Grant isn’t the vilest student in the Academy. Although this is the one who tripped Daemon off the rooftop, there are many who are on the same level as him. That’s right. It isn’t just Grant, Gerald, and Haze who are evil. There are more that’s just as wicked and… there are a few who’re viler.
“Yo!” Haze greeted Gerald who just arrived at the Club House. A special place that’s built for the elite members of the Academy.
Though it’s called as a club house, it’s much more of a mansion. There is a three-floor mansion that’s at the center and, on the side is a pool where students are freely laughing and swimming. Men in black suits and shades are also stationed around the whole area. Securing both the students and the place itself.
On the far right is the parking lot. This is where both Haze and Gerald parked their own cars. Two Shelby Mustangs which is the same as the one that Grant drives as well.
“Got any idea why he called us this late?” Gerald asked right as he locked his car.
The teen is tall and broad shouldered. He isn’t handsome but, in terms of muscle and physique, one can easily think that he can beat down three rugby players all at once. Then there’s Haze who is leaner than him. Just as tall but with better looking features. With a face that doesn’t fit his lifestyle as a thug that enjoys exchanging fists with others.
“Why are you playing dumb?” Haze asked. “We both know what this is about.”
“Right.” Gerald sighed as they began to walk towards the entrance of the mansion. “I was just hoping that it would be different.”
“Yeah, well, it isn’t.” Haze answered back immediately.
A servant waited for them in front of the doors and opened it for them. Inside is a grandiose, long and open lounge. With tiles of pure marble and on the ceiling is a chandelier made with more diamonds than necessary. This brightened the whole place out. Making all the expensive paintings on the walls stick out even more – their prices just being a bit higher compared to the exotic ornamental plants that adorn the place as well.
“Why the hell isn’t he back anyway? What happened to him?” Gerald asked.
The two of them continued walking along the spiraling stairs that lead to the second floor. There’s an elevator as well but, the use of it is exclusive to the highest members of the club.
“Beats me.” Haze said in reply. As they continued walking through the stairs. Reaching the second and then the third floor.
“But I bet they know the answer.” He added as they reached their destination.
On the third floor is a double golden door. Stationed in front of it is another man in a black suit who gives off a more threatening vibe compared to the other ones stationed across the club’s vicinity. This man also greeted the two with a nod as he opened the doors for them without saying a single word.
Haze and Gerald took this invitation and, as soon as the doors closed behind them, a greeting is made. “You’re late.”
The words came from another teen sitting on a long red sofa. This is Christian Astley, the leader of the group and the sone of a wealthy and powerful man who has a great chance in winning the next mayoral elections. He has long blonde hair that’s styled in a slick back, making it look decent despite the length. This leaves his face bare, showing the two sharp blue eyes that he has. Ones that stared down at both Haze and Gerald.
Haze bowed his head. “We’re sorry Christian. We went as fast as we could – ”
Something flew past Haze’s face. Forcing him to stop talking. The sound it made cut through the air and, as the teen turned to look at what this is, he saw a knife. A real one that’s now lying on the floor after hitting the golden doors.
This made some of the legs on Haze’s legs leave. But he’s still able to remain as he is. He knows that he’d only get punished more if he shows any visible weakness to Christian. He’s already learned his lesson one too many times and, with one too many scars.
“You’re not fast enough.” Christian said in reply. “Should I take out one of your legs so we can give justice to that speed of yours?"
This isn’t an empty threat. Christian is perfectly capable of pulling this of. He’s done worse things to other students and there’s nothing stopping him from doing the same to Haze and Gerald; except there is.
“Don’t do that, they’ll still serve a purpose.” This came from another person inside same room. Damian Silvers.
A spectacled teen with messy black hair who’s looking straight at his console. Not even bothering to look around to sound a little bit more concerned. Yet his words are all that’s needed to diffuse the situation and bring Christian back to his normal state.
“Anyway, the reason we called you here is because Grant hasn’t returned to his suite yet.” Another person said, this time a woman who has a laptop on top of a table in front of the sofa.
This is Yvonne. The same Yvonne who called Grant earlier that same night and told him to go back to his suite. The same Yvonne who kept pestering Grant’s phone and attempting calls.
“The problem is that he hasn’t answered his phone. It would’ve been easier if he did.” Yvonne added. “Now we have to put matters into our own hands.”
“What? Can’t we just leave the guy alone?” Damian asked. “You said he went on a drinking spree right Yvonne? The guy’s probably passed out on a street somewhere.”
“That’s possible. But it’s also possible that he’ll confess his crimes to the police.” Yvonne added.
“Ahh dammit, all this talk is really getting me angry.” Christian got up from the sofa and went for the fallen knife behind the two thugs. “Why are we having so much trouble because a fragile and useless insect died? Why does that have to concern us huh?”
The actions of Christian broke the nerves of both Haze and Gerald. They know how volatile this person can be when he’s pissed and, even more so when he’s under the influence of alcohol. That’s why they didn’t make any comments and, even breathed so minimally that you’d think they’re statues.
“We should send them out Christian, it’d be easier to bring Grant back if we use those close to him.” Yvonne said right away because, just like the two, she knows how deranged Christian’s mind can be.
“I have to agree with Yvonne on this one buddy.” Damian added. “It’s best if they’re able to bring him back tonight.”
Christian walked around the room with the knife still on his hands. As if contemplating if he’ll follow the suggestion or push through with his idea of stabbing Haze and Gerald. They’re the only ones who’re actually at risk of getting wounded after all.
“Alright then. Let’s do that.” Christian came to a decision and went back to the sofa with the knife still in his hands.
“But I want him back tonight. Got it?” The teen added. “If you can’t do that then all three of you can go meet up with Daemon in the afterlife.”
“Yes Christian. Thank you very much.” Haze and Gerald bowed their head.
“Grant is moving towards an abandoned building near the academy.” Yvonne added as she tapped a couple of keys on her laptop. Tracking the GPS on Grant’s device. “You two are familiar with that place right?”
“Yes.” Haze answered right away.
He knows this because, it’s where their gang meets regularly. This is an organization separate from the one that Christian is leading. This is more of a real gang in its sense and, those at the top of it are individuals more dangerous than Christian himself.
Thankfully, they’re not going to cross any lines by going there. It’s basically gang territory after all and, on normal days without meetings, there’s not a soul in sight within that place.
“You can leave now. I don’t want to see your irritating faces anymore.” Christian said.
The two immediately followed the command – bowing their heads a second time just for good measure. They didn’t even think twice before leaving that dangerous room. But now they have a new problem they have to deal with. Now they have to look for Grant – something that will never happen anymore.
Christian, Yvonne, and Damian. All three of them are high profile individuals because of who their parents are. Christian is the son of Alexander Aster, the favorite to win the mayoral election.Then there’s Yvonne Summers, daughter of the Academy’s Head. A prestigious school where all of the sons and daughters of wealthy individuals attend because of the quality of education.Last, but definitely not the least, is Damian Silvers; son of the number one gaming company’s CEO. He’s also the world champion for most of their games which made his name that much more prominentThis is the reason why Christian can’t lay a hand on any of the two. They are just as important as him. They are valuable individuals who spreads his sphere of influence and, they benefit the same thing from him. They are like parasites feeding on each other. But that doesn’t mean that they get along perfectly – because they don’t.“Hey, why did you stop me earlier?” Christian asked the two as soon as Haze and Gerald l
What Gerald fell through is a hole on the ground. There’s actually a trap door that’s in the middle of the second floor’s tiles. It isn’t noticeable and looks a lot like any other part of the floor. The gang obviously never knew about this. That’s why they even have a carpet placed in the middle of the second floor. Covering this same hole in the process and, it’s because of this same carpet that Gerald fell through.The carpet covered him and prevented him from moving. Because of this, there’s nothing stopping the beating that came after. He felt something hard and heavy hit his body. He tried to fight back with his monstrous strength but, because of how sudden the whole thing is and, because of how effective the carpet is in minimizing his movement as well as blocking his vision, he isn’t able to fight back. The clobbering simply continued and as it did, Gerald kept on screaming.“YOU’RE DEAD!” He said as he squirmed with all his might. But this threat of his didn’t work at all. If
Daemon felt a warmth at the core of his body. Right at his navel which slowly crawls towards every vein inside of him. A sensation that calmed him and revitalized his body. Washing away all of the sweat that built up from the ordeal he had to go through.It’s almost like he’s being reborn. That is the sensation in its simplest sense. Daemon’s body is going through rebirth which isn’t even a joke. His muscles began to form and show from his skin and even his height began to change, making him taller than he actually is. Then came the changing of his hair’s color – becoming ash gray. In the middle of a white and black color.His body is covered in steam and, this burns through all of the scars that he has across his body. Erasing each and every one without leaving a trace. Even the graze wound on his cheek began to heal. And with all of this happening, new notifications popped out.[New Skill Reward: Lesser Regeneration][Information: Grants greater healing that heals through surface wo
“What’s taking them so long?”Christian waited in the third-floor lounge. The moon’s already reached its peak and the noise made by the students having the time of their lives died down hours ago. The clock has passed twelve yet, Haze and Gerald haven’t given him any response yet.His phone is dead silent. Not even a single message is sent to him by the students in question. This wouldn’t piss him off as much if not for the fact that it’s past midnight.Both Yvonne and Damian have left an hour ago already. They told him to just rest and wait for a reply tomorrow but Christian doesn’t want to. He wants to get news right away and he wants it to be a positive one. After all, the pressure is on him since its his father’s candidacy that’s at stake here.“Those good for nothing bastards! I’m gonna skin them alive if I see them again!” He screamed again, thrashing the room and breaking an expensive vase within the room. Making one of the guards enter to look at what happened – one who has so
“Go fuck yourselves.”These are the words that came out of Daemon’s lips as soon as the requirement is explained to him. Something which he still refused to do. There doesn’t need to be an explanation why. Anyone would find this task outrageous, especially with all the laws governing society getting in his way. As well as the potential to get caught up in more danger once he kills the wrong individuals.[Astaroth (Asta): Whoa, easy with the language kid.][Baphomet (Baph): Yeah, why are you being so feisty all of a sudden? It’s not as bad as it seems.]“It is as bad as it seems.” Daemon defended though there’s really no need for him to do this for something that should be common sense. “You want me to kill a hundred more humans? How am I gonna do that?”[Asta: You’re exaggerating. Killing is basically how your cultivation system operates. You’d get to a hundred in no time at all.]I guess that part’s true. Daemon thought of this logically. He’s having an argument with the demons. He’s
The Academy. That’s the name of the most prestigious school existing within the Metropolitan city. All of the sons and daughters of wealthy and influential people, as well as the gifted students, all of these individuals are gathered here. And for a good reason.The quality of education within the Academy is second to none. Whatever talent or ability one has when entering or, even if someone doesn’t possess any, by the time they graduate, they will have everything they need to be successful in life. And by this, the most important aspect that’s gained by studying here is none other than connections.Every kind of connection that a person would need in his lifetime can be gained here. But that also means that this is a place where those connections can be lost as well. Since this is a school for the elites, there is a culling that happens within it as well. Where the weak do not stand the test of time and get expelled, kicked out, dropped, or voluntarily exits.Daemon never experienced
Entering the Academy is impossible for Daemon with just himself. The only way he was ever able to study there in the first place is because his parents already made a deposit for him. Securing his future in case anything happens to them.Now that’s gone. Daemon doesn’t have the funding of his parents because, he can’t just walk inside the academy again and proclaim that he came back from the dead. Even if this works, it’ll bring in a lot of problems for him. For starters, he may get abducted and experimented on by those that wants to live forever. Though this is an idea that seems to be on the extreme side, there are a lot of other reasons subtler compared to this.That’s why Daemon has to get back to the Academy on his own. A feat that is, as mentioned, impossible for Daemon with just himself… thankfully he doesn’t need to rely solely on himself.“So, you want to be our scholar huh.” A man wearing a white button down sat in front of a desk. He has properly combed hair that’s neatly s
“HAHAHAHA!” Leon roared in laughter. Echoing within the place where he, Daemon, and Jude.The vibrations made by the teen’s voice is so strong that, Daemon can feel his insides beginning to shake just from this alone. Indicating just how big of a threat this Leon guy truly is. But that’s all the more reason why he needs to continue with this plan of his.“That’s a good one. You said you’re going to fight me?” Leon said in an amused tone. Wiping a tear that’s formed in his right eye as he took a look around. “Are there cameras here? You trying to prank me or something?” Daemon’s being taken as a joke. It’s easy to dismiss his challenge as nothing more than this because of how he looks. Though he’s gained some weight and his height increased, his body isn’t fully developed for martial arts yet. He’s got a better-looking face now but, that doesn’t merit him anything in the said aspect.“No pranks.” Daemon said in reply with a flat expression on his face. “I’m serious about this. I want