(Jerry’s POV)“Look at you brats.” Captain Rodger’s could only take a step back faced with such hostility. “I understand why you guys would react like this. Jerry did save you but then again, going against your superior is not exactly a smart thing to do, don’t you agree.”“We can take the punishment.” Reginald spoke first. “But let Jerry rest.” Captain Rodger’s seemed to be in a dilemma as he rubbed his temples while muttering something. “You guys need to understand that this isn’t a simple meeting.”“What do you mean?” I asked out of pure curiosity.The answer I got however was outside my expectations.“The Twelve Heads.” The atmosphere in the hospital room quickly cooled down as fast as it got heated up.Those that were protecting me a moment ago began to hesitate as perspiration flowed out of their skin pores.Obviously they were terrified.Who wouldn’t be considering the status of the Twelve Heads.Beings akin to gods, they were not to be trifled with.Even their children would

Pursing my lips, I nodded. “Yeah, thanks to you.”"I barely managed to fight off the Walia family head. Thankfully it was across holograms else we would have been crushed to mush.”I turned wide eyed at the unexpected fact.Actually it’s not like I didn’t consider that to be the case but this was just too terrifying, was it really okay for such a hot tempered fellow to hold such power?“No it isn’t. But even the Walia family head is not as terrifying as another.”“What do you mean?”“The Walia family head is still mild when it comes to Blake Family head. That bastard is the real short fuse. Of course, maybe because of the meeting between your father and him a few years ago, he manages to calm down a bit but before then… I dare not recall the horrors of that time.”“Honestly… are they protecting us or they just here to throw their weight around?”I really couldn’t understand it.Even with all their power, they’d rather stay in the tower and lord over everyone as gods while Explorers go

The punishment of the Academy was anything but light.For the wastage of resources, one would be required to work in the mines alongside other criminals of the tower.That’s already enough to let you understand how terrible it is to fail.Of course, unlike the criminals, one would be allowed to return home after five years of active service but them again, when placed in the midst of terrible evil doers, the likelihood of coming out with no problems is close to zero.Hopefully I’d never experience such a thing.Then again, if you passed, that would mean you qualify for the rite of passage.Apparently, the rite of passage is also quite dangerous with more than half of those that go through it, coming out with a mental illness.One of the reasons why the Academy has a very good hospital and also why new recruits are questioned about their mental history.I guess it wasn’t completely useless information.In any case, I looked forward to the ceremony.It would really be an eye opener.Whe

“Before I continue, I’m sure you can understand why your guardians are not here, Veronica, Reginald and Lincoln.” The Headmaster said as he glanced at them.Veronica was the first reply. “Because our families doesn’t have access to the serums.”“Indeed. Which means that calling them here would be a waste of my time, don’t you agree.” The Headmaster inquired.“Mn, it would be a waste of time.” Reginald agreed even though it sounded like he was offended.“Which means you would be taking the serums recommended by me. Of course, you don’t have to worry. As model cadets, you are worthy of the best serums.”“Thank you, Headmaster.” The trio bowed their head before taking a step back.Thinking back to what was just said, wouldn’t that mean that Leila was called because we have access to a serum?Wait, but how?I immediately turned to Leila for answers.Our eyes met and she seemed to understand what I wanted.“Are we to take our wards with us?” Just then, Isabella’s nana spoke up.Despite the

Barely suppressing the urge to throw up, I ended up swallowing the whole thing before finally letting out a relieved sigh.That’s step one…. Ah!!!I dropped out of the chair as a terrifying headache came upon me.I barely suppressed the urge to scream even louder as it felt like my body was being reconstructed from the inside out.I could barely make out anything with my eyes, but with my peripheral vision I could just about see Leila watching me while seated, not bothering to come to my aid, a sad look in her eyes.Was this a side effect of downing the serum?I couldn’t even ask as the pain was experiencing was too much for me to handle.At a certain point, it felt like I was leaving my body behind, making me terrified since I thought I was dead.But the feeling soon ended and with it a terrifying image as I watched my body develop holes of all sorts from which works dug in and out of my body.My fingers grew hands and my ears continued ringing.Unable to handle it any longer, I dire