The senior left them alone after saying goodbye.
So the five students had to go alone.
"Don't be nervous. I am not gonna eat you!"
The principal said. But it made them even more nervous.
"Okay, I think all of you know that you are special. Even though people treat you as trash that doesn't mean you are weak. Working hard could make anyone strong. Keep that in your mind all the time."
The voice said. But the principal was still not there. Because of that, they found out that it was a little creepy.
"Sir, I am here. Sorry for being late!"
Suddenly someone came in. That person didn't even knock before coming in. So the students were startled by the sudden entry.
"This is not the first time!"
The principal's voice sounded angry. but the person who came inside didn't even flinch.
But the students got goosebumps.
The person who came in was a middle-aged man.
The dress he was wearing was completely black. The long coat, trousers, and even the shoes. Everything was black. But with that man's appearance that was a good match. His white skin which looked a little pale was so eyed catchable with the black dress. But the paleness was a little scary. He kinda looked like a corpse.
"He he! Okay, We have five students this time?"
He turned to the students and asked.
"Mmm..."
The voice got lower. Then the next moment a figure appeared in front of everyone.
A man who seemed to be in his 40 stood there. He was wearing the same clothes as the man who came in just a moment ago. But the colour was different. He was wearing a grey colour suit in the same design as the man with them.
"We have few more students than the last year."
As that person who appeared said, his eyes ran through the newbies.
The other man respectfully nodded and looked at him while waiting for an order.
"Hello students, let me introduce myself properly. I am Sam Jacob. You should call me Mr. Jacob or Principal."
He said again while checking out their reactions. They already had an idea that this man should be their principal because the voice was a little similar. And also at that moment he appeared there, suddenly surprising them.
"And this will be your class teacher for the special class. Since all of you know what made you special, I am not gonna repeat it again and again. Other than your normal schedule like other students' you must attend the special class until we tell you to don't. Got it?"
The principal, Mr. Jacob asked them.
"Yes, Mr. Jacob."
The five students answered quickly.
"You don't have to be nervous. I am here to take care of you. You can call me Anderson."
The other man in black, their special class teacher, said so kindly.
After that, the principal and Anderson talked while the other five were waiting at the corner.
After some time, their teacher Anderson came to them.
"Okay students. Before you go back we have a special task. We have to know what your form is gonna be. After that, you can go to your dorm and take a rest."
Anderson explained.
"We understood. But how are we supposed to know what our form is gonna be? Is that possible?"
Kevin asked out of curiosity.
There was a way to check someone's form before the awakening process. It won't be useful for normal awakeners. But for late bloomers, this is something special.
"Yeah! All of you must be excited about it. You can see it yourself. Follow me!"
Anderson said happily and asked them to follow him out of the principal's room. Principal wished them a happy academy life with that cold face. Yet, it's a warm welcome for them.
"Mr. Anderson, is it impossible for us to be someone powerful?"
A girl among them asked Anderson while they were following him.
"Don't underestimate yourself. No one is powerful from the beginning. All you need is hard work to be powerful. So don't fill up your brains with mud thinking you are weak just because you awakened later than others."
Anderson said in a comforting manner. It made them believe in themselves. They were encouraged by him. Seeing their lit-up expressions, Anderson was relieved.
'These kids have already been pushed away from others! This society has to change. One day it will change. Maybe one of these five could change it. Yes! I will work hard this year too"
Anderson thought to himself. He always found out that the late bloomers who came to study under him were so heartbroken even before they started studying. Society has used to ignore and abandon the late bloomers telling them they are useless. But he always trusted that one day someone will change it. He worked hard for it every year ever since he became a teacher at the academy.
So he had his hopes this year too. But until now he didn't meet someone who could meet his expectations.
"Thank you, teacher. Your words are so comforting."
Thomas, who was silent the whole time, felt so grateful to Anderson for taking their side and encouraging them. So he couldn't help but to thank him.
Anderson looked at the boy who thanked him. It felt good to hear that someone appreciated him.
He saw the boy who had dark black hair which was long until it reached his waist. As his hair was tied up in a high ponytail, it danced to the wind. His hair was what looked so eye-catching for Anderson. It was maybe because he was a fan of long hair.
Then the handsome face with sharp eyes colored in blue, his super healthy figure, and his behaviour which held a lot of confidence made him have a little hope of him. But he didn't want to come to a quick decision. So he just smiled at him and thought what these newbies' beast form would be.
"Here we have come to the place!"
Anderson stopped in front of another room that was closed and told them.
Everyone looked at the closed door with nervous, excited, and curious eyes.
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
Anderson knocked on the door three times and then muttered something.
"The world loves the earth fairy."
That's what he muttered. The next moment, the door opened up itself. The students were surprised and took a step back.
"Don't worry! Come inside."
Anderson, who had already gone in, invited them in.
Then they went in obediently while looking around with great interest.
"Sit down! In a couple of minutes, I will prepare everything."
Anderson said and suddenly disappeared through a secret door behind the book cupboard.
"Okay!" The five students waited until their teacher came back.