Pyro of the Craven

Chapter-10: Ramaraju's Vow

When Ramaraju entered the class, he heard some whispers.

"Hey, did you listen that Vamsy and Alessia are stepping down from their position?"

"Yeah. I've heard they're taking full responsibility for the actions of their mission."

"What are they talking about?" Ramaraju asked Siddharth.

"I didn't think Alessia would too." Siddharth said.

As they got near the hallway, they see Alessia and ask her about this decision.

"Hey, Alessia. Why are you stepping down from your position?" asked Ramaraju.

"Well, you see. I felt that I'm not capable of handling such a position. And besides, there are others who are much more qualified than me."

"Hey, come on. You are qualified for this position. Or else why would you get it even though you are a new entrant for this school?" Siddharth questioned.

"No. I wasn't ready for it, Siddharth. You, of all, know that. He completely outmatched us. I didn't get to use my ice element as well. It was so quick."

Meanwhile, in the principal office,

"Do you think it's time?" Brijesh asked.

"It's a risk. We have already grabbed unnecessary attention across the city. Isayama, how is Ramaraju's progress?"

"His skills have developed significantly since he awakened his Odic-Force. But we failed to find his element. The Cube didn't change its color. We also failed to know about his ability. His hearing skills have increased along with his superhuman strength and speed. It's like he has multiple abilities. We don't know what else he could do." said Isayama.

"I see. Vamsy, are you sure about this?"

"Yes, Ma'am. I'm very confident about this." Vamsy replied.

"I'll make a formal announcement about this soon. Vamsy, for the next mission, make a 4 member team, including you. I want everyone in the team to be present here as soon as you form the team." Vasuda ordered as the meeting concluded.

The staff left the room as Vasuda recalls,

"It shall be then, when the mark is revealed, a broken heart shall mark the rise of hope and an age of tranquility."

"Rise of hope..." she said to herself.

"Excuse me, Ma'am?" Vamsy came back along with Ramaraju, Siddharth and Shashank.

"Oh, you're back already."

Running her finger along the river of a giant map in front of her, Vasuda explained the mission's details.

"This is the route you will take. It will be the safest and efficient way to get to the marked position." She took her finger away from the map and leaned all her fingers from one hand on the fingers of the other.

"I take it that you understand the objective of your mission?" questioned the Principal.

Vamsy nodded his head. "Yes, Ma'am. We are to head to the marked position in order for us to gather information on the location of the stolen scroll," he replied.

"Good." The Principal said.

"I expect all of you to work together on this mission, understood?"

They nodded.

"You are going for this mission without an instructor. Although it's a very small mission, be careful to protect each other. If you find any dangerous enemy, retreat immediately. It is paramount that you find the scroll, and bring it back. Now go." The Principal finished.