Mirren Academy of Spells

Chapter 28: The Spell

Chapter 28: The Spell

Third Person POV

Mr. Liecester was ushered to the training ground once he arrived in the academy. It was a big day for Cardiff—not only was it the town's foundation day and everyone outside was celebrating, but it was also the day the spell would finally be used for the first time to show its credibility to the people who invested their money and time into the project...including him.

The officials from the different towns greeted him the moment he stepped inside the dimensional room. They decided to use the place to avoid being traced by the Magic Council. The room was designed like a theater, and the performance would happen on the stage where the research team was preparing.

"We've invested a lot in this project..." one of the officials said with a dry laugh. "I'm expecting to gain something from this...maybe an entire new town for the assembly."

The others laughed. "You can do anything with such a powerful spell."

"It won't fail you," assured Mr. Liecester to the group.

"How about that Santi Yvo?" tanong ng isang matandang opisyal. "He took the position of the fourth headmaster of the academy just two days ago. He must be planning something."

Mr. Liecester's lips curved into a smile. "The spell is completed. No one can stop us, not even the council."

Bumaba siya sa hagdan para puntahan ang research team sa stage. "Mr. Valencourt is no longer able to attend the program. I will be the one to possess and execute the spell."

Ilang minuto matapos dumating ni Mr. Liecester sa training ground, sumunod na dumating si Santi. Marco was with him and the guarding gatekeepers at the ground who knew so well of their records couldn't keep them out because Santi was an invited guest—not only a guest, but one of the headmasters of the academy.

People in the room looked over him while he walked to his seat in front.

"Anong ginagawa ng isang McCrain dito?"

"Are they planning to do something?"

Mahinahon na umupo si Santi sa kanyang silya kahit pa nanunuot ang galit sa kanyang dibdib. The people in the room with him were the same people who persecuted his parents six years ago.

The program had started and they were presenting the research that his father did...that they altered, changed to mimic a time spell they couldn't naturally do.

Santi caught sight of Mr. Liecester approaching him. He had always wanted to wipe that smug smile off his face. The pleasant smile that fooled many.

Pinagmasdan siya ni Mr. Liecester. "You've gone so far," nakangiting pahayag nito. "You used to be just a kid, a mere annoyance to the assembly. Now you gained a position that can match us."

"And you remain second best to the Valencourts," tanging sagot ni Santi.

Nabura ang ngiti sa labi ni Mr. Liecester. Kumunot ang kanyang mukha habang nakaharap kay Santi. "Balak mo rin bang magpakabayani tulad ng iyong ama?" He chuckled. "Stupid Simon. He had every opportunity working for him, but he chose to throw them all away for his foolish beliefs. Powerful spells are the future of this world, Santi Yvo. Hindi n'yo ito mapigigilan."

Santi rose from his seat and placed his hands on Mr. Liecester's neck. The movement was so swift, so unprecedented na maging ang mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila ay hindi ito napansin. Santi gripped his neck, his bare hands trembling in indignation.

"No need to be hostile, McCrain," Mr. Liecester choked out. Marahas niyang hinawi ang kamay ni Santi sa kanyang leeg. "Both of us know you can no longer destroy a completed spell."

Gumuhit ang ngiti sa labi ni Santi. "But I can reverse it...I can destroy this place. You know how much I enjoy destroying things, Liecester."

The ground rumbled under their feet. The seats trembled, like they were convulsing. Walls started to fall apart. Nag-panic ang mga tao sa loob ng dimensional room.

"Anong nangyayari sa lugar na ito?"

They started running out of the building in frenzied terror. Halos magtulakan sila palabas para makaalis. Santi remained standing in front of Mr. Liecester.

"Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital right now?" Mr. Liecester jerked his head, knowing how his next words would affect the boy in front of him. "Olivia Valencourt is currently fighting for her life. But I doubt she's going to last."

Santi's glare faltered. "What did you do to her?"

Mr. Liecester shrugged, unconcerned. "I didn't do anything, Santi Yvo. It wasn't my fault that the family is loathed by people who are easily swayed by wanting revenge."

Patuloy ang takbuhan ng mga tao palabas ng dimensional room hanggang sa silang dalawa na lang ang natira kasama si Marco. "Yvo," Marco warned nang makita ang galit sa mga mata nito. "Remember the plan."

But Santi already lost his focus. His eyes were furious, his hands covered in intense amount of energy, flowing on his skin like a thin layer of white light.

"You will lose her tonight, Santi Yvo."

Marco tried to calm him, but Santi had completely lost his control. He stepped forward, clasping Mr. Liecester's neck with his hands covered in raw energy. He dragged the man older than him and hurled him until he crushed against a wall. Repeatedly. In Santi's eyes was a sinister need to hurt someone until their blood flowed from their crushed skull, until he could hear broken bones.

"Santi!" Si Marco na ang pumagitna para pigilan ang kawalan ng control ni Santi. Kapag nagpatuloy ito, mahihirapan siyang kontrolin ang spell gamit ang natitira niyang lakas.

Tumayo si Mr. Liecester mula sa sahig, duguan ang ulo at tumutulo ang dugo mula sa nakangiti niyang labi. Pero hindi niya ito alintana. "You can't destroy me, Santi Yvo. I can execute the spell any moment."

Santi scoffed, dark eyes in a sharp glare. "You don't even know what that spell can do. That thing is not a time spell. You could get killed by something you created yourself."

Instead of taking Santi's warning seriously, Mr. Liecester's laugh rang in the entire room, loud, unnerving. His entire face burst into a maniacal smile, like that of a joker.

"I could wipe you out...your entire existence! I would lead this town to greatness. A new one where only the powerful would remain. Such a shame you're not on my side, Santi Yvo. You could have been a better choice than my son!"

Even Marco was revolted by the statement. "You disgust me."

Muling lumapit si Santi kay Mr. Liecester. Without emotion in his eyes, he held the man floating in front of him and with a snap, broke his entire arm...then the other one while he laughed manically still, completely losing his mind.

Pero sa sumunod na narinig, maging si Marco ay tuluyang natigilan. "Yvo!" he warned, pero huli na ang lahat. The spell was being cast in front of them.

"Human souls trapped in flesh...

Reverse the clock, return the place...

A change of time is all I need...

To start anew, to seal the fate."

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Mirren Academy of Spells