Knock, the sound reverberated throughout the whole room.
"Come in." Leo Proclaimed an unnecessary proclamation. His heart filled up with tension, like a balloon that was about to pop.
Saints Hand enters the room, wearing a stunning gold gilded tux. "So FRIEND," he emphasized friend, "follow me and we can begin the test."
Unlike Saints Hand Leo left the room with the grace of a legless beggar. They soon enter the chattering ambiance of the street. Saints Hand walked with long proud steps till they arrived at the front of two large silver gates. Etched on them are the Latin words, "From hell I arrive, and to heavens I retrieve the knowledge I desire."
"Can you read it?" The snickering Saints Hand asked.
"I." Leo paused. "I believe I can." It was strange he had never read latin before, yet it felt so natural.
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"It means we will go through anything for enlightenment, like Dante who climbed the nine layers of hell and even heaven all in the pursuit of knowledge." He grins at Leo.
The school itself is surrounded by a reinforced spell enhanced wall half the size of the outside wall, even so probably the more expensive of the two.
"From how your eyes observe my campus you must be impressed, not to be humble, but it is nothing compared to the state funded one in Rosedale." He said with glee. His not so subtle bragging brought its brilliants to life, most schools cant even be compared to the best school in the country/third best in the world. "But." He continues. "What is a safe campus and luxurious academy to do without great instructors, and substantial results? And if you pass of course, that's where you come in." He let out a child-like giggle as if a puzzle piece fell snugly into its slot.
"Even if I do pass, how would just me help?" Leo couldn't help but let out a snarky retort.
He clears his throat. "Of course you're not the only one, you're not even the first, I've tested many and still have more to test. Remember if you fail you owe a million." Saints Hand's face fell mellow, as if he knew there would be no million. With nothing left to discuss he ushered Leo though the gate. Saints Hand talked as they walked. "I started development of the campus two years ago, and coming this Fall it will be open to those capable." As they strolled around the main campus building Saints Hand paused for a second. "I do hope you stand up to my expectations." He grins as if he knew Leo would.