The Lost Orb [PFS #1, The Bearer]

13 "Behind The Curtain"

SASKIA'S POV

A WEEK HAD passed after our mission in Acrine City. It's been weeks since pumunta ako sa library noon, ngunit hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makahanap ng free time para balikan iyon. We were called to an assembly by that morning. There's an important ceremony na magaganap ngayon.

We wore our formal uniforms and went to the receiving area of Arozel. Kung nasaan nakatapat ang main castle sa main gate.

Malaki ang open area rito at lahat din ng iba pang classes ay nandito rin. High ranking and normal sentries was no exception. Even the mentors and overseers of the Arozel Institution.

"Headmistress?"

"Yeah, she'll reveal herself today."

"Ngayon ko lang siya makikita!"

We heard a few murmurs behind us. The B-Class at the back of us. Since kami ang highest rank, nasa unahan kami.

Nasa right side ang mga scholars at nasa left side naman ng open field ang mga sentries ng Zavied. Both side were facing each other since sasalubungin ng buong institution ang mga visitors.

The main castle's two sides were occupied by Arozel's two groups of people. Mula sa gilid namin, matatanaw ang malaking gate ng Arozel na hanggang ngayon ay nakasarado pa rin.

The castle has a terrace above it. Nakatayo roon si Lady Arasca at nakatanaw sa harap.

The right hand of the headmistress.

This is not the first time that I will see her, since nagkita na kami noon sa likod ng library. And until now, palaisipan pa rin sa 'kin ang mga katagang iniwan niya noon.

The overseers stood below the terrace. Four in total, including Mr. Zaniel. Beside him is a man of a similar age, though more imposing with his beard and broad build. Next was another man, shorter and stockier than the others, and an elderly woman rounded out the group. Her skin was pale, and her face looks so grumpy that you would think she was a strict mentor if she ever became one.

Ikaanim si Lady Arasca na nasa itaas. They are standing in a firm position and every one of them exudes an imposing authority.

"Who will be the visitors this time?" Allisa asked. Nasa pagitan namin si Celeste.

Last week pagkabalik namin sa Arozel, pinadala na rin namin sa overseers ang mensahe ng Lord Mayor. The thing about the alliance.

"Wala pa rin si Tristan?" Keith asked, mahina lang ang boses nito dahil malayo siya sa 'min. Nakabukod kasi ang female at male scholars.