screens before scattering down the labyrinthine school halls to seek out their subjects of choice . Connor checked the list twice for dueling , but the closest thing was Professor Skreed ’ s Elemental Magic demo . He dragged Garrett through the crowded halls as fast as he could without bumping anyone too roughly — he shuddered at the thought of Ninette ’ s steely glare . They skidded to a stop outside Professor Skreed ’ s classroom and joined the long line to enter .
Windows lined the far wall of the classroom and warm sunlight pooled on the floor . Rows of desks were arranged into semi-circles all facing a larger , dark wooden desk at the head of the classroom . Dozens of students filled the seats , and more lined the walls and the back of the classroom . The buzz of excited conversation was deafening . The professor idly flipped through a comic book , feet up on his desk and humming to himself . When the classroom could fit no more , he waved to two older students standing behind him . The boy was thin and black , his hair in braids and his clothes crisp and pressed ; the girl was petite , with wavy , strawberry blonde hair and luxurious feathers running up and down the length of her arms . They stepped forward and positioned themselves at either side of the professor ’ s desk .
The spindly elf sat up straight in his chair and leaned forward to address the room . “ Mr . Anderson and Ms . Codie will be instructing you on the basics of Elemental Magic . They may only be sophomores , but I assure you , they know what they ’ re doing . In this regard at least ,” he smirked and returned to his comic .
“ Elemental Magic uses natural forces as the basis for your spells ,” said Anderson . “ The more of an element there is around ,