The angels had stayed in the room for the rest of the day with all their needs attended to. Alicia discovered that there was a system for ordering food, and she abused it. She knocked twice on the table and said the food she desired and it would appear. They had dinner this way and returned to their reading.
Hannah finished her experiments and collapsed on the floor in exhaustion. Kyle picked her up and placed her onto the sofa, and she started snoring immediately. He watched her for a while and returned to his own reading.
When the next day had appeared, the boy from earlier was at the door, holding neatly folded uniforms. He had an exhausted expression and invited himself inside. He placed the uniforms on a coffee table by the fireplace and slumped onto a sofa. He coughed a bit before looking at the angels and immediately had an apologetic look.
"I apologise for my rude behaviour... I've just come from the sleeping quarters for the S ranks and below... They really know how to test my patience with trivial matters, but I know that wouldn't interest you... anyway, I'm here to deliver your academy uniforms as first years and I would like to see if they fit you well."
He pointed toward the uniforms on the coffee table and closed his eyes. Kyle was the first to react by picking up the largest looking uniform that he thought was for the boy students. He unfolded it and scrutinized it while walking over to a door to the north of the room. That was the bathroom that Hannah had discovered earlier during her experiments to vomit from exhaustion.
Kyle closed the door after him and turned to look at the giant mirror fixed to the wall and admired the uniform.
Part of it was a dark, short-sleeved shirt with three buttons to close it by the abdomen. It had a left breast pocket with golden flowers embroidered onto the fabric. It was a perfect fit for Kyle and he couldn't stop smiling as he placed it to the side to pick the trousers.
The trousers were a sharp contrast to the shirt with white colour. The pockets were short, and the stitching was barely visible. It felt warm in Kyle's hands, and he admired the fabric as it was stretchy. He felt an odd weight and pulled out a golden medallion tied with a white handkerchief. He unwrapped the medallion and admire it in the light of the overhanging chandelier. He traced his hands over the golden star emblem and placed it next to the shirt and trouser. He then looked to the last piece of the uniform.
He unfolded a white jacket that also felt warm in his hands, like the trousers. He fingered the golden vines stitched across its lower half. They felt rough, and he could be sure he felt an increase in heat from the jacket. He then placed this to the side as well and admired them all together.
He was going to put them on immediately.
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Everybody was now standing by the giant statue with their uniforms neat. The boy from earlier couldn't help but sigh in relief since he experienced no trouble from them. He coughed before deciding to speak once more to make sure they were on good terms.
"By the way, my name is Sherman Ronquillo, and it is an honour to be familiar with such grand students. I hope that you're all ready as we are now going to the main campus of the academy. You shall spend your first day becoming familiar with the campus and facilities, then tomorrow is when you shall officially start your classes. Now then, let's head out!"
Sherman seemed to be in a good mood as he turned around to head into the corridor and then turned to the statue. A bright light filled the corridor and everybody shielded their eyes before opening them to find themselves in a totally new location. The sky was clear of any clouds and the cool breeze blew past them. They looked around to see several other teenagers walking past them in groups or individually, they all seemed to be busy with their own businesses. They stood at the very centre of the academy courtyard with tall buildings surrounding them. Two giant towers loomed to their east and west and were emitting low blue glows.
"I welcome you to the Trascot magic academy! I shall be your guide through the academy and if you have questions, I shall gladly answer them all."
Sherman smiled and gestured for the angels to follow him. He led them across the wide courtyard and as they passed several students; they received respectable gazes. Kyle found this odd but greeted the students with a quick wave of his hand and a bright smile. They all responded with a respectful nod and a quick turn of their heads.
The group approached the nearest building that stood high above them in the shape of a giant sideway L. There were three entrances with students walking out of them with books in hand. The most abundant race present around the building were humans, and the majority were wearing glasses and enjoying their company. Hannah watched them all with a curious gaze, and they all noticed it. They gave her respectful nods as well and hurried away. As they approached the giant Glass doors, three students were loitering by the doorway and having a fun time chatting.
The tallest female among them was the first to notice the approaching group and slyly grinned. She fiddled with her auburn her and when the group were within hearing distance she spoke.
"Wow! To think we would get to see Sherman, the crimson golem, anywhere near the library! So why exactly are you here, my good sir?"
Kyle expected for Sherman to react with an emotional outburst or something similar, but something interesting happened instead.
"I greet the student council president, I just promised professor Belkis that I would assist these students in becoming familiar with the academy before they start classes tomorrow."
"Oh! is that so... may I inquire what your ranks are exactly?"
"We were told our ranks were triple S..."
"Wow! all three of you?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Well, that's great, but back to my fundamental question: why are you here Sherman?"
"I was planning to show them the library first..."
"Hmm... well I see no issue you can go on I won't stop you. Just make sure you have time to attend the student council meeting later this evening. Something important has risen, and I need all members to discuss it."
The girl got herself up from her crouching position and dusted off her skirt. She moved a strand of her hair away from her face and smiled simply before moving away with her two escorts, who respectfully bid farewell.
With the interruption gone, Sherman continued on with the tour. He gave a very wide smile and gestured to the library entrance.
"Shall we move on?"
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