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Chapter 2 - First day of school

The school's interior design is similar to a park, with a large church-like building and an enormouse clock tower connected by four domes at the centre of the unversity. The school, similar from a noble's mansion, composes of four different sections:

*Aqua, located at the right side of the campus, comprises the whole field which extends around 2 kilometres wide. In addition, 2 structures, namely the architect and CFAD (college of fine arts and design) buildings fairly stands tall on the nearby swimming pool.

*Ventus, found on the left part of the school, has 3 edifices that rivals the Aqua's division, individually home of the engineering, HRM, and the highschool students.

*Ignis, on the south part of the university, likewise has 3 buildings which consists of the medical department, the accountancy and philosphy field.

*Lastly, the Terra sector, located at the northern side of the school is a broad park exclusively for Warford's students. Maple trees and wide variety of fruits are cultivated at the meadow near the road. Furthermore, sturdy benches made from quality oaks and decorative lights are cleverly hanging around the trees which are use to charm visitors as if one would go missing, that person could easily mistake the whole area as a massive forest similar from the Amazon's.

Bewildered, staring at the gigantic height of his new school, he nervously walks towards his destination

*8:00 A.M. inside the conference room within the highschool building located at the Aqua sector. See you there!!

Was written on the pamphlet that was given for the applicants who had passed the entrance examination.

Zero was holding his paper, confused on how on earth he may be able to attend on the rendezvous. First impression lasts, is a common phrase for a gentleman to be present, and as much to be early, on the first day.

Zero clicks his tongue has he began wandering around the spacious hallway

"7:45... 15 minutes left, hmm... i'm probably be late. Might as well enjoy my time here and... LIKE HELL I WOULD SAY THAT!!!"

He was battling his thoughts on whether to accept his unfavourable demise, falling behind on the school's schedule, or spend his time leisurely, exploring the depths of the campus.

Zero's chose the latter, as he accepted his defeat and time isn't in his favour.

He passed by a miniature garden, which conveniently has a wooden bench in the middle. Vines and leaves could be seen crawling on the surface but zero paid no attention from it and comfortably sat down on the nearest spot he can sit on; laid his eyes on the beautiful surrounding, not minding the world.

But alas, his peaceful break was drawn to a hault when he heard a loud banging sound coming behind the wall, not too far from his ground. He also hears a screech from, probably a 12 years old girl, screaming in dire need of help.

Zero rushed over on the wall and hurriedly grasp the situation. He can not afford to lose any more time than he had previously did considering the fact that he still needs to attend his orientation; yet Zero's conscience wouldn't leave a person seeking for help.

He saw an unfamiliar brick portruding on the wall. He tried adjusting, pulling and pushing the stone, hoping it'll lead him to 'something'. Similarly in movies, a hidden path had opened before zero's eyes. Buffled by the sudden events, his eyes grew wide as the girl's screech resounds beyond deeper on to the abyss. Without giving in any thoughts, zero rushed over whilst following on the mysterious voice calling out for aid. Unbeknownst to him, the path that was opened was now forcibly closed.

Running...running...running

Drops of sweats are dripping from zero's uniform as he began to catch his breath; though he continued running

Running

It was more like a tunnel than a regular hallway. Zero last heard the girl's voice five minutes ago and his worry weights heavier every moment passing by.

He couldn't imagine anything but the shrill of the hopeless girl calling out for him.

Running, running, running

Finally, he stopped on his tracks breathing heavily to replace the energy and oxygen he expelled from the marathon.

his vision became clearer and what greeted him were 3 routes. All of them painted in pitch black, no light source could be seen that gave off an eary feeling of fear and endlessness whoever was brave enough to step on its path.

Zero stopped on his track, slowly catching his breath. He never knew running far forward could be this exhausting. He wiped his face, drenched in cold sweat, using the fabric's end piece of his uniform; slowly warming and drying himself.

A minute had passed from his break since he had been sprinting vigoroudly in the labyrinth but not a single hint of progress could be observed throughout his efforts. The voice of the girl which resounded far beyond the enclosed space from before had come to an end. Whereas, Zero knew that there are only two things that he must consider.

First, the routes infront of him are horribly suspicious. The corridors are painted pitched black thus he coulnd't disntinguish the trail leading to the helpless girl. The probability of him encountering a trap may be laughable but he had plenty of experience to support his claim. The university itself is a little bit suspicious thus he wouldn't esteem it as an option.

second would be returning back from where he had started. He could rely this quandary to the officials of the school for the risk of whatever could happen inside of the corridors which may affect his existence. He is just a mere student caught up with some misunderstanding, trying to help someone.

Zero gave it some thought and he arrive with his answer.