The sound of the waves rushing in and out. Sweeping clean every time it enters land. The sand sinks into the vast ocean. The writings that had been written by the visitors, have been erased as a result of the sweeping of the ocean. The light blue color is accompanied by the light of the sun shining. Warming coastal conditions in the Meriley ocean. People are playing with laughter. Including residents who sell shaved ice and food in the form of a stick.
Residents flocked to tell visitors to buy their wares. They order every time they pass by. It doesn't matter old, young, male, female or small child. They eat food caught from the sea and climb the head tree.
The hot sun is also used for playing sand and beach volleyball. Some of them swung their left arm, serving on the opponent's side. And there is also a relaxing sunbathing.
They have not realized, under the ocean there is an explosion of water that the land is not aware of. The explosion destroyed the surrounding area. A swarm of fish saw, the aura of darkness under the ocean was terrifying compared to other places. Black clouds surrounded a ruin outside. As a result, no one should approach the place. Two pillars attached to the entrance. The ornament resembles the era of ancient times. A voice boomed from within. Takes out dozens of tentacles and destroys the door. Beside him, an inscription was clearly displayed in the ancient Epuni language. The Blind Angel Snake.
~o0o~
The blonde haired girl's body slumped on the floor. Cover his head with both palms. A vacant gaze lingers, looking up at the concrete roof of the sky. Swallowing saliva trying to forget what just happened. His mouth gaped. As if it was just a lie. His body trembled for a moment. Hoping it was just a dream. Her wand lay on the floor. However, his palm couldn't lift it. Both legs relaxed for a moment. Then, get back up even if you stagger. Walk slowly with one goal. Namely climbing the stairs to the tower without windows. Right in the top corner. Passing people passing by.
Some students saw a stick on the floor. A boy approached the blonde haired girl. He turned his head stiffly without a sound, the blonde haired girl accepted it while bowing. Then, walk without paying attention to his surroundings. His body felt too heavy to lift the moral aspect so that he could climb back up. However, in his mind he always imagined the ridicule, insults and insults thrown at him. It felt as if the air had entered a hole in a state of a large gaping hole.
The gaze of Tiecia, the blonde haired girl narrowed. No longer glance at the surroundings except straight ahead filled with ceramics and stones that are connected. Whispers from both ears were ignored. He only heard one voice. It's like a steady step on his feet. And his eyes are empty. One by one, the students who saw it, chose to stay away or get away from in front of him. However, Tiecia couldn't care less about that. On the right, there is a staircase without a door. The inside size can only be entered by one person. More than that, the person will follow behind.
Tiecia's tears rolled down her cheeks. Step by step towards the stairs. The girl walked every foot step. Feels heavy to lift. The muscles of the thigh and knee are lifted more and more difficult. In front of him, the steps curled into a spiral. He didn't count the steps. And there is an air vent hole there. However, Tiecia seemed unconcerned about it.
Come to think of it, Tiecia shouldn't have run away when she met the two men named Issac and Reynold. He should have followed his heart to have a longer conversation with them.
When Tiecia brought Andrew to the infirmary, there was a visible change in the patient's face. Looks pale with both eyes blinking continuously. It was as if he was having an ongoing nightmare. Look to the left and right spontaneously. Cold sweat around his face. Sister Pond wiped the sweat as she checked her temperature.
"Didn't work did it?" she muttered.
Sister Pond admitted that it was difficult to find a proper way of dealing with the side effects, right after Andrew had not regained consciousness. Suddenly, a knock on the door from outside. The door was opened by Professor Read and Professor Tristan. They are with three students and a mysterious man, complete with strange clothes and weapons.
"Professor Read! Professor Tristan!"
"What about Andrew?" asked Professor Tristan matter-of-factly.
Sister Pond rose from the chair in a nervous tone. He shifted to the right. Shows the results obtained. Issac and Reynolds looked at Andrew with pity. Remembered when Reynold kicked the young man. He believed that Glenn and Zack died at the hands of the undead monsters. Reynold then took an action early. Namely kicking Andrew's body out of the portal. Heard the sound of his body bouncing to the corridor floor. The rest, Reynold and Issac rushed to defeat the hordes of undead and other monsters in Aeckland Stronghold.
For some reason, Sister Pond felt strange about the interaction between the two teachers and the three students. Including the man beside him only whistled accompanied by looking up at the roof of the sky. His hands were behind his head. Enjoy boring conversations.
"Professor, who is the man behind the students?"
"Her name-"
Suddenly, the right palm shook Sister Pond's hand. His handshake was very rude and uncivilized. It was as if that person was playing with him. Surprisingly, he felt the presence of elemental magic energy all over his palm.
After that, the ninja dressed man went around looking for something. Stepping on both feet, glanced at the old school room. The walls are tiled. So that it doesn't break easily. The two eyeballs of the man dressed in ninja were curious. Look at every corner of the room. Two lights in front of the eyeball. There is also a wall clock sprinkled with magic powder. So visible and clear. The ninja-clothed man frowned. Approaching the cold hour. The rectangular shape stands tall, has a floral motif in the middle. Two sides are carved in the shape of a pole. While the bottom is transparent. Shows a pendulum swinging horizontally. It was already 7 in the morning. The sound of the gears turning to the right. When the right palm touches the glass pendulum, the sound of orchestra and instrumental music is heard. Singing while singing with sadness. The ninja-clothed man frowned. Issac and Reynold gasped at the song of the instrument. Including Tiecia who felt the music. The four of them closed their eyes. Imagine the sadness that everyone experiences. Issac who was expelled by the residents, Reynold also experienced the same thing. Tiecia was often bullied by people since childhood. Until the ninja-clad man felt a rising rage. Heart beating fast.
"Master Kiyoyasu!" cried Professor Read.
However, the words experienced by one of the teachers at the Daponia academy did not wake up. Surprisingly, Tiecia who had just been with the two teachers, immediately received the effects of Kiyoyasu.
"Tomorrow meet me at 4 am in the school yard. And bring your valuables to us. If not, get ready you will be crushed right then and there! Is that understandable?"
"You want to date me? That's disgusting. There you go, water fleas!"
"He's a demon! Demons who disguise themselves as humans and eat innocent people!"
"How does it feel to have your family killed by me? Do you want revenge on me?"
Repeatedly with similar words and nuances. Reynold, Issac, Tiecia and Kiyoyasu had a pretty tragic past. Sister Pond turned to Professor Read and Professor Tristan. Staring in shock as the four of them experienced a similar effect. Unlike the three teachers and nurses.
"How is it, Professor Tristan?" asked Sister Pond.
"We have to stop the clock on the wall immediately!"
"No need! Let us handle it ourselves!" Reynolds argued.
"But-"
Despite preventing his three students from doing reckless acts, Professor Tristan somehow trusted Isaac's actions. The silver-haired youth massaged his own head. Pats both cheeks to focus. After that, take a deep breath through lung breathing. Walk carefully. Touch into the wall clock. The right palm gets something. Feels hard and strong. Until he managed to get the object in the clock. Take out the purple stone. Has small thorns like a sea animal. Continuous rolling. Rotating in a circle right above the palm of his hand. The silver-haired youth gave it to Professor Read. Surrendering to him was the right decision. Instantly, the voice began to disappear. Sister Pond responded quickly by giving each student a glass of water including foreigners. One gulp was swallowed down the throat. Tiecia, Reynold, Issac and the ninja-clad man gulped down rhythmically. However, a glass was not enough for Reynold and Issac. Sister Pond gave another glass. Waiting for one of two people to speak.
"I… where am I?"
The low voice of Andrew, who was lying on the bed. Sister Pond approached him. Check the condition of the poor child. Professor Read and Professor Tristan sat for a moment on the chairs.
"You're in the infirmary, Andrew."
"Professor Carr is right. Your condition has improved," said Professor Read confirming Professor Tristan's words.
However, Andrew's reaction was 180 degrees different. Instead, his eyes glanced at the very unfamiliar health room. His eyes blinked spontaneously.
"Who are you?"
Nurse Pond checked the retina, pupil through her wand. Her wand was swung while watching Andrew's latest development. While waiting, Professor Read and Professor Tristan sat down and explained their story when they first met. Starting from the meeting of the two, they found a castle palace and a dungeon called Edgeville Prison and Aeckland Stronghold. After Reynold and Isaac had finished changing stories, the two teachers pondered. Meanwhile Tiecia opened her mouth. Couldn't believe what he just heard. The blonde haired girl looked up at the two men. So hard for them to fight to survive.
"But you guys will definitely come back there again, won't you?" asked Professor Read.
"That's right. That's why, I don't want to tell this to anyone. Including other teachers."
"Wow! Your decision to keep this a secret is too late, my friend."
"What do you mean Kiyoyasu?" asked Professor Read, frowning.
Kiyoyasu expected the reaction of the two teachers. The ninja-clad man turned around. Hurry up to close the door. The man looked up every slit in the window at the top. Make sure no one hears it. Then, a small creature shaped like a flying koi fish flapped its fins. Letting the creature wander around while monitoring suspicious movements. He turned around. Take out a roll of paper. The scroll spreads over a certain area. Projecting a map image and an unusual event. They paid close attention. Starting from the movement of the knights of the Azucec Kingdom. Until the Oritus Kingdom searches for the existence of an Unknown Origin Dungeon portal. Reynold and Issac fell silent while watching the moving images.
"After all, the two kingdoms are really reckless. If they found out that one of the portals was in the Daponia academy, they would consider that place to be a monster's lair. And the magicians' council members must have executed the principal and his students," Kiyoyasu replied.
Tiecia, Professor Read and Professor Tristan gulped. The latter clenched his right fist, punching the table with a hardened face. Professor Read couldn't help calming him down. His arms were shaking.
"Why did it happen? What makes them think so?" Tiecia said.
"I don't know. But, I still think about the three princes. Elliot, Walter and lastly Anton."
"Anton?" asked Issac, raising his eyebrows.
Kiyoyasu saw the reaction of the silver-haired youth. His expression was slightly different from what was emitted. The ninja-clothed man took out his katana. Take a deep breath. Come out wind elemental magic. Blow up the surrounding area. Rotate the body while directing the attack horizontally. A scream was heard from the left. Professor Read and Professor Tristan rushed over to him.
"That's right—"
"My magic ability. You could say, I activated the koi fish to check every room. Apparently my decision was right," Kiyoyasu replied.
"Excellent," said Reynold as his lips dipped upwards. Showing a frown on his chin.
The two teachers walked quickly. Seeing the figure of a murderer in a lifeless state. His neck was bleeding profusely. As a result, he had already died. The two teachers did not expect that Kiyoyasu's appearance would provide a little information about the Unknown Origin Dungeon. However, the problem lies with Issac and Reynolds. The three of them were discussing something. Tiecia was confused by the direction of their conversation.
Tiecia's eyes were both closed. He kept walking without stopping. Until the blonde haired girl had reached the top floor. His legs were shaking violently. He didn't dare stare at the sun that was about to set. Below him, a green field filled with grass. Until Tiecia swallowed her own saliva. He didn't dare look down.
Inhale out of the nostrils. Slowly, Tiecia exhaled slowly. He felt the wind blow his hair one last time. His legs were walking slowly. Approaching the end of the tower. Just as she was about to jump off the tower, two men grabbed Tiecia's arms. He turned to Isaac and Reynold. Moans from both mouths while tugging at the long haired girl's arm.
"Pull Isaac!"
"I know!"
"Let go of me!"
Tiecia tried to thrash around. Screaming while begging to let go of his arms. However, they persisted in rejecting it. The muscles in the man's arms tightened. Head tilted to the right. Try your best to pull it off.
"Pull!" cried Reynolds.
Finally, the two men managed to pull it off. Keep Tiecia away from the tunnel hole. Both Reynold and Isaac caught their breaths in such a way. The silver-haired youth rose to his feet. Reynolds followed. Tiecia realized that the intimidating aura was getting stronger from the two boys.
"Are you stupid or what? How could you end your life like that!" Reynolds snapped.
"I don't care! Even if you try to save me, I'd better just end my suffering."
"That's how it looks."
Issac approached Tiecia, extended his right hand towards the face of the blonde haired girl. Her eyes glazed over, confused about what reaction to receive. Tiecia bowed her body. Her legs bent back, covering her face with her palms.
"Issac, do you know the situation?"
"Not. But …"
He reminds me of when I was little, Isaac muttered to himself. So fragile and pitiful in the eyes of the silver-haired youth. Issac's helping hand was the first step in being able to provide moral assistance to Tiecia. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she burst into tears. He kept screaming. Both legs and arms relax. In the depths of her heart, Tiecia felt relieved that the burden she had been holding down for so long had begun to lift. But on the other hand, the blonde haired girl felt helpless from the insults or insults thrown at her.
~o0o~
Tiecia ran fast avoiding the crowds of people passing by. The blonde haired girl didn't want to stare at anyone. Including Joddie and the gang. They glanced at Tiecia who was running in the opposite direction. His quick footsteps sped past the other students. A grinning lip smile from Joddie.
"Looks like Tiecia passed by from the infirmary," smirked a girl named Joddie.
"What shall we do, Miss Sapphire?" asked the other girl named Taylor Stone.
However, there was no word from Sapphire. A cold look flashed from his eyes. Feeling displeased with Tiecia's appearance. Then, he turned to Joddie and Taylor Stone. Signaling them to take action. Unlike Prince Elliot's careless men, they stalked Tiecia carefully. The blonde haired girl gripped tightly. He ruffled his hair in frustration.
"I should have just listened! Why did I run away anyway?" Tiecia grumbled.
The blonde haired girl glanced over. The students seemed to be talking to each other about the incident of a monster infiltrating the Daponia Academy School. Apparently, it's hot news everywhere, Tiecia muttered to herself. Until he contemplated. His hands were clenched. He gripped the magic wand that had just been taken out tightly. Closed both of his eyes. He twisted his limbs. Swinging his wand to the back side. Fire elemental magic blazed around him. Form a spiral. Burning trees that have long grown to become charcoal. The fire was so intense. Tiecia took a deep breath. Feel the inner turmoil that has been lifted. Until the blonde haired girl heard the sound of rhythmic footsteps. Tiecia looked back. Instantly, his body trembled violently. The electric shock entered the pores of his skin. He felt a very strong vibration. His fingers could not move. And the memory of the heartbreaking and traumatized radiated from his face. His eyes bulged sharply. His adrenaline increased drastically. To the point, two people appeared with floating buckets filled with water.
"Hello bastard."
"You haven't called me a bastard in a long time, Joddie and Taylor," Tiecia said flatly.
"Geez. Did I offend you, bastard? You shouldn't be arrogant, you shameless bastard!"
Suddenly, a bucket was swung from behind. A gush of dirty water soaked Tiecia's clothes. The blonde haired girl was affected. He swung his wand at them. However, Joddie punched him. Taylor swung his wand. Strengthening the fists that his comrades launched. The blows hit Tiecia in the face. The blonde haired girl struggled to survive. Shout loudly. Unfortunately, Taylor silenced his mouth with silent and protective magic. So they can't see it. Joddie's arm swung forward. Regarding the nose and cheeks. Tiecia was lying down, using both arms as protection. However, he realized that the stick beside him couldn't reach him. Taylor walked slowly. Kick the stick to the right. He took five steps back while pointing his wand at Joddie's back even though he intended to punish Tiecia.
"Stop… stop…"
Joddie laughed hysterically. His blood vessels rose, feeling immense pleasure when the action taken had an impact on Tiecia's psychic state.
"Don't you understand how much Sapphire hates you, Tiecia? You shouldn't have been born in this world!" Joddie snapped, bursting into laughter.
"Stop it!" Tiecia screamed.
"Bad child should just shut up!"
There was no one to defend him. His eyes pleaded with the passing students. Unfortunately, no one came to help. Joddie continued to throw punches after blows. He decided to stop hitting. Rising to his feet, spat at Tiecia's sobbing face. Joddie tilted her head at Taylor. The girl approached Tiecia's ear. Whispering something into the blonde haired girl's ear.
"Your mother has been poisoned by the Turner family. Your father let you live so that you can be made our slaves and our lackeys. So, prepare yourself now. Don't forget, if you dare to fight us… just watch out. I won't hesitate to beat you until you faint!"
At that moment, Tiecia widened her eyes in disbelief. Taylor didn't believe what he said. Deep down in their hearts and minds, there was no way the Turner family would act so viciously. Moreover, he and his mother, Trisha Kydwelly, were exiled to a remote village. The first wife of the Turner family, Nina ordered the guards to expel Robert Turner's concubine and his illegitimate child. Until its existence is not recognized by any noble. He should have been happy to be away from the Turners. Far from the insults and ridicule that exist.
However, that happiness only lasted for a moment. Tiecia Kydwelly is rumored to be favored by the village chief's playboy son. The blonde girl didn't want to, telling her mother to leave that place. However, he is not going anywhere. Waiting for the promise that should be kept between him and Robert. Unfortunately, it's just a promise. In fact, he gave school fees for Tiecia because there was a sense of responsibility towards her children.
Therefore, Tiecia tried hard to become stronger. In order to fight Sapphire. In fact, she didn't think of herself as a rival or a sister at all. He thought of Tiecia as a nuisance. During her time at the Academy School, Tiecia was constantly bullied by the group led by Sapphire.
Hearing the story from Tiecia's mouth, Reynold and Issac nodded to each other in agreement. The blonde haired girl gasped in surprise at what he just said. The silver-haired youth glanced at Reynold flexing his fingers, grinning widely.
"It's been a long time since I wanted to beat up the person who bullied you, Tiecia."
"Is it okay if I can help?" Isaac said.
His arms crossed. Let Reynold handle it himself. Together with facing Tiecia's dark past. The blonde haired girl lowered her arms. The eyeball is cornered to the bottom left. His body was shaking, clutching his own arm. The silver-haired man tapped his shoulder.
"Sometimes we are afraid when we are faced with bitter past memories. But, if we don't face it, a lifetime will be filled with regret."
Both Reynold and Issac experienced bitterness since childhood. They didn't want Tiecia to suffer a fate worse than her. As the two stood, something happened to the Unknown Origin Dungeon. Meanwhile, Kiyoyasu was meditating opening his eyelids slowly. Feel the magic energy surge from within. His spear, saw blade and katana resonated. Normally, Issac and Reynolds were incapable of sensing the emergence of that phenomenon. Then, Issac and Reynold turned around in opposite directions. Staring at the blonde haired girl.
"Would you like to come with us, Tiecia? We will help you become strong!"
"But-"
"You have two choices. Want to be weak forever? Or become stronger and change your destiny?"
An easy choice for Tiecia. But not with Reynolds and Isaac. They know, to become stronger must be prepared with the consequences. The weapon he had was so heavy. Until they have to carry on their backs and waists. The response he received was a firm nod. Tiecia accepted Reynold and Issac's offer. Prepare to enter the Unknown Origin Dungeon portal.