[Allyson's POV]
" Can I ask why are you here? "
She asks once again. I looked at her as she seemed to be wondering why I am here staring at the board. I have to be cautious it wouldn't hurt if I lie a little.
" I'm new here,and I kinda lost."
" Ah.. an inporter ."
She greeted me with a sunny smile. Her outfit consists of grey suit and grey dress. What makes me stare at her was her golden eyes...
" Inporter? "
" Umm.. that's what we Dixinians called the new ones here. " She answered and looked behind me.
" Care to explain why you are here? ".
~ whoops.
" Like I said, I was los- "
" You don't seem lost.... Allyson. ". She spoke in discreet tone. I trembled as I asked her again.
" How do you know my name? ".
* Claps....
Both of us looked behind. It was the man with her.
" Your case is very well known in this place, Allyson. "
He uttered as he crossed his arms. I just noticed that he was wearing the same outfit as her but with few exceptions, such as the Top hat and a small puppet sitting on his right shoulder.
" The case of woman who entered the passage to Rekoda Magis. That's you right? I thought the Higher-ups have their eyes on you. "
He spoke in a suspicion manner. I might be on a pinch right now.
" What's your motive here? ". He added.
" Stop, stop Madhatter. You're scaring the young lady. "
The lady from before spoke as he vexed from the nickname.
" Now, now, let's start from the beginning. "
She returned her look at me. This time, she smiled cheerfully. " Umm... Should I go back- "
I was interrupted by her excitement.
" ARE YOU SOMEWHAT RELATED TO EVELYN BLUESTONE?! " She blurted.
Sorry, what?..
The woman smiled as she introduced herself.
" Sorry. My name's Rachel Belle Fangs, just Rachel will be fine. And this fine Classy Madhatter, is Charles, Charles Maxwell."
She pointed at her partner with a teasing act. Her finger poking his cheek. It was clear as a day, that person is not having fun.
" Who you're calling Madhatter ? "
" Dunno. Why don't you take a guess.". Rachel teased him again.
As they were arguing over, I remembered yesterday how Miss Gears had told me about my Aunt, Evelyn being a Dixinian. I'm kinda curious.
" Excuse me. "
I uttered, gaining their attention once again.
" Would you spare giving me few details about Evelyn? "
•••••••••
* Opens door.
We entered a very large room. I wasn't surprised to see the shelves that surrounds her room. My aunt was a bookworm ever since she was a kid, that's what she told me before.
It was dark and faint lights was passing through the barricaded windows. Wonder why those were barricaded?
" The room is a bit dusty, but the things she used to do are still here. You can still read her books here. "
Rachel lit up the torch inside. A fiery light slowly crept - forming into dozen of firefly-like spheres. At the instant, the dark room was suddenly occupied with it's brilliance.
" Evelyn Bluestone... She was an Elite Dixinian more than 10 years ago. She held one of the important seats before retiring and mysteriously vanished without a trace. " Mr Charles explained.
He walked closer to one of the shelves as he opens one of the books.
" An old yearbook... "
He then gave me the book he was holding. It was reddish-brown leather cover book. I opened it and saw my Aunt's initial.
" A yearbook? How come her room had one? ". Rachel wondered as she took a peek as I flip the pages.
" There it is! Year 2010. ". I mumbled. I see numerous faces of her colleagues and her few accomplishments.
" Here. "
Rachel pointed at the picture section, as a photo of Evelyn from 10 years ago appeared before my eyes.
" She's my aunt. ". I replied.
A silent passed by as their eyes looked like it could pop from the shock.
" She's your Aunt? ". Mr. Charles asked me if it was real.
" yeah..... "
They're both looked at me. Rachel on the other hand chuckled and spoke.
" Phew. I never thought she had a niece.... I mean, she never told about her background to anyone during her time here. "
" She was called the Ice Maiden before. Referring through her peculiarity of controlling ice. ". Mr. Charles commented.
" This book is 12 years ago... How did you guys met my Aunt? ". I asked them.
They both looked at each other before answering.
" I met her during my participation in the Medical Section in Rekoda Ragis. It was one of the missions I was part of.... I could remember 13 years ago that she used to very strict... ". Mr. Charles said.
" In my case, I never had a chance to see Miss Bluestone before. However, I've heard rumors about her during my visit here. ". Rachel said.
They began talking about my Aunt's legacy... Rachel even explained how Evelyn stood up in a war between beasts and fairies.
" Oh yeah Allyson... Where is she now? ". My eyes widened as soon as Rachel mentioned those words.
Despite all the stories that Evelyn was involved, a sad feeling crept into my heart. It really was nice to know my Aunt being this popular in her job. But.... Do I even have to tell them what happened?
.....
" She's gone. ". I replied.
" She died protecting me. We we're ambushed. ". I added.
The two fell silent. Rachel covers her mouth as Mr. Charles had this sadness in his eyes. I know it's sad... I know it's only recent. That's why I'm here to learn about the secrets...
" Mr. Charles, you asked me before, right? ".
" You said what is my motive.... What if I told you, I want justice. ".
He looked at me before he chuckled.
" I like the look on your eyes. ". He commented. Rachel beside, smiled and exclaimed.
" Well then, Allyson Bluestone. ". She crossed both of her arms as she announced something big.
" Are you interested in becoming a Dixinian? ".
I was sure this is the choice I'll take. Maybe SHE wanted me to stay away from this topic, that's why she protected me and locked these secrets from me for years.
Don't worry, Evelyn... I'll make sure to avenge you...
This path is what I'm going to enter will be risky. Hoping this would be eas-
.....
" Absolutely No! ". Or so I thought...
" Ehh?? She got guts! She's absolutely be able to take on this kind of job! ". Rachel exclaimed as she tries to convince the clerk.
We are currently on the registration center. It was wide and clean, someone could clearly mistaken it from a hospital.
" I'm afraid that this responsibility is no good for her. Think about endangering a young girl and she's underage. " The clerk spoke.
" Really? Isn't it under age? ". The clerk was asked again by Rachel.
I could see Mr. Charles rubbing his temples from just looking at his partner.
" Oh no, it's good, her age is 16. ". Rachel spare few talks at the clerk.
" I've already told you, That is under age. ".
" A young Specia like her could handle this job? Ridiculous. Besides, the Dixinian Corps can't pull teenagers or kids on a dangerous job ."
Rachel shakes the clerk's mind as she keeps begging.
" I know it's under age! But please give her a chance to enter! She had guts! That's important than age right? ". Rachel tried to boggle the mind out of its head.
Charles softly pinched Rachel's ears.
" Dumbass! You could just wait her to enter 20's! " Charles was right, I'm still at a young age, However, I can't just do nothing.
Rachel looked at the clerk. She was thinking of something. An idea lit up on her head as she cheerfully talked one more time.
" Oh, what about that girl with glasses on! She's still under age, why they let it slide so easy? "
The clerk doubted at the stupid idea, he sighed and explained it very well.
" Well, that's a Special Recruitment, true. the girl is still under age,but her skills is mostly needed or matched the skills of an ordinary Dixinian. Although that person came through apprenticeship before becoming a Proper Dixinian. "
" Ah!! So that's it!! Where's Centia? "
Rachel shouted. Mr. Charles on the other hand just shook his head. " No need for that.... ". Someone spoke.
It was Centia.
" What do you mean no need for that? ". Rachel asked her. She gave something to me. " The boards have discussed to let you join the apprenticeship.... ".
What? Me? Even before I've made up my mind?
" It was good that you really want to join the Dixinian Corps, I even thought that I would have to explains more things just to convince you in joining. " Centia chuckled as she looked at the clerk.
" You heard that. Starting tomorrow, Allyson Bluestone is an Apprentice Officer.".
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Third Person's POV.
[ 4 Hours Ago , On a certain Building. ]
" On the section X-V3, is there a Phantom activity? "
A higher dixinian asked and it's fellow officer shook his head. He then instructed him to look into few details while carrying case files in his hand.
He approached several officers before noticing an officer struggling from the paperwork. He greeted him. The officer replied back and continued his work.
He saw the files scattered on the floor as a file caught his attention.
" Did you look into this case? " He asked the fellow Dixinian about an unusual case. In his hand was the case file about an abnormal event on the Coordinating Area.
" Yes. This girl was sent directly at the interrogation room as the elders had began asking for details. " The officer reported.
" However, it seems they've decided to put her in a different way. " He added.
" What difference way? " The higher Dixinian asked again.
After he was told about this sudden appointments. He rushed towards one of the room.
It was a special room. It's large door greeted him with its marble carvings and gold plated handles. He barges into it and quickly shouted.
" Are you ridiculous?! ". He discussed about Allyson's sudden apprenticeship.
" She's still under supervision! This is totally preposterous! ". He slams his hand on the table.
The old man who was listening at him smiled and laughed.
" Ridiculous? Wanna hear something more ridiculous? ". He questioned the officer disagreeing in the decision.
" What are you trying to say? Did the elders knew this decision?! ". The Higher Dixinian asked. Instead, the old man looked at the copy of Allyson's file. He chuckled again...
" This is no a laughing matter. The corps is letting an potential intruder becoming an officer? " He added.
The old man looked at him before saying anything.
" The other elders have spoken about this matter. ". He reaches his hand for the long staff near his chair.
" I, Lamech Spritiah have also asked that question to them. But what do you think the response is? ". He asked.
" A Big shot like her will attract more Big Shots. Now that's more ridiculous. ".
" Clearly they have gone nuts! I will look into this matter and if I found a slightest mistake. "
" I will have all your answers. " He angrily left the room.
The old man didn't look intimidated. Instead he stomps his staff on the floor — sparks flew as he sat comfortably in his chair.
" We'll see. "