Mystic High ✓

MH │5

In the previous chapter: School term began and Oriane met Jessica, Charlotte, Marian, and Elle in her homeroom. Chapter ended at the Teas class near the greenhouse.

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CHAPTER FIVE

"Has the Ministry of Education nominated the next Vice-Chancellor?" asked Uilliam as he manoeuvred his way through the crowded lengthy hallways.

He handed the clipboard over to his associate, an insider within the Chambers working for him.

"They're counting votes," replied Gordon Lynn who scanned the clipboard. He wore a thick hood that shadowed his features, the cloak falling to his waist. The skinny black trousers he wore were tucked into his worn boots. They both walked silently.

"After former Chancellor Charlene Mist's disappearance, Councillor Goff had taken control of the vacancy without requesting an election with the Ministry. They are still handling that situation."

Chancellor Charlene was the daughter of Diana Mist, the founder of the college. She had up and left with a resignation note last term without notifying anyone – just few months before the start of summer break.

With her sudden departure, Former Vice-Chancellor Goff proclaimed himself Chancellor.

Uilliam grunted. "It's been three months, Lynn. We need to know where the votes are swinging."

"The Conservatives are actively campaigning. Progressive seemed docile on this matter." The two main factions on the Elemental Chamber Board of Councils (ECBC).

Self-appointed Chancellor Goff is on the Progressive Party. Depending on who will be appointed Vice-Chancellor, the direction the college will be headed in the next fifty years will be decided.

"Then there's no contest. It's Feeney."

Gordon handed the clipboard back to Uilliam. "As I said," he nodded. "They're still counting votes."

"Keep me posted," Uilliam nodded back and turned the corner to his administrative office. Gordon gave him a bow and disappeared into the crowd.

Aside from being the Defence lecturer at the college, Uilliam was also appointed Defence Executive at the recommendation of former Chancellor Diana herself over two years ago. He was obliged to ensure the stability of the fortifications as well as the political realm at the college.

His office was tucked into a dead-end corridor next to the gymnasium training room and the weapons room. It was spacious, but dark. The room only had one light bulb hanging off the centre of the ceiling. Uilliam didn't need too much light, he could see perfectly well in the dark. There were no windows but a vent and an exhaust fan in it. His desk only had a pile of documents on it. And behind the desk was a huge black leather office chair.

Uilliam sank into his chair, leaned back, and sighed.

There were several things on his mind.

Amongst many things, Councillor Goff's questionable motives and the unexplained breaches of the Aegis. The Aegis was a protective field around the campus premises, fortified by magicks. Anyone who entered through the Aegis must be reported to his database.

The last day or so since the term began, there were a total of four miscellaneous entrances and departures.

Given the chaotic nature of start of term, he could hardly afford to investigate.

And of course, Her great grand daughter whom he had met a week ago.

A curious little thing that made his chest hurt and his fangs ache.