance they had between them sitting on the sofa.
"Not so fast. Treasure comes first. If you can give me some insights about the clue I have, then I will help you," said Elena.
When Xavier agreed, she shared the information she had.
"After the first emperor founded the academy, all of his descendants who ever attended this academy were all placed in Emberfell House," said Elena.
"Is that so? I see. The current prince is also an Emberfell in his fifth academic year, but how does that help?" asked Xavier.
"Well, it hints that the Evanders have a natural affinity to Emberfell House, so if the first emperor had to hide a treasure somewhere, this would be the first place that would come into mind," said Elena.
"But that’s all I know for now. Think about it, and if something comes to your mind, I will be right here, in my room," said Elena, after which Xavier left and returned to his room.
Next morning he woke up to find Fiona in his room beside his bed.
"Young master, it’s time to wake up," said Fiona.
"Huh, how did you get in?" asked Xavier upon waking up.
"I have a key to your room," said Fiona.
"What? How... wait, forget that. Why are you in your maid uniform? Don’t you have to get ready for the briefing this morning?" asked Xavier.
"I won’t be attending any classes, so there’s no point in going to the briefing. I’m here to serve you, young master," said Fiona.
"That won’t do. You have to attend classes and be a normal student to not get caught," said Xavier.
"I understand, young master. If it’s an order, I will work on the cover identity and attend classes," said Fiona as she prepared his academy uniform and tried to change his clothes.
"I can take care of myself. I will call you whenever I need you. Until then, just be a normal student. You can leave now," said Xavier. Fiona followed without protest, wearing a disappointed expression nonetheless.
Xavier got dressed into his uniform, a white shirt with a deep navy blue jacket and trousers, with the Imperial Academy sigil on the breast pocket.
He quickly went to the dorm’s cafeteria for a light breakfast.
As he left the dorm’s gates, he found Elena there.
"Hey, good morning," greeted Elena.
"Good morning. Were you waiting for me?" said Xavier.
"Aren’t you full of yourself? I was just admiring the weather before going on," said Elena in her usual tone she used only with Xavier.
"But now that you are here, shall we walk together?" asked Elena.
"Yeah, sure," said Xavier. ’Like that wasn’t your real reason for waiting here,’ he thought to himself.
He liked Elena. She was cute, her body was hot, and her fashion style was impeccable. Most of all, she was always nice to him.
He doubted that she liked him too, but those doubts were cleared when she offered to help him out with his arousal. No woman would go that far for just any man. Even if she says she is doing it for the treasure, Xavier was sure that’s not all there is to it.
They walked, passing by the roundabout with the non-functional fountain, along with students from the other three houses to the main building.
Standing in front of the gates of the main building was Professor Woodburn, waiting for all the freshmen to arrive at the plaza in front of the main building.
Once all were there, he started briefing students about subjects and locations of their lecture halls.
"Attending at least 5 subjects is compulsory every year, with one theory and one practical fixed by the academy for each year. You can choose the rest of the subjects from a wide variety. Just make sure to fill the form with your chosen subjects and submit it to the clerk’s office before mid-semester exams," said Professor Woodburn as he went on to explain the limitations and privileges allowed to students.
"Now, if you don’t have any questions, excuse me. I have to lecture some third years about advanced diplomacy," said Professor Woodburn before leaving the students to decide which lectures they wanted to attend.
Xavier walked up to the schedule board to the side of the main building’s gates where numerous subjects and the timing and location of their lectures were noted.
"So, any subjects in mind?" asked Elena by his side.
"There’s a few that interest me. What about you?" asked Xavier.
"Yeah, runic magic. Its lecture starts in about half an hour," said Elena while looking at the map beside the schedule board.
"It’s far. I’ll have to leave right now. See you later," said Elena and left.
Xavier watched Elena’s round ass bounce with every step as she left, then also decided on his subject.
"Let’s go with Enchantments."