Curse of the Unholy Crystal

Chapter 9: Bertha City

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CHAPTER NINE
Bertha City

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YELENA TAYLOR

"Malayo pa ba tayo? Napapagod na ang paa ko!" reklamo ni Cyclone.

"Tumahimik ka na lang, hindi ka nakakatulong," sagot ni Droy.

Tiningnan ni Gray ang mapang hawak niya. "Malapit na tayo."

Nilingon ko si North na nasa tabi ko at tinanong, "Where are we going?"

He looked at me then he replied, "Bertha City." Binalik niya ang tingin sa harap. "Bertha City is the only city you can stop by before you go to Enchant Academy, so new students stop there before going entering. It is also a tourist spot and is famous for the Valerian Tower built a hundred years ago when Queen Valeria reigned. It is also an independent city, but is part of Enchant Academy's land which is near Verania and Aquiea."

"Valerian Tower?"

"It was built in honor for Queen Valeria who died fighting the legendary monster, Loriogia. They say a mysterious scepter appeared when she died fighting and Loriogia mysteriously disappeared." Bumalik ang tingin niya sa akin. "So, the tower was built and the next generation of Bertha City's people protected the scepter."

"Why did you sneak out to go there?"

I don't really like initiating a conversation, but there's so much I want to learn in this world. I guess, talking to North, isn't a wrong choice. He shares the same hobby as mine as well. And that is love for books.

Biglang sumeryoso ang mukha ni North. "We've heard this past few weeks, mysterious cases of unknown deaths and sudden appearances of dangerous mystical creatures were going on in Bertha City. If the headmistress can't help and the World Alliance turns a blind eye of this matter, we will help. We're fond of that city and its people as we go there since we were a kid before entering EA," sagot ni North.

"Which country were you born?"

Nilingon ako ni North nang binago ko ang topic at nagkaroon ng ilang segundong katahimikan bago sinagot niya ito. "Mirandelle. It's on the east side and known for having only one season which is winter. I'm the son of Mirandelle's Prime Minister, Jonathan Hartford."

"Galing ba kayong lahat sa noble families?"

"Mostly." Lumapit si Claude at nakisali sa usapan namin. "Hunter, Gray, and I came from a royal family. While North came from a noble family. The twins were sons of a countess from Zyoigama. Lastly, Droy is a son of a knight from Steriali."

I see. At first, I hated my existence after I involved myself in the trouble they made. But now, it's much better than I thought. I get to see what Animus is like outside that school.