Powerless Boy is reborn as Lustful Elf
Chapter 85: A little bird told me

Chapter 85: A little bird told me

"Relax, man," Bastian said, his tone reassuring, his hand lingering on Alex’s shoulder. "It’s easier than you think. You’ll get the hang of it."

His words were meant to comfort, but they did little to ease the panic gripping Alex, the fear of failure, of exposure, looming large as the hall’s chatter swelled around them, the day’s challenges only beginning.

Bastian’s blue eyes gleamed with a teasing spark, his mouth opening as if to toss another quip at Alex, his hand still resting on Alex’s shoulder in the crowded hall of Starhaven Academy.

The morning sunlight poured through towering stained-glass windows, casting vibrant blue and gold patterns across the polished marble floor, where students swirled in a chaotic dance, their voices a lively buzz, their tunics a riot of colors.

Before Bastian could get a word out, a figure approached, her presence slicing through the throng like a blade, drawing every gaze in the vicinity.

Velenda, a girl Alex recalled from the previous day, glided toward them, her beauty so breathtaking it struck Alex like a physical blow, nearly blinding him in a crowd of already stunning elves.

Today, Velenda was a vision of otherworldly allure, her flawless skin glowing with a luminous sheen, her emerald-green eyes sparkling with a piercing intensity that seemed to command the space around her.

Her raven-black hair flowed in sleek, glossy waves, framing a face so perfectly chiseled it could’ve been sculpted from moonlight, her full lips curved in a confident, almost knowing smile.

Her lithe, statuesque frame moved with a supermodel’s effortless grace, her vibrant turquoise tunic clinging to her curves, accentuating a figure that elevated her above the already exquisite elven standard, making her a goddess among mortals.

Alex’s red eyes widened, his breath catching, his mind momentarily scrambled by her radiance, her presence magnetic, overwhelming, as if she bent the light itself to her will.

"Morning, boys," Velenda greeted, her voice a bright, melodic chirp, brimming with confidence, her emerald eyes flicking between them, though her smile lingered on Alex, warm and inviting, a beacon in the bustling hall.

Bastian’s grin tightened, his blue eyes icing over, his posture stiffening as he managed a curt, "Hey," his tone frosty, a sharp departure from his usual easy warmth.

Alex caught the shift, his red eyes darting to Bastian, a flicker of curiosity sparking, but Velenda’s sheer presence drowned out his thoughts, her beauty a tidal wave that left no room for analysis.

Velenda stepped closer, her hand slipping around Alex’s arm, her touch light but deliberate, sending a spark through him, his skin tingling under her fingers.

"Sorry, Bastian," she said, her voice dripping with playful charm, her emerald eyes flicking to him with a mock apology, "but I’m stealing him away."

Her smile was dazzling, her confidence unshakable, the words delivered with a chirpy assurance that brooked no argument, her grip on Alex’s arm firm, guiding him away from the pillar with an ease that made the crowded hall seem to part for her.

Bastian muttered, "Yeah, whatever," his voice low, laced with irritation, but he quickly shifted, his grin returning as he looked at Alex, his tone brighter, almost forced.

"Meet me after class, blondie," he said, clapping Alex’s shoulder with a quick, firm pat before bouncing off, his stride swift, his figure soon joined by a girl with brunette hair trailing behind him, her laughter blending into the hall’s vibrant hum as they disappeared into the sea of students.

Alex barely registered Bastian’s departure, Velenda’s presence consuming his senses, her emerald eyes locking onto his, her smile radiant, her beauty so intense it felt like staring into a supernova.

"You’re looking good today," she said, her voice smooth, the compliment delivered with a casual confidence, her fingers still resting on his arm, her touch warm, grounding, yet electrifying, his pulse quickening under her gaze.

Alex’s red eyes blinked, his mind scrambling to match her poise, his lips curving into a grin as he managed, "You too," his voice steady despite the way her beauty short-circuited his thoughts. "I mean, you look... unreal." The words felt clumsy and Alex had to mentally slap himself, he had seen plenty of beautiful women — yes, none of them was as fine as vaelenda, but still — he couldn’t be acting so rattled in front of her, he stood up straight, his eyes tracing the perfect arc of her cheekbones, the way her raven hair caught the sunlight.

Velenda’s laugh was bright, a melodic ripple that turned heads, her emerald eyes sparkling as she tilted her head, her hair shimmering like liquid obsidian. "I know," she said, her tone playful, unapologetic, her confidence a force that seemed to bend the air around her.

Then her smile softened, a genuine warmth breaking through, her voice quieter. "But thank you," she added, her fingers giving his arm a gentle squeeze, the gesture sending another jolt through him, his skin prickling, his mind reeling from the sheer impact of her.

She guided him through the crowded hall, her stride effortless, students parting around her like she was a queen, their whispers trailing in her wake, some envious, others admiring.

"So," she said, her voice chirpy again, her emerald eyes glinting with a teasing curiosity, "are you ready for your first hoverball game? A little bird told me you’ve got telekinesis." Her smile was sly, her words light, but they landed like a shock, Alex’s red eyes widening as his mind raced to catch up, the implication hitting him with a delay.

Sylra. The name flashed in his mind, a beat too slow, she was likely the source of Velenda’s intel.

Alex forced a confident nod, his smile tight but convincing, his voice steady as he said, "Yeah, I’m ready." But inside, panic surged, his stomach knotting.

A deeper fear clawed at him, his red eyes flickering to Velenda’s flawless profile as they walked, her beauty momentarily overshadowed by his spiraling thoughts.

Telekinesis was only part of it, his abilities were multiple, what happened when the students discovered he had more than one ability?