The Lost Orb [PFS #1, The Bearer]

36 "Descendant In Disguise"

SASKIA'S POV

THE SKY SLOWLY opens up before us as the barrier above begins to break apart, like it is shedding its skin piece by piece. The fragments continue to fall, drifting down before fading into the air as it dissolves into nothing but tiny particles.

We saw Mr. Zaniel returned from checking their earlier route. He was wary of his surroundings while pacing a bit fast toward us. "The mentors are on the move to help too. Kailangan niyo nang pumunta sa cathedral ng Acrine City upang palikasin nang ligtas ang mga tao roon."

Lumingon ako sa kanila at tumango, they nodded back at me.

Initially, ang B-Class at ang ibang lower classes dapat ang kasama ng mga citizens ng Zavied ngayon sa pag-evacuate. But things happened. Sino bang mag-aakala na masisira nila nang ganon-ganon lamang ang barrier na ilang taon ng pinoprotektahan ang buong nasyon?

The massive gate of Arozel Institution stood before us, with large pillars made of stones framing it on both sides as we approached its opening at a great speed.

We trailed along the cobbled path outside the gate. Zach's steps were quicker than ours. He suddenly leapt onto the low wall beside us. On the other side, fallen souls had been summoned. Something he must have noticed which is likely why he stepped over there. After killing it, he moved again.

He must have used his artistry judging by how fast he did that.

Sunod na nabuo ang mga iyon sa harapan namin. Frustration crosses my face. Sunod-sunod na talaga silang nagpapakita. That just shows how dangerous it could be for the people of Zavied who haven't been evacuated yet.

"Saphire and Rhiele, and the people there might be in danger right now." I said firmly, already preparing myself for what needed to be done.

Allisa heaved a sigh after she took one fallen soul. "There's no horses left inside the institution, but I think, may naaalala akong stable grounds sa gilid ng Arozel just after you exit."

Lumingon kami sa gilid, and there it is. May nakikita akong mababaw na structure roon.

Agad naming pinuntahan iyon.

"The Acrine's Cathedral is about four kilometers from here. If we use a fast horse, we should reach it in around five minutes." Ani Tristan habang kumukuha ng kabayo sa stable. Mabuti nalang ay may natira pa rito sa labas. Karamihan kasi ay ginamit na ng mga sentries.

We are about to do the same, but someone caught our attention. Namataan namin sa 'di kalayuan ang dalawang pamilyar na scholars na naka-sakay din sa kabayo at papunta sa direksyon namin.

"Teka, bakit nandito sila?" Ibinaba ko ang kamay ko mula sa leash ng kabayo na kukunin ko na sana, sabay-sabay kaming humarap sa kanila.

They pulled up the reins. Hooves screeched against the dirt, followed by a startled snort of the horses. Agad na bumaba sila Amy at Eunice mula roon. Tumakbo naman si Amy sa 'min, may pangamba sa mukha. "Guys! Nakita niyo rin ba 'yon?"