Ohma was led to medical chamber in a half-conscious state. His energy was severely depleted and injuries hurt like hell. But he still did not let his guard down. There wasn't anyone in this place he could trust, the whole world was a stranger for him. After he was led to chamber the leading doctor ordered others to evacuate. Ohma's transformation was undone. Multiple devices were attached to his body majority were for diagnose and some were for support purpose such as regulating heart rate and stimulate healing. Slowly ohma regained conscious. The doctor and two nurses beside him injected three medicinal liquid inside him using injections but as main doctor was about to inject 4th one ohma got goosebumps and felt strong threat before the doctor could even touch ohma to prepare for injection his hand was clasped strongly by left hand of ohma.
CRACCCKKKK
His hand was crushed like paper the two nurses could not even make a sound their heads flew up leaving a fountain of blood. The doctor wanted to shout, a natural reaction but a hand was placed on his mouth and two eyes like that of a predator were staring in his eyes. A moment of silence followed by a deep voice.
"Who do you work for?" ohma didn't wanted to know about contents of injection he only asked for the name of perpetrator
"Let me live and I will tell you" the doctor answered in a strong tone not showing any weakness
He was the head of medical department in section 1 and a rank 18 warlock despite being unable to go through second awakening he earned his reputation through skills and knowledge. Today he'd received a commission from one of his connections and considering the amount and benefits he agreed without a hitch. All he had to do was put nanites in Ohma's body and considering his injured state it became even easier for him. He also had an ability to mask his nefarious and ill intentions from more perceptive warlocks but today he was caught by this boy like a helpless chick. His ability failed him and his meager strength wasn't able to shake ohma. So he decided to play his final card that was to sell out his employer and also wanted to relay ohma that killing Laison will come with setbacks from both Academy and Council, so he first presented a strong attitude but will be milder with his next sentence. Before he could even continue ahead a cold and emotionless voice cut it.
"No need"
CRUSH
Ohma crushed doctor's head that was much more reliable to ensure death than crushing his neck. An unknown entity was present in the chamber and ohma was unaware, so he first killed doctor not giving him any chance. Next he turned around and saw a man coming out of shadows from the corner. Ohma wasn't able to fathom his strength which proved he was stronger than ohma. But he didn't felt any hostility so he relaxed.
" Lord Mike sent me here, that doctor was commissioned by Clay a deputy of Mark who is leader of a major faction in the academy containing 4 out of 9 top champions. Lord Mark sent me here to clear the miscellaneous, he also wanted to relay you that he has accepted your proposal and you can leave academy anytime we will handle Mark and Clay. All the information you wanted is inside this capsule." saying that he passed a oval shaped device to ohma.
Ohma took it without saying anything and left for management section to receive his Academy Pass. Many wanted to talk to him on his way and some even tried stopping him but after making an example out of one others left. Ohma was shocked to see such a strong man working under Mike previously he wasn't even able to sense him perhaps that's why Mike had laughed at his threat. Sending these thoughts at the back of his mind ohma left the academy on a airship he loaned from academy.
Ohma was inside an airship which was approaching towards his hometown. He held the oval device he received from Mike's subordinate. He still hadn't opened it. He wanted to confirm that devastation with his own eyes. He was still hoping that there might be some survivors but that hope started to dwindle since if that were the case mike would have told him.
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At the same time news about Laison's death reached the ears of council. Laison being a warlock who succeeded in 2nd awakening was a shock for many especially top 9 of academy 7, yet what surprised them more was the one who defeated Laison. Ohma a late bloomer from a backward town which only houses humans and some lowly mutants had only awakened 3 months ago. This potential and growth was crazy. All the faction leaders immediately ordered their respective subordinates to get ohma join them by hook or crook. Special orders came from head council leader warning all the leaders not to do something stupid and secure ohma as soon as possible. But this news was only available to big shots inside the council and some insiders since no one wanted to invite Verdanto or other dark organization to extend their hands towards Ohma.
Mark and Clay were anxiously waiting for report from Doctor yet after hours of wait when no reply came they understood something was wrong. If they successfully controlled ohma it was another thing but since they failed and now many other strong forces were interested in ohma their actions were akin to courting death.
Somehow that news got leaked but before anyone could make a mess out of them the airship they were riding exploded not leaving anyone alive, of course Mark was the one behind it.
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Inside the topmost building of Academy 1 a man is sitting on chair with his legs on table calmly enjoying an exotic drink. While he is calm the same can't be said about the one before him. A bald old man is wiping the sweat from his temple.
This person is the OIC(officer in-charge) of the best academy in Malar. He is known for his mild temperament and capability to handle any kind of issue. With an experience of more than 3 decades this is the first time he was feeling so much pressure just from a youth who is still younger than his son. The youth is the top champion of Academy 1 'Amara Mush'. He is the little brother of Laison the previous top champion of Academy 7. Ever since the news about Laison came to the ears of OIC he shut all network inside academy and all the source of information from outside of academy including any kind of interaction with anyone was also stopped. Only a few trusted of OIC 'John' were aware of this sensational news. They wouldn't have leaked the information John was aware of this so he is curious as to where he learned about it. Of course he didn't dare to ask because the person sitting before him is the best talent in all of Malar and both his backing and standing is way higher than his.
Amara being the son of two high ranking warlocks he is also the adopted son of the Head Leader of council of Malar. That in a way meant he is already chosen to lead the council not as a leader but Head Leader of council. The 5 people surrounding Amara are none other than top 6 champions of this academy. There is no opposition against Amara, he has already subdued all the present champions as for some of the past champions which opposed Amara, they have either left the academy or resigned from holding any champion ranks and are eventually left in dust.
Amara was suspicious when all outside information was blocked that was only possible when the situation was critical and a war might occur or on the orders of OIC. Before lockdown the situation was normal and there were no possibilities of war so to get answers from OIC he sent 5 of his top champions and even then John wasn't willing to divulge any information. So he used his ability that was barely able to open a gap in the restriction which in itself was incredible. The news he received was too shocking for even him.
A nameless talent emerged in Academy 7 and the first thing he did was challenging his brother to a dual for the seat of top champion in which unfortunately Laison lost and died. He once was very fond of his brother but as the gap grew they distanced from each other. Amara was aware his brother was also supposed to join the same academy as him but due to factional pressure he had to join academy 7. He didn't belittle himself all he achieved was due to his talent he did not took anything from Laison but still some dissatisfaction remained in Laison's heart. Amara wasn't afraid of Ohma being an incredible genius, he was confident and prided himself on being no.1 talent in MALAR capable of holding his own against top geniuses of Verdanto. He only wanted to meet ohma and defeat him securing his position and provide satisfaction to his mother whose tearful face he could still recall, when she was narrating him about Laison's death. So he personally came to meet John.
" I'm fully aware of what happened to Laison, there is no need to inconvenience other cadets due to this." Amara spoke after ending his drink
"Is that so, it is an insignificant matter there was no need for you to come here yourself" john asked
" I want permission to leave academy"
John tensed as soon as he heard this, just when he was about to deny Amara interrupted him
" I have no intention of fighting him infact I just want to console my mother for Laison's death and meet this person face to face, I'm not foolish enough to endanger my future over this, please be reassured"
After listening this John had no choice but to allow Amara to leave academy. He has no right to stop Amara, he has Academy pass and Even the Lockdown John imposed was by his freewill and as Amara spoke clearly he won't discard his bright future due to his dead brother, no one will.
While this conversation taking place Ohma reached his Home.