1:30 P.M. They were already done eating and was questioning Remillia about Macaron.
"So you know what kind of monster he is?"
"Of course. He was the last of its kind and was rarely recorded. That’s why only a few of them know this kind of monster. He is an Oculus Giga, they are the guardians of the night. Unfortunately because of poachers, they went extinct but luckily, I found Macaron when he was still an egg."
’How else would I explain what kind of monster you are?’
"Then why does it look like an ordinary owl? The one shown on T.V. is much larger than this."
"Correction, he’s a great horned owl otherwise known as Tiger Owl. He may look like this in his small form but when he transforms, Oculus Gigas can grow to an enormous size, rivaling that of a small dragon. Its body stretches to around 20 feet in length, with wings that unfurl to cast a shadow over the surrounding landscape. Its feathers turn a deep, iridescent blue and its eyes glow like lanterns in the dark. The once-small owl’s beak now appears as a formidable, razor-sharp talon."
"I’m amazing right?"
[Pffft. Hahaha!!!!]
’Mock all you want. You just don’t want to admit that I am a great thinker.’
[Liar.]
’Can’t you just support ?’
"It’s almost 3 P.M. Let’s go."
I let Macaron flew out through the window as Edge stood up to leave first then we followed him as we went to our class room.
The rest of the days passed by in a blur. It was already Thursday afternoon when I went to see Professor Orion.
I knocked on the door before going inside, I saw him bisy writing on a bunch of docunts.
"Who the hell just barge in my offi-"
When Orion raised his head to scold the person who just eent inside, he imdiately changed his expression.
"Remillia, long ti no see! So have you thought about joining into my company?"
"I need your help, Professor."
"I won’t help you."
"Why?"
"You’re only a student and besides you’re not my employee nor apprentice. If only you could sign this then I’m willing to help you."
’This sly old man.’
Remillia’s patience was running thin. She doesn’t want to work her butt off as soon as she graduates.
"How about I return the favor instead?"
"Continue."
"I need your help in identifying these corpses and doing an autopsy on them. In return, I would help your team in 3 different subjugation quests. Not only that, I would also give you informations regarding the monsters we will kill in those 3 quests."
"That sounds good but what are you planning?"
"Just wait. I’ll soon be giving you a spectacular show."
"Hahaha! Okay, make sure you succeed."
"Is it a deal then?"
"Deal! Now where are the bodies?"
"Before that can you please sign here?"
"What’s this?"
"It’s just an agreent that I won’t go back on my word after you finished examining the bodies."
Professor Orion seed skeptical to sign the docunt so I moved to Plan B. She used her pitiful voice and persuaded Professor Orion.
"Sir, don’t you want to join your company later on?"
"Of course I want to but signin-"
I sighed then grabbed the docunt from him.
"It’s okay sir. You don’t have to force yourself to sign this. I’m gonna look for another one who’s capable of-"
"Give that!"
Professor Orion snatched the paper from and imdiately signed it.
’Gotcha! Wahaha!’
I snatched the docunt back and happily hid it in my pocket.
’This way I won’t have to work into his company anymore hahaha.’
I gave him the pouch containing the dead bodies.
"This small thing?"
"That’s a Mystic Maravilla. You can fit anything you want in there and it’s lightweight to use."
Professor Orion seed to be amaze by the pouch.
"Where did you buy this?"
"I can’t answer you that."
"It’s okay if you don’t want to tell , I’ll just give you the money to buy them, it’s your choice to add how much you price it."
"Sir, this is my family heirloom."
Professor Orion was sad that he can’t buy anymore like this.
’Such a waste. This is a high grade material and sadly, it’s only one of its kind.’
"Then I’ll see you again Professor."
’I just need to find the other witness.’
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
It’s Friday. I need to hurry up in answering my final exam before I can go to Aeonia.
As soon as our ti started, I quickly answered all the questions in an unbelievably fast rate. In just ten minutes, I stood up and went to the instructor in charge.
"Yes Miss Lockhart?"
I showed him my exam paper.
"I’m already done. Can I go now?"
Not only the instructor but the whole class was stunned.
"Did I hear it right?"
"What? She’s done?"
"Maybe she doesn’t know the answers so she carelessly scribbled random words?"
"She’s truly mad! Doesn’t she care about her grades?"
The instructor didn’t accept my paper but instead look at seriously.
"Miss Lockhart, this is not the ti for joking. I suggest, you go back to your seat and review your answers again."
"Sir, I answered all of them this fast because I’m not feeling well."
The instructor hesitatingly accepted my papers.
"Are you sure Miss Lockhart? Once you give this, there’s no turning back. I won’t be in charge of your grades."
"It’s okay, sir. Now may I go to the clinic? I’m feeling dizzy right now."
"Do you want soone to accompany you there?"
"No need sir and besides it’s exam day. I don’t want to waste their ti in answering their test papers."
The instructor nodded at .
"You may go now."
"Thank you sir."
Amd with that, I left the classroom with confidence.
I imdiately went to my room and packed my necessary belongings.
"Macaron, get ready to fly."
"To Aeonia."
"They would suspect that sothing’s wrong because it’s exam day, students at this hour are all busy answering. Also, I don’t want to alert the Dean."
"I have no ti. This week’s preparation must all be done quietly."
"Wait, I need to buy sothing to hide you from the public eyes."
’System Shop.’
I scrolled down for a few more minutes before finding what I need.
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Velarei Bracelet
This bracelet is one of our popular cloaking device. The wearer can program specific cloaking patterns, such as hiding from magical detection or blending into a specific environnt. The bracelet can also be tailored to fit any individuals.
Amount: 50,000 Popularity Points
BUY? CANCEL?
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I almost bit my tongue after looking at hiw much it was.
’Why system? Why?’
[Why what?]
’You’re clearly robbing my points, why is it expensive?!’
[May I remind you, this item is very rare and you are the only one who has this in the entire world. Only if you buy it of course.]
I sighed and click ’buy’. Once I finish this mission, I can earn more popularity points.
[Remillia ~ The user can only be concealed once it is used so...]
"So?"
[You need one more for you to use or for Macaron.]
"..."
’Why this f*cking bas-’
I stopped and just bought another one.
"Macaron co wear this."
"It’s a type of cloaking device. We can be concealed once we’re up in the air."
After changing into his form we finally flew to Aeonia.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
After arriving at Aeonia, I imdiately called a taxi and went to Khyronia.
The driver gave a weird glance but didn’t say anything as he drove there.
The car stopped when we arrived at the entrance.
"I can only drive you from here and Miss, please be careful."
"Don’t worry, I will."
I was thankful to the taxi driver’s kindness but I can protect myself.
As I walked inside, I can’t help but notice its narrow, winding streets, crumbling buildings, and cramped market stalls. The air is thick with the slls of smoke, sweat, and poverty.
She navigates the crowded alleys, her eyes scanning the faces of the pedestrians for any sign of Nolan Jacobs. She finally spots him huddled in a dark corner, nursing a mug of cheap ale at a dingy tavern called The Rusty Gutter.
Nolan Jacobs is a grizzled, middle-aged man with a worn face and sunken eyes. His weathered leather jacket and torn pants suggest he’s been on his own for so ti. He looks up as Remillia approaches, his gaze lingering on her before returning to his drink.
Remillia takes a seat next to him, ordering a mug of ale herself. She leans in close, her voice low and urgent.
"Nolan Jacobs? I’m Remillia. I’ve heard you’re another witness to what happened at the Spire of the Damned."
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