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Academy of Death The Mysterious Academic
The plan changed, but the mission remained. Hunting Anyhony might open the door to the clue of where Marin was. The darkness dimmed my shadow, slinking into the building. I kept my distance from Anthony who had taken the right turning to the stairs. His act of evading the lift seemed weird. Urgency might steer him to climb up the stairs. His shoes which drummed the tiles created noises, yet it wouldn't attract anyone's vigilance as no one lingered inside this building, except me. Minding my steps, I held my breath to prevent him realizing my coming. Walking in slow motion, I counted the floor. My hands resisted the sound that barely leaped out of my lips when Anthony scanned around before his hand unlocked the door of the laboratory on the fourth floor. What was he going to do in the lab at night?Like a detective, I spied on him. Unfortunately, the door restricted me from getting any access to the inside. Feeling dissatisfied, I grumbled while spinning around. I never had a chance t
Academy of Death Found
As his steps got closer to us, Lanzo's reddened face in rage appeared into view. Driven by my apprehension that Rein would be his next target of punch after Ron, I used my body as a shield to enlarge the space between them. Swallowing the saliva of my dread, I forced words out of my mouth to reconcile them."Lanzo… I beg your apology. I promise I'll go back to the infirmary. " I was glad that Rein left; he had another class to attend."That is what you should do, indeed." The red on his cheek perished. He cooled down. "By the way, I am here also to announce that Marin has been found safe and sound.""Are you serious?" I hoped my hearing did not go wrong. "I mean it." His assertion of Marin's safety filled my lungs with the oxygen of joy and relief that I could breathe without burden. "She is in the dorm now. So she locked herself in her bedroom and begged the maid not to tell anyone where she was.""Thank God," I whispered in relief. I intended to rest in the dorm but my vulnerable
Academy of Death Broken
I shrieked in panic; my body trembled in great fear. The sweat drenched me. Glancing up, I found Lanzo's hand clasped on mine. "Please, h-help me…" my hoarse voice raced with the breeze."Hold on… I got you." Lanzo's soothing words calmed me. He pulled my body up with all his might. My small body weighed less in his hand. In a minute, I'd already ebbed on the floor. A glass of water shifted to my palm but my shaking hand spilled some of it out. Lanzo patiently held my hand so that I could sip the water slowly. I stared at Lanzo with a locked mouth; yet my eyes were ample to express my gratefulness.. No matter how bad my prejudice toward him was, he was always there for me."Marin…." Looking around, I realized that Marin wasn't detected anywhere. "Where is she?" Lanzo did the same thing, trying to find Marin. "She may have got back to her room? How could you slip down from the balcony?" his forehead furrowed. That startled me. What should I say? It was impossible to tell him the t
Academy of Death Drop-out
Lanzo descended the stairs, bringing his steps toward me who just stood dumbfounded. All my body parts betrayed me. My dumb tongue couldn't even produce a single word. My rooted feet didn't allow me to move. My eyes stuck on Lanzo whose movement became closer and closer to me. His repeated question broke the quietness."Have you heard everything?" My slight nod confirmed my answer. No comments existed in his mouth; he abandoned me, instead. Getting my senses back, I ran upstairs to check Marin. That girl still crouched in her place; her pale face gushed among her long hair that shadowed both of her cheeks. She was in his worst state ever; the cheerful girl now had turned to someone else I didn't recognise. She was totally different with her pathetic appearance. It knifed my heart to pieces to see her like a living corpse. "M-marin…," I said her name in quiver. She froze as a statue. Her eyes didn't even blink as if my call didn't reach her. Walking slowly toward her, I wiped my tea
Academy of Death The Nomination of the Student Exchange
The mutters bustle the auditorium full of intelligentsia. The vast number of the intelligentsia narrowed the wide hall even though the seats were well-organized. Luckily, the air conditioning which cooled the innards of the room generated comfort for all of us. The shriek sound from the door that swung open pulled our eyes to focus on the tall brown skinned figure who just emerged at the doorstep. The mumbles perished as soon as that stern look burst out. The head of the academy elegantly ambled toward the couch on the stageThe same MC that ran the event in the last assembly took her place on the stage. The academic sat back to their seats after showing their respect in a bow to their leader, the head of the academy. We set our gaze on the stage a hundred percent, waiting for the announcement. The quietude was over along with the MC's firm voice that echoed across the room. Finishing her foreword, she welcomed the head of the academy to deliver his speech. That man came forward
Academy of Death The Exam
It was hard to describe how I felt after what I had experienced so far. It was as if the problem always came after another. I just lost my friend and now my nomination in the student exchange program has burdened me more. A sigh escaped my mouth while leaning my back straight on the chair. The corner of eyes glanced down at the two people who had now disappeared. I jolted in my place. Where did Lanzo and the head of the academy go? "What were they talking about actually?" I mumbled to myself.Returning the book to the bookshelf, I walked to the exit. Reading a book might help me skip the things that clung on my mind yet it did not erase them at all. The dilemma still persisted. The sky turned ashen when I was out of the building. The rain would come in a minute. The downour fell even faster than I predicted. People were running for protection under the canopy.I stood on the terrace of the first floor in the right wing building waiting for the rain to stop. But the heavy rain washe
Academy of Death The Visit to the Orphanage
"What are you staring at?" Out of nowhere, Rein had been beside me."No, nothing…." I went away. That boy followed my track to get to the classroom. I quickened my steps in order to avoid Rein. But, that boy didn't give up, trailing behind me until I took a right turn while he moved in the opposite direction. The exam started a half hour later. But, it was struggling for me to concentrate on the test papers before me. Those two fishy men screwed me up as they occupied my head now. My brain didn't seem to be working well. "You have one hour left." The warning from the supervisor startled me. I nervously copied my answer on the answer sheet. Unfortunately, I couldn't respond to questions one hundred percent with the limited time left. I condemned myself for being so careless. I couldn't fail the test. It would affect my performance, meaning I wouldn't get to the next level. That would only extend my study in this academy. I inhaled and exhaled to calm myself to complete the test w
Academy of Death A Special Guest
"Who is he?" One of the kids mumbled, questioning the boy who ambled toward us. "He is so handsome," another kid in a ponytail admired that boy. Rooting on my feet, I pretended not to hear the children's compliments about Lanzo. "How can you be here?" My unfriendly question marked as my welcoming words. He didn't feel offended. "Spending my holiday in this quiet place would be the best escape from the routines. Besides, I love children." The children had gathered around him like ants crowding the sweets. Their cheerfulness confirmed how delighted they were with Lanzo's presence. He threw his backpack on the edge of the field and happily interacted with the children. Letting them enjoy their moments, I stepped to the one side of the area and rested on the bench under the tree, watching them running here and there to catch the ball. The affection among them touched my heart; unconsciously the drops of tears dripped. Their laughter was able to cure my agitation. Never did I think th