Sol looking down on the blood stained floor sees the blue glow reflecting off the tiled floor he slowly turns and looks up to the chest and without hesitation reaches for his revolvers and aims at the chest before firing shots from both revolvers
But those won't regular shots, when the bullets leave the gun barrels a burst of reddish black smoke sends Sol flying back into the door with a loud black and the chest is nearly destroyed
Sol disoriented from the burst looks at his revolvers with shock and confusion,his first at awe by the power they possess but also concerned about his own well being
"Better not to use those on people"Sol muttered to himself before getting back up and raising back to the chest to receive the inner content but he took his time not knowing of he has fully recovered
A throught filled his mind what if someone heard that shot and decided to investigate if anyone had come looking he woukd of just told them his apart of the special church investigator's division but that won't hold well if the person knew that the investigators go in groups of two or better yet he could say his a high ranking investigator
Investigator's or sorcerers usually travel in groups of two or more to limit individual weakness and provide suitable back as while as for information and social situations it makes them look less suspicious in the public eye allowing then to gain trust but it is actually a systematic pairing that was created by the higher ups to further protect those with privileged upbringing from kidnapping or fiend attacks unfair true but in a world were royalty is valued above all who can argue
Sol reaching the chest looks to found nothing but a old worn book and a partfully burnt scroll,"the Hamptons went to such an extent to protect an old book and rolled back what a let down"Sol inwidely shouted but that didn't stop him from taking the book and scroll and running out looking the door as he good
Hours later
Sol traveling through the market place notices the different species shopping from elves to goblins and even lizard man he chuckled slightly still not able to believe what his seeing his so used to people looking down in here cellphones and the thought of talking was nothing but a way of getting yourself into an awkward position
The carriage stops as Sol hears a voice that's all to familiar the door of the carriage opens and Oracle and Celeste enter
Celeste her expression one of tiredness and Oracle mildly annoyed as they both look at Sol who's just staring at them
Sol cursing himself inwidely for the fact he had just jinxed himself into an awkward situation greets the two and Celeste tiredness turns into suspicion "where are you going Sol you seemed to be in a rush earlier too"she pointed at him
Sol knowing he can't reveal were his heading tells them with a soft voice "I'm heading to the academy to pick Maris up"he looked outside the window avoiding eye contact
Celeste leaning closer to him and Sol looks at her to see she's uncomfortable close and he looks down at her chest a faint blush creeping into his chest,Celeste chuckles as she seats next to him and with a mischievous look "okay when I'll believe you but we all going together you hear" her voice lwft no room from argument and even do she was smile and had an mischievous look
Sol knew she was dead serious and has started to become suspicious of his acts "it's barely been a month and she already doesn't trust me"he mused inwidely while grimacing sighs
As the carriage stops and they exist,as the three work into the academy Sol looks around the classes to see students silent in class something he'll never say he had done before but he knows there's more to it then just plain disciple
Teaching is a high class profession in this world and among the few that comes with the ability to influence a person's life even those working in common districts and aren't of royal blood can change your life that's why teacher are among the most respected in any community
The pay is also great earning that would give any commoner a stable life but the problem is choosing which batch to specialise in
The education system is split into over six factions, each of which specialising in specific skills and abilities and they are engineering, policies, medication,law, history and teaching, each department is often linked to a church or a high order
As they stop and knock on the door a deep voice tells them to come in and once they open the door they see a man in his early thirties with long sliver hair tied in a ponytail
Piecing serpent like orange eyes and he wears a black shirt,peach vast and pants with brown leather boots
"Mr Reinhardt and who are your companions I'm not familiar with with them"the man Basil Thanato one of the academics best history professors glances at him his expression aloof and tone disinterested he as a reputation for being Strick and as sharp as a knife
Basil had an melancholic aura that was overwhelming and frightening,clearing her throat "good afternoon sir we are here for Maria Reinhardt"she said in a professional and deadpan voice
Basil nodding thoughtfully then turned to Sol for confirmation which Sol gave with a nod of his own,the students all glancing at the sleeping Maria as Basil shouts with a somewhat calm and commanding voice "Maria Reinhardt your dismissed"
His voice along was enough to refocus the entire class even making Sol and Celeste stand up straight as Maria startled woke up and stammered an apologize,she turns her glance to Sol who gestured it's time for them to leave and began to pack get things
"She takes after her older brother"Basil hissed his glaze never leaving Sol who's rubbing the back of his head in embassment then bows slightly",think you for being so understanding sir we'll talk our leave"
As basil raises his hand and all four of them stop he walks towards Sol his boots clinking with each step and hands him a later"be sure to read this me Reinhardt"as he turns his attention back to the class he gestures for them to leave which the four do quickly
Once they re-enter the carriage Oracle blinking repeatly looks at the others then with a seemly bewildered tone says"what was that all about I have never sence such a massive aura coming from a human before"
Celeste nodding in agreement"I'm with Oracle what was that guys deal it felt like he was going to kill us"her voice was concerned and curious
Sol trying to render ad much as he can begibs to explain, Basil Thanato is unlike any other teacher they seem in the academy from his teaching style too the respect he commands always seemed unusual something nobody could put together but one thing was sure he knowledge of human history was invaluable to say the least to the point of which nobody asked him were he was from
Celeste chuckling nervously"and let me guess his not affiliated with any church"her eyes seemed to hope that was true but sol marely shakes his head disappointing Celeste"he doesn't see the value of being apart of a church he had personality told us that if a course isn't worth dying for then it's marely a ploy to gain false fame in the name of change"
Celeste sighing leans back, Oracle now staring at Maria smiles gently "Maria our suppressors have decided to move you to another school in the steel city"she told Maria with a voice that seemed to leave no room for argument
Maria eyes lit up as she asks when is she leaving,Orcale shocked by get reaction. Is taken aback bit Celeste marely chuckles and with a mischievous voice"today my dear we shipping you off and you'll see your older brother once his business here is done"
Maria looks at Sol who's smiling at her and he pats her head"don't worry I'll be fine"he reassured her making marks hug him and tear up
Hours later
Sol waving goodbye to Maria who's on an airship before turning to work away he had told Oracle and Celeste he'll walk back home but in reality his continue in his mission
He opens the later and hid eyes widen in shock