The attack of the demons in Mt. Tala Island spread like wildfire in Praiji Empire.
During the two week Sestral Break, as Sebastian had called it, what thought to be a rumor beca official news announced by the governnt. Im thankful what really transpired in the island was still kept mum and that people only knew the teachers, the archduchess and the Four Guardians of Praiji were the ones with the biggest involvent in slaying the infiltrating demons.
I was still a little curious as to why the demons ca and arrived in the island undetected. I took the liberty to co up with my own conclusions.
One was that the demons wanted sothing from the dungeon located inside the volcano. I knew the dungeon was already conquered but it was one of those that did not collapse and instead released the monsters it had inside in the island. Peter told it was the reason the island was under supervision.
As to how the demons entered the island without even anyone noticing was that soone deliberately let them in. Soone high up in the food chain obviously. It didnt take too much effort and investigation to do that. It was the first thing that ca up in my mind while thinking about my question. I know it was a dangerous guess and I could obviously get into trouble with it, but there was no other explanation.
Theres a traitor within the higher-ups of the Praiji Empire. Sobody who had the ans and capability to pull the strings from behind the scenes. And if I had to guess, Aunt Zaira probably already figured that one part as well. As to why, well that one, I had no idea. As well as for the who.
The citizens of Praiji were obviously not thrilled to know about the return of demons. So started to panic and so started to question the imperial governnt about it.
Well, it was in history that the demons were wiped out shortly after the founding of the empire, and the news that demons were suddenly back obviously did not sit well with them. The governnt tried their best to quell the citizens fear and panic and it worked. For now.
Demons were humanitys most fearso foe, so it was definitely sothing to be scared about. Their ancestors, the Devils brought us the sa trouble in the Celestial Realm back then too. So I suppose the situation was one of those sayings; what is the tree will also be the fruit.
I used to not understand that saying, even when I was still living as Nyxtriel, and I never thought Id learn its aning when I beca mortal.
Im not sure if everyone already took a guess or they just did not want to acknowledge it, but the demons in the island was just the beginning. A storm is on its way and I never expected to be at the center of it.
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Two weeks in after the start of the second sester, was suddenly summoned to the conference room in the administration wing. I was a worried about the sudden call. I thought it had sothing to do with the events during the last sester which to be honest was kind of scary.
My participation during the fight was only known to the teachers and the students of the Magic Arts Departnt, but nevertheless the students were curious, well more like nosy, about our ordeal. To be honest, it wasnt sothing to make fun of, especially when we were close to dying, but the students from other departnts found it interesting since it was the first ti in a long ti to spot demons.
If they only knew.
The last dungeon break was caused by a demon, but nobody seed to know about it.
I walk as silently as I could once the Headmaster gave the permission to enter the room. I noticed that there were already a few students inside the office, seated around the conference table. I knew so of them, that being Torii, Senior Trent and Senior Leo, and I headed to the vacant seat next to Torii.
What is going on? I asked Torii in a whisper.
Im not sure either. Leo, Trent and I were pulled out of our class. answered my adoptive sister in a monotone voice.
Minutes passed and I sensed two familiar auras enter the room, followed by two unknown ones. The door opened, and Freya and Professor Tresde entered followed by two others. I t Freyas gaze but she looked as confused as I was and shrugged her shoulders with a roll in the eyes.
-Seriously this girl.
Great! Were all here! Take a seat so we can start. the Headmaster announced. Student Council President, if you will?
Yes sir.
-Oh, so he knows.
This year, the Grand Academy Gas, an important event for our beloved school and glorious empire will be held. And for the first ti in many years, our nation will be hosting it!
I could see and literally feel the excitent in the room, but
-Whats the Grand Academy Gas?
To be honest, I felt stupid not knowing a lot of things. I wasnt as interested as my sister of the Mortal Realm back then, and survival was more important in the Celestine Territory more than anything else, Still is actually, and I didn't have much information on the outside world.
How can you be so stupid not knowing what the Grand Academy Gas is? I hear Freya hiss. She was conveniently seated beside .
Can you just tell ?
Fine. Listen very well you ignorant fool
That was just a joke on her side. I hope.
The Grand Academy Gas is an academic event that happens every two years. Various top schools from every continent will be participating in it where the strongest school will co out on top. Last ti, there were twelve participating schools. I wonder how many schools will participating this ti. Anyway, the G.A. Gas will last for about a week and has nurous events. But
But what?
Usually, only the third years and fourth years participate in it. Why is there a first year like you and in this discussion? Not to ntion a second year. Freya pointed to a black haired boy that was sitting across us.
Good observation Junior Freya. Senior Leo suddenly said which got mine and Freyas attention. It was a tradition to send only third years and fourth years for the gas since the events can be... dangerous."
I noticed the hesitation there, but he continued; "But there was never really a rule to have participants from the lower years. Only the fifth and sixth years were not allowed to participate for obvious reasons. This year, we have invited three of the most talented individuals from the lower years.
The Headmaster stood up and started introducing us. First was Daniel Jarnthe, a second year student of the magus knight course of the Military Arts Departnt.
He is an excellent student even among the second years and it is not wrong to say that he is the most powerful among his entire year. He can wield earth magic and has excellent combat skills.
Freya and I were introduced next.
Students Freya and Luna were two of the ones who fought the demons during the Mt. Tala Island Incident. They have fought and defeated a demon together, and it is not wrong to say that they are the most talented among their year level. Luna especially is soone I recomnd especially in terms of monster hunting which is one of the events during the G.A. Gas.
The students present have been handpicked to represent our school and our nation during the G.A. Gas. You are the icing on the cake, the cream of the crop! Senior Leo announced. And our emperor wishes yet another win in this years Grand Academy Gas.
-I guess we cant really decline?
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